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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1942
Page
2
The piece argues that five million new income tax payers will demand spending restraint and focus on war-related results. Voters seek production, capable leadership, and less waste, pressuring Congress to back a war effort with no nonessential spending.
Local company news reports a federal inspection planned at the Bristol Armory with Lt Col AHO Dares leading the examining board. Promotions and exams involve Pfc Frark Veldera and others. Oscar the dummy joins the unit. a recruiting trophy is offered through May 30 to boost enlistments.
Birth announced Monday March 9 at the Lying-In Hospital Providence. Names, ages, or other details not given. Rev James Gilsenan spoke at Elmwood Sons and Daughters of Eire dinner. Major Williams to speak at Rotary Club on Boyology. Dorothy Collins engagement to Harry McCormick announced. wedding planned for August. St Patrick's dance at Wardwell House tonight. several girls named on committee. Windows smashed at Wardwell House. no theft. Death of Rev Beauchamp leads to no Thursday Trinity Chapel services. Mrs Beauchamp funeral at St Paul Portsmouth Thursday. Connell and Callahan receive special assignment for war production.
March 17 Dane BoMC Carls Club event in Hore Warren. March 20 Victors Dance by Bristol-Colndrews Alumni Association. March 20 Rummage Sale Bristol Council of Girl Scouts at 452 Hope Street YMCA building. March 21 Rummage Sale Mt Hope Chapter O E S in YMC A block. March 26 Easter Sale and Supper Mite Society Baptist Church. April 6 13th Annual Rotary Frolic Bristol Casino. April 8 Annual Girl Scout Dessert Bridge St. Michael's Parish House. April 9 and 10 Nothing But The Truth St. Mary's Social Club benefit for St. Mary's Church. April 18 Third Annual Camel Ball Collins and Aikman Girls' and Men's Clubs at Hotel Warren. April 29 Annual Bridge and Food Sale Ladies Benevolent Society St. Michael's Parish Hall.
An itemized list shows plans for a county wide blackout meeting in Warren, a requiem for Ermina Romano at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and updates on church groups, a Rubbers plant guard detail by the 704th Military Police Battalion, plus local social gatherings and a first aid class reschedule.
The annual school entertainment by St Mary’s pupils was held in the church auditorium last evening and will be repeated tonight. Viewers praised the performances, noting the youngsters matched past high standards and enjoyed every moment of the acts.
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