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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1943
Page
2
Excerpts from the Phoenix February issue show Pristol soldiers thanking locals for homebound Christmas boxes sent by the BRB Committee. The YMCA runs a name and address drive for overseas gifts, but two weeks past the deadline many names remain missing, suggesting many service members have no family to write.
The Forty Hours Devotion at St Elizabeth’s Church ended this morning after the 8 o’clock mass. The event was observed by parishioners and clergy with prayers and processions through the church.
The American Legion post will convene tonight at the Legion Home with Senior Vice Commander Leroy L. Dean presiding. World Wide Communion Day and Rally Day at Congregational Church and church school are scheduled for next Sunday. Synagogue services observe the Jewish New Year starting tomorrow, with Cantor Arron Braverman officiating. Bristol Fire Department plans a film during Fire Prevention Week and will distribute fire district cards. Warren reports a local man Carmine Alora declared dead after earlier missing status, with a Mass of requiem held. William McCarthy passes pharmacist mate exam and serves in Norfolk. Concert organist Dr. Minor Baldwin to give recital next Sunday at the First Congregational Church. Salvage for Victory events include scrap paper on Oct 10, cans on Oct 17, metal on Oct 24. Cpl. Uriel Sousa Jr on 15-day furlough from Camp Gordon Johnston. Bristol Girl Scout Council holds season kickoff Friday at 2 30 with Scout Commissioner Mrs. Sturdevant requesting attendance. Newth Rubber of Barrington proudly flies Third War Loan Victory Flag with 92 percent employee participation.
A garbled memorial piece references late year dates and a tribute to a deceased person. It mentions family and friends reflecting on loss and expressing condolences in a solemn tone. The fragmentary text preserves a period style without clear names or places.
Lost or destroyed pass book number 29407 issued by Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch in the Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payment has been stopped and application made for issue of duplicate book as provided by law.
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