Kearney Post to Fight Indecent Books in Town
Kearney Post No 6 American Legion voters authorize a drive against indecent literature and drawings in newsstands shops and other businesses. The effort will seek help from the town council Police Chief Ferrara Bristol PTA and local church bodies. Ralph DeLeo accused certain materials of harming children and called for action. The post also backs National Commander Craig against Hoover era VA changes. Harry Gray Jr. elected member and the post bought $2 in Christmas seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLeo
George Craig
Veterans’ Administration
Harry R. Gray, Jr
The
Post
Community Christmas Fund Names 3rd Term Leaders
Mrs Heustis is nominated for a third consecutive term as Bristol Girl Scout Council commissioner at a Burton street meeting. Slated officers include Mrs Norman Vermette deputy commissioner and Mrs Adams treasurer. Seven new leaders and three new council members are welcomed, with plans for a forthcoming annual meeting and luncheon at Mrs House's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Floyd Heustis
Bristol Girl Scout Council
Burton Street
T. D. Adams
Norman J. Vermette
Adams
Stanley W. DuPont
Earl Sturdevant
Salvatore Massano
Foster Price
Howard House
Fulton Farrell
Raymond Walker
Raymond DeLeo
Anniversary honors 39 years with N E Telephone Co
A surprise party honored Dorothy M. Foster for 35 years with N E Telephone & Telegraph Co and Rose Spencer for 25 years at Midway Steak and Lobster House Bristol. Foster began in 1914 as an Newport operator, later chief operator Court Street, and received a 35 year service pin. Spencer received a 25 year emblem and rose corsage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Company
Dorothy M. Foster
Peck Avenue
Bristol
Midway
Rose Spencer
Warren Commercial
Miss Spencer
Miss Foster
Frederick T. Mills
Newport
Court Street
Loenz Dahl, Jr
John Shaw
Bristol” County
Axas
Rita Colberg
Nancy Brown
Mills
Dahl
Shaw
Esther
Neil
Providence
Harold Green
Robert Schnitzer
George Patton
Elizabeth Hoyle
Warren
Elizabeth Marz
Marie Sullivan
Theresa Sousa
Colberg
Barbara Remieres
Meane Elected Chairman of Local Dimes Campaign
Albert F. Means was named to head the local March of Dimes campaign unit by the Bristol County Chapter Infantile Paralysis Foundation. He will be aided by Francis Murphy Norman Benard Julio Xavier Jr and several others as the group plans a program with new ideas after January activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County
Infantile Paralysis Foundation
YMCA
Albert F. Means
Francis J. Murphy
Norman E. Benard
Julio F Xaviar, Jr
Marguerite Stone
Margaret Nerone
Vassta L. Ruggiero
Raymond J. Makowsky
Sadie Alimeida. Means
Six Architects Submit Plans for Providence World War II Memorial
Six architects accepted to compete for the Providence World War II Memorial project with a $1000 prize and design rights. The competition ends January 23, with preliminary plans judged January 24 and 25. A revised jury of architects will decide, excluding committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frrovincicye
Adm Hoover
Wallis E. Howe
William O’rourke
Warren
George L. Millard
Wiliam H. Slocum
Bristol
Philip D Creer
Providence
IR. S. School
Returning Sailor Finds Radar Inn Tainted by War Memories
A bluejacket visiting the Trade Winds Hotel in Fort Lauderdale recalls indoctrination in radar and is greeted by owner Donald Pocock in a lavish style. The bridal suite reveals a war era Navy bed and a stern sign, a jibe at the boy’s years of secrecy, as the tale of the returning sailor unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade Winds
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Donald Pocock
Pocock
Navy
Inter i
Icoot
Florida
Y M C A Announces Indoor League Change and Cancellations
Albert F. Means, general secretary of the Y M C A, said the Industrial Basketball League will open its winter schedule on Wednesday evening instead of Thursday. Regular girls' night remains Thursday. Businessmen's volleyball and basketball sessions are cancelled for the rest of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert F. Means
Italo American Vets Install Bristol Charter Officers Sunday
