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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1949
Page
4
A newspaper column answers veterans questions about using the GI Bill for school while on the job training, including tuition payments, tools and equipment, and eligibility for home loans. It notes that eligibility certificates are needed in certain cases and explains disability compensation during work.
The Bluebell Girl Scout troop held its first fall meeting at the Stout House on Burnside Street last Friday afternoon. Patrol leaders and assistants were elected for the year including Marklyn Trainor and Karen Kinder of the Sparkies, Barbara Balzano and Luann Alves of the Eager Beavers, Jeanette Foti and Barbara Foster of the Bluebird, Janet Jannsen heading the Six Little Buttercups, with Elaine Sousa as assistant. Suzanne Rene was named troop scribe and Bunny Manchester secretary. Plans include a Halloween party set for Friday afternoon October 28 and patrols assigned tasks. A hike was planned for today if weather allows. Mrs. Ralph Kinder and Miss Gladys Brightman are leaders.
The Ladies Benevolent Society of St Michael’s Church hosts a Harvest Festival with services at the church on Sunday. Proceeds will benefit St Andrew’s School in Barrington. Donations of fruit vegetables and canned goods should be left by 3 pm Saturday. children may bring items to the 180 a m Church School Service Sunday morning.
The state World War II bonus submission closes midnight Oct 31 with postmarks after that time barred by law. Reserved applications will be checked and payments issued by Dec 31 if compliant. Veterans are urged to apply to the Bonus Division, Office of the Adjutant General, 1051 Main Street, Providence, R I.
The nation marks the ninetieth anniversary of the first well drilled in 1859 at Drake Well Pittsburg Pa. Oil firms celebrate Oil Progress Week October 16 to 22 highlighting petroleum's role in fueling progress and energy efficiency.
The column advises composting leaves for mulch and soil moisture retention, notes water needs after dry summers, and suggests rust proofing garden brackets. It includes fall lime applications, pear harvest timing, and a simple soil test protocol using a half cup sample from multiple garden spots.
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