Bristol Scouts Camp Yawgoog Encampment Plans and Awards
Scouts from First Bristol Troop and Troop Four prepare for a week at Camp Yawgoog Rhode Island during July. The Bristol Bugle and Drum Corps eye open competitions in Worcester Massachusetts and Northbridge Massachusetts on July 30 and two weeks later, with rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Panthers win the Spring Push patrol contest with 1070 points, while Flying Horses close at 1067. War service aces Michael Rich and Raymond Morris receive badges. Cubs of Pack 14 assemble at Camp King Philip with a 5:30 PM gathering, and Troop Five reports races and merit badge progress amid a busy scene at Camp King Philip. Red and Blue stamps and fuel oil, sugar, and gasoline allotments under OPA rules are noted for wartime rationing. The article closes with a local Honor Roll tribute to Bristol’s service members.
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Drum Corp
Paul C. Clark
Roxboro
Mass
Bristol
Marshall George R. Fish
Panther Patrol
Manuel Torres Jr
Boy Scouts of America
Camp
King Philip
Panther
Flying Horse
Dany
Ih Reeran
Amd
Yawgoog
Narragansett
Panthers
Black Hawks
Bob Cats
Michael Rich
Flaming Arrow Patrol
Raymond A. Morris
Flying Horses
George R. Fish
Pere Oe Jao Tereep Es
Troop Five
BSA
Camp King Philip
SM. R. Northup
Cpl
Harold Tucker
Harry Town
Green Bar Patrol
Tom Jannsen
V. Almeida
Paull Bullock
Connie Beauregard
Beauregard
Bullock
Town
Henry Sanford
OPA
New England
Love strongest force overcomes loss in faith
The message urges that love, not force, conquers hatred and that God, who is love, cares for the bereaved and the lost boy. The reader is reminded not to fear, for divine protection is ongoing and the enduring arms will uphold in sorrow.
Referral Cards Aimed at Jobs as USES Outlines New Rules
Charles B. Jones of the Warren USES office describes a new job referral program for Bristol County workers. All job seekers and workers changing jobs must obtain a USES referral card, with offers of suitable positions tied to war effort needs and local essential activities. Firms may release workers as needed, but operations should not be seriously curtailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County
United States Employment Service
Charles B. Jones
Warren Uses
Mr. Jones
Bristol CYO League Schedule Announced
The summer Bristol County CYO League announces games through August with St Elizabeth's St Mary’s Mt Carmel Holy Angels matchups. Second rounds feature St Mary’s Bristol Warren St Elizabeth's Mt Carmel with multiple July dates and August finals shaping league standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County
St Elizabeth's
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
St Mary's
Bristol
St Elizabeths
Mt Carmel
Holy Angels
St Mary’s
Warren
St Elizabeth’s
St Elizabeth S
Holy Anels
St Elizaeth's
Mt Carmel and
Steres
St. Mary's
St. Mary’s
Mt. Carmel
St. Elizabeth's
St. Elizabeth’s
St.Elizabeth's
Funeral of Alexander G. Files
A large group of friends from across the county attended funeral services for Alexander G. Files at 2 o'clock yesterday in the George M. Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren. Rev. Herbert D. Graetz officiated. Bearers were Capt. William I. Baker Jr Bristol Police Department Frank Usher Arthur Manchester and Harry Gray. Burial followed in North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
G. Falea
George M. Wilbur
Warren
Herbert D. Graetz
First Congregational Church
William I. Baker, Jr
Bristol
Winter gear and cross country flight training at Scott Field
Corporal Nelson Beals notes 50 Bristolite winter boots issued with winter suits for student pilots. He describes three cross country training hops from Scott Field to Mitchell Field and Langley Field, giving students hands on radio equipment experience before a furlough in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Feld
Mitchell Field
New York
Langley Field
Virginia
Scott
Nelson Beals
Nelson G. Beals
Scott Field, Ill
Thanks a Million Card of Gratitude from Bermuda Navy Note
A June 15 1944 Bristol Phoenix note thanks Mrs L V W Greene and Mr and Mrs Wallis Howe for Easter greetings candy and a book sent to sailors overseas. George Manchester signs from U S S L S T 16 FPO New York expressing gratitude for support to armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Phoenix
Mr. Bosworth
Soldier letters from Rome after Hitler Line breakthrough
A war correspondent writes from Rome about the campaign after the Hitler Line, describing civilians in disguise, cheering crowds, and the challenge of moving through wide streets. He notes snipers, meeting old friends like Flash Ferreira, and his focus on tending the wounded as the year ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
United Nations
Italy
States
Colosseum
Tiber River
St. Peter’s
Vatican City
Joe Troiano
Coggeshall Avenue
Flash” Ferreira
Flash
Massy
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New War
Camp King Phillip
Scout Hall
Staples Coal CO
Hope Street
TEL
CYO League
Alexander G. Files
George Henry Manchester
Sicco Fpo
New York, N. Y. U.S.S
L.S.T. No
Ros
Salvador Nunes
Mt. Hope‘ Ave
Tell
Walsh-Kaiser
Washington Ave
Providence, R. I
Sean Tee
J. E. Connors Funeral Home, Inc
Ighest Prices
Wallace Motors
St. Warren, R. I. Tel
Don Luiz Fillipe
Lincoln Hall
Usher Avenue
Kitty ‘Pools
Ofihav Rite
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO
Main St. Warren
Constitution
Tel Br
Sewing Machine CO
Box A
Singer Sewing Machine Co
South Main Street
Fall River
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Wiliam Street
Ulysse Forget
M. D
Main ST
Ren, BL
Charles M. Connery
Burton ST
Tm Dorchester Mutual
Boston
Watbon Co., Inc
Eztoenet Breet
Bristol District Nursing Association
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