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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1941
Page
2
A reader describes a wartime exchange about Bristol in England and its American aid, praising Bristolians for their resilience. The writer notes the harsh bombings and shared sacrifice, and urges continued fundraising to reach a $5000 goal for Bristol, highlighting unity between cities and the broader impact on freedom.
At a Rotary Club talk Dr Joao Campasas urged vigilance against defeatist thinking and reliance on permanent security. He argued history shows people misjudge safety, warned Americans not to accept inevitability of Germany’s victory, and stressed staying aware of change while supporting England. The club announced new directors for the coming year.
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church advances a Mother’s Day program for Tuesday evening May 6 in Parish Hall Congregational Street. Committee members include chairlady Miss Geraldine Marino and members Mrs Adelene Troiano Frances Principe Miss Mary Carmone Mrs Carmella Santulli Miss Helen Romano Mrs Dorothy King Miss Madeline Cristiano and Miss Mary A Santo ex Officio.
A long list of contributors including Walter Simpson Mrs Harry DeW Allen Mrs Maybelle Hobson Mrs John Palmer AL. Johnston Mrs A o Johnston Mrs J Floyd Huestis and several others supported the Cancer Control Fund. Local organizations such as Bristol Fortnighth Beneficial Fund Mite Societys First Baptist Church and Amicae Guild also listed as contributors.
Suspected engagements and births accompany community events. Miss Margery Taber hosts visitors. Dorothy Lemaire visits from Hillside. Manuel Ferreira Jr and Christine Vero file intentions for May 10 in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Leo Hayes announces birth Brian Francis at Union Hospital. Cadet John W Haley Jr shares duty with Apple Blossom Festival guard in Virginia.
Mr and Mrs Frank A Rounds and son Earl are in New York City for a few days and will return home Monday after the annual spring vacation for public schools.
Lieut. Col. A E H Darcy calls Bristol County Rhode Island State Guard Company G inspection very satisfactory. He notes minor errors, strong command, quick formation changes, and confident, well trained officers and NCOs. Capt. Charles T Heilborn Jr commands a 57 man unit with Lt Manuel Morris Jr and Lt Luke H White. First Sgt Charles Correa from Warren is the senior NCO.
Funeral services for Frederik A Weaver, who died Monday, were held from his home at 18 Bay View avenue on Wednesday afternoon. The Rev Goodwin of Pawtucket conducted the service. Burial followed in North Cemetery. Survivors include sons-in-law Fred Detlef Raymond Casteen and James Bertrand and Clifford Weaver, a nephew.
A social event titled Ladies Benevolent Society fashion show and bridge sale drew about 180 attendees. Notable models included Miss Betty Lloyd Providence Mrs JW Wood and others. tea, servers and candy vendors assisted. Committee members organized tickets candy awards and table duties with multiple hosts.
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