Emergency call for surgical dressings in Bristol chapter
The Providence Chapter of the Red Cross appeals to women and girls in Bristol to produce surgical dressings to meet a mounting emergency. By August 31 they must complete 2,546,000 sponges including 800,000 of 4 x 8 size, with efforts urged through Hope Street Red Cross headquarters. Nancy Dyer warns against failure and asks continued high production and dedication.
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Providence Chapter
the Red Cross
Nancy Dyer
Bristol
Henry Wood
Saipan
Normandy
Wood
Providence
Red Cross
Hope Street
Church
Miss Dyer
Local Sailor George H Manchester Joins Invasion Force
George H Manchester, 20, Seaman First Class USNR, served with the American Assault Force that invaded France. He previously acted at Africa and Anzio, and has been promoted to Seaman First Class. Son of Mr and Mrs Daniel T Manchester, 23 Catherine Street, formerly worked in Laytex Department at U S Rubber before joining the Navy. Colt Memorial High School alumnus.
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George H Manchester
USNR
France
Seaman Manchester
Africa
Anzio
Daniel T Manchester
Catherine Street
Laytex
U S. Rubber Company
Navy
Colt Memorial High School
Cpl Marie Schinigoi Training Overseas For War Duty
Cpl Marie Schinigoi daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Schinigoi of 113 Constitution Street is overseas in England. She undergoes a bridge course from stateside training to active theatre duties with the Air Service Command including security training health talks and chaplain lectures. Her next station will be a base from which Allied aircraft depart to strike the Nazi war machine. Previously she was Clerk General at Herreshoff Mfg Co Bristol Rhode Island.
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Cpl
Marie Schinigoi
Air Service Command
England
Marie T. Schinigoi
Anthony Schinigoi
Constitution Street
States
Marie Schiniger
WAC
America
Herreshoff Mfg Co
Bristol
Former School Teacher Becomes Air Forces Second Lieutenant
Anthony E. Agatiello, a former school teacher, completed his course at the Air Forces Officer Candidate School in Miami Beach Florida and received a commission as 2nd Lieutenant. He will direct vital administrative and supply operations for the Army Air Forces in theaters worldwide. As a civilian he resided at 29 Bourne Street, where his parents Mr and Mrs Canio Agatiello also live.
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Anthony E. Agatiello
Air Forces Officer Candidate School
Miami Beach
Florida
Air Forces of the Army of the United States
Army Air Forces
Agatiello
Bourne Street
Canio Agatiello
Informal Dance Planned at Bristol Yacht Club
The Bristol Yacht Club hosts an informal junior members dance tomorrow with cabaret style seating around the club house and Lucien Capone Jr at the piano playing popular tunes. Junior committee members include Misses Elizabeth Wood Dorinda Dixon Natalie Herreshoff and Ethel Tucker.
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Bristol Yacht Club
Lucien Capone, Jr
Elizabeth Wood
Dorinda Dixon
Natalie Herreshoff
Ethel Tucker
Republican Clambake Set For Sunday August 27
The Republican Town Committee announces its annual clambake and outing for Sunday August 27 at Rego's Farm. Norman MacLeod, the GOP candidate for governor, will attend alongside other state candidates.
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Republican Town Committee
Rego
Norman MacLeod
First Day For Blood Plasma Donations
Bristol begins a three day blood donor drive seeking 850 volunteers with less than 200 applications to date. Albert A. Edmonds urges immediate action to schedule appointments ahead of the Red Cross Mobile Unit arrival. The Phoenix publishes registration blanks and lists volunteer staff across nurses hostesses registrars witnesses typists and certifiers.
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Red Cross
Bristol
Albert A. Edmonds
Warren
J. Floyd Huestis
Edmonds
the Phoenix
Mr. Edmonds
Herbert D. Graetz
John D. Moore
R. S. Bo
J. Francis Connell
Harleigh V. S. Tingley
John H. Tuplin
George H Baldwin
Salvage Committee Bond Offer Not Accepted
The Town Solicitor doubts the Salvage Committee has power to set aside funds for a future open-air pool. He said acceptance of a $500 government bond would require a town meeting vote and questioned legality of long-term funds. The council directed legal guidance from Clerk and Solicitor, motion passed.
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Capone
Henry F. Serbst
Bristol Train of Armories Thursday Night Dances Approved
Bristol Train of Armory dances receive Town Council permission for Thursday events at the BTA Armory. Col Hambrick notes past neighbor complaints and assures strict policing to address concerns.
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B.T.A
Bristol
Taunton Dog Track Opens Ninth Season
Taunton Greyhound Association launches its ninth season at Highway 44 near Taunton this evening with signs of a record meeting. General Manager Jos M Linsey reports new facilities to handle expected attendance and mutuel wagering.
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Taunton Greyhound Association
Highway
Taunton
Jos. M. Linsey
Lanzire Alleges Attack by Dump Custodian
Frank Lanzire told Town Councils he was assaulted by Giacomo Marasco custodian at the town dump. He says his shirt was torn and his feet injured by a rake. a doctor’s certificate was shown. The council refused liability for acts by an agent. a warrant may be issued. Marasco admitted striking in self defense.
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Frank Lanzire
Giacomo Marasco
Council
Lanzire
Lucien Capone
Ferrara
Mr. Marasco
Mr. Lanzire
Bristol WAC Mechanic Neema Brouillard Enlists
Pvt. Neema Brouillard daughter of Oscar Brouillard 16 Pearse Avenue is stationed at Davis Monthan Field Tucson Arizona as an engine mechanic on B 24 Liberator bombers used to train crews for overseas duty She entered the WAC on April 11 in Boston and trained at Fort Oglethorpe Ga Before enlisting she was a welder at the Hingham Shipyard Hingham Massachusetts and once worked in the Laytex Department at U S Rubber Bristol plant
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Neema Brouillard
Oscar Brouillard
Pearse Avenue
Davis-Monthan Field
Tucson
Ariz
Pvt. Brouillard
WAC
Boston
Fort Ogelthorpe
Hingham Ship Yard
Hingham
Mass
Laytex
U. S. Rubber Company
Bristol
Reading Americans Like Visitors from Abroad
Fragmented column reprints guidance from Survival On Land and Sea on how a shipwrecked sailor would act in the United States. It notes quirks of U.S. money and manners and advises modesty when meeting Americans, ending with reflections on friendships and a youthful civilization.
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Harry Bullock
Bob
United States
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