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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1940

Page

5

United States Mediation Pressure Delays Italian War Move

The article reports US influence shaping Mussolini to delay a decision on joining Germany, with economic and moral considerations cited. It notes British and French naval posture in the Mediterranean, papal diplomacy, and cautious expectation that Italian leaders may seek mediation to avoid a Western war alignment.

Italy Germany United States Mussolini Group of Nations Russia Unifea States Adriatic Mediterranean Atv Rome Verdun

Bristol High School Honors 1940 41 42 Students

Twenty-nine of one forty-one Bristol High School students on the fifth marking term honor roll averaged 90 percent or higher led by Top honor names including William Bottomley Raymond McClure Gabriel Saviano Marc Aiello Angelina Alfano and others. Second and third tiers list numerous students with averages from 85 to 90 and 80 to 85 across Class of 1940 1941 1942 1943 cohorts.

Bristol High School Edward J Fitzgerald William Bottomley Raymond McClure Gabriel Saviano Marc Aiello Angelina Alfano Natale Candelmo Rose Dias Trene Head Herbert Francis Phoebe Goulart Rita St.angello Charles Maytum Warren Drainville Earl Gladue

Navy Talks Vocational Training At Junior Senior High P T A

Lt John Davis U S Navy (Retired) Newport spoke at the Andrews School meeting about Navy enlistment benefits for young men. He cited discipline and trained trades aiding civil life after retirement while stressing national preparedness. Accordion duets and group singing followed. Ian M Walker was re elected P T A president.

John Davis U. S. Navy Newport Navy Andrews School Davis Harold Buddy) Congdon Robert Anderson R S_ Bosworth Fred Atkinson P. T

Bristol Scouts to Stage Circus and Battle of Music

Tickets issued for Boy Scout Circus at Guiteras Field on Saturday June 8 with 20 acts including wild animals. More than 250 scouts and leaders will perform as troops rehearse weekly and a street parade precedes the show.

Scouts of Bristol County District Boy Scouts of America Guiteras Field Bristol Boy Scout Corps Narragansett Council Bristol County Warren George R. Fish C. Wesley Armstrong Daniel Earle Michael Ascoli Irving M Porter William F Head Lester Hood Joseph Arouca Henry LaFlamme Ernest Hoar William Crowley

Co Chairs Named for Hope Circle Initiation Ceremonies

Mrs. Margaret Conners and Miss Nora FE Dwyer are named co chairmen of the initiation ceremonies committee for Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella set for May 20 at E of C Hall on State Street. Frances Horton, regent, will officiate, with a general arrangements committee including Fi leen Pierce Mancini Breen Connery Leclerc McClure Marino Callan White Sweeney Lewis Robble Connell Walsh and Horton.

Margaret Conners Nora FE. Dwyer Hope Circle Isabella C Hall State Street Frances Horton Fileent Pierce Mary Mancini Rose Breen Ethel Connery Clara Leclerc Johanna McClure Geraldine Marino Margaret Callan Elizabeth White

Italian Socialites Name Subcommittees for Charity Dinner

Mrs Nancy Vitiello and Miss Mary Salzano, co hairmen of the Italian Socialites Women's Club, announce sub committees for the Annual Charity Dinner Dance on June 3. They will meet early next week to finalize plans. Program and Publicity chairwoman Mrs Vasta L. Ruggiero will be assisted by Miss Helen Pagnano, Mrs Beatrice Riccio and Mrs Misgnie Nappi.

Nancy Vitiello Mary Salzano Women’s Club Vasta L. Ruggiero Helen Pagnano Beatrice Riccio Misgnie Nappi

Boy Scout Hike to Camp King Philip Plans and Meetings

The Bristol area Boy Scout groups announce a hike to Camp King Philip for outdoor craft qualification with gatherings at Scout Halls at 9 a.m. Patrols will hike together and cook noon meals at the camp. Troops schedule evening meetings to finalize preparations and discuss summer programs.

Bristol Boy Scouts of America Camp King Philip Scout Hall Board of Awards

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