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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1943
Page
2
An local Red Cross outreach describes aiding a worried father seeking his missing Army son and highlights blood plasma collection as a key wartime service. Bristol seeks 9700 dollars this year, double last year, urging every man woman and child to contribute to support the war effort.
Local items note Mrs Antoinette Spaghetti admitted to Truesdale Hospital and a bi monthly First Congregational Church communion. Bristol Council of Defense motions helmet and equip distribution. Residents Victor Trask and others connected to naval service and community clubs are listed amid school sports and church events.
The Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion will hold a meeting at the Post Home on Franklin Street this evening to outline plans for its 25th anniversary. Donat J. Gladue reports 103 paid members with 15 more needed to meet the quota, deadline March 22, aiming for 1115 members.
The Portuguese American War Bond Committee will hold a mass meeting Sunday at 2 o'clock in Lincoln Hall to promote war bond sales. Acting chairman is Representative Henry Alfred with acting secretary Anthony J Nunes and treasurer Salvador Nunes. Other committee members include Town Councilman John P Marsh, Relief Administrator Joseph J Marshall, Antonio Cabral and Manuel Fernandes.
Newman Bros grocery on Hope Street Bristol closes after 1866 founding. Howard R. Newman cites war shortages, staffing, and port restrictions as reasons. The store, first with a delivery truck and electric refrigeration, served yachts and cup defenders crews. Only the Skinner family remains listed among original customers.
In loving memory of a dear son and brother who passed away three years ago on March 5 1940. The verse recalls enduring sorrow and constant thoughts of him from his father mother sisters and brothers.
Announcement that Newman Bros. will close their business and that DeWolf Farm Milk will take over deliveries for former Newman customers. Readers may place orders at McCaw's Grocery Store for continued service.
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