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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1942
Page
4
Archie Hawks writes from Newport Beach in June 1942 to defend continuing the town 4th of July celebrations. He recalls past events from 1870 and urges renewed effort to keep the festive traditions alive.
The Bristol YMCA secretary Hubert F Hill lists twelve safety rules to reduce drownings, urging supervision and caution at beaches and pools. Rules cover swimming with a buddy, staying in supervised areas, waiting after cold days, avoiding risky dives, and using aids or basic resuscitation if needed.
Readers note crowded lost and found pages in Tokio papers as Allied bonds prompt a morale effect. The promo urges buyers to invest 10 percent from each paycheck, framing purchases as a loss of face for the enemy.
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus arrives at Budlong Field Cranston July 6 and 7 with 1600 people 50 elephants 1009 animals and hundreds of horses. It features Mro and Mrs Gargantua the Great Alfred Court and a lineup including Wallendas Flying Concellos De Oc as and Roberto de Vasconcellos among 800 artists in acts.
Bernard V Morris died Sunday at a Fall River hospital. The well known town businessman will be buried from his 41 Union Street home at 8 15 AM then a 9 AM high mass at St Marys Church. He owned Court Street Garage and served in 1912 as IndependentRepresentative. He previously ran Morris Brothers Ice and Bottling, and was a life member of Providence Lodge of Ellis. He is survived by wife Marie Lavander Morris a daughter Dorothy Bo Morris two sisters and several nieces and nephews.
The State Civil Service Department announces exams for about 37 cook and cooks helper positions across state institutions. Applications available at the department or U S Employment Service offices from 9 to 4:30 daily, with a July 3 deadline for submissions.
Mrs Ava Close Minsher widow of Harry Fales Minsher died suddenly at Newton Hospital Massachusetts. She was 77. Born in Pennsylvania she lived in Bristol and Providence before serving as postmistress at Wellesley College post office. She is survived by a niece Mrs Mildred Wood and a nephew Lestfie Close.
The Rationing Board issued tire permits for several residents and firms including Manuel DeCosta Mendes at 43 Baw View avenue with 2 passenger retreads Manuel S Cabr al Jr at 36 Menro avenue with 2 passenger retreads Callan Construction Company with 2 new truck tires and tubes Howard R Newman with 2 retreads and 2 tubes Everett P Church with 2 new tubes John M Corea at 22 Ryan avenue with 2 retreads and 1 tube Joseph Estrella at 1236 Hope with 4 retreads and 2 tubes Gaetano Caizz at 241 State street with 2 retreads and 2 tubes.
Joseph Jamies a Providence College freshman and Joseph Vargas of John Street recovered between 200 and 250 pounds of automobile tires and rubber scrap from Bristol Harbor behind the Ever Ready Fire Company station. Jamies dived and brought up the items with Vargas assisting. a skiff loaned by firemen aided the effort. Both youths are Gemayel Liberty Savings Club members.
An article extols War Bonds as funding for massive 60 ton tanks costing 120000 each. It contrasts light and medium tanks weighing 14 and 28 tons with the heavy model, praising armor, guns, maneuverability, and tractor power. Citizens are urged to invest at least ten percent of income in War Bonds.
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