Major Edward J. Fitzgerald Named New School Supt
Bristol School Committee elected Major Edward J Fitzgerald as superintendent to fill the vacancy caused by Elmer S Mapes resignation. Fitzgerald, on leave from Bristol School Department since 1930, will join after discharge from the armed forces within six months.
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Bristol
Edward J Fitzgerald
Elmer S. Mapes
Weymouth
Mass
Fitzgerald
Bristol Senior High School
James E Sullivan
Guiteras Junior High Schow
Sullivan
Ofco
Mejor Fitzgerald
Norwich University
Whit
Historical Society To Meet Sunday Afternoon
The Bristol Historical Society meets at Fish Hawk Farm home of Mrs Arthur H Carr on Sunday July 29 at 4 pm. Members bring basket lunches and transportation is arranged by Miss Gladys E Paull. Speaker is Frank E McCaffrey who will discuss the GI Bill of Rights. Open to members only, rain or shine, attendees meet at Holmes House 345 pm.
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The
Bristol Historical Society
Arthur H Carr
Fish Hawk Farm
Gladys E Paull
Frank E McCaffrey
Providence Veteran's Information Center
American Legion
America
Holmes House
Plastics Aux Dept Outing Planned For Sunday
The Plastics Augricanes Depart ment of the US Rubber Company announce a Sunday outing at Swift Point. Activities include light refreshments from 1 o clock dancing and contests with the clambake as the main event. Chasmen Raz Maneins Voreinte McLaughlin lead the arrangements with assistants Bertha Pisin John Sousa Loretta Saherd Creorpia Woodard Deswee Phetson.
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Plastics Augricanes Department
US Rubber Company
Swifts Point
yChasmen Raz. Maneins
Voreinte McLaughlin
Hem
Wall Deo
Bertha Pisin
Geeror
John Sousa Mar Quinte
Dea Jarvais
Loretta Saherd
Creorpia Woodard
Deswee Phetson
New Catboat Launched On Warren River
Charlhe Millers new 22 foot catboat was launched last evening on Warren River. The boat named Tre ter was christened by Millens daughter Jame Who who broke a bottle of champagne over the bow as crowds drew away. The launching and christening were witnessed by a large crowd of neighbors and friends. Refreshments followed at Mr and Mrs Miller’s home 14 Coomer avenue Warren.
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Charlhe Millers
Warren
Jame
Mito
Miller
Coomer Avenue
Gold-Dust Twins Bond Through Army Life Across War Fronts
Pfc Peter Pacheco writes of his buddy Anthony Mozol from Rhode Island in a long friendship story. They met at induction and remained together from Fort Devens to Naples and beyond, sharing barracks trains and gear. They are the same height and size, with overseas service totaling twenty one months. The letter notes Mozol’s fatherhood and hopes to go home together, possibly to the Pacific.
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Peter Pacheco
Anthony Mozol
Woonsocket
Providence
Mozol
Fort Devens
Benefits Recipients in Bristol County Monthly Totals Released
Raymond J Jordan of the Providence Social Security Office announced that 353 people in Bristol County receive 680 87 dollars monthly in continuing benefits for retired workers survivors and dependents. Lump sums average 243 50 quarterly with area totals showing 7518 beneficiaries and over 145 009 89 monthly. The breakdown includes 241 people over 65 and 35 young widows 77 children. Jordan urged caution with social security numbers and advised freezing benefits for 65 year olds if income drops. The Providence Field Office is at Room 307 New Post Office Annex.
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Raymond J Jordan
Providence
The
Social Security Board
Bristol County
Jordan
Jourdan
New Post Office Annex
Bristol Yacht Club Chowder Supper Sunday Evening
The Bristol Yacht Club hosts a chowder supper this Sunday at 6 30 pm inviting members and houseguests Janet MacDougall chairs the committee. A formal dance follows next week with senior and junior committees in charge and open house every Saturday night for younger members.
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Bristol Yacht Club
Janet MacDougall
St George Wilson
Rotary Outing Set for August 8 at Martin Hall
Rotary Club outing committee chairman John H Garrity announced the event to be held Wednesday August 8 at Martin Hall. Sub committee chairs include Henry Lawson bakemaster Hubert F Hill sports Joseph J Marshall tickets William H Sisson refreshments Major Edward J Fitzgerald on leave with the armed forces attended, as did Pvt John Andrade. Stewart spoke on PT experiences in the Philippines in a separate story.
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John H Garrity
Rotary Club
Martin Hall
Henry Lawson
Hubert F Hill
Joseph J Marshall
Wm H Sisson
Edward J Fitzgerald
John Andrade
Stewart
Pt’s
Philippines
Fuel Oil Applications Urgently Requested by Ration Board
The local ration board asks all fuel oil users with applications to fill them out and return promptly. This notice urges immediate action to ensure processing and eligibility.
