Water system improvements urged for Bristol County
A detailed engineering report by Maguire and Associates submitted to State Public Utilities Administrator Kennelly calls for hundreds of millions in upgrades to the Bristol County Water Company. It urges independent raw water sources, a dual 20 inch pipeline, raised Kickemuit Reservoir, upgraded pumps, flood protection, tree clearance, and new storage and purification methods to prevent future shortages after hurricane damage.
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Bristol County Water Company
Charles A. Maguire & Associates
Thomas A. Kennelly
Mr. Kennelly
Water Company
Kennelly
Kickamull
Child Street
Warren
Palmer River
Shad Factory
Kirkemuit
Anawam
Rocky Run
Oak Swamp
Rehoboth
Swansea
Barrington
Wm J Costa Wounded in Southern France October 5
Pfc William J Costa son of Virginio Costa of 97 Franklin Street reported wounded in action in Southern France on October 5. He had been listed missing on March 1, 1944, later recorded as returned to duty. An armored division member, he fought at Anzio and entered the army in June 1943. He previously worked for Collins and Aikman. Brothers Joseph, Ernest, and Virgil serve overseas, with brother-in-law Dennis Arruda also in service.
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William J. Costa
Virginio Costa
Franklin Street
France
War Department
Pvt. Costa
Anzio
Collins and Aikman Corporation
Pvt
Joseph
RAF
Belgium
Ernest
Germany
Virgil
Atlantic
Dennis Arruda
War Bonds To Be Mailed By Bristol Bank
Ralph C Childs Bristol Branch manager says Industrial Trust Company will mail 6th War Loan bonds to buyers within a day or two after envelope shortages delayed deliveries. Regina Farley notes many residents asked where bonds were and praises bank cooperation in the campaign.
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Bristol
Industrial Trust Company
Ralph C Childs
Regina C Farley
Health Insurance Plan Adopted for C A & A Plants
Collins & Aikman Corp adopts a comprehensive health plan for Rhode Island Pennsylvania and North Carolina plants. Eligibility after one year includes hospitalization maternity and surgical benefits plus dependent coverage with wife and children eligibility.
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Collins & Aikman Corporation
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Collins & Aikman
Awards Made For Results In 6th War Loan
Wednesday evening at Senator Fred C Broomhead's home in Barrington Bristol County officials awarded certificates for outstanding 6th War Loan results. Miss Josephine Jamie won for largest number of bonds sold, Miss Caroline Squatrito for largest sales total, and Mrs Albert A Moren for captaining the top team. Both Jamie and Moren were repeaters from the 5th War Loan. Bristol chairman Regina Charley attended with the winners as Walter F. Fitzpatrick presented awards. Roderick Purnie praised the county campaign. Senator Broomhead thanked participants for their cooperation.
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Fred C Broomhead
Barrington
Bristol County
Josephine Jamie
Caroline Squatrito
Albert A Moren
Jamiel
Moren
Regina Charley
Bristol
Walter F. Fitzpatrick
War Finance Committee
Roderick Pirnie
WFC
Broomhead
Rhode Island WAC recruiting honors and Bristol YMCA changes
The Rhode Island recruiting office awards a sleeve insignia to four WAC members Captain Marguerite Wisely Zada Fields Tram and Constance Jacques and Sergeants Mildred Kneeland and Mildred Tram for outstanding service. A plaque is presented by General Miles. Henry A Street is elected president of the Bristol Y M C A Board of Directors, with new officers and directors named and a March 22 Community Series program planned.
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Marguerite S Wisely
S-Segt Mildred S
Narragansett Electric Company
WAC
Zada Fields
Tram
Hindaman
Kentucky
Women's Army Corps
Army
LeRoy
Ohio
Sgt Tram
Rhode Island
Thomas James Tram
Melville
Constance A Jacques
Woonsocket
Women’s Army Corps
Ft Oglethorpe
Galst
Marguerite S Wiseley
Detroit
Mich
LaGuardia Field
Air Transport Command
Mildred S Kneeland
Boston
Mass
Ft. Des Moines
Iowa
Air Corps
Henry A Street
Bristol Community Y.mca
Y.M.C.A
Haffenreffer
Mr. Street
James J Carnes, Jr
Rev H A Jerauld to Be Ordained Priest
Herbert A Jerauld assistant rector of St Michaels Church will be ordained to the priesthood of the Protestant Episcopal Church on Thursday January 25 by Bishop James DeWolf Perry. The service on the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul will be at 10 oclock in the morning.
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Herbert A. Jerauld
St. Michael’s Church
Protestant Episcopal Church
James DeWolf Perry
St. Paul
Colt Game Played At Central Falls This Afternoon
The basketball game between Colt and Central Falls, originally set for tonight, was played this afternoon at 2 45 at the request of the Central Falls team.
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Colt
Central Falls
Connell Named March of Dimes Treasurer
J Francis Connell Industrial Relations Manager at U S Rubber Company will serve as treasurer for the March of Dimes according to an announcement by Rev Anthony R Parshley chairman
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J. Francis Connell
U. S. Rubber Company
Anthony R. Parshley
Wounded in France Pfc. Morin Sends Home News
Mr and Mrs Joseph Morin of 406 Thames street learned their son Pfc Edmund H Morin was wounded in France on November 21 by a German mortar shell injuring his neck back and shoulder He has been sent back to his outfit and wrote of spending three days in Paris with close friend Pvt Andrew Meiggs They had a grand time despite the injuries and delays in writing home
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Joseph Morin
Thames Street
Pfc
Edmund H. Morin
France
Pvt. Morin
Paris
Andrew Meiggs
U. S. Army
Manila Bay Battle Echoes in Luzon Invasion Spirit
The piece recalls the 1898 Manila Bay clash between Dewey and Montojo, noting Dewey's six ships and decisive victory. It highlights the prior desped and the cordial post battle exchange, then references Montojo's later recall to Spain for cowardice and the humbling surrender of his fleet.
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Philippines
Luzon Island
Lingayen Bay
Dewey
Montojo
Manila Bay
Admiral Montojo
Spain
Admiral Dewey
Dewey Letter Supports Montojo Defense at Trial
Admiral Dewey responded to a plea for supportive testimony by praising the defense of Cavite and the valor of Montojo's flagship. The letter, read during the trial, reinforced the claim that calumnies could not dim the officer's honor. Dewey’s remarks carried weight amid questions about the ships' condition and conduct.
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Cavite
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