General MacArthur Leads Luzon Landing Revival
An eyewitness tone recalls General MacArthur returning to Luzon aboard a vast American fleet after a wartime escape, walking the deck with a corn-cob pipe as Japanese air units fought in desperation. The article praises his leadership and predicts future heavy fighting toward Manila, ending with tribute to his campaign management.
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MacArthur
Luzon
Bataan
Corregidor
Philippine
Manila
Tokyo
South Pacific
Bristol and Vicinity Local Items Column Preview
Community notes describe guest visits and social courtesies in Bristol and nearby areas. The column invites reader contributions and highlights how such items help neighbors stay connected and informed.
Local Births and Community Notices Arrive in Town
Mr and Mrs James W Goff announce the birth of a son James W Jr on January 10 in Philadelphia formerly of this town. Mr and Mrs Peter Accardi announce a son Michael born January 7 at Lyng Hospital Providence. Lt Keresey stationed at Melville to speak at Couples Club Sunday evening in Holmes House. Edward Russo, Colt High graduate and WWII veteran, is a freshman basketball squad member at Providence College serving as a substitute forward. Dr John R Cranor warden of the State prison will speak at a breakfast after the Corporate Communion for St Michael s parish. Joseph Mello Jr left for naval training at Sampson NY after working for US Rubber. Mrs Helen M Gray s husband Sgt Herbert Gray arrived in England. he is with a Field Artillery unit. Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church will receive Communion at 8 o clock mass Sunday morning. breakfast to follow in parish hall. Committee includes John Santulli Frank Bruno and Raymond Cavallaro. Deputy Grand Master Frank Bordo and suite will install officers of United Brothers Lodge No 13 IO CF next Tuesday at 8 pm with refreshments. OCom DeLong Hall AUS and Mrs Hall announce birth of daughter Devon DeLong Tuesday Jan 9 at Lyng-In Hospital Providence. Mrs Hall former Miss Marguerite Wardwell deRocha. Mr Hall attending Officer Candidate School at Aberdeen Proving Ground MD. Mrs Marion Marshall Salvaggio of 75 Fox Hill Ave returns to Bristol after two months with husband Joseph J Salvaggio in Port Hueneme CA. She attended radio broadcasts in Hollywood visiting Beverly Hills Santa Monica Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
John Santulli
Frank Bruno
Raymond Cavallaro
Ocom. DeLong Hall
Aus
Marion Marshall Salvaggio
Fox Hill Avenue
Bristol
Joseph J. Salvaggio
Sir
Port Hueneme
Calif
Hollywood
Beverly Hills
Santa Monica
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
Income Tax Service Offered By Alfred N Nunes
Alfred N Nunes offers accurate income tax preparation for personal and business returns. Will call at home or office. P O Box 402 Bristol Rhode Island.
Two General Alarms Responded This Morning
Two general alarms answered by all fire companies. At 8 o'clock a fire at 102 State street home of Mr and Mrs William Burke started from an overheated stove pipe igniting lathes in the wall with no appreciable damage. The second alarm at 10 o'clock for a rubbish fire at Nora Sullivan Hope street caused smoke but no fire damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burke
State Street
Nora Sullivan
Hope Street
Catholic Girls Club Sets Important Meeting Monday
All members are requested to attend an important meeting Monday evening. They should bring donations for a servicemen's package. Last Monday the group advanced plans for a mystery ride later this month and formed interest groups in knitting glee club bridge and dramatics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Girls Club
Skis and skates offered at 36 Washington St
Listings show two pairs of skis a 6 ft and an 8 ft set along with two pairs of shoes and skates. Boss size and release size 7 are noted. Inquiries directed to 36 Washington St eel 68 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss
Washington Steel
Delivery driver wanted at Vorro's Bakery Bristol
Wanted delivery truck driver for 8 30 to 11 am shifts with good salary. Vorro's Bakery at 31 State Street seeks a passenger to leave Bristol for Providence at 7 am. Tel 671 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorro's Bakery
State Street
Bristol
Providence
PIANO TUNING AND REPAIRING SF WINECOMBE NOTICE
Piano tuning and repairing services available in San Francisco by Mrs Cora Anderson Bristol 113 w. Contact details unavailable.
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Winecombe
Cora Anderson
Bristol
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