Soldier letters from World War II reflect long separations and future plans
A US Marine writes from the South Pacific after 10 months of combat, noting health, campaigns, and a wish for snow. He mentions seeing fellows Danny Vargas, Manuel Mello, and Arthur Williams, and asks for a reply before continuing his letter. He signs as Robert A Moren and Ben Miamo contributes as a subscriber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bosworth
South Pacific
Danny Vargas
Manuel Mello
Arthur Williams
Personal Navy Transfer Letter to Corona Naval Hospital
A Bristol resident born after Colt High School graduation in 1926 details education at USC Harvard and Creighton, medical practice in San Bernardino since 1934, Navy entry in 1942, service at San Diego Naval Hospital and Del Monte, and transfer to Corona Naval Hospital near San Bernardino to be near family.
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Bosworth
Bristol
Colt High School
University of Southern California
Harvard
Creighton University
San Bernardino
U S Navy
U S Naval Hospital
San Diego
USN
del Monte
Cal
U. S Naval Hospital
Corona
Hot Florida Letter From a Soldier in Transit
A letter from a service member stationed in Florida describes extreme heat with daily highs above 90 degrees. He notes five crowded pools on base as relief and asks for a Phoenix newspaper to catch up on home town news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bosworth
Florida
Bristol
Why I am a Wave by Rose C DeLuca
A wartime poem describing a sailor’s promise, family, and love of liberty. The speaker frames patriotism and personal courage as reasons to fight in the war, claiming to be a true-blue Wave despite self-doubt. The piece highlights red white and blue imagery and devotion to family during conflict.
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U. S. Rubber Co
Mary
Singer Sewing Machine service schedule advertised
The Singer Sewing Machine Co announces weekly service visits in Warren and Bristol with a minimum charge of 1.00. Customers can write to Box A or to 356 South Main Street Fall River or call Tel 3-2691 for details.
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Warren
Bristol
Box A
Singer Sewing Machine Co
South Main Street
Fall River
Quiet wedding ties Baker and Cochrane in Congregational Church
Audrey Grace Baker wed Sgt. Sidney Franklin Cochrane at 3 pm in First Congregational Church. Rev. Herbert D. Graetz officiated. The bride wore a blue gray suit with gardenia corsage. Best man Pvt. Leonard Waitte and ushers Walter R Baker Jr and Leonard P Sanford attended. Reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple plans to reside with the Baker family after a New York wedding trip before the groom returns to duty at Camp Ellis Til.
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Audrey Grace Baker
Walter R. Baker
Noyes Avenue
Sidney Franklin Cochrane
George Cochrane
Cochrane
Ferry Lane
Barrington
Herbert D. Graetz
First Congregational Church
Gardenias
Evelyn Buffington
Worcester
Leonard Waitte
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Walter R Baker, Jr
Cranston
Leonard P Sanford
Helen Church
Baker
New York City
United States Army
Camp Ellis, Til
Funeral services for Mrs Ellen F Coggeshall
Mrs Ellen F Coggeshall age 84 died Saturday at her daughter's home. Funeral held at 2 PM from 914 Hope Street with Rev. Herbert D Graetz officiating. Born in Portsmouth to Hezekiah S Ingraham and Abby Munro Ingraham, widow of James N Coggeshall. Survived by three daughters, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Bearers included Hezekiah S Ingraham and Everett P Church. Burial in North Cemetery.
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Ellen F Coggeshall
Guy A Sullivan
Hope Street
Herbert D Graetz
First Congregational Church
Portsmouth
Hezekiah S Ingraham
Abby Munro Ingraham
Coggeshall
James N Coggeshall
State Street Methodist Church
Sullivan
Charles A Paler
John W . Church
Hezekiah S. Ingraham
DeForest Macomber
Leroy A. Davidson
Frederick N Palmer
Charles W . Bemis
Everett P Church
North Cemetery
Salvation Army Drive Sets $1000 Quota in Bristol
The 1943 annual Bristol Salvation Army appeal names Robert W. Nelson as Bristol committee chair and Colonel Richard F. Stretton as Provincial Commander announcing a $1000 quota. William Wood of the Industrial Trust Co. will be campaign treasurer and at least 300 new donors are sought, with contributions mailed to Mr Wood.
