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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1942
Page
2
An opinion piece reflects on past wars and current resolve to win, contrasting 1917 enthusiasm with present skepticism. It weighs isolationism, world engagement, and the risk of another twenty year gap in defense and peace efforts. The author underscores determined effort to defeat Nazis and Japs and questions future calls to arms.
Treasury design debuts to honor firms and organizations achieving over 90 percent employee or member participation in War Savings Bonds. The Minute Man flag features a blue field with thirteen stars surrounding a central figure, symbolizing the nation’s founding states.
Short furloughs visit relatives as Campanella and Levy tour towns. Engagement announced for Marie Celone and John Sullivan Jr. Illness recovery at Hope Street home. Local births and promotions noted, including Corporal Hilario Moniz of the 66th Bomb Squadron based at Barksdale. PTA on Prudence Island approves child identification tags.
A surprise party was held last evening at 42 Franklin Street for Edward Sousa in celebration of his 16th birthday. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments and Edward received several fine gifts.
Jack Hambrick, senior at Colt Memorial High School, was elected president of the Young People's Fellowship of St. Michael's Church during a Sunday meeting at Holmes House. Gladys Brightman was chosen vice president, Betty Wood secretary, and Earl Rounds treasurer. Archie Allen spoke on professional baseball. A Saturday parish event was planned, and regular meetings will be on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month.
Private James J. Percy of the United States Marine Corps spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John J. Perry in town. He is stationed at the Marine Barracks New River North Carolina. Mr and Mrs Leonard DeLuca of 9 Constitution Street celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Wednesday May 21 receiving flowers and gifts from friends and relatives.
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