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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1942
Page
3
A reader letters to the editor explaining that a second printing of Sketches of Old Bristol is not feasible due to a 40 percent rise in material costs since last spring. The writer suggests those planning Christmas orders contact him promptly to reserve copies as stock diminishes.
Mrs Bruno Vollaro requests guidance on flag etiquette. The National Flag Code advises flag use from sunrise to sunset, no distinction between war and peace, and proper disposal by burning if worn beyond credit. Frederic J. Haskin notes laundering sewing allowed, but destroy torn flags respectfully.
A War Department appeal led by Major General Sherman Miles urges men aged 18 and 19 to enlist in any of thirteen Army branches, highlighting early access to Quartermaster, Ordnance, Chemical Warfare, Medical, and Military Police options. Applicants should bring birth certificate and parental consent to recruiting stations across New England.
At the Chevra Agudas Achim Sisterhood meeting held at Mrs Alfred Levy's home, officers were chosen including President Mrs Edward Levy and Vice Presidents Mrs Jacob Molasky Mrs Ida Hazen and Mrs Max Makowsky. A Harvest Party is planned for Nov 1 at 8 pm in the synagogue vestry. The next meeting is set for Nov 9 at Mrs Edward Levy's home.
Certificates for completing First Aid instruction by Dr William J. Serhst were awarded at St. Mary's Mother's Club meeting. Recipients include Mrs Harold Gifford, Mrs Andrew Francis, Mrs Norman Vermette, Mrs Eva Burke, and many others plus several Sister RS M and RP nuns.
Colt High suffers its first defeat of the season as Rogers High scores a first quarter touchdown at Newport. Colt outplays the opponent in the late game but cannot score, ending 7 to 0.
A Hallowe'en party hosted Thursday evening by the Children of Mary at St Elizabeth's Church in Columbia Hall aims to fund the Thanksgiving bingo event planned for November. Committee members include Phoebe Garcia as chair and numerous helpers such as Phoebe Goulart Frances Garcia Clara Garcia Angelina Terra Esther Aveust Ruth August and others.
Miss Canstance Gardiner Cady of Teaneck New Jersey wed Harold Caldwell Peckham Jr at Riverside Church New York City with Lt Leslie Glenn officiating. The couple plans to reside in Yorktown while Peckham serves as Ensign. Separately Miss Irene Elizabeth Head and Corporal Deln James Paydon joined in marriage at St Marys Rectory with a reception in Warren Rhode Island. the bride is from Warren and the groom from La Porte City Iowa, and they will live at 24 King Philip Road Bristol Narrows.
The First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts held their annual costume party at Scout Hall. Prizes went to Carmine Langello as a gypsy woman and Ernest Bisbane as a pirate. Richard Belmore wore a gentleman ghost. Albert Brunelli a Jolson impersonation.
Duncan Sinclair MacDonald son of Mr and Mrs Plhten MacDonald 33 Buttonwood Avenue has enlisted in the Navy. He is stationed at the Training Station in Newport. A 1941 Colt Memorial High School graduate and All Jen's School of Aeronautics alum in Providence, he received a farewell dinner and a monetary gift from Crown Fastener Corporation employees in Warren.
Farmers in Bristol County aim for 375 091 dozen eggs under the Food for Freedom program as 329 000 dozen are already produced this year. A report from the Northeastern Poultry Producers Council notes labor shortages lengthening workdays but the goal remains in sight.
Funeral services for Gilbert Ayres son of Mr and Mrs William Ayres of 40 Congregational Street were held Saturday morning with a home service at 8 15 and a requiem mass at St Elizabeths Church at 9. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery. Surviving are his parents and one sister Mrs Hilda Reese. Hi Y opens with a devotional on self control led by Albert Oliver and plans a Sadie Hawkins dance for Saturday November 7 with a Halloween party slated for 7 30. Zip McKenna, Club Reporter.
A total of 2527 fuel oil rationing applications were registered on Saturday at Guiteras Junior High and Reynolds Schools. Reynolds logged 1425 registrations and Guiteras 1102 under the supervision of FS Mapes. Registrars, teachers, and volunteers from Bristol arranged and computed entitlements with John L. Burke in charge of the Bristol High School team.
Bristol and Warren District Nursing Associations with State Sanatorium officials unveil a schedule for a complete x ray and examination clinic each month. Bristol and Warren patients will be alternately hosted at clinics in each town, with monthly sites in Bristol October December February April June August and Warren in the intervening months. Pneumothorax clinics continue biweekly at Martin House Warren serving four towns. Donations from Christmas Seals fund equipment and TB work.
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