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Salvation Army
Bristol
Robert W. Nelson
Richard F. Stretton
William Wood
Industrial Trust Company
Friends of the
Wood
Nelson
William H. Angevine
Roswell S Bosworth
Joseph T Brogden
William H Buffington
Daniel W Coggeshall
Harold DeWolf
Frederick M Dixon
A T Fusonie
Herbert D Graetz
Martha Graham
Harriet K . Jacoletti
Edward L Leahy
Elmer S Mapes
Anthony R Parshley
Charles B Rockwell
Mary S St Angelo
M C Smith
Bertram W Wall
Henry L. Wood
Opposition Taints Plan for Bristol Lace Works Factory
H J Elhton MacDonald, who lives opposite the Bristol Lace Works site in Buttonwood Street and Bay View Avenue, leads strong resistance to reclassifying the site from Residential D to Industrial. A public hearing is set for Sept 14 after Edward Clay of the Lace Works urged action at a Town Council meeting last Tuesday. MacDonald vows to mobilize neighbors with protest, guns, and ammunition, while Clay says the brick factory will be an attractive, residence-compatible addition.
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Nas
Buttonwood Street
Bay View Avenue
H J Elhton MacDonald
Bristol Lace Works
Edward Clay
Iace Works
MacDonald
Clay
Bingo Night at Bristol Council Hall on State Street
Bristol Council of Knights of Columbus announces Thursday bingo nights at the Knights of Columbus Hall on State Street with Kitty Door Prize and raffle tickets priced at 28 cents plus extra card lecs.
Bristol Manufacturing Corp Outing Set for Saturday
The Bristol Manufacturing Corp annual outing will be held Saturday at Leahy Farm off Metacom Avenue. Local 22 United Rubber Workers sponsors the event with a diversified program, orchestra, and master of ceremonies Vincent Carmone. Sub-committee members include Manuel Costa, Joseph Costa, John Vasconcellos, Vasco Castro, Mary Camera, Helen Viera, Alice Manchester, Celia Marshall, William Duarte, Agnes Carraturo, Mary Serpa, and Helen Guarniere.
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Bristol Manufacturing Corp
Leahy Farm
Metacom Avenue
Jocal 22
United Rubber Workers of America
Firmino
Andrade
Vincent Carmone
Manuel Costa
Joseph Costa
John Vasconcellos
Vasco Castro
Mary Camera
Helen Viera
Alice Manchester
Celia Marshall
William Duarte
Agnes Carraturo
Softball Series Ends This Week In Industrial League
The Y M C A Men's Industrial Softball League schedules three final games this week. Tonight US Rubber Victory Shift faces Collins & Aikman, and US Rubber Co Engineers play Collins & Aikman Victory Shift. Tomorrow Collins & Aikman Corp meets Independents in a postponed game. Thursday US Rubber Engineers duel US Rubber Victory Shift with possible next week playoff.
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Y M.ca
U S. Rubber Victory
Collins & Aikman Corp
US Rubber Co
Collins & Aikman Victory
Collins & Aikman Corporation
Independents
U.S
Funeral services for Thomas Gilroy Held at St Marys Church
Funeral for Thomas Gilroy was held Saturday at 8 15 am from Charles M Connery Funeral Home followed by a 9 am requiem mass at St Marys Church Father Joseph Quinn of the Columban Fathers Seminary celebrated the mass and Rev Michael L Ryan read the committal prayers at St Marys Cemetery Bearers were Frank Downey James P Fay Francis and John McGovern all of this town
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Thomas Gilroy
Charles M Connery
St Mary's Church
Joseph Quinn
The
Columban Fathers Seminary
Michael L. Ryan
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Frank Downey
James P Fay
Francis
John McGovern
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Bobbee
Robert A Moren
U S. Marine Corps
Phoenix
Genevieve
Ben Miamo
Rose C DeLuca
Usnr
Cochrane-Baker
Bristol Senior
Sgt. Cochrane
Leander Peck High School
Ellen F. Coggeshall
Alice Bell Morgan
U.S. Rubber Co
Employment Office
Our
Versons
U. S Employment Service
Bristol Council, K. OF CG
K. of C. Hall
State Street
Kitty — Door
Carr Manufacturing Corp. Cor
Buttonwood
Franklin Streets
R. I
U. S. Employment Service
BMC
Bristol County Water Co
Walsh-Kaiser
Washington Ave
Providence
U. S
Beryiece
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