Own Council Takes Office Tonight for Fourth Term
Town council to reappoint Floyd Huestis as president for the fourth consecutive term since 1919. Reorganization follows March 19 elections. Clerk John W. Church to be reappointed and administer oaths. List of incumbents and appointive roles announced for the new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OWN Council
Floyd Huestis
Huestis
Paul A. Herzig
John P. Marshall
Mr. Huestis
Amos S. Gorham
William T. Cashin
Lucien Capone
Luke H. White
Albert A. Edmonds
Fred M. Straight
James A. McKenna
Prescott B. Paull
William Moreno
Marion P. Paull
Robert L. Cragan
George F. Marz
William A. Francis
Moses Moore
Michael di Gioia
William W. Perry
William L. Serbst
George W. McGann
Joseph J. Marshall
North Burial Ground
Edward E. Bunn
Robert J. McKay
Ralph F. Kinder
George L. Crown
J. William Wood
Samuel C. Wardwell
Manuel Marshall
Anthony Coite Coelho
Richard Connery
Zoning Board of Review
Julio F. Xavier
Henry A. Street
I. Leo Cantwell
Herzig
Serbst
Millemaggi
Marshall
John W. Church
Bristol Soldier Killed In Action In Germany March Ninth
Lt. Charles H. Scott Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Charles H Scott 183 Wood Street Bristol was killed in action in Germany March 9 according to a War Department telegram to his wife Mrs Barbara Harris Scott 69 Orchard Avenue Barrington He entered service March 1942 and rose from second lieutenant to first lieutenant in January 1943 after military training He previously served as a machinist and saw action after being wounded July 6 1943 He leaves a year and a half old son Peter Charles and is a Colt Memorial High School graduate Also noted Bristol American Legion plans to present a U S State flag to Keesler Field Mississippi with local trainees Raymond Francis Harold W Gifford Jr Fred Cleaver and R S Bosworth Jr named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Scott, Jr
Charles H. Scott
Wood Street
Germany
War Department
Barbara Harris Scott
Orchard Avenue
Barrington
Peter Charles
Scott
Bristol
Army
Amphibious Command
Colt Memorial High School
American Legion
Dept. of
Rhode Island
U. S
Army Air Corps
Keesler Field
Miss
Raymond Francis
Harold W. Gifford, Jr
Fred Cleaver
R. S. Bosworth, Jr
Holy Week Services Across Local Churches Announced
Local churches outline Holy Week events led by First Baptist First Congregational and Grace Memorial. Candles and Masses mark Maundy Thursday Good Friday and Easter Vigil with processions and confessions. Clergy from Warren Warren Baptist First Baptist St. Mark's lead meditations and prayers with baptisms planned at 3 30 Easter Eve.
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Paradise
Hym
Herbert A. Jerauld
Grace Memorial
St. Michael and All Angels
Herbert D. Graetz
First Congregational Church
Kenneth Pearson
Warren Methodist Church
Raymond L. Spoerri
Warren Baptist Church
Arthur W. Burdon
First Baptist Church
Arthur M. Dunstan
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Moren Receives Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Service
Lt. Col. Albert A. Moren, husband of Mrs. A. A. Moren of 98 State Street, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service with the Seventh Army. He has returned to the battle front after a rest period in Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Moren
A. A. Moren
98 State Street
Seventh Army
Moren
Belgium
Cigarette Start Fire at Benjamin Church Home for Aged
A smoldering cigarette caused a fire at the Benjamin Church Home for Aged Men late Sunday night damaging a rug chair and a floor. Mrs. Steen the home matron discovered the fire and occupants were awakened as the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company arrived. Separately Mr. and Mrs Manuel Costa of Rehoboth announce the engagement of their daughter Diana to George H Manchester Cox USN reserve son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Manchester of 23 Catherine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Church
Samuel J. Steen
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Manuel Costa
Rehoboth
Mass
Diana
George H. Manchester
Cox
Naval Reserve
Daniel Manchester
Catherine Street
Red Cross War Fund in Bristol Surpasses Quota
