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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1942
Page
4
A column reflects on camera snapshots showing unposed, convulsing poses and asks readers to consider how one word or look can reveal a person’s character. Letters from servicemen praise courage and loyalty, urging home front readers to send cheer and avoid grumbling while supporting those in service.
A wartime appeal encourages thrift and saving through War Bonds, urging readers to invest ten percent from every paycheck to support the nation and stabilize the home front.
The Bristol High School Senior Class selects Evelyn Le maire as editor in chief of The Green and White yearbook with staff including Angelina Cirillo William Byrnes Daniel Rene Raymond Francis William Moreno Margaret Partington Annunzio Candelmo Alda Almeida Laura Gaspar Gemma Topazio George Oliver and Margaret duPont. Pegasus, edited by a Green and White staff, will publish for the first time this term in late November.
The Prudence Island P T A met at the school on November 9 with Mrs. Benjamin Brayton presiding. Miss Margaret Ashworth delivered a lecture on nutrition. The next meeting is scheduled for December 8 with Harriet G. Cram as vice president.
Following a 6 30 supper Monday evening Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella will hold installation ceremonies at the Knights of Columbus home on State Street. Co chairmen are Mrs Johanna McClure and Mrs Mary Condon with members including Mrs Bridget Lewis Mrs Margaret Connery Mrs Sarah Sweeney Mrs Winifred Sylvester Mrs Elizabeth Dwyer Miss Frances Horton Mrs Anna Connors Miss Mary Callan and Mrs Lena McKenna ex officio.
Brownies Marion Brownell Barbara Lombardi Doris Bertrand Delores Pivin Lola Romano Cynthia Garvin Catherine Maloy earned wings at a Wednesday ceremony at the Scout House Miss Madelyn Neiderer Brownie Leader awarded pins from the Bristol Girl Scout Council Mrs Earl Sturdevant presented pins Tea for mothers and guests followed The group will join Goldenrod Intermediate Troop meeting Tuesday afternoons Mrs Nathanael Gladding is Junior Leader and Mrs James Conley Assistant Leader
A letter from F A Whiting Co about Y pins for new members was read at the Y M C A meeting. Members voted to order 14 pins. Treasurer August reported on the Sadie Hawkins dance and the turkey raffle, with the raffle drawing planned within two weeks. Zip McKenna, Club Reporter.
Bristol Town Clerk announces applications for licenses to sell intoxicating beverages in various establishments including Wood Street, Hope Street, Thames Street and Bradford Street. Also notes probate court actions for guardianship and administration of estates, with hearings set for November 16, 1942 and public notice in the Bristol Phoenix.
November events list church and lodge fundraisers including St Michael's Ivy Guild sale at St Michael's Parish House and Thackery Hall, O E S No 23 bean supper at Mt Hope, Thanksgiving Bingo by St Elizabeth's Children of Mary, and December tea at Guiteras House Congregational Club. Other sales and bridge events accompany food and fancy work sales across November 14 18 26 and December 3 12 at local venues on Hope Street and Thackery Hall.
Guardian of Elisabeth L. Greer is appointed by Bristol Probate Court. Bond filed. all claims against the ward must be filed within six months from first advertisement. Also a notice for Felice C Falco requesting appointment as administratrix of Giuseppe Cavallaro's estate, with hearing set for November 16, 1942, at 10 AM in Bristol Probate Court.
The Town Hall issued marriage licenses to Joseph Augustine Arouca of 47 Oliver Street a U S Army soldier Jennie Irene Bruno of 157 Bradford Street Manuel Richard Mello of 22 Third School Street and Alice Recupero of 42 Union Street.
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