Control Center Inspection Praised by Army Officers
The Bristol Council of Civilian Defense control center passed a strict Army inspection with flying colors. Major Thomas A. Donnelly Lt. Max Rock Col. Earl C. Webster led the review noting strong setup and incident board but recommending two more telephones and booth relocations.
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Bristol
New England
Donnelly
Col. Webster
Airaid
B . Wall
Mr Wall
A. A. Edmonds
The
Defense Council
Stephen W Hopkins
Division
Tentative Date Set For YMCA Drive
The YMCA board set the drive for the second week in August and approved monthly board meetings on the second Tuesday. Dr Samuel D Clark announced subcommittee appointments for Program Finance Membership House and Women's Program with listed members.
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Board of Directors
Samuel D. Clark
F. R. Dimond
George S. Pailthorpe
R. S. Bosworth
Henry Wood
E. S. Mapes
C. B. Rockwell
James G. Carns
John G. Stewart
Charles Otten
House
Salvador Nunes
Stephen W. Hopkins
Wallis E. Howe
Wesley A Armstrong
Col Arthur W. Barrett
John W Church
W. F Williams
Stretch Gas Ration Use Lighter Oils in Winter
Switch to lighter engine oils in cold weather to reduce drag and gasoline use. Lighter oils offer similar protection, but wear quicker, requiring more frequent oil replacements yet saving enough gasoline to justify the change.
First Communion at Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Twenty four girls and nineteen boys received First Communion at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church during the 8 o'clock Mass led by Rev. Joseph Sorzana. Names of participants include Theresa Velleca Frances Langello Martha Ruggi ero and Gerald De Felice Arthur Quartaro Frank Soignoli Anthony Mansi Salvatore Annarummo Joseph Martino Elia Giusti and others.
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Joseph Sorzana
Theresa Velleca
Frances Langello
Martha Ruggiero
Flona Proto
Johann Pozzi
Margaret Pelland
Johann Squatrito
Anna Borgia
Rose Dy Tello
Dorms Murgo
Etta Cavallaro
Johann Catalano
Carl Rinaldi
Peter Quito
John Borges
Francis Giglio
John Ruggiero
Joseph Malloy
Robert Deriso
Anthony Bucclo
Thomas Velleca
Joseph Dupont
Louis Nastr
New Academic Year Opens at Providence College
The new academic year began yesterday at Providence College with Rev Frederick Foley acting dean. The accelerated program is in place but the term starting yesterday is the first regular trimester in the year-round schedule. The first trimester lasts until August 28, with the second opening September 21 and a new freshman class to be admitted.
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Providence College
Frederick Foley
Band Concert Aids Colt Memorial High School Uniforms
The Colt Memorial High School Band plans a Monday evening concert in the auditorium to raise funds for uniforms. Director Mrs M Theresa Donovan urged attendance, noting many uniforms were purchased last year for about half the band. A featured piece is National Unity dedicated by Miss Helen Church.
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Colt Memorial High School
M. Theresa Donovan
Bristol War Worker's Fourth Parade Draws Plans
The Fourth of July Committee in Bristol rushes to form a division of war workers for the parade. Invitations go to leaders from Haffenreffer Res Hers, U S Rubber, Bristol Manufacturing, and Collins & Aikman. Capt MacGruder promises 204 sailors and a 30 piece band.
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Celebration Group
Bristol Industries
Bristol
C W. Haffenreffer
Herreshoff Mfg. Company
Wesley A. Armstrong
U. S. Rubber Company
Maurice C. Smith, Jr
Bristol Manufacturing Company
Joseph A. Farrell
James F Meiges
Italian Socialites Plan Charity Bridge Event
Plans were finalized at a regular Italian Socialites Women’s Club meeting for a charity bridge whist night at Coit Memorial High School on Friday. The event replaces the annual charity dinner dance, with proceeds supporting the community tonsil clinic for needy children. Patrons invited by the ticket committee are expected to boost finances, with Helen Pagnano and Mary Salzano coordinating a full evening of tables, a door prize, and refreshments at the Colt auditorium.
