Second Front Draws Near
In London Quentin Reynolds argues Britain should open a second front but notes the gamble is risky. Churchill shows resolve and aid to Russia, while German strength in France and Norway complicates invasion plans. The Maginot line and 300000 well equipped units frame the strategic challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
RAF
Germany
Churchill’s
Russia
America
Britain
France
Moscow
Jericho
Europe
Churchill
Washington
Mr. Churchill
Wavell
Che
Dunkirk
Norway
Training Report From Army Civilian Protection School
James E Sullivan principal of Guiteras School submits a ten day training report from the War Department Civilian Protection School at Amherst College July 12 to July 22 1942 He includes expenses a $20 unexpended balance and notes the eight hour Bomb Reconnaissance course added to the schedule He praises the program and offers to assist the Bristol Defense Council in defense work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Sullivan
Guiteras School
Civilian Protection School
War Department
Amherst College
Mr. Edmonds
Iam
Defense Council
Amherst
Chemical Warfare Division
U. S. Army
Council of Defense
District Nurses Drive Payouts Show Many Local Donors
A district nurses drive lists numerous contributors with small amounts from individuals and families including Carr Mfg. Corp, Florence Nelson, Robert Nelson, Mrs Tolland, MacFadyen, Sherman, Brightman, Franklin Printing, Campagna, Bell, Jackson, Wood, and many others. The ledger notes varying sums culminating in a total to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr Mfg. Corporation
Florence T. Nelson
Robert W. Nelson
Robert Tolland
R L. MacFadyen
Clinton T Sherman
Arthur H Carr
T P Brightman
Franklin Printing Co
Anthony T Campagna
Herman F. Bell
Arthur R Jackson
J William Wood
Edward FE. Bunn
Misses Osterberg
Charles H Lscomb
A L. Danielson
FE. S. Mapes
Herman C. Farr Te de
Miss Alma Smith
Charles E. Weaver
Leon E. McCaw
Paul Tammaro
Frederick S Bartlett
John LaFazia
F J Murphy
Dreadnaught Hook & Ladder Co
Harry Town
Carlo Perry
Emily B. Camara
Annie Bottomley
Annie Brelsford
Pauline Brelsford
Grace E. Shiel
Bertha E. Hagan
Mary J. McShane
Ex Wood Sen Eee
Walter Carr
Richard R. Cornell
Fred O. Garvin
Evelin C. Bache
Prudence Island Notes On Navy Activity And Church Meeting
Prudence Island reports heavy Uncle Sam Army and Navy activity influencing the 1943 season. A large 700 acre reserve and wharf projects near the Halliday summer home signal substantial development, while residents watch rumors and security measures amid a naval presence. The Union Church plans its 16th annual meeting on August 23 with Rev Richard K Marton presiding. Rev Herbert H Deck will preach late August to early September, with his son on furlough from Uncle Sam’s Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Army
Navy
Prudence Island
Harry H Halliday
Bristol
Mum
Union Church
Richard K Marton
Plymouth Union Congregational Church
James T. McCaugheyv
Warren
Herbert H. Deck
the Park Congregational Church
Springfield
Mr. Deck
Sam
Spirit of founder praised at laying of Bristol Mfg Corp cornerstone
The Bristol Manufacturing Corporation celebrated the cornerstone of its new factory with tributes to Maurice C. Smith Jr. and thanks to workers, stockholders, and suppliers. Congressman Aime Forand lauded the pioneering American spirit amid wartime sacrifice. Several officials and employees shared remarks and prayers as the project marks progress for Bristol workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Mfg. Corp
Maurice C. Smith, Jr
Bristol
Smith
Bristol Manufacturing Corporation
Aime J. Forand
America
Congr. Forand
United Nations
Alice Manchester
Marion Martin
Antonio Arruda
Morris P. Arnoff
Canon Parshley
U. S. Rubber Company
Wesley A. Armstrong
U. S. Rubber
Gen. Callan
Anthony J. Nunes
H. R. Battley
Army Air Corps
Eastern Division
William L. Connelly
Pasquale Galucci
Rex. C. Murray
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Henry F. Serbst
Vincent J. Griffin
St. Mary’s Church
Pearl Harbor
Louise DeLuca
Minnie Goglia
Franklin and
Buttonwood Streets
John W. Church
Paul A. Millemaggi
Arthur W. Burdon
Joseph P Flynn
Carmine J. Massano
Christopher del Sesto
OPA
Joseph H. Farrell
Marvin Reese
Albert T. Fusonie
Collins & Aikman Corp
Jerry Bernstein
David Bernstein
Parrigan Toys, Inc
Samuel Freidman
Best Made Dress Inc
Joseph P. Quartaro
War Bond Purchases By Brewing Company Workers
Rising at over a million dollars monthly, brewing industry workers have bought war bonds totaling 13,390,429 by July 1. Narragansett Brewing Company chair R. F. Haffenreffer notes 55,000 workers contribute about 243 dollars each, with District 1 spanning Rhode Island and nearby states. The total likely leads American industry for per worker bond purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewing Company
R. F. Haffenreffer
Narragansett Brewing Company
Cranston
R. I
War Savings Committee
Rhodes Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Haffenreffer
Prudence Island Impr Ass'n Holds Annual Meeting
The Prudence Improvement Association of Prudence Island R I voted to inform islanders by press and bulletin to salvage both ends of tin cans to aid war efforts and to pierce holes in un salvaged cans to prevent water stagnation and mosquito breeding. All officers were reelected for one year including Edmund Ossowski At tleboro president James J Hazey Pawtucket vice president Thomas Bains Saylesville treasurer Mrs Albert A Hudson Woonsocket secretary Albert A Hudson Woonsocket Charles Lynn Pawtucket and George Fisher Pawtucket trustees. Provision was made for the biennial report for the Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence Improvement Association
Prudence Island
R. I
Edmund Ossowski
Attleboro
James J. Hazey
Pawtucket
Thomas Bains
Saylesville
Albert A. Hudson
Woonsocket
Charles Lynn
George Fisher
Life in Bristol 1870 1886 Installment Two
Narrative excerpt describes a Bristol house interior with cloth furnishings a two foot horned owl on a shelf and a feared live prop. Ma Holmes recalls peppering a taxidermied owl for moth protection and recounts local fire buckets and historic ship ownership figures amid family memory of Pa Doc and Captain Silas Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardwell House
Ma Holmes
Lambie
White Parlor
Hemingway
Ellardsville
Little Arch
Pa Doc
Silas Holmes
New York
Robert Fulton
Hudson
Silas
Bristol
Charlie Morris
Ben Gladdings
J. Holmes
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By Quentin Reynolds
Collier's Weekly
Army Protection School
Albert A. Edmonds
Bristol Defense Council
Bristol. R. I
Citizens Protection Corps
Ing
Narragansett Bay
Prudence
Devere Allen
Wilson, Conn
Constant
Allen
South America
Prudence Island Impr
Ass’n
By A. McLean Hawks
Viets
Sadie
Sarah
Sanford
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