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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
2
The article celebrates postwar modesty of G I Joes whether wounded, imprisoned, or surviving air battles. It notes their unassuming nature when recounting experiences and praises leaders who credit their ranks, stressing pride in their poise and service.
The note welcomes Bristol and surrounding readers to share local items of interest. It encourages cooperation from all who contribute and highlights the usefulness of a shared column for community notices.
The regular novena at St Marys Church is scheduled for tonight. A Communion service will be held tomorrow at 8 30 am at Trinity Episcopal Church. The Bristol Garden Club meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Frederick M Dixon Jr s home to view and discuss dining table arrangements. Mr and Mrs William J Flynn announce the birth of a daughter at Truesdale Hospital yesterday. Mrs Flynn is Ruth McGuigan. Lt and Mrs Robert M Huey announce the birth of a daughter. Mrs Huey is the former Jessie Sanford. Mr and Mrs Herbert Marshall Howe announce the birth of a son Herbert Marshall Howe Jr on Sunday. he is the 16th grandchild of Mr and Mrs Wallis E Howe.
A cigarette lighter is missing around the Bristol Casino area with a contact call listed as Bris 729-W after 5 o clock. The finder is asked to return it to its owner.
Situation wanted driver with 20 years experience seeks part time work by hour trip or day references. Cottage in Bristol or Warren for first week in July call Br 844-W Woman for general house work by day or part time call Br 688 Automobile mechanic wanted post war job at Toplin's Garage 380 Thames Street. FOR RENT Large barn equipped for calf rats in glee small hen house and garden Tel 14. FOR SALE Gibson Road lots utilities gas electric water sewer Call Br 1098-Ww. 2 ton chain hoist Bristol Motors Ford dealer 756 Hope Street. 2 tenement house 6 rooms each apply Box P Phoenix office. 1942 Ford Deluxe Tudor for sale. Top price. 380 Thames Street. Island rear. Box NI Bristol Phoenix. PIANO TUNING REPAIR S. F. Winecombe Mrs Cora Anderson Betebol 313-W. S Under
The town council meets this evening at 7 30 in the council chamber. Staff Sergeant Calvin Strouse and Miss Thelma Strouse visit their sister Mrs Michael Ruggiero of 36 Burton Street. Matteo Murgo buys a $500 war bond for the Bristol group Provincia de Foggia Citizens Club. Nicholas Castigliego serves as club president. Friday bingo for returning veterans aid at Lincoln Hall Usher Avenue is suspended for summer and returns in September. Pfc Charles Marshall arrives from the South Pacific after funeral of his father Joseph J Marshall held June 9. He has been overseas 37 months and is stationed in Hawaii. Bristol residents Augustine B Nerone met him there. Bristol Historical Society Program Committee meets at Holmes House planning July 29 at Mrs Arthur H Carr Fish Hawk Farm. Executive committee to pick speaker Thursday at Holmes House.
O Robert Pansa son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Pansa of 479 Wood Street has completed one year of graduate study at the Chrysler Institute of Engineering in Highland Park Michigan He will earn a Master in Automotive Engineering after another year of work His background includes a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rhode Island State College earned in May 1944.
Poem reflecting a mourner's solitude as memories of a departed loved one persist. The speaker contemplates ongoing sorrow, the invisibility of inner pain, and the belief in reunion after life, ending with a vision of joining loved ones at a divine altar after earthly duties are completed.
Peter Varola son of Mrs. Mary Varola of 6 Bournavenue was sworn into the U S Navy yesterday at the Recruiting Station in Providence. A Bristol Senior High School class of 45 graduate, he played football as right guard, baseball as right field, and basketball as left guard. He formerly worked as a helper at U S Rubber Co.
Arthur P. Travers was bound over to the grand jury by Acting Judge James B. Linehan after waiving examination on charges of breaking and entering in daylight and larceny. Bail was set at 1000 dollars. Travers admitted breaking into the room of Joseph Sousa at 228 Thames street and stealing a wrist watch a fountain pen and a pen knife.
The Bugle and Drum Corps of the Bristol Troops Boy Scouts of America rehearse at Scout Hall at 7 p.m. Plans for a local competition and upcoming events this month will be announced. All members should attend. Cub Pack 14 meets tomorrow in uniform for inspection. War Service awards will be presented. Den Chiefs lead.
Miss Clare Elise Foster daughter of Frederick Foster of Usher Place graduates with a B A degree plus honors in Art from Marygrove College Detroit Michigan. She served as Secretary of the College Art Club and Recreation Centers and belonged to the College Glee Club while active in sports.
Davis C. Jencks age 18 of 35 Sunset Rd Bristol R L begins six weeks of basic training at the U S Maritime Service Training Station Sheepshead Bay N Y covering lifeboat work fire fighting breeches buoy mess sea rules and traditions swimming ship construction and gunnery He may then enter deck or engine training or apply for specialized schools with three weeks aboard a training ship.
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