George L Howe’s Call It Treason Wins Christophers Prize
George L Howe’s novel Call It Treason wins the Christophers prize and top $15,000 with Viking Press set to publish August 29 at $3. The contest drew 1,784 manuscripts. judges include Clare Boothe Luce and Mary O’Hara. Howe, a WWII G-2 veteran, crafted the story from wartime secrets and spy lore.
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George L. Howe
Viking Press
The
Christophers
James Keller
Maryknoll
Clare Boothe Luce
Fulton Oursler
Myles Connolly
John S. Kennedy
Mary
George Howe
Washington
Mr. Howe
7Th Army
Army
Secret Service
Howe
Europe
Jeep
Wallis E. Howe, Jr
Pocket Books
Howes
Quincy
Helen
Mark Howe
Mark A. DeWolf Howe
48 Champ Wins Swing Crown In Spirited Battle
A lively village event at the summer playground featured the annual marathon and endurance contests drawing more entrants than last year. Betty Souga repeated as champion with a four hour forty minute swinging swing, Lorraine Sousa runner up, and Nancy Securo a four hour thirty minute junior winner.
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Betty Souga
Lorraine Sousa
Betty
Little Nancy Securo
Reynolds
Frank Verro
Mary Verrara
Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Parade at St Elizabeths
St Elizabeths Church hosts the annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament with a two day celebration on Wood Street. The event features two bands from New Bedford and Tiverton, a sun afternoon procession, multiple Masses, benediction, and concerts ending around 11:30 p m each day. Canopy bearers named Nunes Silveria Ventura Barros Maiato Fernandes participate in the procession.
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St. Elizabeth's Parish
Wood Street
Bay View Avenue
Franklin Street
Wood Street Park
National Band
New Bedford
Leonardo
Tiverton
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Woodstreet
Manuel Nunes
Manuel Silveria Sr
Manuel Ventura
Maxmiuno Barros Jr
Joseph Maiato
Joseph Fernandes
Saturday Film Showings Planned By St. Michaels
Canon Daniel K. Davis announces a winter plan of 30 Saturday afternoon children's film showings at St. Michael's Parish House. Each program features one main feature, a short, and a serial, with titles listed from October through May in seasonal blocks.
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St. Michael's Church
Canon Daniel K. Davis
Canon Davis
List Grows For Hog Island Swim Race
The September 3 mile and a half Hog Island to town beach race attracts 17 entrants including 7 girls. Vincent M Securo notes safety support from the Fire Department Emergency Rescue Squad led by Captain Luke H White. Preliminary entrants for September 3 include Neil Arrone Gaetano Stanzione Betty Bullock Lucille Sansone Eleanor Lemaire George Travers Janyce McGaffan Margaret King.
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Hog Island
Town Beach
Vincent M. Securo
Securo
Fire Department
Luke H. White
American Red Cross
Neil Arrone
Gaetano Stanzione
Betty ‘Bullock
Lucille Sansone
Eleanor Lemaire
George Travers
Janyce McGaffan
Margaret King
Recreation Board Upholds Santo Case Ruling
The Town Planning Board prepared a rough subdivision ordinance draft and plotting rules after brief informal talks with Barrington Planning Board members. The Bristol Twilights and St Elizabeth's case dominated discussions as Santo's banishment from league play was upheld by the Governors, with final appeal closed. A public hearing on street name changes was set for September 9 and subdivision of Nunes plat Lot 4 was referred back for size concerns.
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Barrington
Barrington Planning Board
Norman E. McCulloch
Henry Gerber
St. Elizabeth’s
Ascoli’s
Santo
Hugh Fitzpatrick
St. Elizabeth Nine
Fitzpatrick
Attilio Topazio
St. Elizabeth
Board of Governors
Recreation Board
Maurice ¢. Smith
Edwardretary
Joseph L. Campanella
H. Holmes
thejJr
Anthony J
Kers
John O. Lawrence
Pannone
State Street
Sherry Avenue
Clark Street
Sunset Avenue
Beachmont Manor
Lawrence Avenue
John Street
Court Street
Nunes
Bristol Board
Sloop Scoop II Sails to Block Island From Bristol Harbor
The skipper and crew sail the auxiliary schooner Scoop II from Bristol to Prudence, Newport, and Block Island. They dodge navy craft, sample Greek eggs on Thames Street, and observe the Coast Guard ship Eagle as Old Harbor and See Weed guests inspect yachts and fishing craft.
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Bristol
Atlantic
Block Island
Davies
Prudence
Newport
Newport Harbor
Navy
Thames Street
Carr
Castle Light
Brenton Reef
Coast Guard
Eagle
Old Harbor
New Harbor
Eagles and Youth Provide Germany's Future Insight
A report from Berlin by Robert W. Hansen, editor of Eagle Publications, shows American officials say Germany’s future hinges on youth education. The piece notes funding shortages and facilities issues and mentions a Town Hall of America tour with Berlin officials and Mayor Ernest Reutter. The reopening also covers U S Naval Reserve eligibility for women aged 17 to 40.
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Germany
Clinton A. Higbee
Petty Henry W. Pacheco
Re- Bristol Aetie
F Eagles
Robert W. Hansen
Eagle Publications
Town Hall of America
Hansen
Berlin
Town Hall
Ernest Reutter
Bristol Eagle
Naval Reserve Enlistment Steps And Restrictions
Qualifications for acceptance vary by the type of enlistment in the Organized Naval Reserve or the inactive reserve. Applicants must be high school graduates and cannot have children under 18. Women’s Division prospects may contact Chief Higbee or Chief Clyde E. Masters for details, with posting in Fall River office hours Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Organized Naval Reserve
Navalling
Higbee
Clyde E. Masters
New Harbour
Fall River
Aboard a Vessel at New Harbor In Quiet Passage
The crew notes a calm approach at New Harbor with ample space after passing the channel. They spot several yawls sloops and power boats before docking then tidy up fuel up and stock food. They plan to sleep despite limited chores with two bunks and an open deck providing a soft shelter.
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New Harbor
Somie
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Dick Marshall
Emily Stanzione
Lorraine Silvia
Toam
Samuel D. Clark
Clark
Hezekiah C. Wardwell
Marguerite W.de Rocha
Virginia J.de Rocha
Mount Hope Farms
R. F. Haffenreffer
Treas
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Hope Street
Minturn Farms
Ness
William Holden
William Bendix
Carey
Laredo
Technicolor
Playland OF
Michigan
Federal Agents
Underworld
Johnny Weissmuller
St. Michaels
Penn
Western Union
Lincoln
Wilson
Swanee River
Indiana
Wee Willie Winkie
Valley
34Th Street
Heidi
Danny Boy
Thunderhead
Flicker
Rosie O’grady
Trish Eyes
Sally
Irene
Flatbush
Banjo
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the Phoenix
Weed
Sid
Agnes
Boys
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U. S. Naval Reserve
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Narrows Road
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