Bristol County Enrollment Drive Seeks Women 16 to 60
The U S Employment Service launches a county wide enrollment from tomorrow through February 13 with a temporary Bristol Post Office office to assist women 16 to 60. Cards list 42 occupations in defense plants and urge prompt return, voluntary but urged, endorsed by local councils and veteran groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Employment Service
War Manpower Comer
Bristol County
Women’s Civic Club
Councils of Defense
American Legion
Walter J. Geary
Warren
Church Street
Bristol
Bristol Council of Defense
A. A Edmonds
Rhode Island
Tag Days For The Infantile Paralysis Fund
Mrs Vasta LaR Ruggiero announces general tag days today and tomorrow for the Infantile Paralysis Fund. Victor Formisario is captain of the vendors, assisted by Robert Ruggiero Jan Walker Jr William Topazio James Velleca Jr and Ernest Camara. Girl Scout Troops Mariners and local citizens urged to contribute as 1941 receipts were 107.45 and 1942 157.53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infantile Paralysis Fund
Vasta Lar Ruggiero
Victor
Formisario
Robert Ruggiero
Jan Walker, Jr
William Topazio
James Velleca, Jr
Ernest Camara
Girl Scout
Mariners
New Office Hours For Rationing Board
The rationing board announces new office hours. Open Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Wednesday hours are 1 pm to 5 pm. Closed all day Saturday. Also closed Monday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 pm.
Schools Closed Because of Storm
Public and parochial schools were closed today as heavy snow blanketed the area. The blizzard, the winter’s worst so far, slowed travel despite four trucks and eight men under Richard Connery’s highway department supervision. Police reported no accidents as buses ran late and residents shoveled sidewalks amid strong winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Richard Connery
Reynolds Northup
Bus Company Says It Can Handle Traffic Surge
In a reply to recent surveys, New England Transportation Company serving Bristol and Warren reports a 145 percent traffic increase over 1941 and projects another 25 percent rise in 60 days. General Manager R H Palmer says the company can manage the expected growth and no action is needed from the State Council of Defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Transportation Company
Bristol
Warren
R. State Council of Defense
R H Palmer
Junior Red Cross In All Local Schools
Bristol school children join the American Junior Red Cross participating in project work for Servicemen and sick children. They make scrap books, convalescent toys, knitted items, and duffle bags. Mrs Earl G Sturdevant reports 100 percent enrollment across Bristol schools under teacher supervision with named grade groups and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Red Cross
American Junior Red Cross
Colt High School
Earl G. Sturdevant
Gotteras Jamor High School
Helen Howard
Helen Masters
War Alters Bristol Reader Habits At Rogers Library
The 1942 annual Rogers Free Library report shows 35 057 home book issues down from 40 674 last year as war demand shifts readers toward technical works and wartime topics. The library notes a drop in children's classics, more comics, and strong interest in fiction led by Bernadette and And Now Tomorrow with headlines tied to films and wartime reading trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Free Library
Esther Osterberg
Wallis E. Howe
Osterberg
Bristol
Miss Osterber
Miss Osterberg
Frank M Dimond
Robert A McCaughey
Clinton T Sherman
Red Cross
Ffteen
Franz Werfel
Vicki Baum
David DeJong
Helen MaciInnes
Robert Trumbull
WI White
Paris
Elliot Paul
Ilka Chase
Hargrove
Marion Hargrove
Berlin
Howard K Smith
Voyager
Eileen
Dugent
Miniver
Margaret
Russia
Tolstoy
Train Of Artillery Plans Washington Ball
The Bristol Train of Artillery marks its 167th anniversary with the 9th annual Washington Ball at the 4 Armory on State street Monday evening February 22. Lt Col Henry A Hambrick notes the Committee on Arrangements will meet Thursday to plan this social highlight of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Train of Artillery
B . 4. Armory
State Street
Committee On Arrangements
Henry A Hambrick
Colt Football Team Honored By Athletic Ass'n
The 1942 Colt Memorial Championship Class C football team was honored at Colt High School with each player receiving a gold football. Speakers included James E. Sullivan and Captain Edward J Fitzgerald. Coach Archie P. Allen was awarded the footballs for distribution to players. seniors, juniors, sophomores, and managers receive names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt High School
James E. Sullivan
Guiteras
E. S. Manes
Joseph A Murgo
Edward J
Louis Costi
Bernard Esposito
Louis Chirico
Frank Puniello
Ralph Celone
Edward Hackley
George Oliver
Walter Diaz
Peter Varela
Ralph McCaw
Ambrose Federico
James Sousa
Ralph Cirillo
Robert McHugh
Matthew Maetoza
Frank Codola
Julio Troiano
Louise B. Masters
Priscilla Brelsford
Aida Costa
Dorothy Freitas
Lorraine Gladue
Julia Jamiel
Valzumira Silvia
Gemma Topazio
Dorothy Travers
Brenda Levy
Jean Millard
Franklin Junto and the First American Public Library
A portrait of Benjamin Franklin's leadership in Philadelphia through The Junto a social study circle. It explains how Franklin built the first public library in America in 1731 and organized civic efforts while promoting knowledge and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Philadelphia
Junto
Bernard Fay
Benjamin Franklin
Chambers of Commerce of Today
América
Athet Ifirae
America
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Bing Crosby
Bob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
Morocco
Lynn Roberts
Raymond Walburn
Man IN the Trunk
Maria Montez
Patric Knowles
Marie Roget
Fide
Constance Bennett
Anne Gwynne
Jones
Jane
Frazee
Havana
Washington Ball
Val
Colonial Hotel
Asselin Chevrolet
Warre’s
Shere
Richard
France
Franklins
Mr. Fay
London
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