Public meeting on Bristol Mfg. site plans and jobs
A Bristol meeting at Reynolds School tonight at eight will discuss improving the local industrial situation. Bristol Aerie F O B sponsors with Town Council Planning Board and business leaders expected. Joseph Pannone to preside. Relief official Orlando Bisbano warns job losses could impact 97 former recipients and 50 others pending relief if Bristol Mfg. leaves. He urges continued operation for stability amid war production shifts due to United States Rubber Company properties.
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Reynolds School
Bristol Aerie, F. O. B
Planning Board
Bristol Mfg. Company
Joseph F. Pannone
Eagles Committee
Pannone
Orlando J. Bisbano
Bristol Mfg
Bristol
Bisbano
Rotarians To Hold Benefit Bingo Party
The Bristol Rotary Club announces a charity bingo event at Reynolds School on Thursday evening. Town Councilman A A Edmonds chairs the committee with Frank Rene Raymond Makowsky Glen E Smith Daniel Rhee Col Samuel A Hall and William Pinch as ex officio members. The club expects a large turnout of Rotarians friends and Bristol residents as bingo remains a popular pastime.
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Bristol Rotary Club
Reynolds
A. A. Edmonds
Frank Rene
Raymond Makowsky
Glen E. Smith
Daniel Rhee
Col
Samuel A. Hall
William Pinch
Christmas Hop Hosted by Children of Mary in Independence Hall
A Christmas Hop will be held in Independence Hall on Wood Street Friday evening under the auspices of the Children of Mary of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Miss Mary Aiello announced the event. Moses Jenks' orchestra will provide the music. The dance committee includes Eleanor Soldano chairlady Catherine Puya Mary Aiello Antonetta Talma Mary St George Josephine Squatrito Irene Sargento Antonetta Salvaggio.
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Wood Street
Children of Mary of Our Lady of
Cup Defenders Association elects officers at Wood Street
Matthew Capone is reelected president of the Cup Defenders Association at its Wood Street headquarters Sunday. New officers include Antonio Capolo vice president Louis Alfano treasurer John Sicignano financial secretary Joseph Sansone recording secretary. Board members are Peter Cristando John Langello Anthony Dupont Jr and John Bisbane Felix Langello named Sergeant at Arms. The Christmas Party committee is headed by Anthony Dupont Jr with Frank Arruda Frank Marabello Martin Mansi and John Langello. Donations are sent to the American Red Cross the Christmas Seal Tuberculosis Fund and the Colt Alumni Association for jackets for the champ football team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Capone
Cup Defenders Association
Wood Street
Antonio Capolo
Louis Alfano
John Sicignano
Joseph Sansone
Peter Cristando
John Langello
Anthony DuPont, Jr
John Bisbane
Felix Langello
Anthony DuPone, Jr
Frank Arruda
Frank Marabello
Martin Mansi
American Red Cross
Christmas Seal Tuberculosis Fund
Colt Alumni Association
Congregational Club Christmas Sale Set at Guiteras House
The Congregational Club plans a Christmas Sale and Tea at the Guiteras House on Wednesday afternoon. Members in charge of tables include Mrs. Earle K. Dunbar, Mrs. Leslie W. Young-Food, Mrs. Charles L. Pendleton, Mrs. Harry Town, Mrs. J. Harry Tuplin, Mrs. Robert J. Steen, Mrs. William H. Remieres, and Mrs. Cora M. Hill ex-officio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Club
Guiteras House
Earle K. Dunbar
Leslie W. Young
Charles L. Pendleton
Harry Town
J. Harry Tuplin
Robert J. Steen
William H. Remieres
Cora M. Hill
C A Girls Club First Purchasers Of Christmas Seal Bond Here
The Collins Aikman Girls Club owns Bristol 1940 Christmas Seal Bond number one. Mrs N G Herreshoff announced Elmer Maxfield and William H Angevine as the first two seal buyers. Donations start at 5 dollars and bonds support anti tuberculosis work through local and state associations with public health partners.
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Collins & Aikman Girls Club
Bristol
N G Herreshoff
Elmer Maxfield
High Street
William H. Angevine
Hope Street
Am Legion Conducts Christmas Basket Fund Drive
The Kearney Post No 6 American Legion marks its 15th year of funding Christmas dinners for needy families. The drive seeks at least 200 dollars with early gifts urged by December 14. Local churches welfare groups and officials back the effort and names of recipients will be checked to avoid duplication. Contributions listed include Kearney Post 10 dollars and several small gifts totaling 13 dollars.
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Kearney Post
No. 6
American Legion
Post
Bertram W. Wall
Public Aid
R. W Wall
William N. LePage
Eber W. Hill
Joseph F. Bruno
Virginio J. Cabral
America Vona
Joseph Tedesco
Makowsky
Cook Street
Legion Committee Reports On Battery C Athletic Fund
American Legion committee reports $63 pledged for Battery C 243rd Artillery equipment during Federal service at Fort Worth Wetherill Jamestown. Funds bought practice footballs and readying basketballs with more needed for three volleyballs and nets, balance $20.80. appeals for subscriptions and coin boxes to continue during Battery stay.
