Dear Mom Courage Behind War Time Work Letters from Danny Freitas 1944
A wartime letter from Daniel Freitas Sk 3-c of the USS Chaffee in 1944 describes grueling shipyard duties in Charleston New York and Navy Yard use of night shifts and constant calls. He reflects on weary days yet finds perspective after seeing wounded Marines and hospital ships. He reassures his mother of his safety and asks to share his message with others facing discouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Navy Yard
Charleston
Local Columns Invite reader contributions and visits
Bristol area columns invite readers to share visits and items of mutual interest. The note thanks contributors and urges continued cooperation and courtesy in submitting notices for these community columns.
Local War News and Community Notes
Cpl James F Riccio promoted to sergeant and stationed in India. Birth announcements for Linda Cr abtree July 12 in California and Jo Ann DeVito July 12 at Truesdale Hospital. Rotary Club outing planned August 16 at Martin Hall with Albert Fusonie in charge. Garden club to meet at Miss Nora Dwyer home with outdoor supper. Prescott Hoar family on vacation in Southwindham Maine. William LeClair on 25 day leave from Florida base visits mother. Gregory Duffy promoted to Radio Technician third class. formerly electrician at Collins and Aikman. mail to New York PO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Countryside Garden Club
Nora E. Dwyer
Collins Street
Rotary Club
Martin Hall
Albert T. Fusonie
Linda
Cpl
Albert E. Crabtree
State Street
Crabtree
Mary Quintal
Cpl. Crabtree
California
William A. LeClair
William LeClair
Hope Street
LeClair
Naval Headquarters
Florida
Gregory Duffy
Margaret Duffy
Mt. Hope Avenue
Collins and Aikman Corporation
New York Post Office
Wariner guests and regional social notes near Hope Street
A list of weekend visitors includes Mr. and Mrs. George T. Warriner of Georgivillé and Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Battcher of Howe Street. Mildred and Rose Minko and others stay with Mrs. John Médiros on Constitution Street. Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott Keith and daughter visit Mr. and Mrs. Wallis E. Howe on Hope Street. A general alarm was sounded Friday at 9 15 pm for a fire in the McLellan store awning on Hope Street. the blaze was extinguished with bucket water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Warriner Cof Géorgivillé
Ro T
Frank E
Battcher
Howe Street
Mildred Minko
Ilinois
Rose Minko
Indiana
John Medéiros
Constitution Street
W. Scott Keith
Deerfield
Mass
Alfred Eipper
Staten Island
Wallis E. Howe
Hope Street
McLellan
J Winthrop DeWolf Celebrates 80th Birthday In Garden Party
J Winthrop DeWolf was honored Friday at a surprise 80th birthday party in his Union street garden hosted by Mr and Mrs John W DeWolf Jr and Lt Comdr and Mrs Frank Pardee. A large cake with 80 candles highlighted the event attended by many guests and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Union Street
John W. DeWolf
Frank Pardee
Mr. DeWolf
Dixon Leads Greenbush Summer Theatre Cast
Miss Dixon wife of Frederick M Dixon Jr of 85 High Street stars as leading lady at Greenbush Summer Theatre Blauvelt near Nyack New York in a season spanning June 7 to September 24 with roles in Accent On Youth Hay Fever Guest in the House Dark Eyes Hobson's Choice and The Man Who Came to Dinner. Press notices praise her poise and acting and note a large weekly audience while Foster Blakely and Ronald Bishop also appear in production roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberti
Dina
Nofis
Pega
Dix Dixon
Prederttic M Dixon, Jr
High Street
Greenbush
Blauvelt
Nyack
New York
Miss Dixon
Hay Pewér
Mary C. Wheeler Ool
Dixon
Dramatic School
Boston
Cleveland Playhouse
Cleveland
Ohio
Kennebunkport Theatre
Maint
Nyack Journal News
Roberta Dixon
Natasha
Foster Blakely
James Blakely
Ronald Bishop
Robert Dixon
N. Y
Mary C. Wheeler
C&A Girls' Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Collins and Aikman Girls Club met at headquarters on Thames Street for its regular monthly gathering and a hot dog roast. Social committee members were Aida Perreira and Eva Diodati, with Peggy Morris chairing the outing planning committee aided by Mary Garvin Lenora Garafa Ann Ethier Emily Proto and Marjorie B McCann ex officio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins and Aikman Girl’s Club
Thames Street
Aida Perréira
Eva Diodati
Peggy Morris
Mary Garvin
Leonora Garafa
Ann Ethier
Emily Proto
Marjorie B. McCann
Coast Guard crew thanks Bristol friends for hospitality
Coast Guard ship Arbutus crew praised local residents for kindness shown during their stay. A Thursday party at the G A R Hall, attended by town officials and many others, featured dancing and music by the Rhythm Divers. The crew plans to depart Bristol soon as a thank you for the support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Coast Guard
Arbutus
G.A.R
Bristol
Foot Sufferers Find Relief with Podol Ointment
Salespeople and factory workers report relief from aching burning feet using Podol the greaseless white ointment. The product soothes inflamed skin tissues and provides cooling comfort, available at The Bones ones Pharmacy Hoge drug stores and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PODOL
On's Pharmacy
Hoge Ewe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hys
Fridsign
Tee A
Peat Offici
Bristol, R. L
Danny
Daniel Freitas
U.S.S Chaffee D.E
C-O Fleet PO
New York, NY
Izaias Freitas
Carr Manufacturing Corp
Bottomwood and
Franklin Streets
Bristol, R. 1
Seevick
Bristol, & Vicinity
James F. Riccio
India
Mrs. Prescott Hoar
Southwindham, Me
Devoe Paint
Kem-Tone
McQuade
Bradford Hardware Store
Bradford Street
Bucolo’s
Poppasquash Road Corner
Home Makers
Spencer
Wm. LeClair
HOPE
Industrial Trust Co
Local Representative Insulation Company
Watermar
Providence Penge Eras Se St Dav
Hope Drug CO
Medetiros
Rubbish & Ashes
C&a Girls’ Club
Wood ST
Coerdees
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Health Haven
Rockledge
Towne St
North
Attleboro
Grand Opportunity
Philco
Jefferson Street
Warren
LaFazia
Railway Express Agency
Franklin Street
Town
Joseph C. Russo
Providence College
R. I. Conservatory of Music
New Sume
Church Road
State Cesspool Pumping CO
Georgiaville, R. I
Spencers Tachically
Pears
Hope St
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City, N. Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
R. I., Inc
West Warwick
Tire Recap
Ashington and
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!