Bristol unit drills in fictive parachute raid drill
The Rhode Island State Guard simulates a paratroop landing at Flat River to test ground defenses near Bristol. Company G led by Lt. Col. Darcy and supported by Wings Two conduct coordinated ground and air maneuvers with observers from Natick and local officers, detailing captures and destruction while highlighting camouflage, chemical warfare demos, and signaling training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Bradford
Arthur E. A. Darcy
State Guard
Raymond W. Béanet
Smithfield
Nooseneck Hill
Weaver Hill
Raccoon Hill Trail
Robin Hollow
Fry School Road
Westerly
Newport
Bristol
East Greenwich
Eadquarters
Natick
Thomas Hammond
John D. Bradshaw
A. Robert Hirons
Charles E. Heil
Everett Simons
Howard Wheelock
Dana G. Prescott
Joseph A. Trudell
Peter Smith
Pryor
Wheelock
St. John’s Church
Arctic
Armory
Capt. Morris
Oliver Street
Company G
Motor Corps Welcomes New Members and Navy Swears In Bristol Boys
The Red Cross Motor Corps reports strong turnout for its recruitment drive led by Captain Rebecca Herreshoff with four women signed and three more expected to reach a 12 member quota after training. Also listed are Bristol youths sworn into the U S Navy in Providence on July 12 including Edward Borges Nunzio Anna ramino Francis Federico Anthony Correia John DAmico John Pavo Louis Nappi John L Silvia and Alfred Correia.
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Red Cross Motor Corps
Rebecca Herreshoff
Herreshoff
Emily Velleca del Toro
Eleanor Wilson
Patricia Nonés
Pauline Emily Perry
Bristol
U. S. Navy
Providence
Edward R. Borges
Hampson Avenue
Nunzio J. Annaramino
Bradford Street
Francis D. Federico
Codke Street
Anthony B. Correia
Third Street
John A. D'Amico
John Pavao
Usher Avenue
Louis P. Nappi
High Street
John L. Silvia
Wood Street
Alfred J. Correia
Munroe Avenue
War Savings Drive Reports June Bond Sales in Bristol County
Chairman Albert G. Jamies announces Bristol County June War Bond sales totaling 28 575 with Warren at 44 237 and a plan to double the July figure. Industrial Trust Bristol up to 5400 and Warren post office 13275, with Joint totals and a Warren branch average around 9000 monthly.
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Tokyo
Albert G. Jamies
Bristol County
Bristol
Warren
Industrial Trust Company of
U. S. Post Office
U. S Post Office
Warren Branch
Industrial Trust Company
Army reports Bristol dimout violations and corrections
Brigadier General Thomas E Troland forwards a Bristol dimout inspection listing violations at Mt Hope barroom Rodrigue s Cafe US Rubber Co Bristol Manufacturing Belvedere Hotel Venditte carnival Russo Market Peter Nero s Market Saviano Market Van Voast store Popular Cafe Della Morte Irish Bar Enrico Topazio Bakery and vehicle lighting issues. Since filing, many conditions have been corrected by local authorities.
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Thomas E Troland
USA
Earl C Webster
State Council of Defense
Bristol Council of Defense
Bristol
Anthony Parenzo
Baker
Warren
Mt. Hope
Mt. Hope Avenue
Rodrigue’s
State Street
U. S. Rubber Company
Bristol Manufacturing Company
West Side
Belvedere
Hope Street
Venditte Carnival
Russo Market
Peter Nero
Saviano Market
Mt Hope Avenue
Wood Street
van Voast
Popular Cafe
Della Morte
Franklin Street
Bradford Street
Enrico Topazio Bakery
Downtown Bristol mobilizes for U S Rubber worker drive
A Bristol effort to recruit workers for the U S Rubber Company unfolds through a new downtown employment office at 493 Hope Street. The Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, and three Roman Catholic churches organize registration booths to collect birth certificates and Social Security numbers and to register volunteers for the Army Signal Corps driven project.
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Bristol Council
K. of C
Rotary Club
Army Signal Corps
U. S. Rubber Company
Hope Street
Bristol
Phoenix
Knights of Columbus
Bristol Rotary Club
Andrew A. Wilcox
U. S. Rubber Co
K of C
Mr Wilcox
Augustine B. Nerone
Thomas Tobin
Robert Castonguay
Signal Corps
U S. Rubber Company
A. A. Edmonds
James J. Heinz
Washington, D. C
Edmonds
Rotary Club of
Rubber Company
U S Employment Service opens Bristol branch office
Walter J Geary announces a new U S Employment Service branch on the Bristol Post Office second floor to serve Bristol and nearby areas. Hours are 9 30 am to 4 30 pm weekdays and 9 30 am to 12 noon Saturdays with the Warren main office operating 8 30 am to 5 30 pm. Applicants may register for full or short shifts to support defense factories.
