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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1942
Page
2
The war disrupts all activities as workers move to higher wages or war roles. Clerks stray from targets, deliveries delay, and hiring strains rise. Doctors, telephone staff, and others stretch to serve, while standards slip. Patience and mutual understanding help everyone endure these abnormal times.
Mr and Mrs Howard Herbert of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son named Richard Howard on July 30. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Richard Rensehausen of this town. A Bristol Yacht Club dance will be held tomorrow evening at the clubhouse with Ed Drews orchestra providing music. Mrs Herbert F Newman and Mrs Vincent J Pettine hosted a gathering at the Newman cottage on Prudence Island with friends from Bristol including Rev and Mrs Herbert D Graetz and several others.
Joseph Benson at Camp Edwards promoted to corporal technician. Herbert E. Francis returns from Washington D C. Mrs. Edmund S. Rex observed at Truesdale Hospital. Ralph Trott family visiting Mrs. Moren. Jewish Synagogue Chevra Agudas Achim calls meeting Monday night. Beatrice Riccio vacationing at Camp Wopawog with Lina Mastroburro and Teddy Ronga. Joseph Santo visiting parents from New Haven. Joins Miss Teddy Ronga in two week visit. Chester A. Warner, South stationed, visits Burton Street home. Reba Rebekah Lodge scheduled August 20, moved from August 6. Robert Randall visiting Sterlington. Joseph Ferreira joins U S Navy now at Camp Bradford Norfolk Virginia. Private Orlando J Bisbane visiting Bristol. stationed at Fort Adams. Rotary Club president Dr Frederick V Martin reports on Toronto convention. John F Shaw welcomed as new Bristol County N E Tel and Tel Co member.
Beatrice Cavallaro writes to Phoenix to explain her brother's assault charge against Joseph Marshall Public Welfare Director. She cites asthma illness and long reliance on aid, detailing clashes over medical care and relief decisions, and notes plans to reveal more facts in court.
Government allows extra sugar for canning as housewives prepare during wartime. Free canning book offered with the August 2 Boston Sunday Advertiser to guide sugar conserving methods and home preserving.
The message promotes thrift and saving through War Bonds, urging readers to invest ten percent of each paycheck to support the war effort and aid America. It frames saving as a commonsense, patriotic act.
A chicken salad supper was held Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Prescott Hoar for their 51st anniversary. Hostess was their daughter Mrs. Merrill Pickett. Gifts and a bouquet were presented to the couple. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Trott of Connecticut, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Meiggs, Mr. and Mrs. William Burke and families, and Mrs. Albert Moren and family.
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