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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1944
Page
4
A humorous veteran recounts his World War I induction in Class A and the comic trials of boot camp. He describes ill fitting uniforms, dodgy dice games, bunkroom pranks, a voyage to France, and a chaotic over the top assault with vivid, non graphic recollections of drills, mishaps, and a witty exchange with a nurse.
The Bristol Historical Society announced the second and final open house at the Burnside Memorial Building will run Sunday from 3 to 5 PM. Miss Alice B. Almy said the event was a success but noted few young visitors, urging teachers to use museum pieces in American history lessons and offering supervised tours by group approval. Attendees included residents from Warren, Barrington, and Bristol. Organizers listed were Miss Almy, Mrs Earl P. Mathewson, Miss Lilligh Wilson, Mrs John Brechin Jr, Miss Louise DeWolf, and Charles Liscomb.
Lloyd Smith was elected president of the Netopian Society of the First Congregational Church at the first fall meeting in the General House. Thomas Fatkin was named vice president Evelyn Bennett became secretary treasurer. M Stuart Barr shared anecdotes from Mediterranean wartime service and refreshments were provided by Mrs Vincent Pettine and Mrs Lloyd Smith.
About 50 boys and girls registered to join the Bristol squadron of the Civil Air Patrol at Colt Memorial high school. First Sgt Leon Vaughan led the session, with Acting Principal John L Burke in attendance. More youths are expected to register next Monday as classes will be held each Monday from 7 30 to 9 30 in the Armory.
Rev John Watson Haines of Trimts Church Pawtucket will preach at 7 30 Sunday at St Michael's during the annual Harvest Festival. Parishioners donate food to St Mary's Home for Children. Ladies Benevolent Society members will be at the church Saturday and Sunday to receive gifts.
Funeral services for Mrs Francelina M Mello were held at her home then a 9 o clock requiem Mass at St Elizabeths Church. Rev Henrique Rocha celebrated with members of the Portuguese American Civic League and the Gremial Daughters of Portugal attending. Bearers included John Miranda Richard Miranda Antonio Miranda Joseph Canario Manuel Faria and Joseph Du Pont. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery.
Troop Five held a meeting with War Service Ace badges awarded to Danny Mahoney and Joe Kinder and John Price receiving War Service Badge No 1. Patrols vied in games, a fire prevention dramatization won by the Panthers, and plans for Court of Honor, masquerade Halloween party, and Football Night were announced. Admiral Edwards Sea Scout Patrol will meet next Monday with Apprentice seamanship instruction.
A coordinated committee from the Hi-Y Club Young Women's Club and Viking Club of the Bristol Y M C A will meet with Y secretary Hubert F Hill at Howe Memorial Library Friday at 645 PM. They aim to plan a Saturday night teen age canteen offering wholesome supervised recreation for high school youths. Flora Fusco Elsie St Angelo Rose Foti Matthew Maetoza Michael DelPiano Domenic Raiola Thomas Campagna Carmine C Cirillo Joseph Accardi.
Government ration changes outline validity and point values for Red Blue and Sugar stamps and tokens. Notes include new 4 week validity for red stamps. Blue stamps and sugar allotments specify dates and household canning limits. Gasoline A coupons and fuel oil coupon validity and required forms noted.
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