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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1942
Page
2
The first graduating air raid warden class in Bristol received diplomas in a ceremony highlighting courage loyalty and civic duty. Sector wardens accepted certificates for their patrols as applause honored both individuals and the teams they represent reflecting wartime unity and preparedness. Judge Walsh praised the graduates noting they would not fail if needed.
Local readers invited to submit items. Gremial Daughters of Portugal meet at Mrs Mary Nunes on Court street. St Marys Girl Scouts plan a post year hike. Alumni Ball set for June 26 at Colonial Hotel by Bristol High School Alumni Association. YMC A Board of Directors to meet this evening at the Y. Nancy Allen Bullock born to Patrolman and Mrs A Michael Bullock at Tuesday Hospital in Fall River. Red Cross home nursing course to be held at Rockwell House Thursday 7 30. Gunner Frank French returns to Royal Canadian Artillery unit after furlough at 221 Hope street. Gordon Washburn and family take the Danforth house for the summer. Knights of Columbus June meetings announced for tomorrow at State street home. Jean Kerr recovering from appendectomy at St Josephs Hospital. United Brothers Lodge meets through June to August on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. meeting this evening. Fourth of July Committee to meet Friday at 8 in Council Chamber. Wallis E Howe and family celebrate 45th wedding anniversary this evening. Anthony Agatiello to leave Reynolds school for Army Air Corps. farewell at Beatrice Riccio home. St Andrews Club lawn fete June 13 for summer program and school. Local storekeepers to sell Fourth fireworks with prewar stock. relief from losses. Couples Club of St Michaels Club praises Quiz program at Holmes House. Christine W Young guest of honor at surprise shower. to marry James Watson June 22. St Barnabas Day at St Michaels Church with Holy Communion at 8 am. 34th anniversary of Rev Larneds ordination.
Mondiab eds Pvt Marshall and Jon W Church Jr train at Army Flying School and Marine unit respectively while Pvt Moren to graduate from Quantico. Engagement announced Emily Burtado to Corp George Lima. Charles Warner to speak on American National Forests at Rotary. Bristol Yacht Club tea set for Saturday with summer dances listed on the calendar.
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