Bristol Fourth of July Plans Hinge on Transport Funds
Bristol officials sharpen plans for Independence Day events with military and naval contingents possible if transport is found. The committee pursues Camp Edwards and Quonset detachments including WAACs and WAVES. A ball game and field events are planned with proceeds for Buddy Congdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
U. S
Theodore Francis Green
Peter G. Gerry
Newport Naval Training Station
Fort Adams
James F. Meiggs
Meiggs
Camp Edwards
Camp Devens
Quonset
Waacs
Hubert F. Hill
J. P. Quartaro
Buddy” Congdon
Warren
Hill
Y M.C. A
Wm. P Gladding
Vernon A Gray
William P Gladding
Final date for Green and White orders
Families of senior class members in service may order copies of the Green and White today. Communicate by June 1 to the High School to place orders. Soft cover copies cost 1.00 each and hard cover copies cost 2.00 each.
Grant Hirons Hosts Picnic Supper for Local Youth
Grant Hirons yesterday hosted a swimming party and picnic supper at his mother Mrs. Leon F Ford’s Barrington home. A treasure hunt entertained attendees Faith Angell Wesley Armstrong Jr Cynthia McCaw Dean Armstrong and other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Hirons
Leon F Ford
Barrington
Faith Angell
Wesley Armstrong, Jr
Cynthia McCaw
Dean Armstrong
Ma Pinch
Robert Hayes
Jacqueline Pettine
Richard Moren
Barbara Butt
William C. McCaw
Anna R. Kebrek
David Mathewson
Marguerite Kebrek
Ralph McCaw
Virginia Marshall
June Socials At St Marys Campus Highlight Parish Events
June activities include The Wishing Well at St Marys Auditorium under St Marys Church auspices. A Spring Hop funded by St Andrews Club is set for June 4 at St Michaels Parish House. A Friday Rummage Sale hosted by Mt Hope Chapter OFS is also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Michael
St. Andrews Club
Mt Hope
OFS
Shrapnel souvenir from Pearl Harbor wounds Mrs Dillon
Mrs Freda Schafft welcomed her son in law and daughter Warrant Officer J W Dillon and his wife home for the weekend in 512 Thames street. Mrs Dillon was wounded at Pearl Harbor by shrapnel with a leg wound requiring six stitches. The shrapnel piece is kept as a keepsake. Dillon will be stationed at Quonset Point after returning from assignments in California and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Schafft
J. W. Dillon
California
Thames Street
Quonset Point
Dillon
United States
Washington
WAAC Day at the YMCA Library prompts enlistment drive
Cpl. Marguerite Blackburn of WAAC will staff the YMCA Library today from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm to provide information and enroll recruits. Eligibility requires 21 to 45 years, height 5 ft to 6 ft, two years of high school, and married women with no children under 14 may apply. Lt Katherine Duval urged defense plant workers to seek release before enlisting, noting strong need and hoping for a large turnout. Bristal reports two WAACs in service, Marie J. Schinigei and Ruth Vo Toers, as the WAAC program grows since its 1942 inception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Blackburn
Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps
YMCA
Waacss
WAACS
Katherine Duval
WAAC
Duval
Bristal
Ruth Vo Toers
Oveta Culp Hobby
United States
England
North Africa
Moren Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 398th CA
Lt Col Albert A Moren of the 398th CA was promoted after 18 years of service. A New England native, he began with the 243rd CA Rhode Island National Guard in 1925 and held top small arms duties in Rhode Island before serving in multiple battalions at Camp Stewart and Camp Davis. He visited Camp Edwards with his family for the holidays. his son Robert A Moren is a Private First Class with the U S Marines in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Andrew Moren
398Th CA
New England
Col Moren
243Rd CA
Rhode Island National Guard
National Guard
Moren
379Th CA
Camp Stewart
376Th CA
AAATC
Camp Davis
39Th CA
Col. Moren
Camp Edwards
398Th
Robert A. Moren
U. S. Marines
Pacific Ocean
Departed War Veterans Honored On Memorial Day
Memorial Day observances drew hundreds to Bristol area cemeteries and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument as a Sunday afternoon parade and services recalled 1776, Civil War, and World War II ideals. Rev Graetz delivered the address. wreaths were laid by local groups. Taps echoed, and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address was read by Miss Anna Kebrek.