Bristol’s Red Cross War Fund drive to date totals 7601.75 dollars, 108.5 percent of the 7000 quota, with more gifts expected. Major contributions include 1500 from US Rubber Co and 750 from Collins & Aikman, plus 36 from St Michael’s Church School and 36 from the Sunday school. The breakdown by division shows Business 998, Clubs 266, Educational 171, Residential 2129.75, Special Gifts 4037, with hopes to push past eight thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Red Cross War Fund
Roswell S. Bosworth
US Rubber Company
Carl W. Haffenreffer
Corporations
Bristol Mfg. Company
Collins & Aikman
St. Michael's Church School
Red Cross
Prudence Island Navigating Co
Narragansett Elec. Co
Buffington’s Pharmacy
Mary C. Jones
Colonial Santo Cristo Club
K of P. Burnside Lodge
Elmer S. Mapes
Paul A. Herzig
N. M. Viall
Elmer Angell
Wm L McKee
A.G . Steel
Wm Gilman Law
Ezra Dixon, Jr
Gladys M Brightman
St Marys Holy Week Services Schedule
St Marys Church begins Holy Week with a novena to Our Lady of the Rosary this evening. Tomorrow features a Tenebrae service, followed by a High Mass and Adoration. Holy Thursday includes Mass at 7:30 am and a Holy Hour. Good Friday adds Mass of the Pre Sanctified at 7:30 am and Veneration of the Cross for students at 3:30 pm, with an evening service at 7:30. Holy Saturday offers Blessing of the Font and the New Fire and Paschal Candle at 7:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Church
St Michael's Holy Week and Holy Communion Schedule
St Michael's outlines tomorrow and Thursday morning Ante-Communion at 8 o'clock and regular Communion at 11. Evensong tomorrow at 7 30 in the Chantry. Thursday evening at 7 30 there is a quiet Holy Communion in the church. Good Friday features a three hour service from 12 to 3 with readings and prayers led by the rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's
Mr. Parshley
Weekly novena and Holy Week services at Our Lady of Mt Carmel
The schedule lists a regular novena tomorrow at 7 30 with a sermon by a St Columban's Seminary priest. Holy Thursday Mass at 7 30 am followed by a Blessed Sacrament procession to the repository. Adoration 7 30–8 30 pm. Good Friday service at 7 30 am with procession to the repository. Stations of the Cross at 3 pm. Seven Last Words service at 7 30 pm with music by St Cecelia's choir under Sister Anna M P F. Blessing of fire incense Paschal Candles and holy water at 7 am. Holy Saturday high Mass at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
St. Columban’s Seminary
Repository
St. Cecelia's
Anna
M.P.F
Trinity Chapel Holy Week Services Schedule
Holy Thursday mass at 9 a.m. Good Friday Mass of the Pre-Sanctified at 8 a.m. The Seven Words of the Cross from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday blessing of the Paschal Candle at 5 p.m. with confessions. Easter Day masses at 7 a.m. and 9 30 a.m.
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Trinity Chapel
Y M C A NOTES Y to Close The Y
The Y will close at 6 oclock on Holy Thursday and at noon on Good Friday Junior Hi Y speaker Mrs Henry L Sanford former school nurse will address members tomorrow evening on health
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Sanford
Junior Hi-Y
Remembering the Saipan Cemetery Dedication in War Remembrance
Sgt David Dempsey reports a Saipan cemetery dedication honoring Fourth Division Marines and allied service members. A rain shower, flag at half mast, multi faith rites, prayers, a Marine acolyte, a silent crowd, and three volleys followed by taps marked the solemn ceremony on the coral graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Pacific
Lo Cations
Saipan
David Dempsey
Us.m.c
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mar. St
First Baptist
First Congregational
DeWolf Memorial Chapel
St. Elizabeth's
Col. Moren
Allyn Joslyn
Evelyn Keyes
Marguerite Chapman
Jane Darwell
Jane Frazee
Larry Parks News
Manhattan
Anne Shirley
Dennis Day
Phillip Terry
America
Morgan's Creek
Eddie Bracken
Betty Hutton
Diana Lynn
William Demarest
Porter Hall
Cartoon
Birds and Beast
Walt Disney Cartoon
Y.M.C.A
Callus
Samuel Kinder
Guadalcanal
Marshalls
Second Marine
27Th Army
Dungarees
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