Letter from a RAF pilot to mother on duty and faith
A wartime letter from a Royal Air Force pilot to his mother expresses calm acceptance of possible death. He describes his crucial bomber squadron role over the North Sea, the aim to keep trade routes open, and his belief that sacrifice supports England and a future free of oppression. The letter urges stoicism, faith, and unity on the home front.
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Ge Safegee Ag
Royal Air Force
North Sea
England
British Empire
Orto
Bristol Troop Scouting Notes Amid Weather and Plans
Inclement weather moved First Bristol Troop meeting to Scout Hall from Camp King Philip. Next Monday evening’s track meet rescheduled to Teamn. Camp Yawgoog trip planned for August with limited openings. applications to Scoutmaster George R. Fish. Plans for inter troop rally with Troop 2 Bristol next month. Drum Corps contests set for next Sunday. all non corps Scouts report noon in uniform. Scoutmaster Fish and Assistant Arouca led the meetings. Bugle and Drum Corps practice tonight at Scout Hall. more plans for postponed contest at Guiteras Field. Scouts from Troops 1 2 3 Bristol and 22 East Providence camped at Camp King Philip. Troop 2 Central Falls visited and swam in Mount Hope Bay. Camporal for Bristol County Scouts planned for August. Board of Awards to meet next Monday. advancement forms due. Drum corps competition next Sunday sponsored by Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps. Troop leaders coordinating colors for the street parade. Cub Pack No 14 meets tomorrow at Scout Hall at 6 15. outdoor session planned for achievement work.
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Bristol
Scout Hall
King Philp
Teamn
Yawgoog
George R. Fish
Panthers
George Morris
Joseph Arouca
Boy Scouts of America
Guiteras Field
East Providence
Camp
King Philip
Mount Hope Bay
Central Falls
Scouts of
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and
Domenick Ruggiero
Workmen Begin Excavation for Merriman Memorial Fountain
WPA crews on Bristol Common start digging to lay water pipes for the Dr Alfred Merriman Memorial drinking fountain installation. Local officials said the project will improve public amenities and honor the named benefactor.
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WPA
Bristol Common
Alfred M Merriman
Hope Street parking lines marked under new town ordinance
New York Association workers paint white side lines on Hope street to designate single parking as part of the recently established police court ordinance.
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Hope Street
Coming Events at Yacht Club This July and August
July 26 Friday Dance at the Yacht Club hosted by Mariner Ship Vigilant. August 18 Sunday Clambake organized by Auspic es Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co. Social gathering details follow in local notices.
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Yacht Club
Mariner Ship Vigilant
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co
Fragmented promotional chatter hits a drifting fashion pitch
The text presents a disjointed catalog of items from fashion to food and sports. It references a hard hooked fish, a summer evening image in white chiffon with blossom prints, and a brisk tennis style line about a well hit drive.
Village School dedication and Bristol church ties noted
A Bristol ceremony celebrated the new Village School and House of Prayer with addresses by J. Lewis Diman and Lt Governor Van Zandt. The event honored Thomas Shepard for thirty five years of leadership in Public Schools, and the report details the arrangement committee, portraits, and local school district changes.
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House of Prayer
J. Lewis Diman
Brown University
van Zandt
William T. Harlow
Messrs
R. S. Andrews
George L. Locke
John B. Munro
Thomas Shepard
D. D
Bristol
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Rhode Island
Town OF
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Byfield School
Ambrose E. Burnside
This Town
Col. Brindley
Newport
America
M. A D'W Howe, DD
Pennsylvania
T. W. Bicknell
Dr. Howe
God
Centre
State Street
William J. Miller
Dr. Shepard
Jane Stewart
Bank of
Commercial Bank
Savings Bank Vei Pecbecde
Warren
General Assembly
James P. Lane
Howard M. Jones
Charles J. Rogers
Robert S. Andrews
Isaac F. Williams
Jonathan D. Waldron
John Turner Lemuel A. Bishop Labaron Bradford
William Kimball
William Manchester
Seth W. Thayer
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