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Hopé Street
G. A. R. Hall
North Cemetery
Logan
Frank C. Codolan
Herbert D. Graetz
A. A. Edmonds
B. W .Wall
Joseph M Edmonds
Kearney Post
American Legion
Boy Scout
Mr Graetz
Graetz
The Wishing Well in Three Acts at St Marys
The Wishing Well a romantic three act play is presented at St Marys Auditorium under church auspices. Cast includes Lady Mary played by Joan Doyle and Noreen by Jean Burke with Richard Riden as Terence Fitzpatrick and Lucien Capone Jr as Squire Matthew Baxy. Mrs Theresa Donovyan directs with Madaline Neiderer as accompanist and James F Meiggs as stage manager overseeing scenery and lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary’s
St Mary's Auditorium
St Mary's Church
Lady Mary Donnell
Noreen
Claire Gladue
Joan Doyle
Lady Mary
Jean Burke
Richard Riden
Terence Fitzpatrick
Rita Serbst
Maureen McGibney
Margaret Manchester
Felix Murphy
Arthur Samson
Theresa Donovyan
Eunice Conley
Jean . Mulligan
Madaline Neiderer
James F Meiggs
Gordon Meiggs
Hobson Accepts Taunton USO Directorship
Earl H Hobson former YMCA secretary for 14 years and now assistant director of the Jamestown USO Club has accepted the post of Taunton Massachusetts USO director. He starts June 15 to direct a 12 room mansion based club with Rhode Island style facilities. Dedication ceremonies are planned for late June and Mrs Hobson and their son Bruce will remain in Jamestown for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ear H Hobson
Jamestown
USO
Taunton Mass., Uso
Rhode Island
Fourth of July Benefit Dances Scheduled by 1943 Committee
The 1943 Fourth of July Celebration Committee and the Y M C A sponsor three Thursday and one Monday dances in the Y gym starting this Thursday. Proceeds go to the Fourth of July Committee treasurer to cover celebration expenses. Dances set for June 3 10 17 and 21 from 8 to 11 with standard admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Gym
Wedding of Miss Irene Hornby and Henry H Schafft
Miss Irene Hornby daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Hornby of West Barrington married Henry H Schafft son of Mrs Freda Schaffift at the brides home ceremony led by Rev Walter L Beckwith former rector of St Matthews Church. Mrs Ray Edar sister of the bride was matron of honor best man was J W Dillon Warant Officer U S N brother in law of the groom. The couple will reside at 60 Thames street and Mr Schaffiff will report for U S Army service June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Hornby
Philip Hornby
West Barrington
Henry H. Schafft
Freda Schaffift
Thames Street
Walter L. Beckwith
St. Matthew's Church
Ray Edar
J. W. Dillon
Green
Launch of APC 93 Sponsored by Mrs Mary Lannon
This morning at Herreshof Mfg Company the APC 93 was launched with Mrs Mary Lannon as sponsor. The event highlighted the collaboration between sponsor and factory as the vessel was unveiled and christened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lannon
Herreshof Mfg. Company
Remember Bea Yesterday and Tomorrow Busy
A fragmented note urges action in the present with lines about forgetting yesterday and seizing today. It references remembering Bea and getting things done now rather than procrastinating.
WAAC Day Highlights U S Army Women Power at Fort Oglethorpe
The piece celebrates WAACs and their rapid expansion from four jobs to over 100, detailing training at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia near Chickamauga. It notes 3500 women marching for reporters and cites Captain Albine Shimkus as a standout graduate from Fort Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waacs
Fort Oglethorpe
Georgia
Chickamauga
Army
WAAC
Albine Shimkus
Army Command
General Staff School
Fort Leavenworth
Catherine Falvey
Massachusetts
Hobart Brown
Eety
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Vendetti
Council
Nora FE. Dwyer
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Arthur W. Barrett
Joseph P. Quataro
Edward S. Kunz
Alphonse Rebello
William P. Gladding
Roswell S. Bosworth
Auspices St. Mary's Church
Golt Vs
Guiteras Field
Ronald Colman and
Greer Garson
Joan
Ozark
Judy Canova
Joe E. Brown
John Hubbard
Virginia Grey
Olin Howlin
Robin Raymond
Bud Abbott
Louw Costello xIa
Damon Runyon
Traveltalk
Pearl Harbor
WAVE
SPAR
Marine
Mr Gratez
Matthew Baxy
Lucien Capone, Jr
Darby Duffy
Nora
William Moreno
Sue Rohrman
Evelyn Lemaire
Kathleen O'Mara
Dan Tyron
William Byrnes
Earl H. Hobson
Bea
Shis
G. I
Corp. Blackburn
Army Auxiliary
Camp Oglethorpe
Tee
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