Bristol Rhode Island Housing Relief Sought For Veterans
A 1946 letter from David L. Krooth to Congressman Forand notes slim chances for new federal funds for Bristol veterans housing. It proposes using surplus Federal Public Housing Authority dwellings at no charge, with the town covering dismantling and reerection costs and renting remodeled units to veterans at affordable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
J. Floyd Huestis
Aime J. Forand
U. S
Theodore Francis Green
David L. Krooth
National Housing Agency
Mr. Krooth
House of Representatives
Washington, DC
Congressman Forand
Bristol
Rhode Island
Boston
New England
Federal
Public Housing Authority
Sumner K. Wiley
School Street
Massachusetts
Battery C Reunion Set for August Fourteen at Bristol
Battery C 243rd CA Hd RI National Guard to hold reunion August 14 at 8 p.m. at Colonial Hotel Bristol. The unit drew men from Rhode Island and New England and was federalized in 1940. Veterans from Bristol and nearby areas urged to contact former Staff Sergeant Charles Sylvia at 17 Franklin Street Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
243Rd CA
Rhode Island National Guard
Colonial Hotel
State Street
Bristol
U. S. Army
Rhode Island
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Charles Sylvia
Franklin Street
Band Concert Tuesday At Colt High School
The first of the season's two band concerts will be given Tuesday July 16 at 8 p m in front of Colt High School. Robert Gray and his Band perform under the Rhode Island Department of Education. Dr George H Baldwin coordinates the annual event with James J Velleca as local arrangements chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gray
Colt High School
Rhode Island Department of Education
George H. Baldwin
James J Velleca
Appeal For Flowers By Bristol Garden Club For Veterans
Mrs E W Gunderson chair of the Hospital and Camp Council appeals to Bristol Garden Club members to donate more flowers for the Naval Hospital Newport where 706 boys remain. She notes the hospital is Rhode Island's only veterans facility until the Davis Park project opens. Mrs William Penry urges residents to keep flowers in water and place nosegays in beds and in yard containers through Friday.
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E. W. Gunderson
R. L Federation of Garden Clubs
Hospital
Bristol Garden Club
Arthur H. Eastman
Newport
Frederick Palmer
Howard Paull
Parish Outing Aims For Strong Attendance At St Mary’s
The Holy Name Society of St Mary’s Church plans a Parish Outing on Sunday July 14 at St Columban’s Seminary Ferry Road. Augustine Nerone chairs a large committee with Erasmo Mancini organizing games and activities for all ages from 12 noon to 5 PM. Prizes include radio and silver beads among others. transportation and a loud speaker system are arranged for announcements and entertainment.
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Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s Church
St. Columban's Seminary
Ferry Road
Augustine C. Nerone
St Mary’s Parish
Erasmo Mancini
St Mary’s Church
Nerone
Peter R. McClure
Raymond McNamara
Funeral for Joseph P. Tetreault Set in North Bay
The 69 year old Joseph Philips Tetreault of 41 Beach Terrace Road North Bay Ontario died by hanging in his garage sparking a police call by Dr William Serbst. Medical examiner Dr C Paul Bruno ruled the death a suicide. Wife Mary Louise Seguin Tetreault survives. he was a former associate of Hope Dental Laboratories in Providence and was born in Montreal in 1876.
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Joseph Philips Tetreault
Beach Terrace Road
North Bay
Ontario
Tetreault
Beach Terrace
Wm L. Serbst
C. Paul Bruno
The
Hope. Dental Laboratories
Providence
Montreal
Joseph and
Mary Tetreault
Mary Louise (Seguin) Tetreault
Naval Academy Swears Benjamin S. Franco Midshipman
Benjamin S. Franco son of Mr and Mrs Lucien Franco of Warren was sworn in as a Midshipman at the U S Naval Academy Annapolis on July 24. He is a Bristol Senior High School 1945 graduate and was appointed by Senator Theodore Francis Green.
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Benjamin S. Franco
Lucien Franco
Parker Avenue
Warren
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Franco
Bristol
Theodore Francis Green
Bishop Perry to preside at confirmation service
Rt Rev James DeWolf Perry bishop of the Episcopal Diocese Rhode Island will administer the rite of confirmation at St Michael s Church during the 11 o clock Sunday morning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James DeWolf Perry
Episcopal Diocese
Rhode Island
St. Michael’s Church
Pastor Renamed Chaplain of K O C
The Rev. Michael L Ryan, pastor of St. Mary's Church, was renamed Chaplain of the Bristol Council No. 379 Knights of Columbus at a Wednesday meeting. Grand Knight Norman J Vermette named yearlong committees and a clambake for August 25 at St. Columban's Seminary Grounds. Members urged to attend bowling night at High Street alleys next Wednesday.
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Michael L Ryan
St. Mary’s Church
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Norman J Vermett
Jerome Donovan
Salvatore Massano
Joseph Conneely
S.S.C
Joh L. Burke
Anthony Ramos
Joseph
St. Columban’s
Cavallaro
John Langello
Bernard McHugh
John Mello
Edward Menard
Clifford Belmore
James J. Connors
Norman J. Vermette
Joseph Pine
High Street
Ivy Guild Lawn Party Sponsor at St Michael’s
The Ivy Guild of St Michael’s Episcopal Church will host a Lawn Party on August 10 from 2 30 to 5 30 at the Holmes House and Rectory Grounds. Irene Gallo is general chair. Ruth Graham tea chair with assistants. Mary Matheson soda and ice cream in charge. other committees include grabs balloons white elephant animal show puppet show and more.
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The
Ivy Guild of
St. Michael’s ‘Episcopal Church
Holmes House
Irene Gallo
Ruth Graham
Ethel Copeland
Katherine Stuart
Jeannette Willey
Mary Matheson
Ethel Dixon
Eldora Tammaro
Laraine Bradford
Betty Dryer
Kathleen Liscomb
Angela Davis
Madeline Southwick
Estelle Clay
Maria Perry
Roberta Gablinske
Capone Named YMCA Membership Chairman
Dr. D. V. A. Capone was appointed chairman of the YMCA membership committee by Henry A. Street, replacing Arthur J. Genthner who resigned at the latest board meeting. Genthner remains treasurer of the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. V. A. Capone
Y.M.C.A
Henry A. Street
Arthur J. Genthner
Genthner
Yap Island Dance Tells of Dress Rule and Satchel Mystery
Read about a Yap island party where native women in grass skirts face insult for wearing western dress. Terese, a nurse, kept a green cotton dress and a mysterious satchel, sparking speculation as American officers watch a long night of dancing with coconut delicacies and bamboo music.
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Yap
Caroline Islands
Robert Trumbell
N. Y
Tomal
Terese
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