Help to Keep it Available Editorial Becomes War Time Appeal
A Bristol reader shares a wartime letter from T Sgt John R Williams of the 113th Medical Battalion in Northern Italy. The note highlights Red Cross supplies and plasma blood donations aiding wounded soldiers. It ends with a call to volunteer at the upcoming blood donor drives Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon Parshley
Bristol
John R. Williams
113Th Med. Bn
Italy
Red Cross
R. I
American Red Cross
Veterans welfare talk at Bristol Eagles meeting
About 200 attendees gathered Saturday at Artillery Hall Bristol as William H. Mostyn Grand Inside Guard spoke on Eagles activities aiding returning veterans. George E. Dion chaired the arrangements committee with officials from Fall River and nearby towns in attendance.
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Bristol Yee
As William
H. Mostyn
Artillery Hall
George E. Dion
The
Eagles
Fall River
Salvation Army Drive Raises $694 in Bristol
Contributions to the annual Salvation Army campaign totaled 694 dollars with 138.80 dollars staying locally. Robert W. Nelson, the local campaign chair, said he was pleased since no Army solicitor participated and results depended on responses to letters. Bristol treasurer is J. William Wood.
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Salvation Army
Robert W. Nelson
Nelson
Bristol
Army
J. William Wood
Boy Scout rehearsals and district meeting notes
Cub Scouts of Pack No. 14 plan a Cub Circus rehearsal tomorrow at 6 30 in Scout Hall led by Den Chiefs. Bristol County District officers to be elected at the annual meeting Thursday at Barrington Town Hall with Chief J Harold Williams as guest speaker.
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Pack No. 14
Scout Hall
William
Bristol County
Barrington Town Hall
J Harold Willams
Narragansett
Canada
St. Andrew’s Club
Leonard P. Sanford
Christmas Sale and Supper at First Baptist Church
The Mite Society hosts a Christmas sale on Thursday December 7 1944 at the Vestry of First Baptist Church. Sale begins 2:30 PM with supper served at 6 PM. Prices: Adults 75 cents, children 12 and under 40 cents. Menu includes beans ham potato salad relish rolls cole slaw pie and coffee.
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First Baptist Church
Community notices on guest visits and courteous exchanges
Column readers are invited to share personal visits and items of mutual interest. Readers appreciate cooperation and courtesy from contributors as these communal columns feature social exchanges and hospitality notes.
Bristol District Nursing Association November report
The Bristol District Nursing Association records show 68 cases and 295 visits in November. Cases included general care 47, Metropolitan 19, John Hancock 2. visits covered general care 189, Metropolitan 46 including one baby, John Hancock 13, prenatal 12, and tuberculosis 35. Seventy nine babies attended four child welfare clinics. twenty attended the diphtheria clinic. two attended the X‑ray clinic.
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Bristol District Nursing Association
Metropolitan
John Hancock
Army Navy Joint Disciplinary Board Established
A joint Army Navy Disciplinary Control Board is set up by the First Service Command and the First Naval District to address conduct of service personnel on furlough or pass in civilian areas. Meetings are monthly at Headquarters, First Service Command, with Lt. Col A. J. Lamoureaux as president and cooperation with civilian authorities. Civilians may write to 808 Commonwealth Ave Boston 15 Mass to report issues or seek action.
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Army-Navy
First Service Command
First Naval District
A. J. Lamoureaux
Joint
Army-Navy Disciplinary Control Board
Commonwealth Ave
Boston
Mass
Flight Officer Alfano begins combat training in Idaho
Louis P. Alfano Jr., son of Louis Alfano of Bristol Rhode Island, arrives at Gowen Field Idaho to start final combat training as a navigator on a B 24 Liberator bomber. Also noted are local church charity box packing and a YMCA bridge whist event with public invites. A baby boy Wallace Anthony was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace T. Lundry, with Mrs. Lundry formerly Miss Alice Carmone of 646 Wood Street.
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Louis P. Alfano, Jr
Louis Alfano
Prospect Street
Bristol
Rhode Island
Gowen Field
Idaho
Wallace Anthony
Wallace T. Lundry
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Landry
Alice Carmone
Wood Street
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Bristol Phonix Publishing Co
R. L
Bradford St
Thames
Roswell
Bosworth
Nancy D. Beeworth
SSS OS Sribtol., R. I
Fox
Albert A. Coren
Empire &T
Providence
R. I. Tel
J. A. Chartier
Tel
Warren
Barrington Roofing Co
Woodbine Avenue
West Barrington, R. 1
Wallace Motors
WUC
Elmer FE. Gell
Byfield
Malvina Manchester
Norge
Congregational Street
L Chrilio
F Ralola
Anthony Avenue
Charles Street
Phoenix
Bristol 481
Hope Street
Farber Co
Division Street
Pawtucket
R. 1
Aos Estrella
Bay View Avenue
F Wees
Cora Anderson Fisrstel
Spencers
Hope St. Waite
Wes
Ren
Salvation Army Drive
BOY Scout
Panthers Swim
Providence Boys Club
Manuel Torres Jr
Frank Fojo
Arnold Silvia
David Costa
Daniel Fonseca
Edward Mello
George R. Fish
Narragansett Council
Scouts of the Council
CYO
St. Mary’s Church
George S. Pailthorpe
Holmes House
United Brothers Lodge
No. 13
1.C.C.F
St. Michael’s Church
Vestry
Rockwell House
Paul Thompson
Gilbert Primiano
Africa
England
France
Primitiano
Madeline Gilroy
Metacom Avenue
Mite Society
Hope Circle
D. OF L
K. of C. Hall
Joseph Ferri
Court Street
P.O. Box
WM. J. Manchester Electrical Contractor
Oliver
TEL. BR
T ‘Trust Co
Navy Form Disciplinary Board
Earnl Y. Post
American Legion
Guiteras
U. S. Rubber Co
Union
Edward M Kavanagh
Thackery Hall — Masonic Bldg
Buffingtons Pharmacy
Iabei
Mie Vento
Fernanda Cardoza
Pro-Caristo Society of the First . Congrégational Church
Ellis Island
Guneral
Ning
Young Women’s ‘Club
Y.M.C.A
Y.M. C.A
Santa Claus
the Exchange and Thrift Shop
New Method Finance Corporation
Church Street
Chippers
A. F. of L
U.S.E.S
U. S
WALSH
Kaiser ‘Company Inc
Washington Avenue
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