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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1942
Page
2
The Bristol Phoenix appeals for rapid donations to raise about 3000 for Christmas packages to troops. Funds so far come mainly from town sources, with a single uniformed boy among contributors. Send checks to Hu bert F Hill in the Bristol YMCA or the Phoenix office to meet the deadline.
Mrs. Joseph Peters visits Norfolk. Henry Cardoza promoted to corporal in Tank Corps. Vincent Santo enlisted in U S Navy at Providence. Men’s Union to meet at Guneras House Sunday 9 45. Bristol High School names Joseph Margo athletic advisor. PTA plans discussed at Capone home. St Michael’s Counses Club hosts program by Rev Campbell. D of I whist prizes awarded. Simmons and Beauregard celebrate 20th anniversary with Boston trip. Manuel Rodriguqes returns to Camp Lee after furlough. Rally Day set for First Congregational Church. APC-6 launched by Herreshoff. Jerry Bernstein’s wife assigned to Fort Des Moines WAACS.
Troop Four meets at Scout Hall this evening at 7:15 to plan fall and winter activities with Troop Committee. Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps join Civilian Defense Day events in Providence Sunday, marching from Scout Hall at 12:15 to 1:30 parade and concert at Exchange Place. Fire Prevention Week events, newspaper drives, and war emergency fund raising are outlined, with a Bristol architect's biography and civic roles included.
Private Raymond J. McNamara writes from Army life noting order room duties at night and a concert by a fellow soldier. He reflects on human nature, religion, and sacrifice, contrasting wartime duties with personal comfort and citing a Labor Day address by the President on courage and duty.
Wallis E Howe, born in Bristol on September 12, 1868, is a Democratic candidate for representative. He is the son of Rt. Rev. M. A. O'Wolfe Howe, bishop of Central Pennsylvania, and Eliza Whitney of Philadelphia, with deep Bristol and Bristol lineage including John Howe, a 1680 town clerk. Educated at Selwyn Hall, Lehigh University, and MIT.
Funeral services for Mrs Annie Nappi were held yesterday at 8 15 from C M Conners Funeral Home followed by a Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Father Donanzan celebrant. Burial at St Mary's Cemetery. Nappi born in Seafall Italy to Andrea and Jennie Ambrosio. She lived thirty nine years in town and leaves three sons Vincent Anthony Andra and three daughters.
The Army salutes the press as National Newspaper Week begins honoring how newspapers inform the public about war efforts. The message credits the press for relaying dimout rules rationing selective service war bond drives and scrap drives and lauds cooperation with civilian defense authorities. Major General Sherman Miles commends the press for adherence to wartime practices.
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