Bristol to Join State Air Raid Alarm Test Thursday
Bristol will participate in a state air raid alarm drill Thursday evening from 7 30 to 8 p m. The test aims to measure total response time from Newport and Providence centers to first city alarm, train residents in alarm types, test all sirens and devices, and assess overlap with neighboring communities. No blackout or full mobilization is planned.
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Bristol
A. A. Edmonds
Defense Council
Newport
Providence
Defense Council defers action on new fire apparatus
The Defense Council postponed any decision on fire trucks after reviewing late Mack bids for a 500 gallon per minute pumper and a 45 model, with the Board of Fire Engineers recommending a Sea Grave pumper at 7000. Resignations and mobilization test plans were noted as pending.
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Defense Council
Mack Co
Defiance Company
Board of Fire Engineers
Seagrave
Mack Company
B. W. Wall
Wm. L. Serbst
Mack
Defiance
Receives Request For 5% Teacher Salary Boost
The School Committee proposed a 5 percent increase in salaries as part of the 1942 budget, amounting to about $5,935 to cover spring term raises and offset inflation. The plan preserves a prior 3 percent restoration and outlines budget shifts for defense classes, maintenance, and coal costs amid wartime economy.
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Hicher
Valley
Byfield
Byfield School
Guileras
705 Men Register Here for Selective Service
705 men aged 20 to 44 registered in Bristol yesterday under the Selective Service call. Chief Registrar James E. Sullivan credited smooth operation with 22 workers on hand and no lines. Notable registrants included Francois L. deWolf, a visitor from North Carolina, and a Philadelphia salesman. Over 90 volunteers aided, including town officials and teachers, with many registrations at the first and third shifts.
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Bristol
Selective Service
James E. Sullivan
Guiteras Memorial School
Budget Committee
Francois L. deWolf
High Street
Sullivan
Uncle Sam
Ash Wednesday Services Follow Lenten Start Across Bristol Churches
Bristol churches announce Ash Wednesday observances across denominations with multiple times for ashes distribution at St Marys St Elizabeths and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic parishes. Episcopal St Michaels holds Holy Communion Evensong and a children’s service. Congregational and Trinity Chapel plan combined morning services.
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Bristol
St Mary's
St. Elizabeth’s
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
A. R. Parshley
Herbert D. Graetz
First Congregational Church
DeWolf Memorial
Frederick Sutcliffe
Trinity Chapel
Ash
Solicitations Begin In Salvation Army Drive In Bristol
John H. Roberts arrives as official collector for The Salvation Army and joins local sponsors in pushing the annual drive toward a 1000 dollar goal. Donations may be mailed or given to treasurer J William Wood of Industrial Trust Company. The campaign funds help provide food clothing shoes and hospital care to those in need. A Bristol Emergency Fund committee led by Nelson Wood Sanford and Graham coordinates the effort. Also at the Court House last night the Boy Scout Court of Honor awarded Firemanship and Handicraft honors to Troops 1 and 5 and related merit recognitions.
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Bristol
John H. Roberts
Salvation Army
Roberts
Robert W. Nelson
Nelson
Army
J William Wood
Industrial Trust Company
Wood
Henry L. Sanford
Martha Graham
Bristol Nursing Association
Washington Ball to Be Held Friday at Bristol Casino
The 94th Annual Washington Ball hosted by Bristol Train of Artillery will take place Friday evening at the Bristol Casino. Uniformed officers from several service branches are expected to attend. Lt. Col. Henry A. Hambrick says the command remains ready to act as founders once did and that Bristol citizens will still attend. Service members gain free admission with a lady as escort.
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State Defense Council
A A. Edmonds
B W. Wall
Defense Council
Crown Hotel
New Bristol Casino
Washington
Bristol Train of Artillery
Bristo Casino
Henry A. Hambrick
Bristol
Hitler
Five Tires Thefts Probed In Ferry Road Garage Case
Five cases in Fifth District Court centered on tire thefts from a Low estate garage on Ferry Road. Michael Christoff pleaded not guilty to receiving stolen goods and was released on $500 bail after appealing a six month sentence. Russell Lafayette and Manuel Aguiar waived examination on breaking and entering charges. Lafayette was bound over to the grand jury on $2,000 bail while larceny charges were dropped for Lafayette as recommended by Town Solicitor Lucien Capone. Lafayette testified of being beaten and coerced to confess, a claim police deny.
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Ferry Road
William T. O’donnell
Fifth District
Michael Christoff
County Road
Barrington
Tires
Russell Lafayette
Bristol Narrows
Lucien Capone
Lafayette
Manuel Aguiar
Christoff
Time's 1939 snapshot on Europe and looming war
A reflection on Time magazine’s July 10 1939 issue notes Europe near war, Danzig tensions, and Roosevelt’s prewar stance. It highlights McNutt’s Indiana moment, Versailles anniversary chatter, and Churchill Daladier positions as Britain and France weigh tough measures vs Nazi aggression.
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Munich
Danzig
Adolf Hitler
Britain
Poland
Europe
Churchill
Anthony Eden
Eden
Cain
Eeport
Winston Churchill
Hitler
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Binnie Barnes
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Metrotone
Hollywood
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Douglas Fairbarks, Jr
Rith’ Warrick
Akim Tamirofe
Djiake Tracy
Francois-L.de Wolf
Court of Honor
Boy Scout Court of Honor
Court House
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Walter Machado
Manuel Torres
Raymond Francis
Edward Silvia
Carmine Langello
Washington Ball
Fifth District Court
Red Grass War Fund
Sisterhood of
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Achim
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Guy Sullivan
George Aprichard
Angeline Ferra
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Arthur Rae
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House
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Time
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