Bristol Buddies Bundles Committee prospers during war
Hubert F Hill treasurer reports 193 contributors and 637 mailed bundles plus postage totaling 2728.29 with a 232.73 balance. Committee to operate for war duration plans for Christmas Fund Drive 1943 needing 3600, with Bristol boys in 41 of 48 states Bermuda Newfoundland Pearl Harbor and overseas. Members listed incl Mervyn Clay Joseph Quartaro Hubert Hit Albert Fusonie and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert F. Hill
Bristol Buddy Bundles Committee
Daraints
Hall
City School Committee Backs Day Nursery Plan
The School Committee approves a Day Nursery at Byfield School to aid war workers with $800 capital outlay and federal funding for operating costs. About 60 children could enroll, with hours from 6 30 am to 6 30 pm and meals provided. Action awaits local war industry support before final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suptof Schools
Supt Mapes
Byfield School
Suptapes
Wilfred M Hamill
Christmas Seal Drive Reports $950 in Sales
Miss Evelyn Carter announced today that about $950 has been received from Christmas Seal sales with hopes for a substantial final total. She noted many appeal letters with seals enclosed remain unanswered and urged timely checks before the drive ends January 1.
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Evelyn Carter
Seal Committee
Carter
Cup Defenders Association Hosts Christmas Party for 200 Children
The Cup Defenders Association entertained about 200 children at its annual Christmas party at its Woods and Catherine streets headquarters. The program included music tap dancing singing and tricks by John Sousa trained dogs. Refreshments candy and gifts were distributed with Antonio Cupolo as arrangements committee chairman.
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The
Cup Defenders Association
Woods and
Catherine Streets
John Sousa
Antonio Cupolo
Servicemen Guests Of Rotary At Christmas Party
Soldiers and sailors were guests of the Rotary Club at its annual Christmas party at St Michael's Parish House. Capt. Gilbert C Hoover led the guests and spoke briefly about wartime sacrifice and morale. Director William L Connolly urged workers and employers to support war production and shorten the work week for women, noting the need for rehabilitation services for returning servicemen. The club will meet at the Colonial Hotel next week.
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Rotary Club
St Michael’s Parish House
John Connor
William L Connolly
Gilbert C. Hoover
Southern Pacific Battle Area
Bristol
Navy
Jamestown
James G Carns
Connolly
England
Dunkirk
Colonial Hotel
Fred Viartin
Reverend Conneely speaks on Christmas at Bristol High
Rev Joseph Conneely of the Columban Fathers addressed Bristol High School students in the Colt Auditorium on The True Meaning of Christmas. The program featured carols, a Student Council MC, and performances by Muriel Sylvia Joan Doyle Clara Seyer Muriel Troiano Cynthia McCaw Richard Ridon Anna Kehrek Joseph Corretto David Mathewson Priscilla Peters Kathleen Brito and the Senior Rhythm Girls followed by a school dance ending at 5 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Conneely
Columban Fathers
Bristol High School
Colt Auditorium
Albert Olver
Muriel Sylvia
Joan Doyle
Clara Seye
Mmme Troiano
Cynthia McCaw
Richard Ridon
Anna Ke
Strange Christmas Amid War Dimout And Darkened Town
The city observes a war affected Christmas with dimout rules darkening storefronts and homes yet celebrates with crowded gift shops and family reunions. Sailors and soldiers abroad contrast with local church services and special Christmas music. Despite hardship, goodwill and joy mark Christmas morning in homes and churches alike.
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Trinity Chapel
St. Michael’s Church
Florida
South Dakota
Solomon Islands
Bristol
St. Mary's
St Elizabeth's
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Trinity
St Michael's
Plans Completed For Young People Jamboree
The Young People's Jamboree committee at the YMCA announces 70 reservations for the New Year Eve event. Tickets must be booked by December 26 with festivities from 10 p m to 2 30 a m including two floor shows by Pitt Parker the Craven Wizard and music by The Victorians orchestra. A New Year breakfast will be served at 2 a m. The event is overseen by Hubert F Hill with committee members Hector Massa Pat Rainia Arthur Cordeiro Vincent Securo Barbara Butt Evelyn Lematre and Gladys Brightman.
