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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1944

Page

6

Eighty One Tables Sold For July 4 Bridge

It is reported that eighty one tables have been sold for the July 4 bridge event at St. Michael's Parish House. Mrs Raymond S Brightman chairs the committee and notes over forty five tables will be played this evening with many taking place in private homes. Donations for the food sale are coming in ahead of expectations from numerous ladies and lists many contributors. Refreshments will be provided by the committee and additional volunteers.

St. Michael’s Parish House Raymond S. Brightman Walter Urban Frank Perry Charles O F Thompson Ethel M Copeland A Darrah Robert Cragan Hilda C Osterberg Louise Masters Frederick Serbst James Ruggiero Erasmo Manefert William Hammill Sebastian Bernard R. I Soldier's Home Kitchen Miss Mary Walsh Elwin Hill Aef D'Angelo Edward D Kunz Marton Sousa Salvatore Massano Manuel Pinheiro Ralph F Winder Oscar A Ruishe Valerie Clarke Anthony Moren Walter S Germain Charles Tapper Fric Marsden Frank Sylvia Jena Morris Joseph Eckersley Clarence Smith Harold C Peckham Mary Bozzi Harry Young Lous Levys Charles B. Rockwell Virginia Scott Gladys M Brightman Jean W Rowell Nancy J. Bosworth Virginia Brightman

Wedding Bouchard Gladue in St Marys Church

Miss Mildred Margaret Gladue daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Gladue of 363 Wood Street marries John Alfred Bouchard of Barrington at St Marys Church. Rev Michael L Ryan officiates a nuptial mass with music by a boys choir and soloist Claire Gladue. The bride wore white lace princess gown with orange blossom tiara and carried an orchid prayer book. Bridesmaids wore green and yellow gowns. Jarraine Gladue maid of honor. Best man was Fal Gladue, navy seaman. Reception at Hotel Warren and later at the bride’s home. couple to live at 80 Sonatas Road after a White Mountains trip.

Mildred Margaret Gladue Wilfred Jo Gladue Wood Street John Alfred Bouchard Sowamstoad Barrington St Mary’s Church Michael L. Ryan Claire Gladue Henry F Serbs Hortense D'Alessio Jucille Gladue Ocean Grove Mass Jarraine Gladue US Naval Construction Battalion Charles Casgeshall Warren White Mountains Sonatas Road Meteer US Rubber Co Navy Herreshoff Manufacturing Ca Mediterranean

Summer Activities At Yacht Club Announced

The Yacht Club executive board approves the summer program for the entertainment committee. Commodore Rudolph F Haffenreffer presided. The season opens with a junior club party featuring magician Robert S I Kinder. The schedule includes dances, chowder suppers, bingo, auctions, and a clambake through September 4, with changes possible.

Yacht Club Rudolph F Haffenreffer Robert S. I. Kinder Prestidigitator de Luxe Elizabeth Wood Dorinda Dixon Frederick M. Dixon, Jr Carl W. Haffenteffer Sidney Herreshoff Frederick S. Bartlett Bart B. Mathewson Wood and Dixon Joseph H. Farrell

War Production Scenes at the Bristol Plant

A page of War Production photos at United States Rubber Company shows operators and engineers at the Bristol plant inspecting latex towers and wire insulation processes. Several workers stand beside braiding machines, vulcanizers, and testing gear while safety and quality checks ensure insulation integrity and corrosion prevention.

United States Rubber Companys Bristol United States Rubber Company Ling

Army Answers Qs on Family Allowances and Insurance

Army answers detail the start of family allowances upon filing, death benefits for National Service Life Insurance, multiple and single beneficiaries, certificate routing for policies, and tax filing rules for spouses. Wives of servicemen are not granted overseas postponement. only overseas or seagoing service gives a 90 day post return tax relief.

Hartford Conn National Service Life Insurance Brookline Mass C. A. H. Manchester United States

Frederick Serbst Appointed Truant Officer

Frederick Serbst was appointed truant officer for the rest of the calendar year at a School Committee meeting at Colt Memorial High School. He succeeds Matthew Maetoza who resigned. Salary includes 55 dollars monthly plus 5 dollars in loans and 30 dollars monthly for automobile expenses.

Frederick Serbst Colt Memorial High School Matthew Maetoza

Miss Mary Rego Appointed Elementary Teacher for 1944 45

Miss Mary Rego of 06 Franklin Street is appointed as an elementary school teacher for the 1944 45 term. A Regis College graduate, she is currently completing work at the Rhode Island College of Education.

Tee Mary Rego Franklin Street Regis College R. I. College of Education

St. Mary's School Holds Graduation Exercises

Robert Charles Richards won the Father Gillan Medal at St. Mary's Parochial School graduation. Catherine Ann Brelsford earned the Hope Circle D of Isabella scholarship medal. Carmella Mansi and Patricia Warren won perfect attendance prizes. Twenty three parish students, ten Sunday school pupils, received diplomas.

Robert Charles Richards Father Gillan St. Mary’s Catherine Ann Brelsford Hope Circle Isabella Carmella Frances Mansi Patricia Ann Warren Vincent J. Griffin Michael L. Ryan

Softball League Kicks Off At YMCA Tonight

The YMCA Softball Industrial League opens at 6 15 p m at the Commons diamond weather permitting If rain delays games move to next Monday About 175 workers will participate with Hubert F Hill secretary noting an opportunity for town recreation Umpires are scarce and sought. Joseph Velleca has been secured as a fee paid official Tonight features U S Rubber Engineers vs URWA Independents vs U S Rubber Victory Shift Friday games include U S Maintenance and Collins and Aikman U S Rubber vs U S Rubber Engineers.

Ymca Softball Industrial League Hubert F. Hill Joseph Velleca Hill The U. S. Rubber Engineers URWA U. S Everting Collins and Aikman Rubber

Grades for a solder's wife in Emergency Maternity and Infant Care Program

Mrs. R A G New Bedford asks what grades a solder must meet to qualify his wife for Emergency Maternity and Infant Care benefits.

New Bedford

Ranks Listed as Private to Sergeant and Technician in 5th to 4th Grade

A sequence of military ranks appears including Private, Private First Class, Corporal or Technician, 5th Grade, Sergeant or Technician 4th Grade. The notice enumerates grade names without further context.

Rank required for quarters allowance under 1943 rule

Under current rules a soldier does not receive a quarters allowance unless already receiving it before November 1, 1943. At that time married Staff Sergeant or higher qualified for the allowance.

Providence

Government holds MI soldier pay for one year

Question answers that when a soldier is missing in action the government holds his pay for one year unless a finding other than missing in action is made before that period ends, after which pay is handled according to the new finding.

H. B. Burlington

Army Specialized Training Program eligibility question answer

A reader asks about joining the Army Specialized Training Program at 18 after passing the A-12 exam. The reply notes selection is required to enter ASTP and that an 18 year old called to active duty must show evidence of passing the A-12 exam if requested by authorities. Personal queries should be directed to the Director, Personal Affairs Division, First Service Command, Boston.

A. H Greenfield Mass. A Manchester Headquarters First Service Command Commonwealth Avenue Boston Massachusetts

St Marys Graduates Entertained by Mothers Club

Graduates of St Marys parochial school and the parish Sunday school were entertained by the St Marys Mothers Club at the K of C Home. Dancing followed with prizes awarded to Miss Lacy Saviano Miss Lorraine Burke Edmund Costa and William Gladue. Refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs Vermette Domenic Buccio Carl Witherall William Burke Arthur Brelsford Arthur Tattrie and James Ruggiero.

St. Mary’s K. of C

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