Dr Serbst Examines OPA Rent Help Efforts in Bristol
Dr William L Serbst released a statement reviewing Bristol Council of Defense actions to obtain rent assistance from the OPA for the Paull House quarters used by the Bristol Rationing Board at 700 Hope Street. He disputes personal motives in the dispute and notes years of correspondence and bills with little success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Serbst
Bristol Council of Defense
OPA
Paull House
Hope Street
Serbst
Bristol Phoenix
Financial Town
Defense Council
O.P.A
J. Floyd Huestis
Bristol Town Council
Bristol Ration Board
Mr. Huestis
Bristol Defense Council
Huestis
Ration Board
O.P
Hope St
Councl
Burnside Memorial
del Sesto
War Price and Rationing Board
de Sesto
Council of Defense
Bristol
Changes in Postal Rates in Effect Sunday
The Post Office announces March 26 changes to rates including local 3 cent per ounce letters and 1 to 2 cent domestic air mail. Armed forces mail remains heavy with 6 cent air mail stamps. 6 cent and other rate adjustments affect parcel post money orders and insured mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Ietter
Continental
United States
Fund Proposes Public Support to Keep Rationing Board Site
A Bristol committee opens a public subscription drive aiming to raise 333 to cover one year of rent for the Rationing Board office at its present Hope Street location. Treasurers and collection points are arranged, with donations from 1 to 5 encouraged to ease burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Rationing Board
OPA
Elmer F. Angell
Bristol Phoenix
Phoenix
Hope Street
Angell
Dixon Lubricating Saddle Company
High Street
Roswell S Bosworth
Bristol Red Cross War Fund drive opens with 451.50
Bristol reports 451.50 toward a 6000 quota on the first day of the Red Cross War Fund Drive. Campaign runs through March 29. Howard Newman leads the Special Gifts Committee with Wallis Howe and Henry Wood assisting. Rev. Arthur Burdon urges broad participation with a 12 dollar contribution as a minimum to back soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross War Fund
Red Cross
Bristol
Gladys M. Brightman
Wallis F. Howe
Henry Wood
Howard R. Newman
Arthur W. Burdon
Burdon
Europe
Old Town
Burdor
George Leighton
Waldron Company
George E. Leighton
Ind. Trust
Bristol Phoenix Publi. Co
R. S. Brightman
Bristol Fortnightly Club
Colonial Santo Cristo Club
St Michael's Church
Italian Socialites Club
Ivy Guild
St. Michael's Church
Kearney Post
American Legion
Kearney
American Legion Auxiliary
Mt. Hope
E.S
Don Luiz Felipe
Reba Lodge
I.C.C.F
Rotary Club of
St. Alban’s Lodge
F &Am
Bristol Bridge
Howard Newman
Harold Church Paull
Wallis Howe
Earl G. Sturdevant
Daniel Chase
Anthony R. Parshley
Tribute to Senator McNary By Barkley Echoes Across Aisle
Senator Barkley delivers a heartfelt tribute to Charles L. McNary of Oregon praising his courtesy, legislative skill, and agricultural expertise. He recalls their longtime friendship, shared North Carolina roots, and mutual effort to smooth legislation. He mourns the loss and hopes for McNary’s peaceful memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Barkley
Sen
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
Senate
Len McNary
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Pacific
McNary
Major Capone declares readiness if poison gas used
Major Capone signals retaliatory readiness if Germans deploy poison gas. He praises the Russians, condemns German cruelty, and notes experiences in Italy, Brazil, Trinidad, and Miami. On return he reunites with his wife and two daughters, with a 21 day furlough in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Capone
Matthew
Capone
Moon
MNA
Italy
Germany
Brazil
Trinidad
Miami
Vichy
Mussolini
Africa
Red Cross
Mrs. Capone
New York City
Salvage Drive Planned for Early April by Town Committee
The Salvage Committee, led by Ian M Walker, outlined a joint tin can waste paper and rag drive for the first week of April. Date depends on town trucks and weather. a cleanup week in late April is also planned to follow the drive. Alice B R Almy noted hopes to collect donation boxes from local grocery stores supporting recreation programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian M Walker
Walker
Alice BR Almy
Fire Destroys Chickens and Home in Early Morning Blaze
A two story chicken house behind Antonio Cote's home at 87 Franklin street burned at 1 10 a m. Four hundred chickens were lost and 1000 pounds of feed destroyed. Cote saved hundreds of chicks by moving them to the house cellar and kitchen before firefighters arrived. The fire caused by an overheated brooder damaged about 15 feet of the 40 foot structure. Fire crews laid 600 feet of hose and responded to the general alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Colte
Franklin Street
Cotte
Moses Moore
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DR. Serbst
Lynn Bari
Francis Lederer
Akim Tamiroff
San Luis Rey
Nazimova
Louis Calhern
Blanche Yurka
Donald Woods
THURS
Gail Patrick
Nancy Kelly
Margo
John Carradine
Humphrey Bogart
Eddie Cantor
Bette Davis
Tom Turk
the Batman
Belvedere Hotel
Reynolds and Gulleras
Margaret Nerone
Irene Gallo
Margare Magee
Reynolds School
Lydia Texeira
Eleanor Lemaire
Richard Miranda
Ralph Nastri
Henry Diodati
Edwards Travers
Guiteras Memorial School
American Red Cross War Fund
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Moore
Hydraulions
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