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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1945
Page
2
The article discusses the strain on doctors during war, noting reduced numbers and increased patient load. It suggests staggered rest periods and a countywide plan to ensure at least one doctor is available for emergencies, especially on Sundays.
Community column invites local news tips and items of interest from readers and contributors. It emphasizes cooperation and courtesy and invites readers to share visits and happenings they think others may find useful.
A Bristol town notice list shows a Board of Directors meeting at the YMCA Building this evening, Knights of Columbus officer election tomorrow, a High Mass for Anthony Perroni at Mt. Carmel Church, and a Gremial Daughters meeting at Mrs. J. J. Marshall’s home. Also noted are transfers, hospital visits, school staff vacations, Camp Hoffman parent meetings, Red Cross activity, and Rotary program details with local officials and residents named.
Miss Nancy D. Bosworth was honored with two weekend showers ahead of her marriage to Russell C. Hawkes of Hadley Massachusetts. A personal shower was hosted by cousin Mrs Noel Freeman of Providence and a second miscellaneous shower was held at Miss June Miller’s home on Warren’s Coomer street. She received many gifts and plans to wed Saturday at St Michael's Church.
Major General Sherman Miles announces that induction of 16 and 17 year olds will continue after they turn 18. He says pre induction training remains vital while selective service calls stay above casualty replacement needs. Miles notes Pacific war progress but warns Japan's tenacity means a long, tough campaign ahead and praises school efforts.
A summer program was outlined at the Young Women's Catholic Club meeting. A beach party is planned for the near future and all members are urged to attend the next meeting to further plans. A social committee for the month was elected with Jennie Turner as Chairlady and Mary Walsh and Mary Quinn as members. Final banquet and installation plans to be made at the next meeting.
Mr and Mrs Charles Sousa of Swansea announce the engagement of their daughter Irene to Franklin James O’Brien G M 2c son of Mr and Mrs Edmund L O’Brien of 1598 Hope Street O’Brien is on a survivors leave from the USS Pringle and will return to Boston for reassignment He is a 1941 Colt Memorial High School graduate Irene Sousa is a Case High School graduate Class of 1944 No wedding date set
Mariano J. Bucclo Gradiatoa, a graduate of Colt Memorial High School class of 1941, from Annapolis, was a Naval observer candidate in July in Jacksonville Florida after his Plebe years on the crew. He recently served as best man at Paul Richards wedding in Philadelphia and was an usher at another Annapolis friend’s wedding in Philadelphia.
Miss Alicia Pardee aged 21 of Union Street Bristol has completed her year at the Mary C Wheeler School in Providence. Daughter of Lt Commander Frank Pardee and Mrs Pardee she served as Class II Representative of the Dress Committee and took part in the school Dance Programme. With her father abroad she and her mother will spend the summer at her grandfather J Winthrop DeWolf's Bristol home.
Neoma Brouillard daughter of Cecal Brouillard 16 Pearse Avenue Bristol Vermont now stationed at Davis Monthan Field Tucson Arizona serves as a general mechanic on B 29 aircraft. She showed early mechanical talent fixing engines since age fourteen and learned much from her father who ran a machine shop. She joined the WAC about eighteen months ago with her father’s blessing after working for U S Rubber Co prior to service.
Miss Helen E Romano was guest of honor at a Sunday evening shower at Highland Casino. Hostesses were her sisters and gifts were presented. She is daughter of Luigi and Mrs. Romano of 685 Hope Street and a Rhode Island College of Education graduate who teaches at Byfield School. She will wed Carlo Perry stationed at Camp Gruber.
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