Outlet Cleared After 25 Years At Franklin Street
The storm sewer outlet at the foot of Franklin street used by the Bristol plant of the US Rubber Company was cleared yesterday with a steam shovel. It marked the first such clearing in 25 years and was supervised by the plant's maintenance department.
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Franklin Street
Bristol
US Rubber Company
Plant J Employees Plan All Day Outing
Plant J Employees organize a full day outing at Toyon Beach Leah's Picnic. Galton Pence is bakemaster for the bake sale. James Conboy serves as treasurer while John Sylviao chairs the event. Muss Rose Ruggeiro and Manuel Sousa lead the sports program. Joseph DeCosta Santo Pante and Alfred Nunes head the refreshment committee.
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Collins and Aikman
Galton Pence
Joseph DeCosta
Santo Pante
Alfred Nunes
Mathewson Enters Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
David B. Mathewson of Bristol Rhode Island entered Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy New York. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Earl P Mathewson of 859 Hope Street and a Bristol Senior High School graduate studying physics at RPI.
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David B Mathewson
Bristol
Rensselaer Polytechni Institute
Troy
Earl P Mathewson
Hope Street
Bristol Senior High School
RPI
Safety Contest Open To Employees Of U S Rubber
The Safety Suggestion Contest opens July 15 and runs through September 15. Employees may submit ideas on safety methods plans or facilities at the plant. Cash prizes of 1000 750 and 500 will be awarded for valuable suggestions covering safety health and fire protection.
Pfc Augustine DeFelice to Visit Belfast Ireland on furlough
Pfc Augustine DeFelice 35 of Bristol RI is in London on a seven day furlough from Continental duty with the 75th Division. He plans to visit Belfast Ireland during his leave. his mother resides at his Bristol address.
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London
England
Pfe Augustine DeFelice
High Street
Bristol
Pfe DeFelice
Belfast
Ireland
Engagement announced for Uzelle Duarte Carreiro and Harold Beauregard
Mr and Mrs Estulano Duarte Carreiro of 956 Hope Street announce the engagement of their daughter Uzelle to Harold Beauregard EMic son of Mr and Mrs Louis Beauregard of 972 Hope Street.
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Estulano Duarte Carreiro
Hope Street
Uzelle
Harold Beauregard
Emic
Louis. Beauregard
Hope
Army chaplains in war: history and service
On the Armys Chaplain Corps 170th anniversary observance is noted. The piece recalls battlefield deaths and wounds, the corps growth to 8 000 chaplains with many overseas, and the 1775 congressional recognition of chaplains legal status, while pre Revolutionary service is noted with church connections.
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Arms Chaplain Corps
Continental Congress
First Army Chaplain John Hurt Revered Figure of 1791
In March 1791 Reverend John Hurt of Virginia, Revolution veteran, served as Army chaplain by Congressional Act. He is regarded as the first chaplain of the United States Army. During the War of 1812 chaplains joined regiments, and after the conflict the only Army chaplain appears at West Point where he taught geography history and ethics.
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John Hurt
Virginia
United States
West Point
Army Chaplains Through Wars And Memorial Chapel Tales
In 1861 regimental chaplains were authorized and Jewish rabbis made eligible. During the Revolution three Catholic chaplains served. one was killed in Mexico with Taylor’s Army. By World War I 74 Regular Army and up to 72 National Guard chaplains served, 2,363 commissioned in WWI. Overseas chapels range from a Bougainville jungle memorial built from salvaged parts to a Little Church Around The Corner in Italy. A South Pacific island features chimes from four large 4-caliber anti-aircraft shells. The first permanent U S Army chapel in France appeared on D Day plus seven, with improvised pews and drums of war. Bristol honors Fr Lawrence Decrys and a storied ETO record.
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Mexico
Taylor
America
Bougainville
Texas
New York
Italy
United States Army
South Pacific
France
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Edward J. Fitzgerald
War Department
Washington, DC
Man, Mass
Lexington
Bristol Rotary Club
Edna D Dunbar
Historical Society
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His Buddy
Barn
Mr Bosworth
Fort McClellan
Alabama
Mozel
Provdence
Fort Meade
Maryland
Camp Patrick Henry
Sime Barracks
Ete
Conrad Weiser
Naples
Ivo Mira
Hed Burks
Trieste
Venice
Betty Grable
Dick Haymes
Billy Rose
Phil Silvers
William Gaxton
Cartoon
Wolf Tale
Community Sings
Seria: “Haunted Harbor
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Blackie
Chester Morris
Lynn Merhick
Richard Lane
Frank Sully
the Cisco Kid Returns
Duncan Renaldo
Great Flamarion
Eric von Stroheim
Mary Beth Hughes
Marjorie Reynolds
Charles Ruggles
S.S. Card
David B. Mathewson
Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst
U. S. Rubber
Augustine DeFelice
St. Elizabeth's Nine
Phoenix
Tiny Lou
Paul R .Houde
Manchester
Lawrence Decrys
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