Bristol reminiscences of Herreshoff and Bristol Harbor scenes
A letter from Attleboro educator F. Delaney recalls early Bristol summers and local maritime memories. He references yachts by Herreshoff, the Stretto torpedo boat conversion, a catamaran, Herreshoff steam launch, Wallis Howe's house site, and waterfront scenes on Thames and Church streets with vivid details of local landmarks and people.
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the Phoenix
R. F. Haffenreffer
Lyons
Attleboro
Mass
Mr. Delaney
Bristol
Highland Ave
Birch Hill
Rudolph F. Haffenreffer
Herreshoff
Julia M. French
Chatham
Cape Cod
Cape
Bristol Ferry
Mount Hope
Bickford
Marc Dew. Bradford
UTS Navy
S.E
Herreshoffs
Collins
Wallis Howe
Bristol Girl Scout Council Holds Annual Meeting
The Bristol Girl Scout Council held its annual meeting Friday in the Scout House. Earl G. Sturdevant and Mrs. J Floyd Huestis were re-elected commissioner and treasurer for the sixth year. New officers include Mrs. Robert L Cragan deputy commissioner and several secretaries. A vote allocated $40 to each troop to assist girls attending Camp Hoffman. Tea followed hosted by Mrs. McKenna and Mrs. Cragan.
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Bristol
The Secret Weapon of Prayer in War Time
This Christian Science Monitor piece argues prayer as a secret weapon during bombings and blitz, citing scripture and Mary Baker Eddy. It likens prayer to a sword ineffective against blasphemies, yet powerful for protection and victory, urging secrecy and steadfast faith.
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Christian
England
Jesus
Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
The
Christian Science Monitor
Saturday Night Card Game at Hall Hope Street
Under Burnside Lodge K of P G A R Hall Hope Street the Early Bird cards 2 and 4 card games start at 7 30 PM. Entry is 1.00 plus tax with 5 specials 16 and 15. Prizes awarded at the door.
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Burnside Lodge
P. G. A. R. Hall
Hope Street
Local Family Honors Jennie Hederics with Mock Wedding
Sunday afternoon at 15 Cook Street Mrs Josephine Federi co hosted a silver shower for Jennie Hederics. A feature was a mock wedding with Stella Godek as bride and Esther Melucci as groom. Maid of honor Mary Ferrara and best man Louise Botelho led a 40 guest party with refreshments.
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Migs
Jennie
Hederics
Josephine Federico
Stella
Godek
Esther Melucci
Mary Ferrara
Louise Botelho
Local Boy Scout Troops Plan 35th Anniversary Observance
Plans show all local Scout troops observing the 35th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America during February 8 to 14 with district program continuation for the month. Cub Pack No 14 meets tomorrow at 6 30 to finalize circus plans and rehearse acts while den chiefs lead. Scouts assist Bristol Rotary Club in a waste paper drive next Sunday reporting at the Town Shed or Franklin Street yard at 1 p.m. sharp.
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Boy Scouts of America
Cub Pack No
den Chiefs
Bristol
Democratic caucus to be held at Bristol Armory
A Democratic caucus is scheduled to convene at the Bristol Train of Artillery Armory. Citizens are invited to participate in the party gathering. The event aims to organize local delegates and discuss candidate support.
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Bristol
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Pasquale Pagnano
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Institute Hall
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A. P. E. Don Luiz Fillipe
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