Thirty Years Of Scouting In Bristol During World War II
The Bristol Boy Scout movement marks its 30th anniversary amid World War II mobilization. Local scouts and leaders, including First Troop members, shift to emergency training, scrap drives, paper and rubber collection, and Civilian Defense duties. The era features victories in rallying community efforts, plantings of Victory Gardens, and participation in St. Patrick’s Day parade events, with units earning cash prizes in drum corps competitions.
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Bristol
Pearl Harbor
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Bristol Boy Scout
Bristol Manufacturing Corporation
George R. Fish
Boy Scout Organization
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Bristol Salvage Committee
Joseph Belanger
Camp King Philip
Warren High School
State Council of Defense
Pawtucket
Eire Society of
Rhode Island
Pawtucket High School
Bristol Scout Corps
Walter Machado
St Elzabeth’s Church
St. Elizabeth's
Bristol Council Kitty-Door Prize Extra Card
Bristol council hosts a Kitty-Door Prize event at the K of C Hall on State Street featuring a special extra card drawing. Local residents are invited to attend and participate in the fundraiser with proceeds benefiting community projects.
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K. of C. Hall
State Street
Blessed Imelda play presented by Mary group at St Marys
Children Of Mary Sodality and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Junior Choir present Blessed Imelda a three part Ave Maria and Pond Lilies with violin accompaniment by Professor Nicholas Pirri. The program includes The Gossip Club and a cast led by Theresa Procopio with multiple named characters and club members. A separate Anti Gossip Club follows with listed participants and teachers. Special probate court matters noted separately.
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Imelda
St. Mary's Auditorium
Children of Mary Sodality
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Pie Filippini
Nicholas Pirri
Victor Formisano
Theresa Procopio
Count Lambertini
Fisa
Elvira Pansa
Lucrecia
Josephine Squatrito
Rose
Julia
Carmela Mansi
Concetta Millemaggi
Francesca
Mary Matrone
Canisia
County
Lambertini
Philomena Murgo
Angel
Cross
Pauline Bruno
Crown
Carline Mancieri
Palm
Etta Margo
Harlow Wing
Angeline Cirillo
Jana_Suders
Yolanda Soldano
Ted Jones
Anne Bruno
Russel Sorrells
Angelina Palma
John Dawson
Anna del Toro
Samuel Dewees
Robert Smith
Concetta Millemagegi
Fannie Gray
Frances Alfano
Marion Gridley
Jennie Cavalieri
Utopia Black
Josephine Abate
School Committee Approves Salary Increases February 1943
The School Committee adopted resolutions to raise salaries effective February 1 1943 across multiple roles. Principals at Oliver Walley Reynolds and Byfield gains ranged from four to five percent plus $100, teachers and supervisors receive ten to fifteen percent totals, and custodians get a three percent increase.
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Oliver and Walley
Reynolds and
Byfield
Tests For V-12 and A-12 At High School April 2nd
High School announces tests for the V-12 Navy College Training and A-12 Army program on April 2 at Bristol Senior High School. Eligible graduates and current students within age limits may enter. prerequisites include citizenship, moral and physical suitability, single status, and strong academic and appearance records.
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Bristol
John L. Burke
Army
Nav
Burke
Letters From Servigemen Pub Offer Of Memorable Tokens
A Bristol reader shares letters from soldiers and sailors offering updates on war life Personal notes describe crafting trinkets from Jap Zero parts and bracelets from bamboo for family friends and fellow service members One letter from Pvt M E Toews Jr reflects hospital stay and resolve to fight on while missing loved ones Others recount Navy training and thanks for Christmas gifts from Bristol residents and hopes for release from hospital.
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South Pacific
Dad
Ginny Simms
Helene
Bristol
Hope Street
Dot
Barb
Angelo Medeiros Wounded In Action
Pvt Angelo Medeiros son of John Medeiros of Sherry avenue has been listed as wounded in action by the Navy Department He served in Hawaii for two years and saw action at Pearl Harbor His family has had no word from him for two months He was a former milk delivery man and Bristol Manufacturing worker He has two brothers Alfred and Joseph and four sisters in town and nearby towns Interment was in St Marys Cemetery Survivors include husband three daughters and a son plus two brothers from Canada
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South Pacific
Aunt Gracie
Son
Barb
Jean
Lincoln
Washington
Pvt
Angelo Medeiros
John Medeiros
Sherry Avenue
Navy Department
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Michael L. Ryan
Vincent J. Griffin
Joseph Connelly
Columban Fathers
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Harold O'Connell
Joseph Provost
Frank Cardoza
Donat J. Gladite
Henry Paul
Oliver Paul
Franklin
Mass
John Scully
Riverside
Arthur L. Lepper
Mary Paul
Town
Joseph Paul
Ovila
Amateur Bouchet
Canada
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Boucher Paul
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Boucher Paul wife of John Paul of 676 Hope Street were held Saturday morning from the home of her daughter Mrs. Arthur L. Lepper 97 Union Street at 8790 solemn high mass in St Marys Church Church attendance included family and parishioners with services conducted by the parish priest
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Anna Boucher Paul
John Paul
Hope Street
Arthur L. Lepper
Union Street
St.Mary’ S Church
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Bristol Council
K @FC
Kitty — Door
Mary
Probate
John W. Church
Benjamin F Lindemuth
Herbert W. Manchester
August Mello
August Mello Tavares
Elvira Bullock
Mary Mello Tavares
Mary Viera
Abby FE
Babbitt
Richard O'Shea
Jose Silveria da Rosa
Axis
Africa
Berlin
Solomons
U. S. Rubber Co
Fle
United States
Henry Newman
Pfc
Robert A. Moren
U. S
Bob Robert A Moren
U.S Marines
Grace
Junior
Bob
Robert A Moren
Camp Edwards, Mass
Mr Bosworth
Camp Edwards
Main Street
Guadalcanal
Lydia
Sam
Bud
M E. Toews, Jr
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Paul Caromile
Paul Esposito Delgado
Carl Ralph Borgia
Anthony C. Panzarella
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes
Norfolk
San Juan
Puerto
Town OF
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