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l*7th Year.No. 5fBRISTOL, R. I., FRIE. lt;•» ** * ri*—*»* * * * »■Members of the Class of 1944 marched down the aisles of their high school last evening for the final time, following impressive Commencement exercises in the Andrews gymnasium, Tonight they will hold their reception and dance in Colt Memorial Hall and from then on they take their separate paths.The five members of the class who are already engaged in active duty with the armed forces are: Robert B. Brownell, U. S. Navy; DaVinci L. De-Luca, U, S. Navy; John Jason, Jr., U. S. Nav^r; Archie A. Pirri, U. S. Navy; and Vincent M. Securo, U. S. Marine Corps.Five members of the class who are already inducted into the armed forces and who will leave soon for training are : Domenic Campanella, U. S. Army; Norbert Costa, U. S, Marine Corps; William DiSalvo, U. S. Army; Lincoln B. Fiske, U. S Army; George Oliver, U. S. Navy.Roswell S. Bosworth, Jr and Harold W. Giffford, Jr. will leave for training with the Army Air Corps College Training Program at Massachusetts State College on July 5. Raymond F.Francis, a member of the Air Corps Enlisted Reserve, will enter active service the latter part of July.Ida Antonio has enlisted as a U S Cadet Nurse and Margaret Hibbert expects to do the same.In his address to the graduates. Dr. Harry E. Nugent, supervisor^ of adulteducation for the State of Rhode Island, declared that seldom if ever have more difficult decisions been handed over to youth to make for themselves as are being handed over today. “We of the past generation/’ he said, “arc handing them a state of affairs that confronts youth with the most difficult kind of problems. There is something pathetic in a graduation today. But as we look into the faces of these young people and see their determination to make good, we can feel confident that the future will rest in good hands/'arships with certain requirements and qualifications would act as a stimulus to the soldiers continuing with their education.Winners of the various awards were as follows:Walsh Memorial Medal—Pfc. Vincent Michael Securo, USMC (in absentia),Thomas P. Brightman Medal—George Oliver.Athletic Council Trophy—Ralph A. J. Celone.Rennsaller Polytechnic Institute Medal—Herbert F. Hayden.Factory WhistlesStarts War Loan DriveSunday Morning 11 O’clock b2%tIA long blast of factory whistles will break the stillness of Sunday morning at 11 o’clock to signify the startof the house to house campaign for the Sth War Loan, it was announced today by Augustine B. Nerone, general chairman.At that time team captains and workers wil Is wing into action to solicit the purchase of additional war bonds on a house to house basis.Governor J Howard McGrath officially started the campaign here yesterday while m Bristol. He purchased a $100 bond from Augustine B. Nerone. Jr., 7-ycar-old son of the generalchairman. The purchase was made on the steps of the Burnside Memorial Building.PFamed PsychologistAt Rotary AnniversaryGEORGE OLIVER Brightitiftn Memorial MedalWinner of the Italian award given by the Holy Name Society senior who has made an excellent mark in Italian during the past year was Concetta MiUemaggi, daughter of Town Councilman and Mrs Paul Millemaggi Joseph Berretto. a junior, and Francis Velleca, a sophomore, were given awards by the same societ The awards were made Class Day by Acting Principal John L. Burke. In former years the awards had been gold, silver and bronze medals, but due to the scarcity of materials this year, the winners were presented with certificates. However, medals will be given them when the medals are again manufactured.The diplomas were handed to the graduates by School Committeeman Pvt John Andrade, now a member*of the armed forces Rev. Arthur W. Burdon, pastor of the First BaptistChurch, gave the invocation and thebenediction. The parents and friends, who filled the large hall to capacity, were welcomed by Class President George Oliver. The class gift to the school presented by Ralph Celone and accepted by John Mello was money with which to purchase a plaque on which to have the names of alumni in1RALPH A. J. CELONE Athletic Council TrophyDr Nugent especially complimented the members of the class and Mrs. M Theresa Donovan for the singing at these exercises and it was especially