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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1942
Page
4
The Bristol Frocks will close for a one week vacation at week’s end under contract with the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Workers with 3 months or more service will receive union vacation pay this Friday, with full pay for those employed a year or more and prorated amounts for shorter tenure.
The Bristol Colt Andrews Alumni Association hosts their Annual Ball on June 26 at the Colonial Hotel. The event brings alumni together for an evening of reunion activities and socializing.
Story in the American Weekly Magazine dated June 21 outlines civilian response steps during air raids. It covers alert procedures, shelter guidance, and personal safety measures for households and communities.
Sarah H Bullock of Providence Rhode Island has qualified as administratrix of the estate of Abby E. Babbitt late of Bristol Rhode Island deceased. John W. Church Clerk.
A library display lists numerous non fiction titles across history science and biography including Victory Through Air Power and Admiral of the Ocean Sea. It features I’ve Come a Long Way by Helena Ku and The New International Year Book 1942. A large fiction section includes The Song of Bernadette The Cap of Youth and The Haunting Lady. Several mystery westerns and children’s titles are also noted.
Mrs Page of the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin reports from Britain after a five week study on how war affects home life. Articulates four government styled dress options, rationing limits, and high prices. notes slacks and footwear shortages, stockings issues, and continued high morale aiding the war effort.
A historical donation ledger shows multiple individuals and couples contributing varying amounts to the S. P. C. C. fund. Names include EF G Brown, Charles I Jencks, Wardwell Lumber Co, Roger W Pigeon, Sebastian Bernard Jr, Manuel Machado, A T I Johnston, Filippini Sisters, A J Ferrara, Harriet DeWolf Edwards, William McCaughey, McCaughey, Jessie Molasky, Ruth and Martha Graham, and others. The total to date is 705.50.
Alfred Corvelo Jr a 20 year old Bristol factory worker drowned off Mt Hope Bay on the day he was to be inducted into the Navy. His funeral was held at 8 15 AM from his sister Mary Costa's home with a requiem mass at St Elizabeths Church and burial in St Marys Cemetery. Two companions tried to rescue him but cramps and fear led to immersion. Lifesaving crews located the body after a two hour search. He was born January 20 1922 and leaves his parents four brothers and a sister.
A collection of historical quotes on justice, allegiance, divinely guided governance, and the role of love in public life. Notable voices include Wendell Phillips Abraham Lincoln Mary Baker G Eddy Benjamin Harrison and Henry Ward Beecher.
Leaders of the Bristol County District met at Commissioner Merrit Seymour's home to map a summer program. Troops will parade in Bristol on July 4 and hold a Camp King Philip pow-wow July 18 and 19. Courts of Honor and Boards of Awards run through the season with dates via Scoutmasters.
The Bristol probate court schedules seventh account for Helga E Osterberg guardian of Clarence A Osterberg with notice set for July 6 1942 at 10 am in the Probate Court Room Bristol and publication ordered in the Bristol Phoenix for fourteen days. A separate filing seeks support for the family of Arthur H Carr with similar notice and date. Another filing presents the last will of Patrick H Walsh for probate with notice to be published.
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