The Genius of Jim Herreshoff in Bristol 1870 1886
Archival reminiscence recalls Bristol benefactor James Brown Herreshoff known for the Rumford Baking Powder formula and several marine inventions. It notes his home projects on Walley Street and esteem from English yachtsmen including Lord Brassey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Jim
Rumford
Jewis
Stis
Blondam
Niagara Falls
Mary Lewis
Walley Street
Tom
Jimmy Herre
Uncle Tom
Half War Hill
Bristol Ferry
Ma Holmes
Hope Street
St Michael's
Church Street
Pa Doc
Jones Mansion
Peck
San Diego
Alaska
Coronado
Mr. Herreshoff
Archie
Lord Brassey
Sunbeam
London
James Brown Herreshoff
Two Day Observance Of Pearl Harbor Day
The Office of War Information sponsors a two day nationwide Pearl Harbor anniversary observance with the War and Navy Departments and other war agencies. Sunday December 6 and Monday December 7 will include solemn memorials and rededication to work, fight and sacrifice in defense of the Bill of Rights and Constitution. The hour of the attack at 2 20 PM ET will be marked, with ceremonies kept from delaying war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Office of War Information
War and Navy Departments
OWI
United States of America
Install Payroll Savings Plan at the plant now
In a plant without the Payroll Savings Plan, consult the union head, foreman, or plant manager to arrange immediate installation with assistance from the local bank.
Suctrisfal Opening Of Christmas Seal Sale
The Christmas Seal Sale opens in Bristol as the committee reports early donations and notes the fight against tuberculosis impacting ages 15 to 45. To meet the 1942 budget, $1,000 must be raised, with $225 already received from five days of fundraising and personal letters praising the effort.
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Christmas Seal Committee
Bristol
N. G. Herreshoff
Rockwell House
Pacific
T. B
Xmas Card Sale by Ladies Benevolent Society at St. Michael’s Church
The Ladies Benevolent Society of St. Michael’s Church hosts a Christmas card sale and tea on Saturday at 2 pm in the Parish House. Cakes, white elephants, and utility items will be sold, with multiple committees led by Mrs Henry Wood and others organizing food, card, white elephant, and utility tables and tea service.
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Ladies Benevolent Society of
St. Michael’s Church
White Elephants
Henry Wood
Society
Edward G Easterbrooks
William Darling
Louis Gallo
Joseph Wood
Mary Wood
Florence T Nelson
Emma B Stanton
John G Stewart
Myra Whitman
Edward EF. Bunn
Earl P Mathewson
Wallace L. Mossop
Charles Davis
E. Brownell
Vernon A Gray
Wesley A. Armstrong
Norton Zinderstein
Arthur H . Carr
Arthur M McC
Missing Merchant Marine Man Manuel Francis Reported Missing
Manuel Francis a U S Merchant Marine oiler is reported missing or lost in action. The War Department notified his father John Francis of 1019 Hope street. He served in the Army ages, joined the Merchant Marine, and leaves his father four siblings. One brother and two sisters are named, with another brother set to join the Army December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Francis
U. S Merchant Marine
War Department
John Francis
Hope Street
Francis
Army
United States
Honolulu
Merchant Marine
Frances
Mary Francis
Mary C Moniz
Joseph Francis
Troop Four Hikes To Camp King Philip
Last Thursday afternoon seven scouts of Troop 4 and their leader hiked to Camp King Phillip on Mt Hope Bay. Acting Scoutmaster Maynard Shulman led the group and the boys tested signaling first aid axe and judging skills as they built fire from wet wood to dry further fuel.
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Troop 4
King Phillip
Mt Hope Bay
Maynard Shulman
Henry Diodati
Frank Almeida
Fred Correira
William Topazio
Ernest Calandra
David Lawrence
John Cabral
Victory Fund Committee Opens Drive for Victory Loan
The Victory Fund Committee for Bristol Warren and Barrington begins a three week drive to raise part of a nine billion dollar federal loan. Edward E. Bunn chairs the Bristol group with a large slate of local volunteers. The Victory 2 coupon bond starts at $500 with a 26 year maturity and will be bank loan eligible. The Rhode Island committee coordinates with New England state groups under Treasury guidance, ensuring no overlap with existing War Savings staff.
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Victory Fund
Bristol
Warren and
Barrington
United States Treasury
Edward E. Bunn
William C. Angevine
Ralph W. Childs
J. Winthrop DeWolf
William G. Dixon
Wallis E. Howe
Edward L. Leahy
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Wiliam T. O'Donnell
Prescott B. Paull
Charles B. Rockwell, Jr
Rhode Island Victory Fund Committee
G Burton Hibbert
R. I. Hospital Trust Company
Godfrey B. Simonds
Bodell & Company
Treasury
New England
Federal Reserve
Victors Fund Committee
War Savings
U. S Treasury
Lonely Sailor Seeks Bristol Girl From Ferry Meeting
Edward Mello, a sailor at the U S Naval Hospital in Newport Rhode Island, asks a newspaper to locate a Bristol Rhode Island girl he met on a ferry. He describes meeting her with her father and brother while he rode an ambulance and asks for publication and billing details. He notes he is an orphan and hopes to hear from her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Edward Mello
U. S. Naval Hospital
Newport
Naval Hospital
R. IL
P. S
R. I
Coming Events: Church Sales and Suppers This December
December 3 Thursday afternoon Annual Christmas Sale and Tea in the Guiteras House under Congregational Club. December 10 Thursday evening Bean Supper by Mite Society of First Baptist Church. December 12 Saturday Bean Supper Mt Hope Chapter No 23 O E S Thackery Hall Masonic Temple Hope Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiteras House
Congregational Club
Mite Society of the
First Baptist Church
Mt. Hope
O. E. S. Thackery Hall
Masonic Temple
Hope Street
Navy Flight Enlistment Accelerated to One Day
The Navy flight selection board for New England says applicants who pass all tests may enlist the same day. Eligible are unmarried 18 to 26 year olds with high school or college, good health, and complete documents including birth certificate, transcripts, recommendations, parental consent if under 21, police clearance, a 50 word resume, and two sets of photos. Enlistees become Naval Reserve ensigns or Marine Corps Reserve second lieutenants after training.
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Navy
Flight Selection Board For
New England
Cmdr
E. S. Brewer
Flight Selection Board
Causeway Street
Boston
Brewer
Naval Aviation
U. S. Naval Reserve
Marine Corps Reserve
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UFE
By A. McLean Hawks
Jim Herreshoff
Carolie
Chesborough
Bertie
UU SS
Ulysse Forget, M. D
Oo Main ST. Warren, K
Tarent
Warren
Th Dorchester Mutual
L. Watson Co., Inc
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Willam Street
Tel
Oona
U.S. War Bonds
Ladies Benevolent Society
King Philip
Seal OF Knowledge
Victory Fund Committee
Newport, R. I
Jack
Navy Flight
Erains
Enployment Office
Thames Street
Bradford
Kearney
No. 6
American Legion Relief Fund Legion
Franklin ST. Fr. M
Prines
Endine & Ese Co
Fakes ST. Kitty
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO
Lady Aseteran
Iz Main St
Warren Tel
Warrea
Constitution Bt
Brigtoly Tel. Br
Bristol District Nursing Association
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