Victory Shifts Aid Bristol Labor Shortage in War Work
Bristol factories seek local workers for after school and evening shifts to boost production for war effort. Bristol Mfg. Corp Collins & Aikman Corp and United States Rubber Company pilot four hour and split shifts appealing to high school students housewives and white collar workers while addressing housing and child care concerns. A War Bond Drive by Bristol Council Knights of Columbus aims to raise 8000 during Founder's Month with events and films.
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Bristol
Bristol Mfg. Corp
Collins & Aikman Corp
United States Rubber Company
Anthony J. Nunes
Collins & Aikman
Dutton to Preach at Third Union Lenten Service
Rev Dr Dale D Dutton of Central Baptist Providence will preach at 4 30 Sunday afternoon in St Michael's Parish House. Pastors from three Protestant churches will participate and choirs from First Baptist, First Congregational, and St Michael's will sing.
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Dale D Dutton
Central Baptist Church of
First Baptist Church
First Congregational Church
St Michael's Church
Public Warned Of State-Wide Blackout Monday Night
A meeting of all sector wardens led by Chief Air Raid Warden B. W. Wall was set for 8 pm at Legion Hall to prepare residents for a state wide blackout scheduled for Monday evening. Detailing new signaling, Mr Wall urged lights out on first signal and on again after the all clear though no public audible all clear will be given.
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B. W. Wall
Legion Hall
D of I Bridge-Whist Party Committee Named
Mrs Johanna McClure and Mrs Mars Condon head the arrangements for a bridge whist party to be held Wednesday evening at the RO of C heme on State street. The Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella sponsor this event replacing the annual banquet.
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Johanna McClure
Mars Condon
Cheme
State Street
Hope Circle
Sara Sweeney
Winifred Sylvester
Margaret Connery
Mary Callan
Nora Dwyer
Frances Horton
P T A Council Holds Meeting in Warren
The Bristol County Council of Parents and Teachers held its mid winter session at Warren High School Monday evening with Mrs W Reeve Harper presiding. Mrs Frank Child reported on Civilian Defense and its effect on the school. The council's Civilian Defense committee includes Mrs Earl G Sturdevant Mrs Russell Crown and Mrs William B Pierce. Each unit is urged to send its membership list to the P T A office before March 31. The next council meeting will be in Bristol at time and place to be announced.
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Bristol
Second Blessed Imelda show moved to 8 30 tonight
Due to church services the second performance of Blessed Imelda at St Marys Auditorium is rescheduled from 8 oclock to 8 30 tonight.
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Blessed Imelda
St. Mary’s Auditorium
Measles and Whooping Cough Rise in German Town
Medical Inspector C Paul Bruno warns parents to keep ill children at home for three days after German measles rash and three weeks after the last vomiting episode in whooping cough. He notes the diseases spread through nose and throat discharges and urges timely doctor calls to ease local load. He describes symptoms and warns of high contagion and serious after effects, especially for children under five.
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C. Paul Bruno
Bruno
Pruno
Furlong Sees Second Front Through Turkey for Southeast Europe
Col Furlong outlines a proposed second front via Turkey and the Dardanelles, arguing that Allied troops could land in Southeast Europe with Greek and Yugoslav guerrilla support. He notes Turkey must be assured security and aid, praises Ambassador Grew’s influence, and cites the Straits as a vital invasion artery.
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Col. Furlong
Second Front
Southeast
Europe
Turkey
Dardanells
Cal C
Wellington Furlong
YMCA
United Nations
Murmansk
Utah
Col Furlong
Joseph Grew
Germany
Russia
the Straits
Dardanelles
England
United States
Bristol
Y M.ca
Silver Jubilee Celebrated by A P U M E C Council
A P U M E C marked its twenty fifth anniversary at Independent Hall on Sunday afternoon with Judge John B. Nunes of New Bedford as principal speaker. Other speakers included Manuel Texeira Cesar Menezes Frederick Costa Arthur Santos and Ales sandrino Fernandes. Manuel Fernandes presided, six of twelve charter members attended, telegrams from several Supreme and council bodies were read, and refreshments followed the anniversary cake cutting by charter member Jardine. The Portuguese Independent Band performed a concert afterward with arrangements led by Joseph M Fernandes.
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DFE
Madefence Society
A-P-U-M-E-C
Independent Hall
John B. Nunes
New Bedford
Order
Manuel Texeira
New England
Caesar Menezes
Independent Portuguese Band
Frederick Costa
Arthur Santos
Somerville
Alessandrino Fernandes
A. J. Ferrara
Manuel Fernandes
Rhode Island
Jardine
Joseph M Fernandes
Gabriel Castro
Ordinary Britons win big in New Years Honors List
Britain’s New Years Honors List highlights 872 ordinary citizens alongside generals and actors. Among them are Harry Hargreaves a long time lathe worker and Mrs Frances Taylor a factory worker and homemaker, both awarded the British Empire Medal for wartime service. The second list showcases everyday men and women such as Mrs Betty Wake Cuthbert for leading fire-fighting women and bravery against industrial accidents, celebrating recognition of daily efforts over battlefield fame. Camp Edwards reports 140 WAACs arriving, turning the military city into a bustling hub as Maj. Gen. Sherman Miles observes the newcomers’ morale and integration.
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Britain
Harry Hargreaves
Buckingham Palace
George
Frances Taylor
Lancashire
Betty Wake Cuthbert
Camp Edwards
Sherman Miles
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Norman Vermette
William Sisson
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van Johnson
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Johnny Doughboy
Henry Wilcoxon
William Demarest
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Manuel Jardine
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East Providence
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