Invasion Day Prayers Held Across Bristol Churches
Churches across Bristol organized hourly prayer services starting at 6 a.m. to mark the Allied invasion of Europe. Clergy from St. Michael's, St. Mary, St. Elizabeth, and nearby parishes led hymns and readings with widespread participation and special noontime and evening ceremonies for armed forces.
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Bristol
Europe
St. Michael's Church
Anthony R. Parshley
Herbert D. Graetz
First Congregational Church
Arthur W. Burdon
First Baptist Church
Herbert A. Jerauld
St. Michael’s
Mr. Graetz
Mr Burdon
Mr Jerauld
Canon Parshley
Graetz
St. Mary's Church
St. Elizabeth's Church
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Herrmann Wilbur
God
More Volunteers Sought for Surgical Dressings
The Red Cross issued another call for volunteers to make surgical dressings. Daytime workers are especially needed while evening volunteers have responded well. Report ASAP to Red Cross Headquarters at Hope and Church streets.
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The
Red Cross
Hope and
Church Streets
Virgin Mary crowned at St Elizabeth Church ceremony
The statue of the Blessed Virgin in St Elizabeths Church was crowned Sunday afternoon by Miss Alice Sousa with Miss Lorraine Silveira as crown bearer and four girls holding ribbons. A procession from the parish convent preceded the service with Rev Henrique Rocha delivering a sermon and benediction. angels and new Children of Mary Sodality members participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth's Church
Alice Sousa
Lorraine Silveira
Laura
Dorothy Cordeira
Mary Ann Ventura
Dorothy Quintal
Lydwina Sousa
Henrique Rocha
Mary M. Botelho
Mary Mello
Eleanor Quintal
Children of Mary Sodality
India Cabral
Amelia Rodrigues
Maria Carreiro
Maria Cabral
Dolores’ Cabral
Maria Mello
Theresa Camara
Lydia Paiva
Helen Martins
Diolinda Pereira Serpa
Maria Luiz Lemas
Filomena Castro
Maria
Colt Wins Over Rogers and North Kingstown in 13 innings
Colt defeated Rogers High of Newport 6 to 3 in 13 innings. Del Piano struck out 12 while Garcia fanned 10 for the losers. Carulli had key hits including the eighth inning single, and Madoza added three hits. Colt will face South Kingstown Friday at 3:15 p.m. on Gurtteras Field.
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Rogers High
Newport
Colt
del Piano
Garcia
Carulli
Madtoza
N Madoza
North Kingstown
Esposito
South Kingstown
Gurtteras Field
Blood Bank to Hold Three Day Donation Drive
A Bristol Red Cross blood drive will run Wednesday July 19 through Friday July 21 with 280 donor volunteers sought each day. Rev A R Parshley heads the coordinating committee joined by A A Edmonds John D Moore Rev Herbert D Graetz and Roswell S Bosworth. The February event drew over 500 donors and overflowed the mobile unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Parshley
Red Cross
Bristol
A. A. Edmonds
John D Moore
Herbert D. Graetz
Roswell S. Bosworth
State and Town Democrats file convention delegates
The Second District Democrats list state committeeman and committeewoman nominees including Prescott B Paull and Ruth J Parsicles with alternates Joseph Pannone and Frank Lewis. Delegates to district and senatorial conventions include Daniel Coggeshall Anthony Nunes and Antonio De Sousa with various alternates. First District Democrats name Alfred Fay and James Fay as delegates with Cortelessa Estrella as alternates. Republican conventions have been announced with the senate event set for June 19 and the Democratic senate event for July 6 at Bristol County Courthouse.
