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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1944
Page
2
The Bristol school department indicates strong student outcomes as college attendance remains high. Despite wartime staffing and wage pressures, the system stays intact with loyal teachers and unpaid committee service. political influence kept minimal.
Loreto of Providence defeated Mt Carmel Bristol 33 27 in the first of a best of three CYO playoff. Mt Carmel led 11 5 after a strong first quarter but fell behind 17 15 at halftime as Loreto edged ahead in the final period.
The Servicemen's Leap Year dance by the Collins and Aikman Girls' Club at the Yacht Club drew about 150 attendees. Military branches were represented with guests from Melville Newport Prudence Island and the Coast Guard base. committee members included Irene Cabral Mary Philips Emily DelToro Esther Peterson Mary McKenna and Jeonora Garafa.
Sebastian Morra Jr begins an intermediate course at the Naval Air Training Center Pensacola Florida. Upon completion he earns Wings of Gold as a Naval Aviator and is commissioned Ensign in the Naval Reserve or Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve.
Charles R Beals shows steady improvement at Truesdale Hospital. Rev Dr Robert H Mercer to speak at Ivy Guild meeting in Holmes House Tuesday night. Ennis Bisbano stationed at Camp Blanding Fla with anti tank division. Our Lady of Mt Carmel Altar Society met Sunday in parish hall. Stanley Brush Company demonstrated. Farewell party for Mervyn Clay at Hotel Warren hosted by St Michael's Couple's Club. Rev Anthony R Parshby presented gift to Mr Clay who departs for US Marine Corps training. Riky E Lamson and Roger Pigeon arranged event. Rex Francis T Dwyer to conduct Len ten service with novena to Our Lady of the Roses at St Marys Church Tuesday. Rev William G Fagan spoke on juvenile court needs before Womans Missionary Society of First Congregational Church.
For sale notes list a 1934 V-8 coach with contact Robert T Manchester at 266 Wood Street. Also offered are Gooding Farm House Lots 50 by 100 feet at $50, with cash or terms. Lots border 50 foot roadways. $2000 builds a home. Inquiries at the farm. Gooding Avenue, near Bristol Casino.
Classified notice invites appointments with Mrs. Wm. LeClair at 875 Hope 81, telephone 165 MK, offering free figure study and specialized posture, abdominal, surgical and breast support services.
Rev Arthur W Burd will preach In the Shadow at First Baptist Church Sunday morning. A Tuesday 2 pm church vestry religious class and a Monday Amicae Guild meeting at Mrs Dorothy Davis home are announced. Rev Herbert D Graetz of First Congregational will speak at a community service Wednesday at First Baptist. Rev Anthony R Parshley to preach at 11 am St Michael's. James N Williams of the Providence Urban League told Rotary the Army practice of sending Northern Negroes to the South fuels race tensions due to differing treatment.
The Netopian Society of the First Congregational Church invites members to a party Monday at 8 PM in the Guneras House with arrangements led by Mr and Mrs John McGovern Mr and Mrs Herbert Newman and Mrs Paula Hamilton. Ensign Joseph G A Riccio transferred from Camp Peary Va to Davisville RI.
March 9 and 10 Jerry of Jericho Road Senior Class Operetta at Colt High Auditorium. March 11 Leap Year Dance sponsored by The Jolly Six at Independent Hall. March 16 and 17 Annual St Marys School entertainment at St Marys Auditorium. March 30 Fancy Work sale and bean supper in First Baptist Church vestry by the Mite Society.
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