Warren Leads Bristol In War Bond Purchases
Warren again leads Bristol in the sale of War Bonds for November per Albert G Jamies of the Rhode Island War Savings Staff. County total stands at 141000 plus 281.28 dollars, surpassing the 115000 dollar monthly quota. The report notes 50000 dollars may be bought outside the county by local residents.
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Warren
Bristol
Albert G. Jamies
Rhode Island War Savings Staff
Jarmiel
Ind. Trust Co
U. S. Post Office
Barrington
West Avresu
Bristol County
Warren Post Office
Bristol Post Office
Ind. Trust
War Bond Drive Urges 10 Percent Deduction by Year End
Cartoon figure Joe Palooka appeals to readers to donate 10 percent of each paycheck to War Bonds, urging consistent contributions by New Year. The appeal stresses patriotic duty and ongoing support for the war effort.
Elementary PTA Elects New Officers at Oliver School
At a recent annual meeting in Oliver School, Mrs James J Velleca was elected president of the Elementary P T A Other officers include Mrs Margaret Du Pont vice president Mrs Sybil Garvin secretary and Mrs George Walmsley treasurer The group plans four meetings yearly with the next in January Mary Spooner chaired an open house program and first grade demonstrations followed by a class work display
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E‘eementary Parent Teacher’ Association
Oliver
James J. Velleca
Mary Spooner
Mary Larice
Velleca
Margaret du Pont
Sybil Garvin
George Walmsley
Miss Stooner
Iane Walker
Anna Perry
Harold Sylvester
William Walmsley
Josephine Giglio
Margaret Battcher
Reynolds Northup
Tuesday Night Storm Causes Minor Local Disruptions
A Tuesday night storm produced near gale winds of about sixty mph, similar to the 1938 hurricane, with no warned forecast due to wartime restrictions. It caused minor damage including downed wires and broken limbs, and a motor boat owned by School Committeeman John Andrade was pushed onto a sandy beach area by high tides. The police reported no serious damage.
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Tohn Andrade
Town Council Reopens Dump Fires Under Morasco Plea
The town dump fires are allowed again after caretaker Giacomo Morasco urged permission. He promised daily burns cleared by mid afternoon and two burn pits setup. Council praised his dedication and granted a raise to twenty dollars weekly for sixty five hours of work.
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Giacomo Morasco
Dimout
Morasco
First Baptist Mite Society bean suppers and society events
The notice lists upcoming events: a bean supper by the Mite Society at First Baptist Church on December 10, a Hope Chapter No. 23 OFE bean supper on December 12 at Thacker Hall, Masonic Temple, Hope Street, and a New Year’s Eve Jamboree at the YMCA from 10 PM to 2 30 AM on December 31. Also a January 23 Military Dance by Co G RI State Guard at State Armory on Church Street.
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Mite Society
The
First Baptist Church
Hope Chapter
S. Thacker, Hall
Masonic Temple
Hope Street
Co G. R I State Guard State Armory
Church Street
Election results show gains for multiple candidates in state race
State Board of Election Returns tallied after machine checks and absentee ballots in Bristol. Aimee Forand led gains with 2,105 votes, up 19 from November 3. Eden gained 6, Forand net 13. Green up 9. McGrath up 7. Clason up 5. Bosworth up 7. Cote up 7. Handy up 7. Wall up 3. Dupont and Henry Dupont each up 6. Wallis Howe up 3. totals reflect changes from prior figures.
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Aimee Forand
State Board of Election Returns
Bristol
Eden
Guing Forand
Tikewine
Green
Ira Lloyd Jetts
McGrath
James McManus
Clason
Toms Cappelli
Bosworth
Armand
Cote
Nolan
Lews V. Jacksony
Handy
Arthur H
Bow Wall
Daniel G Coggeshall
Anthony Dupont
Henry Alfred
Wallis E Howe
Robert A McCaughey
Obituary of Mrs Lottie F Yaiser Leonard
Mrs Lottie Frances Yaiser Leonard wife of James L Leonard of 4019 Post Road Appenaug died yesterday morning at her home after a long illness. Born October 22 1875 she was a daughter of Rudolph and Mary Yaiser. She lived here since birth and after marriage 27 years ago. She belonged to Our Lady of Mercy Church East Greenwich. Survived by husband two sisters Mrs Lillian Donovan Mrs Minnie Manz four nephews four nieces. Funeral from Donovan home 14 Lincoln Ave tomorrow at 8 15 am with a high Mass at St Marys Church at 9 am.
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James L. Leonard
Lottie Frances (Yaiser) Leonard
Post Road
Appenaug
Leonard
Rudolph and
Mary (Lowry) Yaiser
Our Lady of Mercy Church
East Greenwich
Lillian’ M Donovan
Minnie Manz
Somerset
Mass
Donovan
Lincoln Avenue
St. Mary's Church
Harvard Historian's War Book Begins in December Issue
A Harvard historian presents an accurate, carefully recorded account of America's part in the war up to date in the December 6 issue of the Boston Sunday Advertiser.
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Harvard
Boston Sunday Advertiser
Bristol War Fund Reaches Two Thousand Dollars
A total of 2000 dollars was raised for the United War Fund by Bristol residents and industrial workers. Carl Carlson, chairman, thanked all contributors and team captains for their cooperative effort.
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United War Fund
Bristol
Carl Carlson
Carlson
Michael Securo
Joseph A Murgo
Joseph Campanella
Anthony J. Russo
Frank T Canario
Fernanda Nunes
Stella Pagan
War Bonds Bid Boost Urges 10 Percent Up by New Year
Harold Teen urges the public to buy more War Bonds to surpass a 10 percent increase target by New Year. The message emphasizes collective support and ongoing patriotic finance efforts.
Annual Christmas Party Planned By Altar Society
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church plans its annual Christmas party for Tuesday December 15 at the Parish Hall with Mrs Josephine Giglio in charge and a list of helpers. Officers will be installed at the January meeting, led by president Mrs Carl Bisbane, with vice president Miss Josephine Bruno and secretary Miss Rose Campanella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Josephine Giglio
Helen Romano
Mary Carmone
Anna Santulth
Rose Campanella
Amy Bernardo
Raphaline Lemaire
Francis Principe
Rose Monafo
Antonette Campanella
Ivy Guild Christmas Party At Parish House
The Ivy Guild of St Michael's Church will hold its annual Christmas party Tuesday evening in the Parish House. Mrs. Roger W Pigeon leads with assistants Mrs Russell W Southwick Mrs Stan nard B Sylvia Mrs James St Angelo Mrs John G Stewart and Mrs Catherine Stewart. A Christmas tree will be displayed and each member should bring a ten cent gift. Refreshments and planned entertainment are listed.
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Ivy Guild
St? Michael's Church
Roger W. Pigeon
Russell W Southwick
Stannard B. Sylvia
James St. Angelo
John G. Stewart
Catherine Stewart
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Joe Palooka
Perngroft
Super
Bones
Grae
Pillsbury
Swift
Ranges Doe
Lagoon
Stokley's Finest
Cherries
Coggeshall
Wall
Fred
Dupont
McCaughey
S Pee
Bristol War Fund
Harold Teen
Parish House
Newman Bros
Bristol’s
Chase & Sanborn
Maxwell
Sanka
Bee
Lalouraine
Epicure
Jor S. & G. Bartlett
John Alden
Vermont
Newman’s
Armour’s
Frankforts
Squire
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