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Council
Prescott B Paull
Hope Street
Ruth J Parsicles
Church Street
Anthony Junes
P. B. Paull
Joseph F Pannone
Frank S Lewis
Daniel G Coggeshall
Anthony R. Parshley
William
Annibal Estrella
Coggeshall
Parshley
Hughes
Cauda
Antonio de Sousa
Anderson
Cortelessa
Estrella
Bertram W Wall
Bristol County
Hi Y Opens Centennial Week With Sports Night
The Hi Y Club hosts Sports Night at the Y to launch Centennial Week with Ed Rhuelback as speaker and film reels including 1943 World Series highlights. A new Haffenreffer Room dedication is set for 8:30 p.m. and a public tour follows 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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HI Y
Y.m.ca
Haffenreffer
Ed Rhuelback
Hi-Y
Chicago Cubs
Young Women's Club
YMCA
Barbara Moren
Colt Band To Hold Third Annual Concert
Bristol High School presents the third annual Colt Band concert Friday at 8 15 in the Colt auditorium. The Girls Glee Club also performs under Theresa Donovan with instrumental solos and duets. Marches directed by Virginia Marshall. accompanists Marguerite Kebrek, Joan Doyle and Margaret Hibbert.
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Bristol High School
Colt Auditorium
Girls’ Glee Club
Theresa Donovan
Virginia Marshall
Marguerite Kebrek
Joan Doyle
Margaret Hibbert
Conley Receives Commission as 2nd Lieutenant in Army Air Forces
James J. Conley completed Officer Candidate School at Miami Beach and received commission as 2nd Lieutenant. He will direct administrative and supply operations of the Army Air Forces worldwide. As a civilian he lived at 906 Hope Street with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F Conley, Jr
Air Forces Officer Candidate School
Miami Beach
Florida
Air Forces of the Army of the United States
Army Air Forces
T.J. Conley
Hope Street
Public Asked To Take Care Of Shrubs On Hope Street
Post Office boxes along Hope street between State and Court street now have fresh shrubbery. Postmaster Daniel W Coggeshall appeals to Bristol citizens and visiting servicemen to protect the new greens and avoid damage. Police will monitor preservation of the shrubs.
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Hope Street
State
Court Street
Daniel W Coggeshall
Bristol
Sailor Completes AMM Training at Naval Air Center
Manuel Madeira husband of Virginia Madeira of 9 Pearses avenue Memphis Tennessee completed the Aviation Machinist’s Mate school course at the Naval Air Technical Training Center. He now holds AMM 3c and joined the Navy in Providence on October 8 1943. He trained at Sampson New York and before service worked as loom fixer for Collins and Aikman. He studied at Rhode Island School of Design and is father to Shirley Ann born April 7 who he has not yet seen. His brothers Christian Madeira in Northern Ireland Army Supply Service and Anthony Madeira AMM Sc at Beaufort South Carolina also serve in the armed forces.
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Manuel Madeira
Virginia
Madeira
Pearses Avenue
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Memphis
Neoma Brouillard Transferred to Davis Monthan Field
Private Neoma V Brouillard daughter of Oscar C Brouillard of 16 Pearse Avenue has moved from Fort Oglethorpe to the 233rd AAF Base Unit at Davis Monthan Field Tucson Arizona.
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Fort Oglethorpe
Neoma V. Brouillard
Oscar C Brouillard
Pearse Avénue
Third Training Center
Women's Army Corps
233Rd Aaf
Davis Monthan Field
Tucson
Ariz
Engagement of Margaret Birtwell to Harold Manson
Mr and Mrs William M Burtwell of Colonial Terrace Asbury Park announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Rodger Birtwell to Harold Manson SP A2c USNR son of Mr and Mrs T Edward Manson of West Belmar New Jersey. Miss Birtwell is granddaughter of the late Rev and Mrs William R Trotter.
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William M Burtwell
Colonial Terrace
Asbury Park
Margaret Rodger Birtwell
Harold Manson
Sp (A)2c
USNR
T Edward Manson
West Belmar
N. J
Miss Birtwell
William R. Trotter
Weekend church and community events announced
June 9 a rummage sale at Ivy Guild of St. Michael's Church Parish House. June 10 a minstrel show at Guiteras School Auditorium under the Portuguese American Civic League. June 12 a Chicken Salad Supper at K. of C. Hall under St. Mary's Church auspices.
