Meritorious Service Badge Awarded to Mugford Unit
R C Mugford of Bristol Rhode Island a heavy truck driver signed to the 845th Engineer Aviation Battalion received the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque for his unit's performance in the Mediterranean Theatre. The battalion built several airfields in record time enabling intensive 15th Army Air Force bombings and participated in landings on Southern France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Forces Engineer Command
Italy
Russell C. Mugford
Hope Street
Bristol
R. I
845Th Engineer Avation
Mediterranean
15Th Army Air Force
North Africa
Sardinia
Foggia
Corsica
845 Engineers
France
Kearney Post Names Officers for Ensuing Year
Kearney Post No 6 of the American Legion held a meeting at the Post Home on Franklin Street last Friday to nominate officers with P C Domenic J Mascola as committee chairman The slate includes Manuel P Goulart as Commander James A Sisson as Senior Vice Commander Robert H Suzman as Junior Vice Commander Joseph Enos as Chaplain George R Fish as Adjutant Fred E Garvin as Finance Officer Bertram W Wall as Historian and Service Officer Albert A Edmonds and Graves Registration Officer Bertram W Wall Nominations from World War I and II veterans were discussed A Liason committee for old and new veterans will be named and two World War II veterans Frederick Wilkinson and Edward Wilkinson joined the post bringing WWII membership to 42 of total 158 The 1945 quota is 121 The meeting closed with a social hour and refreshments served by Auxiliary Unit members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney Post
The
American Legion
Post
Franklin Street
P.C. Domenic J. Mascola
Manuel P. Goulart
James A. Sisson
Robert H. Suzman
Joseph Enos
George R. Fish
Fred E. Garvin
Bertram W Wall
Albert A Edmonds
Bertram W. Wall
Frederick Wilkinson
Edward Wilkinson
Miss Enes G Pansa Weds Pfc Lawrence J Forte in Mt Carmel Church
Miss Enes G Pansa daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Pansa Bradford Street married Pfc Lawrence J Forte son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Forte in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Rev Pmilio Donanza officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Thomas G Pansa. After a reception they will reside in New York. Forte is on furlough after overseas service earning Purple Heart and European Theatre Ribbon with five Battle Stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enes G Pansa
Andrew Pansa
Bradford Street
Lawrence J Forte
Anthony Forte
Brooklyn
New York
Our Lady of Mt Carreel Church
Pmilio Donanza
Thomas G Pansa
Gledda
Dora Iannucelhi
Ross
Assault Department Outing At Leahy's Grove
The Assault Department of the U. S. Rubber Company held its annual outing at Leahy's Grove on Sunday with about 409 attendees. The day featured sandwiches, chowder, a 1 to 4 pm sports program including a married men vs single men softball game won by the single men 5 to 4, a bake by Boney Marshall, and musical selections. Invited guests included Thomas C Jansen Frederick Goff and Francis Connell. Two servicemen attended and a committee led by Paul Correira oversaw refreshments and sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leahy’s Grove
Boney Marshall
Mr. Marshall
Thomaas C Jansen
Frederick Goff
Francis Connell
Edward Jarard
Davisville
Wm Marine, Marine
Boston
Paul Correira
Chairrman
Russell Southwick
Charles Wilcox
Stanley Topaz
Joseph Costa
Pat Bruno
Bill Smmers
Bob Newbold
E J Wilkinson, Jr
E J Wikinson. Jr
Doris Marie Brooks Weds James Silvia in St Marys Church
The wedding of Doris Marie Brooks daughter of Mr and Mrs Newell Brooks of Franklin street and James C Silvia son of Mr and Mrs Joseph C Silvia of 132 Bay View avenue occurred Saturday at St Marys Church with Rev Michael L Rgan officiating. Elizabeth Silvia was matron of honor with Dorothy Head and Mae Mello as bridesmaids. Best man Manuel C Silvia. ushers James Almoide and Herbert De Leo. The gowns featured eggshell chiffon and blue taffeta with floral bouquets. Reception followed at the New Highland Casino then a trip to New Hampshire. They will reside at 46 First School Street and both work for US Rubber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Marie Brooks
Newell Brooks
Franklin — Street
Ard
Frank C
Silvia
Joseph C Silvia
Bay View Avenue
St Mary’s Church
Michael L Rgan
Elizabeth Silvia
Dorothy Head
Mae Mello
Manuel C
James Almoide
Herbert de Leo
New Highland Casino
New Hampshire
First School Street
US Rubber Company
Certification Required To Buy New Civilian Jeep
District Manager Thomas L Rusk of the Office of Defense Transportation said buyers need a certificate to purchase the new civilian jeep. The vehicle is classified as a truck, and allocations are limited to war contributors such as farmers. Surplus military jeeps are exempt from these restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L Rusk
Office of Defense Transportation
Rusk
Surplus Property Board
Bruno Family Reunited After Long Separation
The five Bruno siblings of Bristol gathered last week for the first time in years. Frances Potenza of Portland Maine and Mary Milano of Queens Village joined brothers Joseph Bruno Frank Bruno and Dr C Paul Bruno at Bristol for family dinners and get-togethers. Potenza and Milano stayed with their brothers during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bruno
Bristol
Frances Potenza
Portland
Maine
Mary Milano
Queens Village
Long Island
Joseph Bruno
Bradford Street
Frank Bruno
High Street
C. Paul Bruno
Church Street
Engagement announced for Connie Tacovelli and Robert Jenne
Mr and Mrs Michael Tacovelli of 163 Bradford Street announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Connie Tacovelli to Robert Charles Jenne a Seaman from Little Rock Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Tacovelli
Robert Charles Jenne
Seaman Ic
Michael Tacovelli
Bragford Street
Mr Jenne
Charles Everett Jenne
Little Hocking, Ohio
Prudence Island Summer Dwelling Seeks Immediate Possession
Six room Prudence Island dwelling with enclosed porch and full bath, lava tory toilet shower, garage, Lot 75. Property described as in excellent condition with immediate possession offered for 3500.00 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence Island
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America
Light and Power
Robert Armbruster
EWT
CBS
Narragansett Electric Company
Providence
Westminster Street
R.C. Mugford
Kearney
U.S. Rubber Co
U- 5
Silvia - Brooks
BOY Scout
Yawgoog
Camp King Philip
Northbridge
Mass
Winifred Colleano
Jeep
Mr. Rusk
Bruno
Herbert G. Lars W
Fall River
Bristol Real Estate
Broad Common Road
Bay
A. A. Edmonds CO
Cart Manufacturing Corp
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