Lindbergh and War Talk Stir American Debate
A report outlines Carl Lindbergh’s broadcast stance on World War II and invadability of the United States. It notes his Greenland visit and claims about South American bases, contrasting with Mrs Dwight Morrow’s call for immediate aid to allied nations and urging resilience and unity against Nazi influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chamberlain
Hitler
Lindbergh
Greenland
South America
Maginot
Col Lindbergh
William W Pratt
USN
Newsweek
Uncle Sam
Dwight Morrow
Germany
Oman
France
Local briefs from Bristol and Providence area
Vacationing Dr and Mrs Bernardo in Wilmington, many ads for Week-End Specials on women’s dresses. Mite Society meet at Mrs Eber Hill. Miss Maria Castro graduates from RI State College in Home Economics. Engagement announced for Gilda Proto to Joseph Pine. A melodrama by St Mary’s Players postponed. Bristol Troop 3 scouts pass pacing tests at Camp King Philip. Jagger Corporation to host open house at 42 Westminster. Providence College alumni dinner notes. Flag Day observances at Reynolds School. Brown University 172nd commencement for Henry P. Trudell Jr. social and cake sale by Hope Circle DIO. Card party winners and refreshments at K OF C Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaggar Corporation
Joseph G A’ Riccio
Westminster Street
Providence
Bristol
Walter Kerr
Hope Circle
Daughters of
Isabella
C. Hall
State Street
Elizabeth Foley
Mildred Beauregard
William Horton
Laura Martelly
Arthur Duffy
Rose Breen
Bridget Lewis
Sara Sweeney
Lena Ingram
Marie Vermette
Red Cross Enrolls 111 Women Workers
Bristol Red Cross reports 111 women enrolled to sew wartime garments for refugees in Europe. First quota completed includes layettes, dresses, robes, sweaters, socks, and mufflers. second quota in progress with sweaters, dresses, socks, shawls, and layettes. Mrs Walliam Pinch leads the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
American Red Cross
Europe
Providence
Walliam Pinch
Red Cross
Harding Bristol Women’s Republican Club Names Chairs
Chairmen for the Bristol Women’s Republican Club were announced by Mrs. Albert H. Flint Jr the newly elected president. Mrs William P Gladding heads the program committee with other heads named for membership legislative bylaws auditing ways and means and hospitality. The club, meeting this week, was asked to back Wendell Wilkie for the presidential nomination and Mrs J E Cheesman gave a talk on The Way To Win. Mrs Gladding received a silver dish from the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Bristol Women’s Republican Club
Albert H. Flint, Jr
William P. Gladding
Walter Kerr
Lucien Capone
William Coggeshall
Samuel C. Wardwell
Samuel A. Hall
Joseph Sylvia
Wendell L. Wilkie
Mary Colt Gross
Rhode Island
J. E. Cheesman
Providence
Gladding
Musical Recital by Anderson Pupils at DeWolf Chapel
Pupils of Cora Shaw Anderson present a music recital tomorrow in DeWolf Memorial Chapel at the First Congregational Church. The program features Virginia Marshall Marguerite Kebrek Joan Osterberg Sanford Town Ellenor Munro Francis Velleca Harriet Simmons Richard Grossman Ann D Amico Jane D Amico Ann Marie Bisbane Irene McCann Jackie McCann Roswell S Bosworth Jr Marion Munro Jacquelyn Pettine Samuel Steen Jr Margaret Hibberts David Mathewson Pauline Bruno Margaret Remieres Shirley Levy Elsie Medeiros. A musical reading How the Elephant Got His Trunk will be given by Mrs Elizabeth W Pettine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Shaw Anderson
DeWolf
First Congregational Church
Virginia Marshall
Marguerite Kebrek
Joan Osterberg
Sanford Town
Eleanor Munro
Francis Velleca
Harriett Nancy Simmons
Richard Grossman
Ann D'Amico
Jane D’amico
Ann Marie Bisbane
Irene McCann
Jackie McCann
Roswell S. Bosworth, Jr
Marion Munro
Jacquelyn Pettine
Samuel Steen, Jr
Margaret Hibberts
David Mathewson
Pauline Bruno
Margaret Remieres
Shirley Levy
Elsie Medeiros
Elizabeth W Pettine
Mrs Brightman Names Fourth Bridge Committee
Mrs Raymond Brightman named a committee to assist her in staging the annual card party for the Fourth of July celebration fund at St Michael's Parish House on June 25. The group includes several prominent members with subcommittees for candy and publicity and additional aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Brightman
St Michael's Parish House
Earl H Hobson
Charles Cole
N. G. Herreshoff
Joseph Almeida
Harold Peckham
Sebastian Bernard, Jr
Lucien Capone
Vastalar Ruggiero
Albert Johnston
Candy
Elmer S
Astor hostelry lore and showbiz notes flash across a rough draft
A rough draft for Bob Christenberry's book on the Astor and entertainment items recalls 1918 Father Duffy counsel big guns over prayers. The RCA room, Landon bio copies, look-alikes, and Hollywood club plans mix with radio star aliases and Ben Bernie’s record chase at Loew’s State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Christenberry
The
Astor
Bob
Father Duffy
RCA
Alfred M. Landon
Mike Todd
New Orleans
Fred MacMurray
Malter Berle
Robert
George Raft
Raft
Hollywood
Mario
Mack
Killer) Gray
Rudy Vallee
Pirate's
Den
Bill Slapsie
Maxie Rosenbloom
Bristol’s Miss Norris Remains The City’s Living Museum
The Norris house at State and Hope streets is beloved as Bristol’s unofficial museum. Neighbors recall Fourth of July gatherings on the piazza and Miss Norris’s stories, her Brussels lace gown, and a life steeped in history and charm.
