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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1944
Page
1
At a special Town Council meeting officials outlined hurricane costs totaling five thousand five hundred forty three dollars and eighty three cents. Additional payments from Tree Warden Joseph Kinder are pending a final report.
U S Rubber Company Employees Association head Oscar A Rishe announced wallets will be sent to 363 former Bristol plant workers now in the armed forces. The wallets bear branch insignia and fit service uniforms, with space for IDs cards and money. An Honor Roll at the factory entrance lists those who left for service and the News Reel is mailed twice monthly to service members. Officers include Gene L Ritchie and Rose George with Wayne Smith treasurer. governors cover departments such as Management Foremen Towers Assembly Finishing and more.
Miss Alice B Almy of this town was elected president of the Rhode Island DAR Regent's Club at a Providence luncheon. About 100 attendees included Bristol chapter representatives Mrs Charles R Blackmar and other regents. Paiva promoted to sergeant in the U S Marine Corps, stationed in South Carolina after one year of service.
Pfc. Joseph Abenante, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Abenante, is resting in an Italian camp after serving in the advance on Italy and the entry into Rome. He has earned the Combat Infantry Badge. Three brothers also serve: Cpl. Louis Abenante in Hawaii, Ralph Abenante Jr. in the Pacific, and Pasquale Abenante in Australia.
Pvt. Herman E. Silvia 26 US Army was seriously wounded in action in France on September 4. A telegram to his wife Mrs. Josephine Silvia notes the wound type is unknown and further details will follow. He enlisted September 30, 1943 and has been overseas since July.
Donations for the Buddy Bundles Fund continue as volunteers organize a public event October 10 to boost war relief. A Boston post office receipt will confirm each package mailed to service members, with about 3400 dollars already in the fund and many factories and individuals listed as contributors and organizers.
Manuel Lindy Cardoza a Republican candidate for Representative from the First District left today to enter the Merchant Marine service. He said duty to serve outweighs family hardship and his absence will affect the November campaign. He hopes friends will support him and the war will end soon.
Local churches unite for UNRRA clothing drive running Sept 24 to Oct 1 with a goal of 15 million pounds. Collection sites include St Elizabeths Wood Street parish hall St Marys church basement First Congregational General House First Baptist Church vestry St Michaels Holmes House. Mt Carmel members decline participation after a recent campaign.
Frank M. Dimond announces Rotary Bowling League teams for a season starting Wednesday October 4 at High Street Alleys. Team rosters show players such as Mapes Fusonie Dr Capone Hall Dr Bruno and others with scores ranging from 74 to 102 across four squads.
A Bristol soldier Pvt Frank Cavalieri and others defend a beach perimeter at Anamo near Aitape in New Guinea. American forces repel a Japanese assault of 400 to 700 attackers with firepower and courage amid dusk to dawn combat.
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