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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1950
Page
2
Drew Pearson argues the Korean War infantry bears the greatest risk yet earns the least pay among services. He notes average infantry pay around 135 dollars monthly versus 226 for air crews and 172 for submariners, with no more old combat bonus.
A special Pro Christo Society gathering is planned for tomorrow at 8 p m in the Guneral House. The notice accompanies a local Personal section detailing several residents travels health and family news.
A series of charitable events and sales run by local groups in Bristol. September events include food sales at Narragansett Electric Shop, St Marys Mothers Club and Hope Circle rummage sale. December features bazaars, bridge parties, bingo and a senior play at Bristol High School with multiple sponsors including Trinity Church and St Michaels Parish.
Coleman L. Hedrick husband of Beatrice Hedrick of 169 Franklin street and Bradford S. Booth son of Mr and Mrs Clarence V. Booth Jr of Chestnut street, both seamen attached to Corner Air Group Seven aboard the aircraft carrier USS Midway in the Mediterranean, become acquainted with peoples and customs of Mediterranean border nations.
Rhode Island Bristol county case seeks appointment of a trustee with power to sell and convey six lots on Ridge Road in Bristol. Court orders notice by publication and summons all potential interested parties to appear November 28, 1950, at Providence Superior Court.
Four hundred parishioners and friends attended the Narragansett Hotel event in Providence for the 25th anniversary of Rev. Henrique R. Rocha’s ordination at St. Elizabeth's Church. Speakers included Governor Pastore and Consul Carvalho. gifts totaling 2,500 were announced for a new parochial school.
The Bristol Parent Teachers Association will hold an elementary schools open house on Thursday evening November 16. Classroom inspections run from 7 to 8 p.m. The program starts at 8 p.m. in Reynolds School auditorium with Thanksgiving songs by fifth grade pupils and speakers Augustine Nerone and Frederick W. Serbst.
Edward P Travers was elected president for one year at the Henry Barnard Chapter of the Future Teachers of America Movement NEA. The meeting followed an Institute of Instruction where Dr Wildam Faust from the NEA Washington office spoke to about 75 teachers and future teachers.
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Acting in behalf of the Master Winston O Fetherston, Arthur J. Genthner led the proceedings. Other officers included Arthur Friese senior warden Robert Huey junior warden Lester Gurney III chaplain Bruce Porter senior deacon Paul Thompson junior deacon Ernest Meiggs senior steward James Husband junior steward Leonard Waitte sentinel. A guest from Dundee Scotland attended.
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