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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1944
Page
2
The editorial honors Wendell Willkie and Al Smith as upright figures from humble origins who led with courage and conviction. It notes their presidential bids, loyal followings, and the lasting impact of their ideals despite not securing office, praising their legacy and suggesting future leaders will carry the banner forward.
Community notes invite mentions of visitors and events. Readers are encouraged to share visits and items of mutual interest for inclusion in upcoming columns.
Local civic groups plan events and meetings with changes to church class times. Mrs Arthur Rae hosts Pro Christo Society. Red Cross Bristol Branch observes holiday closures. Kathleen Wilson returns from USO Bermuda tour. Lt Henry L Sanford Jr announces birth of daughter Mary Louise in San Francisco. Sanford family connection noted.
Bristol area announcements report school closings for Columbus Day observe ments and no meeting of the Columbine Troop GSA. Rotary Club speaker B Harrison Cort of Brockton. Bristol Knights of Columbus meeting planned. Pvt John G Stone Jr returns from Scott Field. Girl Scout meetings resume. Bristol Community Theatre second production Personal Appearance slated for November 16 17 18. Pvt William J Demers completes Infantry training at Camp Blanding and joins Army Specialized Training Program. Bristol Honor Roll photos available at the police station for service relatives.
Pvt. John G Stone Jr son of Mrs Marguerite D Stone 14 Lincoln Ave recently completed the Scott Field Illinois radio school training in Radio Mechanics Ranger Course He is qualified for duty as a radio technician on war fronts and may serve with American bomber crews in RAF theaters He is a 1939 Colt Memorial High School graduate and a wire inspector at U S Rubber Company He is married to Muriel E Fiske of 12 Washington St
Urgent call for applicants to enroll in U S Maritime Service training at Providence. A temporary Enrolling Office will operate 9 to 5 on October 9 to 12 at 112 Union Street under Joseph J Connors. Boys 16 to 17 1/2 and men 26 to 50 urged to apply with birth record for vital war effort.
Kearney Post No 6 American Legion discussed joint installation of post officers and auxiliaries at the post home. Commander Leroy L Doan named appointive officers and committees for the year, with James A Sisson as general committee chair for the October 21 event. End.
Phillip's Welding Shop advertises welding of all kinds with specialization in cracked blocks at 136 Mt. Hope Ave in Bristol.
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