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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1942
Page
2
A local writer salutes mothers whose sons serve, calling them heroes for bravery and sacrifice. The piece explains mothers feel pride and worry, and urges placing mothers on an Honor Roll for their courage and resilience.
Miss Helen F Horton leaves today for Quebec for a long vacation. Colt Alumni Ball postponed to a later date announced by Daniel Monis. Pvt Angelo A Mascena now at Miami Beach studying to be an aviation machinist. Miss Luise E Tasiello studying at Bryant College. Regina Elena Society to hold frankfort roast Sunday at 6 pm at Mrs Fannie Langello’s residence. Aviation Cadet George Wilson, Maxwell Field, spends days with Capt and Mrs Clifford Wilson. Mr and Mrs Raymond Davis announce birth of a son at Truesdale Hospital June 23. Mrs Davis is former Helen Mahoney of Bristol. Three Italian societies consolidate into Loggia Cristofa Colombo Order of Sons of Italy in America. Domenico Proto named Venerable. Orlando Jrisbane WPA Administrator since 1939 inducted into US Army, leaves July 3 for Fort Devens reception center.
John F Shaw, local telephone manager, says War Production Board orders will curb new service due to copper, rubber, and other critical materials diverted to war needs. Essential users include Army Navy Coast Guard Marine Corps plants on war orders and public welfare. Nonessential new service depends on equipment and outside wire availability. residence extensions and equipment changes are generally prohibited.
A boy recalls copying a punishment from a teacher who used a whip in a old Masonic Hall classroom. Accusing the student of lying over an apple, the teacher threatens more blows, prompting a dramatic escape through streets and walls to reach his mother in tears.
The Bristol Rhode Island Board of Fire Engineers invites bids for repairs to the Bristol fire stations Defiance Hydralions Dreadnaught and Ever Ready. Bids must be received by July 6 at 8 00 PM. Specifications available from Clerk Frank J Rinaldi.
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