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Coit Memorial High School
Helen Pagnano
Mary Salzano
Colt Auditorium
County Retailers To Meet In Warren Wednesday
Bristol County retailers plan a mass meeting at Warren Town Hall to discuss maximum price regulations set by the Office of Price Administration. OPA Administrator Christopher Del Sesto regional price attorney Philip Cowin and state price executive Vincent Morton are to speak. committee members include Alfred Tiplady, Howard K. De Wolf, and Howard R. Newman.
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Bristol County
Warren Town Hall
Office of Price Administration
Christopher del Sesto
Rhode Island
OPA
Philip Cowin
Vincent Morton
Alfred Tiplady
Barrington
Howard K. de Wolf
Warren
Howard R. Newman
Bristol
Memorial Day Observance in Bristol Honors Veterans
Fitting tributes marked Bristol Memorial Day with a parade led by Chief Marshal B W Wall to North Cemetery. The program included G A R rites by Elmer McNamara, rifle salutes by Company G I State Guard, Taps by Boy Scouts, and a Gettysburg Address reading by Yolanda Santulli.
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Bristol
B W. Wall
Hope Street
North Cemetery
Robert Bullock
Colt Memorial High School
Logan
G A. R
Elmer McNamara
Kearney
Pupils Lead Rubber Salvage Drive During War Effort
Ian M. Walker, a high school faculty member, leads local school pupils in a rubber salvage campaign begun yesterday. He praises the enthusiasm and asks parents and friends to cooperate to aid the war effort and to encourage the students' sense of service.
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Ian M. Walker
Scoutmaster William F Head Honored After Memorial Day Parade
Scoutmaster William F Head received the Scoutmasters key from George R Fish on Memorial Day in G A R Hall after a parade. He was feted at Scout Hall by Troop Four with a military traveling case from the Troop Committee and Bugle and Drum Corps, plus gifts from the scouts. Head left to join the U S Army, urging scouts to continue their work during the emergency.
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William F. Head
George R. Fish
National Council
Boy Scouts of America
G. A. R. Hall
Mr. Head
Troop Four
Scout Hall
Salvatore Massano
Head
U. S. Army
Journal letter from Shanghai survivor describes devastation
A woman who once lived in Shanghai recounts returning to her home after a Japanese occupation. She describes a battered house, torn furniture, missing toys, and a prized garden, reflecting loss and endurance amid wartime hardship. The account contrasts destruction with lingering gratitude for not losing everything.
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Shanghai
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Louise Brechin
A. Elmer McNamara
Henry F. Serbst
Charles E. Burns
Stannard B. Sylvia
Robert Garvin
Butler
U.S. Rubber Company
Marguerite Stone
YMCA
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Dizzy
Norma Shearer
Melvyn Douglas
Gail Patrick
Lee Bowman
Marjorie Main
Reginald Owen
John Howard
Lucile Fairbanks
John Garfield
Nancy Coleman
Raymond Massey
Moroni Olsen
Metrotone
Hedy Lamarr
Spencer Tracy
Frank Morgan
Criston
Noel
Suppe
Waldteufel
the Pals
Joseph Correira
James Martin
National Unity
Helen Church
Friml
Anthons Ascoli
Medles March
Maecham Waltz
Tales From
Vienna
Strauss
Anna Webrek Fox
I Love
Porter March
Basses
Huffine the “Star Spangled Banner
Earl Rounds
COMM
C. W. MacGruder
Newport Naval Training Station
U. S
Peter G. Gerry
Theodore Francis Green
Meiggs
Joseph Ve
Bristol Twilight League
Reynolds School
High Street
Charles B. Burns
Bristol Highlands Improvement Association
Burns
Democratic Town Committee
Yolanda Santulli
A. W. Burdon
Samuel A. Hall
Edmunds
Rex
Boy Scout
U. S. O. Fund
Marion Langello
John C. Edgren
Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board
First Naval Headquarters
Boston
Navy
Hungjao Road
Junior
Jino
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