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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1942
Page
2
Fathers speak little yet show deep pride as sons serve in uniform. A factory worker recalls his son’s kindness and the plan for schooling denied by war. Fathers feel both pride and loss as they support their sons' service and sacrifice.
Local items invite reader submissions and note flower arrangements, society meetings, and thanks for Harvest Festival donations. Births, promotions in the Naval Reserve, Armistice Day planning, Red Cross, and community clubs are reported with dates and names of residents and local organizations.
Letters from Bristol service members thank editor for coverage and ask for mail routing corrections and contact details. One correspondent corrects his unit to Army Air Corps from Quartermaster Air Corps and requests help reaching former Bristol fellows Charles Lewis and Charles Scott. another praises the paper and urges continuation of the Honor Roll amid wartime.
The Hi Y Club outlined a Halloween party at the Y on Saturday October 3 with new member initiation. A turkey raffle was organized by J Catallano T August and R Celone, and a Sadie Hawkins dance is set for November 7 in Dogpatch style.
The first Fall official Mariners meeting was held Wednesday night at 7 30 in the Scout House. Officers named include Skipper Mrs Harold Peckham 1st Mate Jessie Sanford 2nd Mate Claire Richards Yeoman Anna Kebrek Supercargo Evelyn Lemaire Joan Doyle and Margaret Hibbert as Port and Starboard Boswains.
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