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Ivy Guild of
St. Michael's Church
Guiteras School
K. of C. Hall
St. Mary’s Church
Tribute to a Bristolian Hero Joseph Pirri
A Bristol friend recalls Joseph Pirri a 20 year old cousin and Coast Guard volunteer who died in service. He describes their shared youth Boccia games mischief and admiration for Captain Baker and for Pirri’s courage and duty in defending America against Nazi threats.
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Rascal
Captain Baker
Roma Street
Joe
Colt
Warren
Coast Guard
Bristol
Navy
So Hot in Africa Boys Laugh at Cobras and Scorpions
Bob Hope jokes about heat in Africa as soldiers endure sweltering conditions. He quips that soldiers ignore manicures and let cobras bite nails, and that scorpions take salt tablets in the desert heat. The New York Times notes the comic tone amid harsh conditions.
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Africa
Bob Hope
N. Y
Bob Hope recalls entertaining battle-shocked soldiers
Hope describes visiting hospitals where nurses attended every patient and periods of fear gave way to laughter. He notes the soldiers’ hysteria at moments and their gradual return to normalcy, as seen by doctors.
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Bob Hope
Radio programs and films follow troops abroad
A speaker notes that North Africans gather around loudspeakers to hear American comedians with soldiers. Soldiers laugh and join in, regardless of understanding words, as laughter crosses language barriers.
Homeward humor shines through war’s weary line
Hope writes about troops steady under pressure and glad for a home visit. The soldiers, still in their gear, show gratitude with simple thanks and a shared laugh. The writer notes the deep, humbling impact of comradeship and a hometown welcome on the front.
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Hovs
Hope
Grant
Humorous War Wartime Jokes From Mess Halls
Soldiers coping with long campaigns share gags about chow lines and pay at the mess hall. One medic joke notes blood plasma rides during duty while another recalls a Purple Heart citation for bravery after meals.
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Hell
Humorous jabs in Navy sports banter reveal base pride
In lighthearted rivalry, the Bluejackets mock naval bases and units with joking lines about sailors as wolves in ship clothes and Navy uniforms as girdles with legs. A receiving station is playfully described as Reno for the women, illustrating light seafaring taunts.
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Naval Base
Navy
Naval Receiving Station
Reno
Coast Guard Beach Patrol and Waves In Coastal Banter
The excerpt contrasts a practical beach patrol living in huts with flirtatious Waves described as trained to replace men. It humorously notes the Waves’ flirtatious reputation and a sailor’s joking comparison to Boris Karloff.
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Coast Guard
Boris Karloff
American humor travels with troops and endures
The piece notes that American humor stays consistent as soldiers travel abroad. It praises troops for bringing a healing balm against tyranny and fascism, carried by their jokes and resilience. The soldiers’ humor remains sharp and ready, spreading through the countries they visit.
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St. Michael’s Church
Halsey Howe
Episcopal Theological Seminary
Cambridge
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Joseph Sorzana
Rogers
N. Kingstown
Ida Lupino
Paul Henreid
America
Ladies Courageous
Loretta Young
Phillip Terry
June Vincent
Diana Barrymore
With Giorna Jean
Pat Knowles
Evelyn Ankers
Marjorie Weaver
Bob Crosby
Sullivans
Anne Baxter
Thomas Mitchell
Edward Ryan
Trady Marshall News
Ickls
Pickle
Don Winslow
Blood Bank
Jane Goettler
Vivian Hill
Mary Anana
Mary J Anana
Town Council
Floyd Huestis
William T. O'Donnell
Anthony J Ferrara
Boy Scouts
Earl G. Sturdevant
George Olver
Carmine C Cirillo
Flora Fusco
Charles Tappero
Cameron Beck
Howard R Newman
Rotary Club
Providence
James J. Conley
RAF
Wovezy
Gaptiy
Gulleras Field
Joseph Pirri
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