Helsinki Letter From Front Lines Describes Bombarded City
A January 16 1940 diary like letter by Dr Pentti Eskola professor of geology at Helsinki University forwarded to The New York Times recounts the twenty fifth air raid on Helsinki. He notes civilian resolve and family strain with a son at Suomussalmi front a daughter with Lotta Svärd and a wife caring for evacuees as bombardments disrupt daily life.
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Helsinki
Finland
Pentti Eskola
Helsinki University
New York Times
Clarence Norman Fenner
Eskola
Suomussalmi
Lotta Svaerd
Fenner
Molotoff
Siege letters from the home front amid wartime bombardment
A fragmentary letter describes evacuated family members serving in Suomussalmi and a field hospital near the east front. The author, amid nightly bombing and shelter strain, reflects on sacrifice, national unity, and hope for victory, while noting partial home damage and persistent safety concerns.
Harvest the French Film at Avon Theatre Rhode Island Premiere
The French film Harvest by Marcel Pagnol stars Crane Demazis Fernandel and Gabriel Gabrio. It tells of regeneration in a decaying village driven by a man’s love for soil and a woman. Arthur Honegger wrote the original score and English dialogue titles accompany the film.
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New York
NY. Board of Regents
Rhode Island
Avon Theatre
Providence
Crane Demazis
Fernandel
Gabriel Gabrio
Marcel Pagnol
Jean Giono
Arthur Honegger
Mayerling
Vikings Re Names Miller As Mayor
Walter Miller was re elected mayor of the Viking Club at its annual meeting in the YMCA last night. New officers include Virgil Medeiros first councilman James F Duffy Jr second councilman treasurer Fred Lopes third councilman secretary and William Hogan fourth councilman. The club plans Sunday forums and officers will serve as arrangements committee.
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Walter Miller
Viking Club
Virgil Medeiros
James F. Duffy, Jr
Fred Lopes
William Hogan
Y. M. CA
Scout Hall
Flying Horse Patrol
Anthony Balzano
Black Hawks
Walter Senecal
Panthers
Alfred Perry
Holy Rosary Society Plans March 31 Event at Mt Carmel
The Holy Rosary Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church announces a March 31 gathering in St Marys 9 Auditorium. Committee chair Rose Digati leads a group of names including Frances Princip Angelina Mansi Anna Santull and others. Community notices span February to April with events at St Marys St Michaels Armory and various churches.
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Holy Rosary Society of
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
St Mary’s
Rose Digati
Frances Princip
Angelina Mansi
Anna Santull
Antonetta Campanella
Ersilia Coppolino
Rose Tucarola
Angela Rosa Alfano
Fannie Langello
Mary DeFelice
Margaret Coppola
Fannie Aspicella
Adeline Tortorice
Jennie Marino
High Street Alleys Cub Pack Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow
Cub Pack No. 14 will meet tomorrow evening at 6 o'clock in Scout Hall. Re registration plans will be completed and then meetings and achievement work planned during the school vacation. Scouts are urged to feed birds during snow to help them, using grain bread crusts or suet.
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Sea Scouts
S. S
Admiral Edwards
Quotes on Achievement and Perseverance
A collection of aphorisms emphasizing perseverance, purpose, and character as foundations for achievement. Quotes attributed to Montaigne, Munger, Mary Baker Eddy, Sir Philip Sidney, and Addison urge steadfast effort, thoughtful striving, and sustained resolve as paths to success.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Boxing Championship Draws 25 Entrants at Notre Dame Club
Rhode Island State amateur boxing championship entries exceed 25 as Notre Dame A C hosts Friday night at Central Falls Hall in Eagles Street. Favorites in the 126 pound class include Frankie Topazio of Bristol and Ralph Viau of Pawtucket with Halliday Newport Keisy Central Falls and Bobby Bertrand Pawtucket also entered. Nat Rose Newport the 1939 126 champion will not defend this year due to weight but will compete as a lightweight.
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Rhode Island
Notre Dame A. C
Hall N Eales Street
Central Falls
Frankie Topazio
Bristol
Ralph Viau
Pawtucket
Simon-Pure
Topazio
Boston
Viau
Taunton
Brockton
Tapazioi
Robert Halliday
Newport
Silva ‘Keisy
Bobby Bertrand
Nat Rose
Bristol Attendee Honors Irish Setter Club Member
Michael J Flynn and Manuel Mello of this town attended the New York Dog Show last week. At the Irish Setters Club of America meeting Flynn, secretary at the 50 year old Madison Square Garden gathering, was placed on the honor roll and made a life member. he is now the sole surviving attendee. Flynn also holds honorary membership in the Irish Letter Club of New England.
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Michael J Flynn
Manuel Mello
New York
Flynn
Irish Setters Club of America
United States
Madison Square Garden
Irish Letter Club of America
Irish Letter Club of
New England
Obituary of Manuel Botelho longtime Bristol gardener
Manuel Botelho a native of St Michael's Azores and resident of Bristol for over 30 years died aged 63 at his home on Wood Street. Fr Henriqué Rocha officiated the requiem at St Elizabeth's Church and the committal at St Mary's Cemetery. Survived by wife Mary Silveira Botelho son Manuel Jr of Barrington and daughter Delia Medeiros. A parishioner of St Elizabeth's and Holy Name Society member.
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Manuel Boteiho
Bristol
Mary
Silveira) Botelho
Manuel, Jr
Barrington
Delia Medeiros
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Turkey
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High Street
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