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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1945
Page
3
Mathew Capone former Army major and Bristol Senior High School science teacher spoke at the Armistice Day assembly Friday afternoon. Principal John L. Burke presided and singing was led by Mrs. M. Theresa Donovan.
Mr and Mrs Salvador Nunes of Harbor View Manor announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia to Pilot Officer Serafin Pires of the Royal Canadian Air Force son of Mr and Mrs Ezequel A Pires 25 Abbott Street Valley Falls R1 Miss Nunes graduates Colt Memorial High and Johnson and Wales Business School Pilot Officer Pires graduated Cumberland High School and attended Lincoln Aeronautical Institute Lincoln Nebraska
V. J. deRocha of Wardwell Lumber cites Johns Manville survey showing 97 percent want insulation in new houses and modern kitchens and baths as top needs. He urges Bristol County homeowners to support a community wide building and remodeling survey aligned with reconversion and employment goals.
A reflective piece on death and rebirth through Christian faith. The author recalls fallen comrades and Lazarus, urging believers to trust in immortality and God’s constant care. He cautions against sorrow that blinds duty and invites Jews and Christians to join in the shared belief that life continues through divine love.
Rogers High, 14 0 winners, used a fast backfield and strong end runs to defeat Colt at Guiteras Athletics Field. Colt, though outmatched, adapted later. Jeep Balzano injures but targets a return for Thanksgiving or Warren. Scores came in the first half with Drummond scoring twice for Rogers and Gaudagni adding two PATs.
The column invites timely town topics and notes letters to the editor will be published only if the writer identifies themselves to the editor. Names need not be published with the letter in The Phoenix.
A reader suggests using town land for a small exhibition hall to honor servicemen. The idea would host donated memorabilia with donor cards, charge a small admission, and create a town centerpiece inviting visitors while waiting for veterans to decide the final memorial form.
A Bristol serviceman in Seoul argues the Binz Pool described by the minority report offers a ideal pool solution for the beach problem. He notes pools in camps and towns attract all ages and urges a centralized, safely supervised facility within walking distance for most residents. He asks for servicemen opinions to form consensus.
Tec.4 John A. Robinson of Bristol Rhode Island a member of the 9812th TSU C E is connected with the Manhattan Engineer District the atomic bomb group He is the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas N Robinson Butterworth Avenue Bristol He trained at Camp Wolters Texas was assigned to the Manhattan District in September 1944 He attended R S State and the University of Maryland before induction and belongs to Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
John F. Azzarone son of Mr and Mrs Peter Azzarone has been at sea twenty months and holds the rank B M 2c. While in action he helped shoot down a Japanese plane, earning a 1 percent point credit. He is currently aboard a large tanker the USS Armadillo.
Leo George Cote who died Thursday morning at his home 11 Byfield Street was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at 2 from his residence. The Rev Anthony R Parshley officiated. Burial took place in North Cemetery with bearers Edward K Perry Daniel G Coggeshall Lester Bush and Hector Asselin of Warren.
Pfc George A. Gamelin 30 son of Mr and Mrs Nazaire Gamelin of 88 Church Street and husband of Mrs Dorothy Gamelin 14 Whitton Street Suncoop N Y will soon return home with the 37th Buckeye Division after 19 months overseas. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge Good Conduct Medal Asiatic Pacific ribbon with two stars and Philippine Liberation ribbon with one star for actions on Bougainville and in Lingayen Gulf landing on Luzon.
Charles J. Schuck of Wheeling arrives tonight to join a Town Bridge gathering at 8 pm with Burnside Lodge members and Rhode Island visitors. The open meeting will move to Grand Army Hall for a program, followed by refreshments by the Phythian Sisters.
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