Bristol Rhode Island Fund Aims to Aid Bristol England
A Bristol Rhode Island committee appeals to summer residents to fund a war relief drive for injured bombed and homeless civilians in Bristol England. The letter notes historic ties between the two ports, Christmas greetings exchanges, and references H G Wells in a BBC broadcast, urging generous voluntary aid to uphold democratic ideals.
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Bristol
Rhode Island
England
Our Town
H. G. Wells
America
Edmund S Rex
Com
Boy Scouts Seek Salamander Stove for Camp King Philip
The Bristol County District Boy Scouts need a Salamander stove to equip Camp King Philip for winter camping. Carl Carlson leads the Hoys to prepare the site and invites donors to contact him at 881 Hope Street, Bristol, for delivery or inspection.
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Boy Scouts of
Bristol County
Hoys
Carl Carlson
King Philip
Carlson
Hope Street
Bristol
Draftees Urged to Obey Commands in Army Induction Talk
Brig Gen Callan spoke to six Italian extraction draftees at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Holy Name Society meeting urging obedience to superiors and harmony with family and fellow soldiers. Rev Sorzana and Rev Donanzan praised loyalty as Americans and Catholics.
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U. S
Callan
United States
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Caftan
France
Joseph E. Sorzana
Emilio Donanzan
Nous Nastri
Orlandorisbano
Andrew Pansa
Michael W Pasquarelli
Lucien Capone
Jerry Russo
Fire damages Drury home on Hope Street Tuesday
A Tuesday afternoon blaze at 868 Hope Street caused heavy damage to the roof and attic of the Drury residence owned by Mrs. John T. Drury of Cambridge. Overheating chimney cited. flames and smoke poured from the roof as firefighters contained the fire. Much first floor furniture saved while upper levels suffered severe damage. water also damaged much of the house and contents. The Hofflers and their young son, who occupy the house, have been there two months. he works with an insurance firm in Providence.
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Paul Hoeffler
Hope Street
John T. Drury
Cambridge
Mass
Hoeffler
Miss Gilda Costa Dies in January 1940
Obituary note of Miss Gilda Costa who died January 18 1940. Family and friends recall her memory and express lasting sorrow. Acknowledges mother and siblings and other relatives in a fond tribute.
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Gilda Costa
Your Column Readers Send Warm Notes From Town
A collection of brief letters from readers dated January 12 1941 to Bristol Rhode Island and Cambridge Massachusetts praising local journalism and lamplighting civic spirit One writer thanks Miss Guiter and Bristol Section volunteers for twenty five years of service Another subscriber commends the Phoenix editorials and the column This columnist suggests a public works idea to smooth rough pond ice by using firefighting hoses at night for safer skating
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Anthony W. DuPont
Michael Biancuzzo
Wood Street
Louis Bazzario
Vincent A. Campagna
Bradford Street
Frank Cavalieri
Congregational Street
Carmelo Ficarra
Buttonwood Street
Frederick T. Nenna
Ryan Avenue
Louis Proto
Center Street
Frank Recupero
Prospect Street
Drury Home
Hope St
Memoriam
Burnside Social Club
G. A. R. Hall
SWIFT
Jpure
Florida
Peter Piper
Creas
Peter
Piper: Foods
McCormick’s
McCormick’s Spice Co
Aultiess
del Monte
Siiged Brea
Pve Os Halle
FORD
Ford Rouge
Rouge
National Association of Underwriters
Ford Motor Company
The
Ford Motor Motor Company
Henry Ford
Ompany
Tuplin
Lincoln
Thames Street
Guiteras
New England
Labrador
Needlework Guild of America
Wennerstrand
Vaiss Ganteras
Tuquerard
Phoenix
St Michael's Place
Charleston, SC
Samuel Norris
Fire Dept
East State Street
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Fire Department
John Alden
Idaho
Newman
Canada
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