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Walter J Geary
Warren
U. S. Employment Service
War Manpower Commission
Bristol
Vn City
Church Street
U. S Employment Service Office
Rotarians Hear Author’s Experiences
Nelson Blount of Warren spoke to the Rotary Club on a noon meeting Wednesday about writing Along the Iron Trail with Frederick Richardson of Barrington. He shared publishing experiences and tales from the book’s creation. J Winthrop DeWolf’s birthday was celebrated with cake as he reflected on his 79 years in the United States.
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Nelson Blount
Warren
Rotary Club
Frederick Richardson
Barrington
Richardson
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Frank A. Rounds
Deolf
United States
Open House Planned On 166th Anniversary
The Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company hall undergoes renovation for a 100th anniversary celebration. An all day July 22 open house invites the public to view equipment and trophies. Banquet speakers include William B. Mason Chester Brickley George M. Buckout. Gov J Howard McGrath and Sen Theodore F Green are invited. Bertram W. Wall toasts at dinner.
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William B. Mason
Chester Brickley
New England States Firemen’s League
George M. Buckout
Newport
Rhode Island Firemen’s League
J. Howard McGrath
Theodore F. Green
Bertram W. Wall
Unite for Russia Shipping Departments Mobilize Clothing Drive
The shipping departments of the United States Rubber Company and Collins & Aikman Corporation joined forces this morning to wire strap large cartons of clothing gathered for Russian War Relief. R. S. Bosworth, campaign chairman, praised their readiness and goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Rubber Company
Collins & Aikman Corporation
R. S. Bosworth
Primary Department To Hold Annual Party
The First Congregational Church Sunday School Primary Department will host its annual party tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 4 at the Guneras House on High street rain or shine. Arrangements are led by Superintendent Mrs William H Remieres with assistance from Miss Jesse Sanford Mrs Gilbert Shaw and Rev Herbert D Graetz and aided by Misses Constance Briggs Florence Dunbar and Marion Munro.
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First Congregational Church
Guneras
High Street
William H. Remieres
Jesse Sanford
Gilbert Shaw
Herbert D. Graetz
Auxiliary Firemen Drill Tonight at Hydraulion Hall
Auxiliary firemen will drill this evening at 7:30 o clock with apparatus, reporting at Hydraulion Hall. Chief Moses Moore urged any unnotified members to attend and invited interested young men to discuss joining the Auxiliary Corps.
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Hydraulion Hall
Moses Moore
Auxiliary Corps
Boys arraigned after Perry's Spa break in Fifth District Court
August Alves aged 17 of 229 State street and Alfred Barboza aged 16 of 49 Oliver street were arraigned before Judge William T. O'Donnell after police arrested them for breaking and entering Perry's Spa at 68 Hope street on the night of July 12. They pleaded not guilty and bail was set at 1000 dollars. the case was ordered for hearing Monday July 26.
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Fifth District Court
Alves
State Street
Alfred Barboza
Oliver Street
William T. O'Donnell
Perry’s Spa
Hope Street
Méinday
Not Expendable PT Boat Crew Voices Defiance in Combat
Three chief petty officers from Guadalcanal area PT boats declare they are not expendable. Their squadron has sunk a cruiser and six destroyers with 21 torpedo hits in six months, earning Silver Star honors for bravery and steadfast service under jet-black night assaults.
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John D. Bulkley
South Pacific
Rodney L. Brink
The
Christian Science Monitor
Guadalcanal
CPO
Arthur Stuffert
Plainfield
N. J
Mr. Brink
Chief Stuffert
Charles Tufts
Batesville
Indiana
Tropics
John D. Lege
San Antonio
Texas
Navy
Admiral Halsey
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Lana Ti
Walter Brennan
Emery
Courag
Inez Cooper
Edward Norris
Jéan Bennett
Milton Berle
Otto Preminger
Paulette Goddard
Ray Milland
Gladys George
Virginia Field
Frank Bucks
Jacare
U. S. Army
Edward Bettencourt
Kinnicutt ‘Avenue
Irene Mary Lawrence
Thompson Avenue
This Town
James I. Heinz
Eee C. A
Unite For Russia
Shere
U. S
Wright Clef Tufts
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