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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1942
Page
2
The Fourth of July Committee prepares for another patriotic town celebration with an empty pocketbook and asks Bristolians to contribute time and money. The piece condemns taxpayer funding, urges communal effort, and calls for a strong program of parade, sports, and entertainments to honor veterans and national resilience.
Rotary Club led by President W J deRocha attended the annual spring conference in Plymouth Mass. The note urges registering in next week’s gas rationing program and expresses optimism on weekly ration amounts. Edward T Luther, son of Charles E Luther, trains at the naval aviation mechanics school in Jacksonville Florida. Ian M Walker Jr, son of Ian M Walker, 32 Central Street, fell and broke his left wrist and was hospitalized. Various local notices follow including mothers day party by Amicae Guild, St Marie di Marino mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Brownie and Girl Scout meetings, and Camp Hoffman briefings. Schools closed by state proclamation. Edward L Leahy to speak in New York on emergency fiscal problems. Scout Emergency Course starts tonight at Warren High School auditorium for six weeks.
You will want to select something really special for Mother's Day and you know it will please her. The suggestion compiles thoughtful options and practical picks to make her day memorable.
Buyers offer high prices for used lathes milling machines screw machines grinders shapers and di presses. Send details to Box E care of the Phenix Office for a representative to contact.
Cycle for sale a Servi cycle 1941 model 641 with clutch speedometer luggage carrier rear basket 1390 miles driven price 165. Bradford Hardware Co 12 Bradford Street. Rides 125 miles per gallon. Rent four rooms steam heat bath garage hot water adults preferred nice yard chicken hours 1600 Hope street.
Two additional classes have completed the Red Cross Standard first aid course and will receive certificates. The Street instruction class lists many women and girls including Margaret Rattcher Agnes Campbell Ruth Campbell Jennie Conklin Dorothy Davis Carol James Cathleen Lisomh George Luther Greta Luther Mary Lake Katherine Marz Hattie Maxfield Dorothy Mott. The Serbst class includes Emily Osterberg Ralph Peters Howard Church Charles Otten Samuel Steen George Lee Miriam Johnston Tona Young Mabel Dunbar Meron Newman Vincent Pettioe Mary Bozvio Sarah Marry Marie Paulin Annie Marsden Martha Bowron Annie Hibbert Mary Martin Sallier Smith Ruth Sanford.
Competitive examinations for a Providence College scholarship, funded by the Knights of Columbus, will be held in Harkins Hall on Saturday May 9 at 8 30 a m. Rev Frederick C Foley O P acting dean announced today. The four year scholarship requires scholastic standards and is open to Rhode Island high school students. Examinations cover English composition history mathematics and a foreign language. Applications should be sent to the acting dean at Providence College.
A family sorrowfully shares the loss of a loved one. The message notes a vacant home and the enduring absence felt by a husband and children, expressing grief and remembrance.
Renovated four room cottage on Platt Street Bristol Narrows reopened as a running eatery. Details indicate a coastal ME setting with references to Cayenne tox Mt. Bay and scenic fishing areas. Inquiries invited.
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