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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1942
Page
2
A wartime column urges readers to apply a mental yardstick to international rumors and propaganda. It argues Hitler’s propaganda aims to sow distrust among allies, fracture the United States, and erode will to fight. It cautions readers to recognize Axis broadcasts as manipulation.
Readers invited to submit items for publication. Twilight League Board meeting tonight. Geese seen flying in a V formation. Birth announced for Elsie Carol Metcalf in Providence. Medeiros elected dormitory secretary at Rhode Island State College. Spaghett supper by Congregational Club at Guneras House to fund renovations. May Dance by B M C Girls Club at Hotel Warren with Genevieve Dunbar as chair. Mother's Club Father Night program at St Mary's School chaired by Mrs Parke. Local church and club meetings noted. school and hospital updates. Sports mention Burtillville game on the 1942 schedule. Recovery of Mrs Eber W. Hill after Rhode Island Hospital operation. Rev Parshley joins Episcopal convocation committee. Bease elected president of First Congregational Church Men’s Union. Rae elected vice president of Daughters of Isabella arrangements committee. D of I whist prizes listed. next hosts named. Public changes at Guneras House praised for quick service and lower prices.
Classified notice seeks applicants capable of dedicating four to six hours per day to a well paid position. Address correspondence to SoG Hill at 93 Larch Street in Providence R I.
Mrs Clara Bassing 65 wife of Jacob Bassing of 3 William street died yesterday after a several month illness. Funeral at 10:30 this morning from Sugarman Funeral Home Providence burial in Lincoln Park Cemetery Norwood R. She and her husband settled in Bristol 49 years ago. Survived by husband three sons Samuel Providence Rudolph Bristol Milton Hyattsville Md and a daughter Mrs Ruth Gomberg Worcester. A son Peter died May 9 1939 and another daughter died July 4 1935. There are six grandchildren.
Robert Rebello aged years, son of John and Dorothy Morris Rebello, died suddenly at his home 52 Wall Street. He is survived by his parents and a brother. The funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon from Sansone Funeral Home on State Street.
A sorrowful verses reflect on a beloved departed, recalling their kindness and endurance through illness. The speaker honors a life touched by faith, noting God’s mercy and the promise of reunion with loved ones in the beyond.
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