Obituary of First Lieutenant William A. Manchester
First Lieut. William A. Manchester of the United States Navy died recently at a naval hospital in Boston after an operation for appendicitis and complications. He was about 25, a son of Walter Manchester and grandson of the late William Allen Manchester of Brockton. He spent much of his boyhood here and his funeral was held Wednesday at the Masonic Temple in Brockton. He is survived by his wife in California and his parents.
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William A. Manchester
United States Navy
Naval Hospital
Boston
Walter Manchester
William Allen Manchester
California
Masonic Temple
Brockton
Mass
Harvest of Natural Ice Urged Over Ammonia Shortage
The Food Administration urges a large harvest of natural ice as there is no assurance of sufficient ammonia for manufacturing the usual amount of artificial ice next summer.
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Food Administration
Brelsford To Attend Coast Artillery Clerical School
Corporal Samuel J. Brelsford of the Twenty-eighth Company C A C U A Boston, on leave with his parents, heads to Fortress Monroe Virginia for a clerical course to qualify as Sergeant Major Junior Grade. He has served as company clerk since last July and is highly recommended by his captain.
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Corp
Samuel J. Brelsford
Twenty
U. A
Boston
Fortress Munroe
Coast Artillery
Brelsford
French speaking women trained as telephone operators for Expeditionary Forces
Women with fluent French are being trained in several cities to serve as telephone operators for the Expeditionary Forces in France. They will not depart as a single unit but in groups over time and no station locations are disclosed.
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France
Town Council Reeshuffles Vote Delays Police Election
The semi monthly Town Council meets Wednesday but postpones electing a permanent police patrolman due to absences. They plan to consider appropriations at the financial town meeting and discuss health nuisances on several streets. A Rhode Island Hospital appropriation push and lease terms for Town Hall are also noted.
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Elisha Hibbert
John H. Wall
Sarah V. G. Peck
James Allyn
Borden Avenue
H. L. Teller
Oliveria
Teller
Central Street
Woodlawn Avenue
Wood and
Catherine Streets
Julius C Gallup
Hope
Bradford Streets
Rhode Island
Bristol
Rhode Island Hospital
Charles H Dillon
John Post Reynolds
E L Watson
Tramp Questions Woman During Food Conserving Exchange
A woman asks a tramp about waste and saving food, while the tramp replies he is a food conserver seeking any old food not wanted. The exchange centers on frugality and avoiding waste in difficult times.
Bristol Delinquents Listed for War Act Violations
Adjt Gen Charles W Abbot Jr announces over 1800 registrants classified as delinquents with plans to form a civilian detective band to bring violators to justice. Local Sixth Division list names multiple individuals with addresses and the board will review about 25 registrants next Monday.
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Adjt
Charles W Abbot, Jr
Tom Howick
Department of Justice
George H. Webb
Bar of Justice
John Medeiros
Francisco Lewis
Gooding Lane
Frank Andrade
Catherine St
Hector DeCarvalho
Usher Av
Deniz da Silva
Charles
Antonio Duarte
Thamacsyt
Omy
Marino
A. Morris
Bartley Salter Ignacio
Dias Jacintho J
D’almaral
Edward Pescurt
Oliver
Francisco T de Cioto
Narragangettave
Jose Ferreira
Francisco Lopes
Thames
Simon Kasparian
Hannabel Perry
Wood
Manuel G. Goes
High
Mike Kirshian
John Gomes
Perry
Antone Silvia
Vincenzo Silvestro
Usher
Jose Soares Troia
Catherine
Sam Hassan
Wood St
Oliver Olivia
Fox Hill
Daily Optimistic Thought Reflects on Humility
The brief reflection notes that vulnerability comes from pretensions and ridicules those who pretend. It urges honesty and self awareness as a daily mindset.
Salvation Army War Work in Newport and Bristol Fund Drive
The Newport and Bristol Salvation Army War Work Fund campaign canvassed Bristol to meet its 1 000 000 goal. Adjt Edward Shira led with Y M C A support and several local women volunteers. Newport has already met its quota and continues collecting pledges.
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Newport
Bristol
Salvation Army War Wrek Fund
Y M. CA
Adjt
Edward Shira
Milligan
State Board of Governors of the
State War Fund Committee
W. H. P. Faunce
F. L. Fuller
Rathbone Gardner
Orrine Destroys Liquor Habit Sold With Guarantee
Orrine the scientific treatment for the drink habit is on sale at our store and continues to help many men. Orrine No 1 is a secret treatment and Orrine No 2 is a voluntary treatment. Costs one dollar per box and a refund is offered if it fails to benefit. W H Buffington Hope Street offers a booklet.
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Orrine
W. H. Buffington
Hope Street
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