Ralph DeLeo longtime WWII veteran and former Kearney Post commander will be installed as the first commander of the Italian American World War Veterans of the U S in Bristol. Judge Louis W Cappelli will speak as nearly 100 members are sworn in at the Bristol Train of Artillery Hall in ceremonies beginning at 7 30 p m A memorial Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church opens the day with Fr Sorzana and Miss Minnie Goglia leading the national anthem officer installation to follow by Henry Selvitella national commander and his officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph DeLeo
Kearney
American Legion
U. S
Bristol Train of Artillery Hall
Ou Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Bristol
Louis W. Cappelli
Rhode Island Superior Court
Post
Michael A. DeLeo
Providence Superior Court
Joseph Sorzana
Our ‘Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Fr. Sorzana
Minnie Goglia
Henry Selvitella
Red Cross Gifts Presented to Veterans Hospitals Ceremony
A ceremony at veterans hospitals in Newport and nearby areas highlighted by Dr Twenty five cigarette lighters Samuel D Clark president of the land five strings of Christmas tree town council will precede talks by State Rep Mario Amano and other Red Cross officers The event included installation of charter officers including Domenic Mascola Vincent Berretto and Joseph Sorzana with Benedic tion by the Rev Alex Peloso and singing of America by Mrs Dora Iannuccillo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D. Clark
The
Land Five Strings of
Christmas Tree Town Council
Mario Amano
Ofterans Hospitals
Bristol Boston
American Redficers
Nicholas de Leo
National Cross
R. S. Bos
Stateworth
Clara L
Michael Lo Prest
Bost Diman
Arthurs
Marley
Newport
American Legion
Dence
Quonset Point
National Legion
John A-Notte
Greens And Candlelight Set By Bristol Garden Club
The Bristol Garden Club hosts an open meeting titled Greens and Candlelight on Wednesday at 2:30 PM in St Michael’s Parish House. Mrs Leroy V. Elder and Mrs Donald E. Tracy of Dirt Garden Club present a living room scene program on greens making in a Christmas setting. Mrs George H. Squibb and Bristol Countryside Garden Club members will be guests. A luncheon precedes the event hosted by club president J. Howard Paull and program chairman Mrs Sebastian Bernard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Garden Club
St. Michael’s Parish
Leroy V. Elder
Rhode Island Federation
Dirt and Home Garden Clubs
Donald E. Tracy
Dirt Garden Club
Bristol Countryside Garden Club
Elder
Tracy
J. Howard Paull
Sebastian Bernard
Fort Lauderdale hotel tale recalls Navy blitz and beach era
A wartime fragment describes a hotel in Fort Lauderdale hosting Navy personnel and graduates from Icoot camp. It notes breakfast service, a fortresslike hotel, and the impact of wartime visits on local commerce and beach access, including insect spraying and public beaches preserved for all.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cee
Community Christmas Fund
Heustis
Girl Scout Council
Joseph Sansone
Andrew ,Vorro
James Mune
Joseph Borges
Joseph Campanella
Anthony E. Agastiello
Earl Pimental
Otis Bailey
Frank Miserandino
J. T. Pierce
Aos
R. Gilman
S. Kunz
Maria P
Sousa -Yy
SB. Berretto
Wood
Frederic A. Cornell
Anthony J. Nunes
Ella O
Millard Donald F. Morrisse
A. J. Ramos
Henry A. Street
Fern Dixon Leahy
Thomas Byrnes, Jr
Bristol Co
W. McGinn
Charles J. Falugo
Vermette
House
Bay View
Walker
Edwin L. Nunes
State Street Wharf
Izzy" Lane
Vivacious
Songstress
Harry
Bill Wingate
M. C
Buzzy" Bisband
Gary Cooper
Jane Wyatt
Wayne Morris
Walter Brennan
Technicolor
Dana Andrews
Lilli Palmer
Louis Jourdan
Rimfire
James Millican
Mary Beth Hughes
Henry Hull
John Wayne
Telephone Co
Dorothy Foster
Meane
Local Dimes Campaign
St. Michael's Parish House
Ashes Council
Anie 'M. Morino
Eugene F. Cochran
Industrial League
Vets Sun
Red Cross
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Betram ] Wall
Carmine J. Massano
John O. Pastore
Selvitella
Cappell
Alex Peloso
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Domenic Mascola
Vincent Berretto, Jr
Joseph
Garden Club
Scholastic Foot
Web
Buffington’s
Scout Hall
Hope St
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle
Nior High
Andrews School
Rogers High
Tony del
Wood ST
TORO
Bristol R. I
Rie Hotel Fort Andevenue
Ey Lauderdale
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