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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1944
Page
2
The United States Rubber Company Bristol plant is awarded the Army Navy E for its war materials output. The Bristol unit is the ninth of 29 company units to receive the honor, reflecting teamwork from all employees and signaling pride for former workers in the armed forces and the Bristol community.
Mrs Oscar Bernier of 608 Wood street has come back from Camp For Rest Tennessee after a month with her husband. The Portuguese Independent Band will play in Bridgewater Massachusetts Saturday and Sunday and in Rehoboth Massachusetts August 19 and 20. The club has 66 members including 11 musicians in the armed forces. It is expected that nine will be home to march with the band in the Fourth of July parade.
A Bristol page lists found money after Bristol Common notices and rewards for identification at James J Connery 112 Church Street. It includes for sale items such as a gas stove, wood materials, a Vulcan gas water heater, and a combination of furniture. Other entries advertise night supervision at YMCA Servicemen's Dormitory, motor for sale or exchange, grocery delivery driver, and job postings at Hope Drug Co. 420 Hope Street.
The notice sheet lists Gladys Brightman arriving home from Serge College with guest Miss Jean Rowell from Colorado State College of Education. It records Alexander Giganac’s ordination in Yamachicke Quebec and the St Marys girls softball rain delay. Also notes Sgt Rudolph Trudell on duty in Miami after North Africa service and family travel to join him. Salvage Committee meets with Ian M. Walker to review Recreation budget. John Ferreira promoted to corporal in Europe. Kenneth Sturdevant, USNR, completes six Brown University semesters and moves to Midshipman School.
A Bristol Phoenix editor nominated as State Senator candidate at the Republican Party convention held in town last evening. The event named the candidate during the gathering, signaling a key political move for the upcoming election.
The Bristol Rotary Club will lunch tomorrow noon at The Anchorage then tour the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company yards to view crafts built for the war effort. The visit highlights local industrial contributions and naval production during wartime.
Beginning Monday June 19 1944 the Town Clerks Office will be open at noon for registration for the remainder of June end of registration period John W Church Town Clerk 6 16 20 23
An advertises 1 family 7 rooms with steam heat and piazza on a large lot in Bristol Neck Section for $4,500 with potential extra lard. Also notes addition of 1 and 2 family houses for sale. Farm land about 25 acres with water electricity and mortgage arranged priced at $5,000.06.
A notice seeks an office desk for a reasonable price. Preference given to a flat top design. Apply Box P Phoenix Office.
Advertisement offers custom posture and abdominal surgical and breast supports with a free figure study. Appointment via Mrs. Wm. LeClair at 875 Hope St. or telephone 165 M.
Local ad advertising professional window cleaning for houses offices and factories. Mentions contact Warren at 1459 W. street or phone.
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