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Bristol
Borden
Norris
State and
Hope Street
Napoleon
Miss Norris
Hope and
State Street
Burke Re elected Grand Knight of Bristol Knights of Columbus
John I. Burke was re elected Grand Knight of Bristol Council Knights of Columbus at the annual meeting in K of C Hall Other officers chosen include Deputy Grand Knight George T Ingram Recording Secretary Harry I Young Jr Treasurer Augustine B Nerone Chancellor William P Hammill Warden Edward E Leclerc Inside Guard James J Connery Outside Guard Roland E Castanguay Advocate Judge Edward L Leahy and delegates Past Grand Knight Frederick T Goff first alternate William T Dwyer second alternate James F Wychie Grand Knight Burke will present the Rev Thomas J Gillan Memorial Medal to St Mary's parochial school graduates at exercises tonight in St Mary's auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Burke
Bristol
Knights of Columbus
K. of C Hall
George T Ingram
Harry I Young, Jr
Augustine B. Nerone
William P Hammill
Edward E Leclerc
James J Connery
Roland E. Castanguay
Edward L. Leahy
Frederick T. Goff
William T. Dwyer
James F. Wychie
Burke
Thomas J Gillan
St. Mary's Parochial School
St. Mary's Auditorium
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Bristol Phoenix Publishing Company
R. L
Roswell S. Bosworth
Joseph P. Quartaro
Bradford St
Thames
Ye Saale
Phoenix News
Alger’s
George R. McCarthy
LO. C. F
Julio F. Xavier
Wood Street
Perry's Spa
Pury
James F. R
John Massano
Wood's Street
Carl Lindbergh
Man
Washington
Dan Beara
America
N. Y. World's Fair
National Scouts
Daniel Carter Beard
Iowa Vaneke
Itke
Arta
John R. Bernardo
Wilmington, Delaware
Makowsky
Mite Society of the
First Baptist Church
Eber Hill
Franklin Street
Mary Louise Castro
Church Street
R I. State College
Bertha
St. Mary's
Bristol Boy Scouts
Camp
King Philip
Manuel Carvelho
Matthew Maetozo
Arthur Almeida
John Traves
Alfred Ferreira
RF Haffenreffer
Carl
RF _ Haffenreffer
Very Rex
John J Dillon
O P
Providence College
Metacomet Golf Club
RRS
Herbert D. Graetz
Makowsky’s
Adv
Henry P. Trudell, Jr
Henry P. Trudell
Second Street
Brown University
Colt Memorial High School
Rifle Club
A. L. Johnston
Puts Tire Shop
Bradfoad Street
Ethier
Suzman’s
Phoenix Office
134Th St
Flushing NY
Flushing
von McDermott
Peggy Elise
Constitution Street
Souca‘s
Leom Whitney
Makowksy
Burnside Lodge
K. of P
Edgehill Temple
Pythian Sisters
G. A. R. Hall
Cc. C
Arthur Brelsford
Town OF
Amos S. Gorham
Broadway
By HY Gardner
Tipillar
John Edgar Hoover
East Side
Nat von Rittentrop
Sally Rand
Billy Rose
O'Dwyer
Loch Sheldrake
Murder Inc
Betty Grable
Alexis Thompson
Toot
Tommy
Manville
Col Gonzales Gomez
Belmont Park
J Edgar Hoover
Luindys
Slapsie Maxie Everett Rosenboom
Billboard
Harvey Tweed
Tommy Dorsey
Lenny Carson
Larry Clinton
Alexander Karlin
Andre Kostelanetz
Shorty Harris
Pee Wee Hunt
Val Yorke
Victor Young
Babs Warren
Bee Wain
Randolph Joyce
Jan Pearce
Jan
Hope
Loew’s
Ben Bernie
al Rosen
Bernie
Rosen
Ben
Zapey
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