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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
2
An editorial urges belief in Allied reports of German cruelty. It praises returning soldiers for their restraint and recounts Eisenhower and Barkley actions to reveal concentration and prisoner of war camps. The piece argues Senate Document No 47 proves German atrocities beyond doubt.
Local columns report civic meetings at Burnside Memorial Building and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, births in Bristol area, garden club annual meeting, Bristol Planning Board session, and staff moves. It notes naval duty departures, a San Mateo pastor’s family birth, and travels of residents and their families.
Mrs Inez Steadman of Mystic Conn visits Mrs William Paine in town Miss Margaret E Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest G Brown formerly of town now in New York City will return June 1 after graduation from Bennett Junior College Millbrook N Y Lt Col William Foley and Mrs Foley of Providence dine with Mr and Mrs Ralph Stanzione Lt Col Foley on first furlough after over three years in Europe Nunzio James Annarummo of 167 Bradford street promoted to ship's cook second class USN and on five day leave from the Atlantic Fleet He is the only Bristol County sailor remaining aboard his ship Tony Nunes of Warren last to be transferred.
A compilation of small ads listing a boy's cart and stroller, part time cleaning work, a horse for sale with cash register, mahogany bedroom set, electric ironer and crib, two lots on Hog Island, a 1942 Ford Deluxe Tudor, boiler and crane details. Also ads for licenses, shipyard equipment, and multiple contact addresses in Bristol and East Providence.
August C Mello announces that from May 11, 1945 he will not be responsible for debts contracted in his name by anyone other than himself. 108 High St Providence R I.
The Bristol Senior High Junior Promenade occurs this evening in the Colt Memorial auditorium. Decorations are led by officers John Balzano and Richard Torrey with a large committee, while music is by Al Williams Orchestra under faculty adviser Frank Canario.
Edward M Cassidy to Albert Brunelli conveys part of the William Henry Church Estate on Metacom Avenue with buildings. Antonio D Nastri to Nancy Russo transfers a tract along the south side of Church Street. Hezekiah C Wardwell to Azelle de R Richardson grants one third undivided interest in two Bristol Narrows lots with all buildings.
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