Memorial Service for Pvt Frank Howe French
A large gathering attended the memorial service for Pvt Frank Howe French of the Royal Canadian Artillery at St Michael's Church on Wednesday afternoon at 4. Rev Anthony R Parshley officiated with assistance from Halsey D Howe. A quartet sang hymns with organ accompaniment, and a large delegation from Kearney Post No 6 American Legion attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Howe French
Royal Canadian Artillery
St. Michael’s Church
French
England
Anthony R. Parshley
Halsey D Howe
Episcopal Theological Student
G. Herreshoff, Jr
J. William Wood
Vernon A. Gray
Roswell S. Bosworth
Frank A. Rounds
Kearney Post
American Legion
Complaint Made Against Keeping Pigs
Mrs. Henry P. Trudell spoke before the Town Council on behalf of residents petitions against pigs kept at 12 Second Street and 19 Third Street. The council will have the Health Officer investigate and act once an opinion is provided, amid unbearable odors and crowded housing pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Trudell
Second Street
Third Street
Trudell
Brightman Named Democrat Candidate for Second District
Mrs Gladys M Brightman of Usher Place named as Democrat candidate for Representative in the Second District. She faces Republican incumbent Robert A McCaughey after Aaron F Usher withdrew. Brightman serves as executive secretary of the Bristol Community Fund and has led Red Cross efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys M. Brightman
Raymond S. Brightman
Usher Place
Democrat Party
Robert A. McCaughey
Brightman
Aaron F. Usher
Bristol Community Fund
Compromise Plan Adopted by Bristol Educators
Bristol School Committee unanimously approved a social studies reform plan. It reorganizes history geography and civics into six period blocks across grades with new course requirements this fall. Superintendent Mapes reported higher attendance and War Bond sales while the panel funded lab lighting and adopted Elements of Radio for senior high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Wilfred M. Hamill
Elmer S. Mapes
Taft School
Colt High School
Marcus
War Dads Chapter Formed in Newport New England
The War Dads movement aims to help boys adjust to civilian life after service. Newport Chapter No 1 led by Robert Chappell, High Sheriff, formed to provide information, job opportunities, and coordinate with veterans groups. A club outing and clam bake committee was named, and J Winthrop DeWolf marked his 80th birthday with a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard R. McCartney
Newport
American War Dads_ Association
Rotary Club
Robert Chappell
Newport County
Mr Chappell
Middle West
New England
City
War Dads Association
Chappell
American Legion
Mr. Chappell
A. J. Ferrara
A. T. Fusonie
Joseph J. Marshall
William Street
Wiliam Sisson
John H. Garrity
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Ferrara
Lost Pass Book From Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch
Lost or destroyed pass book 31663 issued by Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch in its Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payment has been stopped and application made for issue of duplicate book in accordance with the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Trust Co
Bristol
1944 45 Bristol School Calendar Announced
The Bristol School Committee reveals the 1944 45 academic year schedule with fall term starting September 6 1944 and multiple holidays and marking periods across the year. Key dates include Columbus Day October 12 Thanksgiving recess November 23 24 Christmas recess December 20 January 2 1945 and Memorial Day May 30. High School Graduation is June 21. Lincoln Birthday February 12 Rhode Island Independence Day Arbor Day May 4 observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol School Committee
Rhode Island Institute of Instruction
Lincoln
Rhode Island
James D. McGrath Now Somewhere In England
Pfc. James D. McGrath, formerly a Bristol Post Office mail carrier, sits among fellow soldiers at a Ninth Air Force base in England. Attached to the Adjutant General's Department, he joined the Army in August 1943 after graduating from West Chester Postal College in November and before going overseas in February. He is the son of Mrs. Thomas E. McGrath of 262 High Street and husband of Catherine Shea McGrath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
James D. McGrath
Bristol
Ninth Air Force
England
U. S. Army
Adjutant General
Ment
Catherine Shea McGrath
Army
West Chester
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pvt. French
Jesse Almeida, Jr
Buono F
Armuiilotto
Dominico D Armillotto
Michael P. Armuillotto
Wilbert Bernard Thomas V
Fitizpatrick
Frank Golden
Michael Grimo
Anofrio Malafronte
Eugene C. McCarthy
Gaetano Mont
George D. Morris
John A. Oliver Carlo Perry
Joseph L. Tavares, Jr
Samuel Naroditsky
Gussie Naroditsky
Hope Street
Joseph E. Adelson
Administratrix
Don Luiz Fillipe
Lincoln Hall
Usher Avenue
KITTY
U.S. Rubber Co
Industrial Trust
Industrial
Trus
Federg
Ance Corporation
Providencs
Weonsecket
Pasceng - Pawtecket
Warren - Newport - Westerly
Wickford
Herbert
Pleasant ST
Fall River
Winders
Menders
Thames Street
Bradford
Hte Ave
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