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Y M C
Pitt Parker
Craven Wizard
Hubert F. Hill
Hector Massa
Pat Rainia
Arthur Cordeiro
Vincent Securo
Barbara Butt
Evelyn Lematre
Gladys Brightman
Contributors To Pailthorpe Memorial Fund Names Added
Mrs Jonn G Stewart announces new subscribers to the Pailthorpe Memorial Fund including Mrs Elizabeth Zinderstein Howard R Newman Mr and Mrs Frank A Rounds Earl P Rounds Joseph Perry Mr and Mrs Herman B Gablinske Pvt and Mrs Herman B Gablinske Ernest G Brown and Mrs Brownell.
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Jonn G Stewart
Pailthorpe Memorial Fund
Elizabeth Zinderstein
Howard R Newman
Frank A Rounds
Earl P Rounds
Joseph Perry
Herman B. Gablinske
Herman B Gablinske
Ernest G Brown
Brownell
14 Young Men Enlist In The Navy
The town lists fourteen young men who enlisted in the US Navy during December. Names include Virgil Arruda Anthony Frederico Domenic Cottignoli Joseph Camera Nicholas Dilello Robert Carmone Michael Pellegrino Arthur Sousa George Manchester Joseph St George Domenic Turillo Charles Andrade Paul Menard Manuel Alves with street addresses for each.
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US Navy
Virgil Arruda
High Street
Anthony Richard Federico
Bourne Street
Domenic Tindaro Cottignoli
Prospect Street
Joseph Ignazio
Camera
Catherine Street
Nicholas Joseph Dilello
Usher Street
Robert Albenzio Carmone
Wood Street
Michael Frank Pellegrino
Congregational Street
Arthur John Sousa
George Henry Manchester
Catherin Street
Joseph Anthony St George
Bradford Street
Domenic Michael Turillo
Thames Street
Charles Andrade
Col. Farm
Paul David Menard
Second Street
Manuel Richard Alves
State Street
Scouts Own Program Highlights Christmas Traditions Abroad
A YMCA Scouting event titled Scouting Own took place yesterday from 2 to 4 PM. Goldenrod Troop depicted Sweden, Columbine England, Mystical Rose Ireland, and Browns America, with Marigold presenting a Nativity shadowgraph. Girl Scout Council members, parents, and friends attended. program organized by Mrs. Stannard B. Sylvia and Mrs. Wesley A. Armstrong.
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Scouts
YMCA
Goldenrod Troop
Sweden
Columbine
England
Ireland
America
Girl Scout Council
Stannard B. Sylvia
Wesley A. Armstrong
Letters Awarded to Bristol High School Champion Football Team
Archie Allen, Bristol High School physical education director for boys, awarded letters to the Class C Champion football team at a Thursday assembly. Twenty two letters went to players and managers Frank Codola and Julio Troiano, with a long list of seniors, juniors, and sophomores named.
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Archie Allen
Bristol High School
Colt High
Frank Codola
Julio Troiano
John Silva
Joseph Catallano
Dean Armstrong
Andrew Vollaro
Pat Raiola
Richard Moren
John Almeida
Daniel Rene
Louis Costa
Michael Malafronte
Bernard Esposito
Louis Chiriee
Franrk—Punietto
Ralph Celone
Robert Hackley
George Oliver
Walter Diaz
Peter Varela
Ralph McCaw
Ambrose Federico
James Sousa
Robert McHugh
Soldier’s Christmas Button Letter from Fort Bragg Soldier to a Girl
An Orlando Morning Sentinel reader recalls Judy Bryant, age 12, who met a Fort Bragg artillery soldier in Sanford. He sent her an artillery insignia with a letter reflecting on war, freedom, and the wish for a world where joy and a child's smile endure. The note links Christmas spirit to wartime sacrifice and duty.
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The
Morning Sentinel
Orlando
Florida
Sanford
N. C
Fort Bragg
Judy Mae Bryan
Judy
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Ann Harding
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