Bristol officials eye UNO world capital site in Rhode Island
Bristol Town Council President J Floyd Huestis reports a Providence meeting with UNO hopefuls. Governor Pastore confirms a Bristol invitation to host the Preparatory Commission to inspect Poppasquash Neck as a potential UNO world capital site. Others from Bristol at the meeting included State Senator Coggeshall and Town Solicitor Capone.
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J. Floyd Huestis
Providence
U.N.O
Rhode Island
Mr. Huestis
Bristol
Huestis
U.N. Preparatory Commission
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Lucien Capone
John O. Pastore
Ladd
United Nations Organization
John Nicholas Brown
Coggeshall
Capone
Webster
Bates
UNO
Magician Bill Williston Set for Y.M.C.A. Show
Famous illusionist Bill Williston will perform at the Y.M.C.A. Monday evening February 4. R. S. Bosworth says the Bristol appearance fits his busy schedule and he enjoys returning home. Tickets prices are not set yet but special rates for children under 16 are planned. The show will be held in the Y gym to accommodate more spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Williston
Y.M.C.A
R. S. Bosworth
Williston
Bristol
Banquet to Salute Colt Championship Football Team
Rotary Club hosts a testimonial banquet for the Colt championship football team Saturday January 19 at the State Armory. Tickets are selling well under Rotary Club sponsorship with Hubert F Hill as committee chairman. The event invites both men and women and will feature sports movies and guest speakers from high level football circles.
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Colt
State Armory
Rotary Club
Hubert F Hill
Hill
Welcoming Return Members at Bristol K of C Meeting
Bristol Council Knights of Columbus forms a welcome committee for members returning from military service. Members include Anthony DuPont John Mello Salvatore Massano Joseph Serpa and William Dwyer. An exemplification of the second degree is set for Wednesday at 8 pm at the K of C Hall State Street.
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Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Armed Services
Anthony W. DuPont
John Mello
Salvatore Massano
Joseph P. Serpa
William T. Dwyer
K of C. Hall
State Street
St. Mary’s Institute
Warren
James Wylie
William McKenna
James F. Meiggs
James E. Connors
Joseph Malloy
Norman J Vermette
John L. Burke
Grand Knight
George T Ingram
Mrs Cragan Honored At Surprise Tea In Bradford Street
A surprise tea was hosted yesterday at Mrs John D Moore’s Bradford street home for Mrs Robert L Cragan. A former Bristol Girl Scouts deputy commissioner and camp chairman she is moving from town next week. Mrs Earl G Stur devant poured, Mrs Moore served, and guests sent a gift from the Council along with State Director Mrs Bentley Mackintosh in attendance.
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John D Moore
Bradford Street
Robert L Cragan
Bristol Girl Scouts
Cragan
Earl G Sturdevant
Moore
Bentley Mackintosh
U S Rubber to Close Lowell Plant January 31 1946
The Lowell plant of the U S Rubber Company will shut down on January 31 1946 factory manager Wesley A Armstrong announced The plant opened during the war and trained executives at Bristol The notice cites four months of trial to operate commercially and states government property will not be taken over Industrial Relations will help staff seek new jobs.
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Lowell
U.S. Rubber Company
Wesley A. Armstrong
Bristol
Signal Corps
Clothing Drive Aims To Relieve Distress In Bristol
The Rev Arthur W Burdon was named chairman of a Bristol clothing drive for this month to aid overseas relief. The drive seeks 100000000 garments with letters to unknown recipients, urging residents to donate coats suits trousers skirts dresses shirts sweaters knitwear underwear shoes and rubbers in good condition. Local receiving centers and committee lists will be announced. call Bristol 760 for details.
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Arthur W. Burdon
Europe
Pacific
Bristol
Vikings Reorganization Meeting Attracts Local Youth
About 25 young men attended the first meeting of the Viking Club reorganization at the Y. officers and committees will be elected next Monday. The Vikings lost 51 to 49 to New Bedford IMWA in their opener at Andrews gym. A fecked St Brendan's game gave Mount Carmel a forfeit. a pickup squad lost to Mr Carmel. Roughly 150 spectators saw the event and more games with outside teams are planned. The club seeks approval to use Andrews gym from the School Committee.
