Bristol Council of Defense Votes $35,000 to Sustain War Efforts
Bristol Rhode Island moves to fund defense activities as officials warn about potential air raids and the need for emergency purchases. The council approves a $35,000 appropriation and authorizes borrowing to cover anticipated costs, with plans outlined by Fire Chief Serbst, Mayor Edmonds, and other divisional directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Angevine
Wesley A. Armstrong
U. S.rubber Company
London
O. Reid LeClair
A. H. Flint, Jr
Samuel D. Clark
A. A. Edmonds
Rhode Island
Atlantic
Henry F Serbst
Moses Moore
Defense Council
Bristol Council of Defense
Forand Pleads for Automobile Dealers Relief
Rhode Island Congressman Aime J Forand asks the Special Committee to study small enterprises to cushion auto dealer hardships from rationing. He cites 189 Rhode Island dealers, 6487 sales staff, and thousands of workers facing closure and financial loss without government relief. He urges utilizing dealer facilities to aid the war effort.
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Aime J Forand
Congress
Rhode Island
National Automobile Dealers’ Association
Fach
Echoes Of Special Town Meeting Endorses 35000 Appropriation
Despite advance notice the 35000 appropriation was endorsed by most taxpayers with little opposition. Absentees included Brig Gen L H Callan and three officials who usually energize meetings. Attendance skewed female with town figures and defense council figures playing a central role.
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L. H. Callan
Budget Commission
Frank L.s Doran
Finance
Francois ’ "L.de Wolf
Onofrio Malatronte
Charles Wall
Defense Council
Bristol Girl Scout Council Traces Second Term Start
The Bristol Girl Scout Council met at the Girl Scout House marking the start of Commissioner Mrs. Earl J. Sturdevant's second term. Reports by troop leaders and officers were given. budget and resignations discussed. several leaders trained and eight girls awarded camperships to Camp Hoffman. council activities included community service, drives, baskets, toys, scrapbooks, and Red Cross contributions.
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Bristol Girl Scout Council
Girl Scout House
Earl J. Sturdevant
J. Floyd Huestis
Charles Otten
Vincent Pettine
James McKenna
William Pinch
Hoffman
Red Cross
Dreads Hold Annual Banquet For Fire Department
Bristol firemen gathered for the Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company banquet with former State Senator Bertram W Wall urging readiness and modernized equipment. Speakers included Dr John R Bernardo and State Senator Pasquale Pagnano while Oliver J Lemaire received a watch from successor Rodney Simmons. About 100 attendees heard calls for a blanket insurance plan and parking provisions to keep fire trucks ready.
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Bristol
Bertram W. Wall
Wall
John R Bernardo
William M Connery
Frank Lewis
Providence
Oliver J. Lemaire
Rodney Simmons
Pasquale Pagnano
Ralph T Church
John P. Marshall
Michael W. Pasquarelli
Henry F Serbst
Moses M. Moore
Board of
Fire Engineers
Harry Gray
Defiance Company
Henry Campbell
Hydraulion Company
Mr. Lemaire
Dreadnaught
Oscar Pivin
Eugene Heibecker, Jr
Eugene Byone
Joseph Pinheiro
Samuel D. Clark
Robert J Anderson
I. H. Callan
Cecil C Getchell
Edward Kavanaugh
John S. Palmer
Norman Servant
George Dion
John McCarthy
Bristol Council Hosts Thursday Bingo At State Street Hall
Community event notes list Bingo every Thursday night at K of C Hall on State Street. Prize details mention a book prize and ticket information for attendees.
Rubber Organizes For Speeding War Effort Changes
B Davis Jr president and chair man of United States Rubber announces organizational changes to speed war effort. Three vice presidents receive new roles with Herbert Smith named vice chairman, Harry Humphreys Jr. named chairman of the Finance Committee, and Thomas Needham appointed War Products Committee chairman. Needham succeeds Lucius Tompkins who goes to Washington. Frank J McGrath named assistant treasurer and William M Dougherty assistant secretary.
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B. Davis, Jr
United State Rubber Company
Herbert E. Smith
Harry E. Humphreys, Jr
Thomas J. Needham
Smith
San Francisco
Western
Exportubsidiary
Office of
Rubber Manufacturers Association
Brooklyn Trust Company
Humphreys
The
Rubber Company
Brice, Waterhouse and Co
Philadelphia
Christiana Securities Co
Wilmington
Delaware
Arkwright Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Boston
Terminal Warehouses, Ltd
Toronto
Needham
Omaha
Frank J McGrath
William M Dougherty
St Marys Forms Couple Club In Bristol Parish
Activities at St Marys Church Bristol include 8 p m meeting to discuss forming a young couples club following seeds from First Congregational and St Michaels. Other church groups plan events and meetings across the coming week.
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Bristol
St Mary’s Church
Parish
First Congregational Church
Netopian Society
St. Michael’s Church
First Baptist Church
St Mary's
Fireside Club
Baptist Church
Holy Name Society of St. Mary’s
The
Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church
Guiteras House
Pro Christo Society
Arthur B. Rae
Ferry Road
Ivy Guild
Holmes House
Children of Mary Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Parish Hall
Congregational Street
Team Defense Plan for Civilian War Service in England
In a mid period talk Lieut. Col. Harry M Leapman outlines a civilian defense team akin to a sports squad. Wardens medical services engineers and a central report center coordinate aid. Auxiliary police and fire units receive basic training to act quickly, with clear communication and rapid incident reporting to supply chains.
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Harry M. ‘Leapman
RAF
Home Office
London
England
Wilmot
Council For Defense
Rhode Island
Cardinals
Yankees
Red‘ Sox
Red Sox
Holy of Holies
Fragmented prompt about principles and wardens
The text discusses teaching principles in schools and avoiding disclosure of individuals situations. It mentions wardens and a stance against saying someone is impossible. It appears as a garbled, partial quotation with unclear context.
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Wardens
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Martha
Ruth Graham
C. Paul
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Charles E. Callery
John B. Troiano
Neck Rangers
Aaron F
John Usher, Jr
Herman Farr
Bert Wall
Girl Scout Council
Scout House
Kearney Post
American Legion Relief Fund Legion
Franklin ST
Bristol Council
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State Street
CKETS
St. Mary’s
Holy Angels
St. Elizabeth’s
Barrington
St. Elizabeth's
Bristol County
Institute Hall
Warren
DeAngelis Giuliana DiPietri DiOrio
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Jewekey
Fife
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Ofa Sasso
Ag Pre Basste
Salieri
Asp
A. de Ada
Board of Assessors
Amos Ss. Gorham
Robert J. McKayee Ashe
G. W. Simmons
Wiliam Street
Tel
Conn
E. W. Weaver & Son
High Street
James E. Connors
Hope St
M. D
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George M. Wilbur & Sons CO
Main St
Constitution St
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
L. Watson Co., Inc
Nursing Association
Hope
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