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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
2
Support The Fourth with weeks left before the Bristol parade. The committee expects public financial backing and urges everyone to send checks to Miss Regina C Farley or mail a contribution in the addressed envelope.
The article notes the recent intestinal operation on President Eisenhower, reporting doctors expect full recovery within weeks and that heart function remained normal. It lauds his integrity and transparency, praises Press Secretary Jim Hagerty, and frames the illness as news of national interest affecting his bid for a second term. The piece then shifts to local notices including a Brownie Fly Up, meetings, births, elections, and community events across Newport area.
A missing American flag at Kearney Post American Legion caused concern after two members died recently. Police traced the case to Civil Defense director Nelson Beals, who had removed and stored the flag the night before Memorial Day, resolving the mystery and easing tensions at Legion Hall.
Mrs Arthur Connors was elected president of the Pappoose squaw Home Demonstration Club at a Tuesday night meeting at Mrs Earle Cabrol’s home. Other officers include Mrs Joseph Normandin vice president Mrs A Louis Cabral secretary Mrs Ralph DeFelice treasurer and leaders for sewing and food Sun shine chair and publicity. A banquet is planned for June 19 at Roma Restaurant with a barbecue in August. An international tea for Miss Sara E Coyne will be held June 18 in Eleanor Roosevelt Hall at the University. Members will attend and plans were discussed for the coming year.
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