South Indian Odysseys and Bharata Natyami Observed
The writer recounts travels in Trichy and Madras on September 25 1943 noting local attire and Brahmin castes. He observes Bharata Natyami school led by Mrs Rudmam Hurondelle and details the one room class with dancers and musicians, comparing dance postures to Rajput art. The diary mentions his companion Major aids, a geneal sense of cultural contrast, and plans to resume the odyssey.
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C” Trichinopoly
Trichy
Boston
Madras
Kalarishertra
Theosophical Society
Rudmam Hurondelle
India
South India
Alex. Small
The
Chicago Tribune
USA
Europe
WL. Shirer
Elliot Paul
Letters From Servicemen Express Gratitude And Joy
Soldiers thank the community for care packages from home. TS Vallante writes from Camp Calaiborne praising the contents and noting Christmas warmth. Batello from the Fleet Post Office San Francisco recalls glad tidings and shared gifts with local children in wartime Italy. Bosworth correspondence thanks volunteers for timely packages aiding morale and easing misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Vallante
Army Engineers
Calaiborne
Arthur Lawrence Batelho
Italy
Mr Bosworth
Robert Newbold Funeral Services Held for Bristol Official
Funeral services were held for Robert Newbold former chairman of the Bristol Board of Tax Assessors at 2 pm today at Charles M Connery Funeral Home. Rev Anthony R Parshley officiated burial followed at North Cemetery. Newbold 89 died Tuesday at home after a 14 month illness. He served 22 years as tax assessors chair from 1917 to 1939 and was a longtime local resident born in Montreal. He was a bootmaker turned automotive worker before entering tax work and civic life. He is survived by son Robert G Newbold a sister Mrs Walter O Talbot and three grandsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Newbold
Bristol
Tax Assessors Board
Franklin Street
Mr. Newbold
Montreal
Canada
Robert
Julia (Dempsey) Newbold
National India Rubber Company
Mary M. (Clifford) Newbold
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company
AEF mission widen Italy gains and home front resolve
The message notes the AEF dispersing through Italy spreads hope and calls Allied support for rebuilding Europe. It urges Americans on production lines to sustain war effort, maintain steady work, and keep the wire rolling toward victory in the New Year. Phoenixes arriving are welcomed with thanks and health wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AEF
Italy
America
Canvassers' Notice for Bristol Town Meeting
Bristol Town Clerk announces canvassing session in the Memorial Building on March 7 1944 at 7 PM to verify voter lists. Property voters must pay assessed personal property taxes by canvassing day to qualify for the Financial Town Meeting on March 13 1944 and the Special Election on March 4 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Lown Counerd Chamber
Saul
Financial Town
Olive L. Shaw
Olive T. Shaw
R T
Liw
John W Church
John F Shaw
Leap Year Night Scout program and Board of Review
The Leap Year Night program by The First Troop features dramatizations of leap year traditions and a Board of Review at the end of the meeting presided by Committeeman Domenic Ruggieri. War Service Awards will be presented and Green Bar Scouts lead the program. Cub Pack No 14 registration for 1944 is set for next Wednesday at 6 30 with dens to be reorganized and new Den Chiefs chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Domenic Ruggieri
Green Bar Scouts
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U. S. Employment Service
Gion
Ciflen
Narragansett Electric Company
Providence
Bradford St
Perles
Waterbury’s
Fletcher's
Castoria
California
Vick
Phillips
Magnesia
Healeys
Cogate
Colgate
Johnson
Kelley
Singer Sewing Machine CO
Warren
South Main Street
Fall River
Sansone Funeral
Probnate Court
Town OF
Bruistch
Luigi Romano
Romano Late
Deceas
Bristol Phoenix
Joan W. Church
Chrk
Manuel Ignacio Mostozo
Joseph "Edward Pine
R. L
Manual Ignacio Mortozo
ALA
John W. Church
Troop Five
Alfred Murray
Narragansett Council
St. Michael’s
Murray
Bristol County
East Shore
Awashanks Herd
P.O.W.S
Bristol Scout Honor Society
Scout Hall
Walter Machando
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Wiliam
Tel. Veus
George M. Wilbur & Sors CO. Incorporated
Main St. Warren
Tel. Warren
Constitution S
Joseph Servant & Son Carpenters
Church ST
Dorchester Mutual
Peace
IL. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
Charles M. Connery Funeral Home
TEL
Burton ST
Ulysse Forget
M. D
EB. L
F. M
Warren Fo
J. E. Connors
Funeral Home, Inc
Hope Street
Funeral Home
Salvador Nunes
Mt. Hope‘Ave
Bristol District Nursing Association
Mears
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