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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
6
The letter describes internment experiences in the Philippines during Japanese occupation. It recalls transport to Los Banos with fellow nuns and priests, the crowded camp life, food rations, and daily routines. It notes mass restrictions, injuries among clergy, and the presence of American, Dutch, Canadian, Belgian, and Spanish religious orders, with ongoing artillery fire and hopes for safety.
Christmas gift story from Bristol praises local effort and generosity as D B Baker signs a note in a veterans publication. Lt Roy Milbank of USNR at Davisville Rhode Island expresses gratitude for a package returned from France and awaiting shipment to another post.
The Collins and Aikman Girl's Club outlines a May 26 event at the Bristol Yacht Club. Emily Del Toro chairs the planning committee with Irene Cabral and others, and a War Bond raffle is planned with a large rotating slate of committee members. The June banquet is in the works led by Margery McCann.
George Dunbar 72 died suddenly at his home on King Street Warren while talking with his wife. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow from his home with Rev Anthony R Parshley officiating, burial in North Cemetery. Survived by wife Marguerite, three sons George Jr Richard Andrew, two daughters Ellen Bottomley Elsie Downey, two brothers Robert William, sister Mabel Dunbar.
Biagio DelToro a prominent Bristol fruit and grocery dealer died yesterday afternoon at 23 Catherine Street after brief illness. Born in Atrani Italy he emigrated 44 years ago, lived in New Haven then Bristol 37 years. Survived by wife Virginia 12 children and nine grandchildren, plus brothers and a stepbrother. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
Albert Fusonie of the Rotary Club argues the German General Staff must be eliminated to prevent future war planning. He warns re education of German youth, notes 30,000 prisoners near Norfolk, and urges harsh punishment for generals while advocating a democratic Germany after occupation and reform.
Lt James J Duffy, nephew of Mr and Mrs Arthur J Duffy of Verndale Circle, was liberated from a German prison camp on May 3 by Third Army soldiers. He is now in Paris. A heavy bomber pilot, he previously was listed missing in May 1944 and later as a prisoner. The Air Medal and Purple Heart recipient attended Colt Memorial High School in 1940 and Rhode Island State College. His wife Ann M Duffy and son James Michael remained in Worcester, Massachusetts, as did his mother.
Tuberculosis kills more people in the prime of life than any other disease, alarming physicians and public health officials who warn of its wide reach and the need for early diagnosis and treatment.
Rev. John T. Borek announces Bristol County funds support a nationwide nine to twelve month physical therapy training program under the March of Dimes. Scholarships cover tuition, transportation, books, lab fees, and living costs for candidates with science or nursing backgrounds.
Miss Carol Ross White and Henry Abbott Street Jr were married yesterday in the Providence home of the bride’s parents. Rev. Arthur H Bradford officiated. The bride wore satin bodice Marquisette skirt with a finger-tip veil and white orchid bouquet. Attendant was her sister Mrs Andrew Jencks. Best man was Charles Foster Street. A small reception followed.
Former member list of Co C 2nd Regt Inf BRIM will unveil the plaque dedicating Kearney Post No 6 The American Legion to Brig Gen Luke H Callan organizer and first commander of the post. The ceremony at Post Headquarters Franklin Street Sunday May 20 at 2 30 p m with Judge John P Hartigan as principal speaker and Brig Gen Samuel A Hall presiding. Rotary Quartet plus readings and prayers will mark the event with Rev Michael L Ryan and Rev Anthony R Parshley delivering invocations and benediction.
Colt Memorial defeated Sacred Heart 4 to 3 in a second league win this week at Guiteras Field. Johnnie Maisano starred with two hits while Hemond of Sacred Heart handled eight chances with a key double play. Cumberland tallied in the seventh after a single and error sequence.
The Narragansett Council Scouters plan a World Wide Scouting dinner and rally at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet ballroom next Monday at 7. First Bristol Troop holds its May social Monday at 7 30 in Scout Hall. The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps rehearse Tuesday at 7 in Scout Hall with plans for upcoming competitions parades and observances. A Board of Review for First Troop scouts will follow the meeting.
Staff Sgt. Michael W. Pasquarelli reports Bristol Rhode Island native Sgt Adolph C. Giglio Jr married Beatrice Matthews Cohen in St Peters Church London The ceremony was conducted by Rev Richard Kennedy with Kathleen Moore as bridesmaid and Pasquarelli as best man The couple honeymooned in Bournemouth and plan to return to the United States after the war The bride works as a hairdresser in London and Giglio had worked for Bristol Manufacturing Company before joining the service
The Town of Bristol announces a property tax levy between 323000 and 328000 dollars to be assessed as of June 15 1945. Taxpayers must file true accounts of real personal and intangible property with the Board of Tax Assessors June 18 19 and 20 1945 during city office hours.
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