good and well chosen for the timesCrimilda Pontes, class valedictorian, addressed her essay to the subject “The America of Tomorrow/’ an excellent discourse on the ability of the youth of today to carry on with the ideals which have made this country great.In his salutatory essay, Herbert F. Hayden discussed post-war college education for war veterans and said that Federal aid in the nature of schol-xcrviceThe floral decorations and the lighting effects on the platform drew’ many favorable comments Followufg the • exercises man) families of the graduates held “open house*1I)r. Henr\ Gerald, whose amazing demonstrations of psychic powers have astounded audiences all over the country, will entertain at the observance of the 15th anniversary of the Bristol Rotary Club, Thursday evening. June 29, at St Michael's Parish HouseDr Frederick V Martin, past president, will act as toastmaster and “Happy” Stanley will also be on the entertainment program Well over a hundred members and their gues\s have signified their intention of being present at the banquet and program to follow President Albert A Edmonds will preside.The selection of Henry Qerald as the featured entertainer was a particularly fortunate one He performed duringthe past winter at one of the YMCA community programs and left witfi everybody wanting more of the same.Dr Gerald is no mere trick entertainer. On the contrary he is an amazing man who has studied in the universities of Denmark, Switzerland, France ,and Germany, as a qualified psychiatrist and mental scientist for many years practised his profession, and is internationally acclaimed a master in the realm of psychologyAs entertainment alone, Henry Gerald’s fascinating demonstrations of exceptional psychic powers is a most enjoyable occasion, for his pleasing personality plus his uncanny mental abilities and the sincerity with which he employs the unusual forces he has mastered, will hold am type of audience, and give them an evening of genuine and mystifying entertainment.Boy Scouts AttentionHonor Roll FundScouts of all the local troops haveI been asked to cooperate with the Salvage Committee in their scrap paper and rags collection tomorrow andSunday Volunteers have already signed up to accompany trucks on Saturday in the outlying districts. More scouts are needed for Sunday. Volunteers will report at the Town Shed on Mt. Hope Avc at 8‘30 a.m. Scout officials have stated that this collection will count as a War Service project toward the War Ace badge.Contributions Total $280Contributions to the Bristol Honor Roll Fund have reached a total of $270, representing less than 33 per cent of the amount sought by the committee. It is hoped that as construction on the Honor Roll progresses and as the dedication day, July 4, draws near, donations will be received more rapidly.Judge Edward L. Leahy, a member of the committee, will act as master of ceremonies during the Honor Rolldedication which will be included in the Independence Day patriotic excr-ALf BABA and the FORTY THIEVES$1715Traveltalk: “Macinae. Island.” ComedyDON WINSLOW OF THE COAST GUARDa-TwoFOLLOW THE LEADERMARSH—JACK LaRUE-MARY—COcises, John P. Marshall, chairman, has announced. Judge Leahy will make the dedicatory remarks and accept the gifts of the American and State flags, flag poles, and shrubbery which have been donated b\ clubs and individuals.A further list of contributors follows •BalancePauline S Jcncks George F Phillips - . .Kearney Unit, No 6, American Legion AuxilaryCharles B. Rockwell Leroy L. Doan “For Them”Republican Town Committee, additional ..Ivy Guild, St. Michaels Church Manuel V. Rego -William A. Rcgo A Friend — - - —51015iiBENEATH WESTERN SKIES99WHJ» BOB LIVINGSTON—SMILEY BURNETTEMONDAY * TUESDAY, JUNE ’*-27—TWO FEATURES“CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK”With DONALD O'CONNOR—PEGGY IRYAN—ANN BLYTHwkk Warner ba-CO-FEATURE“THE CRIME DOCTOR’SSTRANGEST CASE”Jessie Molasky J. Floyd Huestis Eva Mkkowsky Sadie R. Suzman Total *-------■ * •• «9 5 510 1. 125 . 5 10 .$280NOTICETO REGISTRY VOTERSBeginning Monday, June 19,^ 1944, the Town Clerks Office will be open for registration, during the noon hour, for the remainder of the month of June (end of registration period).i J0UN W* OHURGBf. — Town Clerk,6-16-20-2$
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