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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1944
Page
1
The School Committee announced that high school seniors in the armed forces who completed the first half of the year and remain in good standing will be awarded diplomas. Supt Mapes reported a $4 000 income from the Gertrude E Guiteras Trust for maintenance of the Guiteras Memorial School.
Pfc. James A. Gomes of this town is awarded the Army’s Combat Infantryman Badge for exemplary conduct in combat. The award features a silver rifle on a blue field within a silver wreath. Gomes, husband of Mary Gomes and father of a five year old, served overseas since May 26, 1942, in New Zealand Fiji Islands Guadalcanal Empress Augusta Bay and Bougainville. His unit recently earned a commendation from Major General Robert S. Beightler for handling a crack Japanese division.
A farewell party for Richard D. Frederick at 110 State Street honored the 17 year old son of Mrs Vera Frederick. He recently enlisted in the U S Navy and left for duty. Guests, gifts, refreshments, games, and dancing followed. His family noted another son, Ernest J Frederick, serves in the Amphibious Training Command in the South Pacific.
Mr and Mrs Frank Pirri of 39 Bourne Street were told their son Joseph Pitti Sir U S Coast Guard was killed in action May 3 in the Mediterranean likely near Italy. He was 20 about to turn 21 in June and had served 15 months. He attended Bristol Senior High School and worked at Herreshoff and Collins Aikman before enlistment. He is survived by his parents a brother Archie in the Navy and three sisters Anna Sarah Connie and a younger brother Henry.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Altar Society held a Mothers Day program featuring music by Miss Pauline Brune and Mrs James J Velleca. Mrs Adolph Gho won a special prize as members celebrated with afternoon games and gift presentations to each mother.
The new Bristol Honor Roll, designed by Wallis E. Howe, will be unveiled July 4 during the town’s Independence Day celebration. It will feature three 600-name panels, a gold leaf title, a gold eagle, evergreen trees, and flag poles, with space for over 1250 names including missing in action and veterans.
James F Meiggs, chairman of Bristol Fourth of July Committee, will appoint an executive committee to manage this year’s celebration. He noted many general members rarely attend and aims to include all willing workers while coordinating with the Honor Roll dedication and Burnside Memorial Building ceremonies. A full committee meeting will be held soon to discuss funds as the town meeting again provided no appropriation, with carnival support from local proprietors aiding parade costs.
The Catholic Charity Drive at St Marys Church began Sunday and runs through May 17 to aid Providence Diocese mercy agencies. Officers are Charles McHugh chairwoman secretary Mrs George H Baldwin treasurer Rev Michael L Ryan. Workers listed include Mesdames Condon Connery Connell Cornell Dod Dubuc Dunbar Kerr LeClair Mulligan OBrien Primiano Serbst Serbst Vona. Misses Condon Connery Doran Dwyer Hughes Iasiello Iasiello Levere Marz Mullaney Mullaney Saucier Saucier Walsh. Messrs Fay Harvey Leahy McHugh Nerone Sarti.
At the regular meeting led by president Mrs. Marjorie McCann the Collins and Aikman Girls Club completed plans for a May 20 banquet at the Warren Hotel. They approved a salvage sale and outlined an open house on June 2 and a strawberry festival on June 17, plus a June 24 servicemen's leap year dance at the Yacht Club. The social committee for the gathering included Mrs. Edith Bisbane and Mrs. May McKenna.
A Bristol reader describes the 12th Rhode Island Volunteers encamped at a bloodied Richmond Kentucky battlefield area. The writer offers a moonlit night stroll through camps of the 14th and 10th Kentucky cavalry and promises a description of recent regiment events and the encampment. The letter aims to give friends of the 12th insight into wartime life and the camp’s surroundings.
The August battle near here began about five miles away as Gen Nelson tried to halt his retreat and prevent panic. Rebel forces pursued as infantry and cavalry extended one and a half miles, forcing a clash that moved toward Richmond’s cemetery where Union troops rallied and heavy fighting resumed.
A visitor recalls defaced monuments from fighting near the cemetery and a brutal rebel act where captured black servants were shot in cold blood. He promises more reminiscences from locals who witnessed the battle and its aftermath.
In Kentucky the regiment shows marked improvement with cheerful faces and merry groups. Adjutant reads a promotions list at Dress Parade. Luther Cole Jr. is promoted to 1st Lieutenant. Co. E writes to Col. George H. Browne praising Cole for leading them at Fredericksburg.
Fragmented OCR snippet from a January 31 1863 issue hints at a brief, unclear notice. The readable parts mention a sheet, a moving phrase, and a transition from success to a referenced item. Limited context prevents clear event or source naming.
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