Bristol School Committee Chooses Hamill President
Wilfred M. Hamill succeeds Charles B. Rockwell as president of the Bristol School Committee at a Tuesday night meeting in the Colt Memorial High School library. Hamill, oldest serving member since 1927, will lead through 1943. J Leo Cantwell and Janet B. Clark join him on the executive committee. The board names Elmer S. Mapes secretary and plans talks with Town Council over a $18,000 claim by New England Concrete Co. for delays on the Andrews Memorial high school. Additional appointments include trustees for the Teachers Retirement Fund and auditorium use grants for Colt Andrews Alumni and Guiteras schools.
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Wilfred M. Hamill
Charles B. Rockwell
Bristol
Colt Memorial High School
Hamill
Rockwell
J. Leo Cantwell
Janet B. Clark
Elmer S. Mapes
New England Concrete Company
Andrews Memorial Senior High School
John W. DeWolf, Jr
Hamill and Cantwell
John Andrade
Teachers’ Retirement Fund
Colt
Colt Andrews
Guiteras
Bristol England War Relief Committee
Bristol War Emergency Hostel planned in Bristol R I United States aid
A Bristol Council of Social Service letter outlines securing a freehold house near the Central Railway Station to establish a Bristol Rhode Island War Emergency Hostel. It notes Willkie's tour, local civic support, furniture and bunk plans, family accommodations, and a management committee with potential US consul involvement. The donation of 1000 dollars is acknowledged and a formal opening planned.
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Bristol
Rhode Island
Wendell Willkie
England
Willkie
Bristol R. I
Avon
Bath Bridge
United States
Rhodes Island
Ford Reports Progress On New 1500 HP Aircraft Engine
A Ford report states work began months ago on a new 1500 horsepower aircraft engine designed for mass production. The engine is in testing and plans exist to produce it in large quantities if needed. An apprentice school to train 2000 students at a time has been established to support production.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford
Ford Aircraft
Bristol Coat of Arms Request and Local Photographs
A correspondence from FE Lennard regarding obtaining an authentic Bristol Coat of Arms copy and requests for local photographs of Bristol buildings and places of interest. The writer suggests framing and displaying these images in hostel rooms to emphasize Bristol connections.
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P S
Bristol
Calendar of Local Society Events in April and May
The notice lists upcoming events including Easter Sale by Mite Society on April 5 at William Remieres store, April 16 Girl Scout Bridge at St Michael's Parish House, April 30 bridge and fashion show by Ladies Benevolent Society at St Michael's Parish House, May 1 breakfast by Amicae Guild at First Baptist Church, May 7 St Andrew's Bridge at the school, and May 15 bridge party at Mrs C B Rockwell home sponsored by Bristol Garden Club.
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Mite Society
Wm. Remieres
St. Michael’s Parish House
Ladies Benevolent Society
Amicae Guild
First Baptist Church
How to Be Better Friends With Your Children
In this feature from American Weekly Magazine syndicated in the Boston Sunday Advertiser, mothers and fathers receive guidance on fostering healthier bonds with their kids. The article stresses positive parenting to prevent behavioral issues and stresses active listening and supportive habits.
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American Weekly
Boston Sunday
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