Honored By Stamps List Local Servicemen
Additional names of servicemen honored by War Stamp purchases at the Pastime’s Treasure are recorded for permanent town records. Names include Frank P Millemager Avon Park Florida Vincent Campagna Doris M Martelly Marine Corps Women’s Reserve Camp Lejeune New River NC Edward Russo Iowa State College Joseph E Brown Jr ARM 2c GS Navy Frank Russo Marine Corps Southwest Pacific Walter J Miller Fourth Ferrying Group Memphis Tennessee Witham Mariano Pilot Transportation Tramming Group Lockborne Air Base Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P Millemager
Avon Park
Welcome Home Fund Resolution for Bristol Veterans
The town adopted a resolution to establish a Veterans Welcome Home Fund to aid public welcomes for returning Bristol residents. Five thousand dollars is appropriated for the fiscal year ending January 31, 195, with further appropriations as needed. The Town Council will manage the fund and may appoint a committee to execute expenditures, and the General Assembly is asked to validate the action. The resolution was adopted at the annual Town Meeting on March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
General Assembly
Young Women's Club Hosts St Patrick's Day Dance
About 130 servicemen attended the St Patrick's Day Dance by the YMCA Young Women's Club on Wednesday evening. Ninety came from Melville with others from Prudence Island and nearby servicemen home on leave. The gym was green and white, music by the Rhymauires, and refreshments by the committee. Patrons were Mr and Mrs Ralphinder, Mr and Mrs Frederick Bartlett, and Mr and Mrs Gordon Small. Claire Partington led the dance committee with assistance from Virginia McLaughlin Catherine Hammill Irene Sousa Mary Aiello and Helen Preble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Club
Ym.c
Melville
Prudence Island
Reave
Muic
Raiphinder
Frederick S Bartlett
Gordon B Small
Claire Partington
Virginia McLaughlin
Catherine Hammill
Irene Sousa
Mary Aiello
Helen Preble
Portuguese Movies To Be Shown Sunday
A charity film event at Independent Hall on Sunday March 19 features Portuguese language films and one English entry Brazil Fishing School. The Portuguese programs include South of the Border Air Raid Warden and Food for the Army with proceeds benefiting the National Folks Festival. committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mello
Tina Alessio
Agnes Barboza
Mary Silvia
Naomi Jacome
Margaret Andrade
New England Wildfires Threaten Recreational Areas
In New England fires annually burn over 65 000 acres destroying recreational spaces. The message urges stopping the needless destruction and conserving timber as war material, stressing manpower cannot be spared from forest fire battles.
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New England
Boy Scout notes and drum corps events listed
Troop Four re registration due this month and meeting planned this evening to finalize plans. Full attendance expected for annual inspection announcement. Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps to perform in Pawtucket at St Patrick’s Day Ball. Street parade possible if weather permits. Corps meets at Scout Hall 6 30 p.m. tonight to prepare. P O W S Bristol group to meet tomorrow to select kite contest date and plan spring ceremonial and social hour.
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Bristol Boy Scout
Pawtucket
St. Patricks
Erie Society of
Rhode Island
Scout Hall
P.O.W.S
Awashonks Herd
P.O W.S
Boy Scout Honor Society
Bristol
Herd
Scouting Event and Den Meeting Scheduled This Week
Scavenger Hunt will start Monday at 7 30 PM in Scout Hall with extra points for order of finish in the inter patrol contest. Green Bar scouts lead the program. Cubs of Pack 14 meet next Wednesday at 6 30 PM with new Den Chiefs to plan meetings in neighborhood dens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Green Bar Scouts
Pack No. 14
Scout Hall
Latin American Film Event Held at Independent Hall
On Saturday March 19 an event featuring Latin American films will be held at Independent Hall under the auspices of the Portuguese American Women's Civic League.
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Patrick’s Dance
Ness
Cranston, R. i
Forest Services
Barrington Rod & Reel Club
Bristol County Tree Sportemen
Central Falls Sportsmen's
Grmton Fish & Game Aven
Greenwich Sportemen
Tléb, Inc
Federal Rod and Gun Club
Geneva
Marieville
Meadow Brock Fish and Game Conservation
Ren
Meswanshet
Gen
Cieb Newagencett
Gun Club, Inc
Hemagenselt Salt Water Fishing Club
Newport County Red & Gea Ann
BOY Scout
Cubs
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