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American Legion Committee
243Rd Artillery
Forth Wetherill
Jamestown
Bristol Phoenix
Albert A Moren
Kearney Post No
American Legion
Lee
Bristol
Capt Morenas
Phoenix
Red Cross Roll Call Extended Amid Weather Woes
The Bristol Red Cross Roll Call is extended through the week due to bad weather. Rev. Arthur W. Burdon reports 494 members to date, below last year’s 606, and urges continued support as world conditions demand greater service at home and abroad.
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Red Cross
Arthur W. Burdon
Burdon
Red Cross Receives the Funds To Do Its Work and Mr. Burdon
Bristol
Bristol 760
American Red Cross
Christmas Cards and Food Sale By St Michael's Church
The Ladies Benevolent Society of St Michael's Church will hold its Annual Christmas Cards and Food Sale at Holmes House on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Henry Wood serves as president with committees led by Mrs Myra B H Whitman for Candy Table and Mrs Edward E Bunn, and by Mrs W Arthur Darling with Miss Mary Wood for Baked Beans, and Mrs Leon E McCaw with Mrs Arthur M McCaw for Tea Table.
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Holmes House
Ladies Benevolent Society
St Michael’s Church
Henry Wood
Myra B H. Whitman
Edward E. Bunn
W. Arthur Darling
Mary Wood
Frank A. Rounds
Leon E. McCaw
Arthur M. McCaw
Daughters of Isabella Choose State Delegates in Hope Circle
Mrs Lena Ingram and Mrs Lena McKenna were elected as State quarterly meeting delegates of the Hope Circle at a Knights of Columbus Hall gathering. The 15th and 16th were set for Children's and Members' Christmas Parties. Donations were given to the American Red Cross and the Santa Claus Fund.
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Lena Ingram
Lena McKenna
Daughters of Isabella
State Quarterly Meeting
Hope Circle
Knights of Columbus Hall
State Street
American Red Cross
Santa Claus Fund
Banquet Honors Local and Out of Town Political Figures
Governor-elect and Mrs. J. Howard McGrath will head a testimonial banquet at Hotel Warren honoring Senator Pasquale Pagnano and Representative Henry Alfred. Guests include Lt. Gov.-elect Louis Capelli, Judge John Nunes, and Congressman-elect Aime Forand, among many local and out of town officials. The Italo-American Democratic Club sponsors with an arrangement committee led by John Romano.
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J. Howard McGrath
Pasquale Pagnano
Henry Alfred
Hotel Warren
Democratic Club
Louis Capelli
Jose d’Oliveira
Providence
John Nunes
New Bedford
U. S
Joseph Venzjale
John Paspore
Peter Pimental
Parks and Forests
Aime J. Forand
Walter Sepe
Cranston
Dennis J. Roberts
State
Democratic Party
Luigi de Pasquale
Pasquale Paenano
William T. O’donnell
Anthony J. Ferrara
Prescott B. Paull
Wallis E. Howe
Anthony R Parshley
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Joseph E. Sorzana
Emilio Donanzan
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Henrique R. Rocha
St. Elizabeth's Church
Robert J. Anderson
Democratic Town Committee
Michael A. DeLeo
Alumni Drive Progress Noted For Colts Award
The Alumni Association reports $69.50 collected so far to fund a suitable award for the Colt High football team, Class C champions of 1940. Contributors include Edward Fitzgerald Edward Levy B W Wall Albert Makowsky Carl Carlson Tan Walker Frank Canario Stannard Sylvia John Burke Herman Farr Ben Hazen Matthew Madoza Mr Hope Diner William Hogan Raymond Makowsky Carl Rockwell John Fazia.
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Colt High
Alumni Association
Edward Fitzgerald
Edward Levy
B. W. Wall
Albert Makowsky
Carl Carlson
Tan Walker
Frank Canario
Stannard Sylvia
John Burke
Herman Farr
Ben Hazen
Matthew Madoza
Mr. Hope Diner
William Hogan
Raymond ‘Makowsky
Carl Rockwell
John Ba‘Fazia
Skunk Defender of Farms and Homes Proves Valuable
An reader submits a defense of the Mephitis skunk, arguing it is a beneficial ally to agriculture and home life. Biologists note the skunk?s role against army worms and grubs while detailing cautious handling to avoid provocation.
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Malcolm W Bayley
Mephitis
Skunk
U. S
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Tom Brown
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Johnny Downs
Barbara Allen
Melody
Jerry Colonna
Jane Frazee
Mary Lee
Frank Jenks
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George Reeves
Ann Sothern
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Billie Burke
Lynne Carver
Metrotone
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Travel
C. & A. Girls’ Club
Am. Legion
Kearney
Legion Committee
Battery C Athletic Fund
Warren
Battery C
A A. Edmonds
W. T Cash
S J. Smith
C. E. Burns D. Mascolo
John Romano
Annibal Estrella
Carmine Cavallaro
Antonio Guido
Albert Moniz
Leonardo DeLuca
Michael Turillo
John Ferri
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