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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1945
Page
2
After war ends the nation should allow 18 year olds to finish high school before conscription. Many volunteered or were drafted during the conflict and received in absentia diplomas. Congress could act in the new session to extend education without Uncle Sam’s pull.
Local notices remind readers that names and visits entertain the community. The column invites contributions of items and emphasizes courtesy in sharing social news among friends and neighbors.
First Friday Masses at St Marys Church scheduled for 5 45 and 7 00 am with devotions at 3 30 pm First year parochial school registrants to bring baptism vaccination and Schick test certificates Registration slots 9 to 11 am Friday Bristol Highlands Improvement Association held a cocktail hour with about 120 attendees chaired by Edwin Morgan and Mr and Mrs Anthony J Bruno reported minor injuries from a Sunday crash on Main Street Warren.
The Cup Defenders Association defeated the Marconi Club of Fall River in Bristol, winning two of three boccia games before about 150 spectators. Alphonse Rebello coached Bristol with captain Guisepp Cadillo. teammates included Bisbano Capolo Alfano and Principe. A pasta supper followed the match and plans for a September return in Fall River were announced.
In Memoriam for Pvt Herman E Silvia dated Sept 4 1944 pays loving tribute from a wife who recalls their life together and expresses hope of reunion in the hereafter the poem emphasizes his absence and enduring love.
A solemn high Mass was celebrated in St. Marys and St Elizabeths churches to remember those who died in World War II. Pvt Roswell S Bosworth Jr of the Army Air Forces is due home tonight for a week long leave en route to Madison Wisconsin to report to the Radio Technician School on September 14.
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