The Big Freeze and Winter Rivalries on the Harbor
A harbor ice scene recalls a Boston era winter with sled coal runs, an ice boat, and crowded skating. Local boys share rescues, clashes, and queuing up for warm coats as rival surges turn to street legends about Jennie, Lou, Billy, and Fred in a town remembered for bold skating feats and a long thaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Perry
W. T. C. Wardwell
S. Pomeroy Colt
Marguerite DeWolfe
Sother
Connors
Connors Wharf
Herreshoff
Julia
James DeWolfe
Popsquash
Gussie Bourn
Fee Willams
Mid Harbor
Sheriff Bosworth
Archie
Nat
Jim
Sheriff
Bristol County
Fred Bishop
Constitution Street
Popsquash Point
Mill Gut
Mill Pond
Constitution Dock
Fred
Jennie
Lou
Billy
Kipling
Gablinske Group Completes 800th Mission in Med Theater
Cpl William H Gablinske 26 of Bristol R I is a member of the 310th B 25 Mitchell Bombardment Group which flew its 800th combat mission in the Mediterranean. Commanded by Col Peter H Remington the unit holds the AAF medium and heavy group bombing record. MG John K Cannon sent congratulations to BG Robert D Knapp noting the group’s pivotal contribution to Allied air operations during the Mediterranean campaign. Dorothy and Kathleen Ann live with his parents at 69 Court Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Cpl
William H. Gablinske
Bristol
R. L
Peter H. Remington
Cape Vincent
N. Y
Army Air Force
John K. Cannon
Allied Tactical Air Force
Robert D Knapp
Auburn
310Th
310Th Group
Dorothy
Kathleen Ann
69 Court Street
John Gablinske
Miss Elsie Medeiros Weds Cpl. Robert Herdon in St Elizabeths Church
Miss Elsie J Medeiros daughter of Mr and Mrs John Medeiros 73 Oliver St wed Corporal Robert Byron Herdon son of Mr and Mrs Hugo R Hedron of Hornell N Y in St Elizabeths Church. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated. Maid of honor Thalma Ballion wore orchid brocade and carried orchids and roses. Best man was Pfc James I Grime. Wedding dinner at Hotel Warren followed by reception at the bride’s home. The couple will live in Washington DC after travels through New York and Maryland. groom stationed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie J. Medeiros
John Medeiros
Oliver Street
Robert Byron Herdon
Hugo R. Hedron
Hornell
N. Y
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Henrique Rocha
Thalma Ballion
Johnston
Pfc
James I. Grime
Warren
New York
Maryland
Washington, D. C
Past Commanders Well Represented at Kearney Post Night
Fourteen past commanders attended Past Commanders Night at Kearney Post 6 American Legion. A moment of silence honored Luke H Callan, with names including Bertram W Wall and Albert A Edmonds among attendees. Plans for a district dance and a WWII Veterans Night were approved, two basketballs sent to a Marine base, a $12 Red Cross War Fund gift voted, and a resolution on the death of Joseph P Hickey adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
American Legion
Luke H Callan
Post Department
Bertram W Wall
Albert A Edmonds
George R Fish
Joseph Enos
Charles E Burns
Samuel J Smith Jr
Samuel A_ Hall
Frederick M_ Straight
Walter E Briggs
A Elmer McNamara
Joseph M Edmonds
James T Pierce
U. S Marine
Pacific
Robert A Moren
Red Cross War Fund
Joseph P. Hickey
Warren
Attleboro Y defeats Bristol Y in mass Rhode Island finals
Attleboro Y tops Bristol Y 53 37 in the Mass and R I two state basketball championship games with Bristol hurt by first quarter nerves. Dick Reno scores 17 as Attleboro advances to semifinals and finals. Providence defeats Westerly. final playoffs set March 10 in Boston. Senior sectional games on March 24 in Providence and Boston.
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Bristol “Y
R. I
Attleboro “Y
Bristol
Attleboro
Dick Reno
Providence
Westerly
Boston
Scouts Prepare for Eisenhower Waste Paper Drive 1945
War Production Board directs Bristol area Boy Scouts to collect waste paper from March 1 to April 30 1945. Prizes include a Gen Eisenhower medal for 1000 pounds or more, and a shell container with an inscription for 100 pounds per day. Registration required. Community urged to verify scouts’ registrations to deter impostors. Drum Corps plans St Patrick’s Ball and June competitions. Cub Pack 14 reregistered for 1945 and fees can be paid at den meetings. Two Life Scouts and two Star Scouts named at Board of Review. District rally and junior leaders training planned. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War ¢Production Board
Gen. Eisenhower
Gen
Eisenhower
Bristol
Boy Scout
Scout Hall
St. Patricks
Pawtucket State Armory
Den
Bristol County District Board of Review
Board of Review
Howard E. Munroe
Hubert F. Hill
John W Church
Artillery Armory
State Street
Bristol County Court House
High Street
John Post Reynolds
William T Cashin
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W. H. Gablinske
Herdon
Medeiros
Bride
Bristol Senior High School
Rhode Island State College
Marloces Desig
Herbert G. Sales
Pleasantijt
Fall River
Y” Vikings
U. S. Rubber Engineers
Vikings
Engineers
U. S. Independents
Independents
Robert M. Williams
U. S. Navy
Gra-Y
Robert S. L. Kinder
Nelson Eddy
Robert Armbruster
EWT
CBS Network
Star and Life Rank
State OF
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Town OF
County of
Bristol, RI
J. A. Chartier
Tel
Barrington Roofing Co
Woodbine Avenue
West Barrington, R. I
Ulysse Forget
Main ST
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO
Dain St. Warren
Tel. Warren
Constitution Br
Bristel
Tel. Br
The
Narragansett Electric CompAny
Mumster ST
Wallace Motors
R. I. Tel
Anthony E. Costa
Industrial Trust Co
St. Mary’s Church
Institute Hall
Kearney Post
No. 6
American Legion Relief Fund Legion
Franklin ST
Kitty
In K. of C. Hal
State Street Door Prize
BY A. P. B. Don Luiz Fillipe
Lincoln Hall
Usher Avenue
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Funi
William Street
Eral Director
Salvador Nunes
Mt. Hope. Ave
J. E. Connors
Hope Street
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
This State
Weybosset Stree
Providence, R. I
Charles M. Connery
Burton ST
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Hope St
Thyra Carlson
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