Naval officer predicts prolonged war with Japan at Rotary
Lt. Talbot McDonald veteran of South Pacific service told Rotary Club veterans want thoughtfulness not bonuses. He recounted a Marine with Purple Heart forced to stand on a train and described PT crews sinking barges for information and the difficulties of repatriation. He shared a sleep talking Quartermaster joke from his own PT unit and warned the war would continue long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot McDonald
Melville
South Pacific
Rotary Club
McDonald
Pt’s
Japan
Catholic Churches Plan New Year's Day Masses
The article lists New Year Eve Te Deum at St Elizabeth's at 7 30 and New Year Day masses across three Roman Catholic churches. St Elizabeth's offers 8 9 10 and 11 o'clock masses with Benediction, St Mary's 5 45 7 and 8, Our Lady of Mt Carmel 7 8 30 9 30 and 10 30, while Protestant churches have no New Year Day services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Elizabeth’s Church
St. Elizabeth's Church
St. Mary's Church
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Vikings and Engineers Win Senior Basketball Games
The Vikings defeated the State Guard 45 to 22 led by Bruno Reno and Ferrara while Carnes Marino and Anderton played well for the losers. The Engineers beat the Independents 40 to 33 with Tappero and Keith standout as Finn and Securo led the Independents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y” Vikings
U. S. Rubber Engineers
State Guard
U. S Rubber Independents
Vikings
Bruno
Reno
Ferrara
Carnes
Marino
Anderton
Tappero
Keith
Finn
Securo
New Year Jamboree At Bristol YMCA Tomorrow
The Bristol Community YMCA hosts a New Year Jamboree for Bristol County youths Saturday night in the Y gym. Events include dancing entertainment and refreshments with Thomas Campagna in charge. The Stardusters provide music and the Young Women’s Club decorates Rockwell Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C
Bristol
TAC
Thomas Campagna
Young Women's Club
Rockwell Hall
Sgt Barboza Reported Missing in Action Now Killed
Sgt Joseph Barboza 24 husband of Evelyn Barboza of Naugatuck Conn and son of Anthony Barboza of 392 Thames St is reported killed in action December 1 in Germany after earlier being listed missing. A tank battalion member who left for overseas duty after a visit home he served in England France Luxembourg and Germany. He entered the Army in 1942 and trained at Camp Polk La and Fort Benning Ga. A Bristol native he worked for U S Rubber Co in Naugatuck before service. He and his wife married December 11 1943 and he leaves two sisters and additional relatives. A high mass of requiem is set for Tuesday at 7 am in St Elizabeths Church.
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Joseph Barboza
Evelyn (Almeida) Barboza
Naugatuck, Conn
Anthony Barboza
Thames Street
Germany
Barboza
England
France
Luxembourg
Set Barboza
Army
Camp Polk
North Camp Polk
California
Fort Benning
Bristol
U.S Rubber Company
Naugatuck
Sgt Barboza
St. Elizabeths Church
Mrs Susan Manchester Dies at Home in Bristol Tenement
Mrs Susan Elizabeth Manchester was found dead at her 11 Bradford Street home after neighbors reported she was no longer seen. Medical examiner Dr C Paul Bruno said death occurred Wednesday with no signs of violence. Funeral set for St Michael's Church with Canon Parshley officiating. Burial in North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Elizabeth Manchester
Bradford Street
James T. Manchester
James H. and
Julia Bennett Hour
St. Michael's Church
William Goff, Jr
Riverside, R. I
Cpl
James Hoar
Georgia
Bristol
St. Michael’s Church
Canon Parshley
Tin Can Collection To Lead 1945 Salvage Drives
The Salvage Committee led by James F. Meiggs plans a tin can collection on Monday January 8 with highway workers and volunteers mobilized. Churches schools and radio stations will publicize the drive and a paper drive is set for Sunday February 11 with afternoon collection to aid church attendance and wrapping time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Meiggs
Highway Department
Mr. Meiggs
George R Fish
Life Aboard U S S South Dakota From Sailor Al Silvia
Albert H. Silvia writes to his parents from the U S S South Dakota describing life at sea during wartime. He recalls dances aboard, anti aircraft actions against planes, typhoons, seasickness, and the hope of reunion at Christmas and in the new year. He ends with a hopeful note for a future homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Silvia
U.S.S. South Dakota
McArthur
Philippines
Times Square
Grand Central Station
Finnegan
Feitlebaum and
Garfinkel
Feitlebaum
O’brien
O'Brien
Murgo and Mancieri Head Winning CYO Teams
Junior CYO games at Mt Carmel gym Wednesday saw Mancieri and Murgo lead their teams to wins. Mancieri’s squad won 33 to 19 over Topazio, while Murgo’s edged Matrone 34 to 26 with Murgo scoring 22 points overall. Referees were Ferruccio Velleca and J Anderton.
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Cyo
Mt. Carmel
L Mancieri
L Murgo
L. Murgo
Mancieri
Topazio
Murgo
Matrone
F. Velleca
J. Anderton
Richard R. Rene
Christmas party at St. Michael's Church School
The St. Michael's Church School held its annual Christmas party in the parish house at 7 p.m. Older pupils presented tableaux between carols. Miss Elizabeth Perry led readings with Miss Laurine Bradford and Miss Irene Gallo directing scenes. Primary Department sang, with Miss Nancy Bosworth at the piano. Wesley A. Armstrong Jr. played Santa Claus and distributed gifts, apples, and candy to pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s Church School
Elizabeth Perry
Laurine Bradford
Irene Gallo
Nancy Bosworth
Santa Claus
Wesley A. Armstrong, Jr
Humorous Notes on Names and Nuances in Classic Jokes
A Bennett Cerf humor excerpt recounts puns and anecdotes with actors and studios. It highlights Dorothy Parker and Samuel Goldwyn tales and a comic renaming gag by Feitlebaum and Garfinkel leading to O’Brien & O’Brien. The piece showcases light industry humor and early Hollywood culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Cerf
Hollywood
Mr. B
Mr. C
Dorothy Parker
Universal
Miss Parker
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Andrews Gymnasium
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Frank Phillips
Dorothy Barboza
Antonio Silva
Middletown
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Andrews
Jean Arthur
Lee Bowman
Charles Coburn
East Side
Bowery Champs
Leo Gorcey
Evelyn Brent
Shadows OF Suspicion
Marjorie Weaver
Peter Cookson
Tim Ryan
Mary Lee
Ruth Terry
Cheryl Walker
William Terry
Pal Wolf
Sharyn Moffett
Jill Esmond
Una O’connor
Susan Manchester
al H Silvia
Murgo and
Margo Mancieri
Topazio Matrone
Church School
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Hungary
Siam
Rumania
Venice
Russia
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Aix
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Kenya
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Alamain
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Simon and Shuster
Samuel Goldwyn
William
Goldwyn
Tom
Harry
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