Freitas Returns From European Service
Frank Freitas 31 fireman first class USNR of Bristol Rhode Island has returned to an East Coast port after 17 months aboard an LST in the European Theatre. He served in amphibious assaults at Elba and Southern France and wears European and American Theatre ribbons with three combat stars. He previously worked for Collins and Aikman Co. in Bristol and is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph J Freitas. His wife Evelyn Garcia remains at 327 High Street.
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Frank Freitas
USNR
High Street
Bristol
R. L
LST
Elba
France
Navy
Collin’s and Aikman Co., Inc
Rhode Island
Joseph J. Freitas
Wood Street
Evelyn Garcia
Ivy Guild Picnic Supper at St. Michael's Church Yard
The Ivy Guild of St. Michael's Church held a picnic supper Tuesday at 6 in the church yard. Mrs. Donald Math ewson and Mrs. Myra Whitman led the refreshments. As they finished, sirens and the news of Japan's surrender prompted a church gathering and a brief business meeting before departure.
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Ivy Guild
St. Michael’s Church
Donald Mathewson
Myra Whitman
Japan
Our Ships Must Meet Foreign Competition
J H Threadgill of United States Lines tells Rotary Club the U S owns most world shipping and must match foreign service quality to stay a major maritime nation. He cites wartime tonnage, India and China demand, road building credits, and praises longshoremen and sailors for wartime logistics. J Foster F Price, of Collins & Aikman, is welcomed as a new member.
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United States
J H. Threadgill
Baltimore
United States Lines
Rotary Club
Mr Threadgill
America
India
China
Russia
J Foster F Price
Collins & Aikman
Obituary of Julia Arnold Bush 91 Bristol resident
Miss Julia Arnold Bush 91 of the Home for Aged Women died yesterday after a long illness. A Bristol native and Providence seamstress at the Boston Store Second Floor she remained skilled at needlework. Survived by a sister and several nieces and nephews, funeral Saturday at 2 from the Home for Aged Women with burial in North Cemetery.
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Julia Arnold Bush
Home For
Ste
Bristol
George Arnold
Eliza
Manchester) Bush
Miss Bush
Boston
Providence
High Street
Franklin Street
Arthur W. Burdon
Herbert D. Graetz
North
Rejoicing After Night of Fire Alarm Across Streets
Crowds gathered at Wood and Catherine as well as Wood and Franklin for impromptu celebrations. Fire alarm briefly interrupted the revelry with a long ride along Hope Street adding to traffic hazards. Governors’ proclamation led banks and public offices to close on Wednesday, while other businesses remained open causing a standstill. By Thursday groceries markets and most restaurants reopened easing the situation.
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Wood and
Catherine Streets
Franklin
Hope Street
United States Civil Service Exam for Training Officer
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for Training Officer 32980 with salaries 3640 3970 and 4300 per year plus overtime to be served with the Veterans Administration across New England. Applications until needs are met. obtain forms from local boards offices or Boston regional director.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Veterans’ Administration
New England
Board of
US Civil Service Examiners
US Employment Service
First US Civil Service Region
Boston
Massachusetts
Rocco's All Makes Repair Shop Advertised
Rocco's offers repair service for washing machines and vacuum cleaners located at 39 Water Street Warren. Contacts include telephone Warren 0768.
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Water ST
Warren
Overseas Christmas Parcels regulations for armed forces
Postmaster Coggeshall outlines complete Overseas Christmas Mail rules for armed forces personnel overseas. Regulations cover eligible addresses in APOs and Fleet Post Offices, mailing deadlines before October 1 for China Burma India and Pacific regions, weight limits, prohibited contents, parcel preparation, addressing, postage, and insurance. Restrictions apply differently to Navy Marines Coast Guard and Merchant Marine with safety and postage details for greeting cards money orders and registered mail.
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Coggeshall
Post Office Department
A.P O
Fleet
New York
San Francisco
New Orleans
Seattle
Wash
Miami
Florida
Presque Isle
Minneapolis
Minn
China
Burma
India
Middle East
Islands
Pacific
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Marines
Merchant Marine
P.O
Lsc
C.O.D
A.P.O
U. S
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Wayland
David Spunt
Mgr
Providence ST. Corner OF Pearl Providence
Bristol Real Estate
Bay View Avenue
Broad Common Road
Prudence Island
A. A. Edmonds CO
Bristol, AL
Sam Ferri
Constitution Street
MR. Tellier
EK. A Skinner
Mama Insurance Sexx
Hope St
Bristol, R. L
Michael G Jamiel
State Street
Ann Marie
Pvt
Charles BE
SMCR
Charles M’ Lashen
California
C. W. Weaver
E. W. Weaver
Rocco
Mnsa Dd
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