Relocation of Bliven Memorial Plaque in Bristol
Kearney Post American Legion to move the Raymond E. Bliven plaque from Bliven Field to its Franklin street headquarters with a May 16 ceremony under Col. Fred M. Straight. Corporal Bliven, Bristol native and U S Marine, was killed in France on June 23, 1918.
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Raymond E. Bliven
Kearney Post
American Legion
Bliven
U. S. Marines
Bristol
France
Edwin S. Godfrey
Earl B. Bliven
Franklin Street
Fred M. Straight
A. Edmonds
Fred E
Edward E. Bunn
Aida A. Connery
Providence
Boston American Legion
Baker
Bottomley
Boston Red Sox
Clothing Drive Aids Russian War Relief Effort In Bristol
The Bristol Branch of the Rhode Island Committee for Russian War Relief forms to collect clothing for Russian civilians. Led by James P. Adams the group will also raise awareness of relief needs and gather medical supplies. Local members include Roswell S. Bosworth and several Mrs. and Mr. volunteers. A future meeting will set the collection date and discuss campaign headquarters.
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Bristol
R. I. Committee For
Russia
Rhode Island
James P. Adams
Brown University
Roswell S. Bosworth
George L. Millard
Daniel Chase
Harold Paull
Arthur H. Carr
Walter Kerr
Edward E. Bunn
Sidney Herreshoff
John P. Marshall
Edmund S. Rex
A. Elmer McNamara
Adams
Hitler
Gardening Class Begins May 3 At Andrews School
A vegetable gardening course starts Monday evening May 3 and runs for 10 weeks from 7 to 9 under Ian M. Walker. Held at Andrews School, it is open to anyone over 17 with no fees or restrictions.
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Ian M. Walker
Andrews School
Fall River U S Rubber workers get added bus trips
The New England Transportation Company will add three weekday round trips between Fall River and Bristol starting May 1 to serve U S Rubber Co employees. Depart Fall River Pocasset and A Streets at 6 10 a m 2 10 p m and 10 10 p m with return from Bristol Wood Street U S Rubber entrance at 7 05 a m 3 05 p m and 11 05 p m.
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Fall River
U. S. Rubber Company
New England Transportation Company
Bristol
Pocasset
A. Streets
Wood Street
U. i Rubber Company
Veterans to Visit Bristol County War Plants on Army Navy Day
American veterans returning from fighting fronts will tour Bristol County war production plants next Monday as part of Army Navy Day events led by R S Bos worth. Major Alex Smith plans a 7 PM Army Signal Corps and Ordnance demonstration on the Common with a Red Cross canteen supplying food. Veterans will speak to workers about home front contributions and plant managers have approved the day across United States Rubber Collins Aikman Bristol Manufacturing Herreshoff Mfg Warren Crown Fastener Warren Boatyard Kleistone Rubber Narrow Fabric S E Rains Barrington Collins Aikman R I Lace Works.
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Bristol County
R. S. Bosworth
Army Signal Corps
Ordnance Department
Bristol Common
Alex Smith
War Department Industrial Services Division
Red Cross
J. Floyd Huestis
Bristol
United States Rubber Company
Collins & Aikman Corporation
Bristol Manufacturing Corporation
Herreshoff Mig. Company
Warren
Crown Fastener Company
Warren Boatyard
Kleistone Rubber Company
Narrow Fabric Company
S. E. Rains Company
Barrington
Collins & Aikman
R. I. Lace Works
Volunteers Sought to Produce Surgical Dressings in May
Providence Chapter of the American Red Cross seeks volunteers for May to fill a May quota of 303840 dressings, the largest yet, due to heavy North Africa fighting. Bristol area to contribute 15000 to 18000. work at Paull House 10-4 weekdays and 6:30-9 evenings through Thursday. Eligibility for service stripes requires 100-plus hours. Nancy Dyer to award stripes during a May Bristol visit.
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Providence
American Red Cross
North Africa
Bristol
Red Cross
Paull House
Hope Street
Nancy Dyer
Bristol Town Sends Christmas Bundle to Army in England
A letter from Corp. Michael V. Pasquarelli, writing from England on March 29, 1943, thanks Bristol residents for a Christmas package assembled by local industrial firms and citizens. He praises the American Red Cross, notes mild London winters, and describes travel and wartime conditions while awaiting future developments.
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Michael W. Pasquerelli
England
Bristol
Christamas
Isles
London
Uni
Missionary Society Exhibit Of Winter Work At Church
The Women's Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church plans a Wednesday exhibit of handmade clothing for a mission school in Alabama. Miss Annie Manchester leads the project with weekly sewing during Lent, starting at 2 30 with tea served by Mrs Marius Paulin and Miss Miriam Skinner.
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Women's Missionary Society of the
First Congregational Church
Alabama
Annie Manchester
Guieras House
Card From Lieutenant Angevine Brings News To Family
Mrs. Angevine found a mail card from Lt. William H. Angevine Jr dated March 20 in St. Michael's. He said he was well and not in danger, asked for parcels and cigars, and instructed writing to the address on the back. It followed earlier notices listing him as missing and later a German prisoner. Easter brought happiness to the family.
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William H. Angevine, Jr
William H. Angevine
Gesangenennummer Lager-Dezeichnung Kriegsger-Offizier Lager IX
Deutschland-Allemange
St. Angevine
Ethier Charged After Lumber Truck Collision
David Nelson Ethier of Centredale faced Fifth District Court after a crash with the Ever Ready Fire Company truck on April 3 injuring five firemen. Judge William T. O'Donnell ordered a two week continuance.
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David Nelson Ethier
Centredale
Fire Company
Fifth District
William T. O’donnell
O'Donnell
Bristol Garden Club Plans Season Kickoff Meeting
The Bristol Garden Club resumes regular meetings with its annual session tomorrow at 2 30 PM in Holmes House. Ian M. Walker will speak and Mrs Norton Zinderstein will host the gathering.
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Bristol Garden Club
Holmes House
Ian M. Walker
Norton Zinderstein
Warning to Bristol Businessmen About Police Ball Program
A Bristol warning notes phone call rumors about a police ball program have no connection to the local police department. The statement, attributed to Police A. J. Ferrara, urges clarity on the matter.
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Bristol
Ball
Police
A. J. Ferrara
New Burma Jungle Flight Guide Warns of Pests and Tigers
The British air force issues a humorous yet practical booklet for fliers who crash land in Burma. It covers jungle life, native interactions, and survival tips, noting friendly locals but warning of head hunters near China, Kachins, and dangerous wildlife including mosquitoes, snakes, leeches, and elephants.
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Burma
China
England
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