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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1943
Page
2
A warning to industrial and household users to curb waste as droughtlike conditions strain reservoirs. Citizens urged to minimize faucet use and conserve water until heavy rains replenish supplies, stressing collective effort over individual action.
The Readers page records letters from Ensign Michael Securo about a meeting with Arthur Williams in the South Pacific. It notes births: Kathy Cala daughter of Pfc Salvatore Cala and Mrs Cala. Roland Peter son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Batt. Zelena Thyra daughter of Mr and Mrs Reynolds. ongoing church and club events, fundraisers, and community notices including a Y M C A meeting, a Bristol Legion bingo, and a Mass dedication for Mrs Elizabeth Riccio.
Obituary notes Fannie M Slade longtime US Rubber worker and Congregational Church member died after years of service and devotion. She is remembered as a loving sister and faithful friend with a life lived in community.
Margaret McGann veoman third class of the WAVES and her guest Glora H Mipher, also a WAVES yeoman, returned home from Washington for a weekend. The group known as the Oliver Street Gang gathered at Miss Hill and toured town, bowling Saturday night and sightseeing Sunday. McGann plans to become a summer resident of Bristol after the war.
The Singer Sewing Machine Co. will send a service man to Warren and Bristol every Wednesday. Minimum charge is one dollar. Write to Box A or to Singer Sewing Machine Co. at 356 South Main Street Fall River or call Tel. 3-2691.
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