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Viking Club
Haffenreffer
Vikings
Andrews
New Bedford
IMWA
St Brendan's
Mount Carmel
LaSalle Official to Speak at St Marys Banquet
John L Burke announced Jack Cronin LaSalle Athletic Director will be guest speaker at the Holy Name Society banquet at St Marys Church on January 27. Cronin will also show moving pictures of the LaSalle Holy Cross football game.
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John L. Burke
Holy Name Society of
Physical Check Up Plan Starts At Collins Aikman
Collins & Aikman Corp begins an annual voluntary physical examination program for all employees. Medical findings will not affect employment, with referrals to the employee’s family doctor. The plan aims to catch ailments early, extend working years, and reduce absenteeism.
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Collins & Aikman Corpporation
Albert T. Fusonie
Fusonie
Mrs Porzia Corsa Set To Celebrate 82nd Birthday
Porzia Corsa of 32 Rock street will observe her 82nd birthday tomorrow. Born in Viesti Garganico Italy she moved to Bristol 45 years ago and enjoys good health. She lives with granddaughter Mrs Andrade and family. Her late husband John Corsa worked at U S Rubber Co. A party is planned at Mrs Andrade's home tomorrow night.
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Porzia Corsa
Rock Street
Viesti Garganico
Provincia of Foggia
Italy
Bristol
Josephine Andrade
John Corsa
U. S. Rubber Co
Last Day of Canned Food Drive by St Michael's Couples Club
Arthur J Genthner chair of the committee said the drive ends tomorrow with many residents invited to donate. Canned goods go to Europe’s devastated areas and should be left at the Holmes House for packing and shipment early next week by the committee.
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Couples Club
St. Michael’s Church
Arthur J Genthner
Europe
Holmes House
Genthner
D A R Bristol Chapter Set to Hear Mrs Aultman
The Bristol Chapter of the D A R meets Monday afternoon in the Chapter House. Mrs Merton E Aultman of Barrington will speak on Book Review. Mrs Samuel A Hall Ellis Island chair will conduct an Ellis Island Shower.
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Bristol
D.A.R
Merton E. Aultman
Barrington
Samuel A. Hall
Ellis Island
Mostesses
Clara L. Diman
E. P. Church
Robert F. Munro
F. D. Brownell
H. M. Dixon
B. Almy
Umbrella Loan Plan At Racine Furniture Store
A Racine Wisconsin furniture store offers a rain emergency service by loaner umbrellas. 120 umbrellas are available to any passerby or customer, with only one reported not returned. The idea originated from the head of the decorating staff who sought to protect hats and veils during sudden downpours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Umbrella Borrowing Sign Proclaims Free Use Downtown
An outdoor sign near the entrance invites pedestrians to borrow an umbrella anytime they are downtown on a day when rain is suspected. The note promises no charge and asks return at convenience. A checkered umbrella image and the caption Maybe we're all wet add a humorous touch.
Umbrella Service Sparks Quick Expansion at Local Store
The store reports a successful umbrella program after posters and a special rain cart. customers received 48 umbrellas on day one, expanding to 120 as rain continued, with reception staff overwhelmed by demand.
Umbrella Borrowing Policy Explained by Manager
The manager states no guarantee or deposit is required for borrowing. Names and addresses are recorded in a notebook with no identifications asked. He says most requests will be from people who return the umbrellas, and they do not wish to embarrass customers.
Grumbling About Community Standards And A Three Dollar Shovel
The author laments a rising "$3 complex" as neighbors offer shoveling for three dollars, seeing it as a symptom of moral flabbiness. He argues that trust and mutual service form the foundation of successful business and community, despite personal gripes.
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O.K
Carelene
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Jane Randolph
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