Red Cross Drive Urges Bristol Support in War Effort
A Bristol appeal calls for nearly $10,000 to fund Red Cross work, urging locals to match the courage of hometown servicemen. A World War I veteran’s letter in the Times praises the Red Cross’s selfless service, detailing their clubmobile presence and the personal connections with soldiers, families, and communities.
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Red Cross
The
Phoenix
Bristol
N. Y
Kansas
Tennessee
New Jersey
Georgia
Iowa
California
Beautiful Snow quote origin unclear in local items
A compilation of short notices includes many names and events from Bristol and Providence areas. The list mentions community meetings, births, military service, and local society activities without identifying a single author for the phrase Beautiful Snow.
Obituary of Mrs Rachel Edson Phair
Mrs Rachel Edson Phair aged 83 of 25 Bourne Street widow of John Phair died yesterday after a long illness. Born June 2 1881 in this town she was daughter of Joseph B Sparks and Isabel Gladding. Survived by sister Mrs James Munroe and brother Nathaniel Sparks. funeral Thursday at George M Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren Rev A R Parshley officiating. burial in North Cemetery.
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Rachel Edson
Phair
Rachel
Edson. Phair
Bourne ‘Street
John Phair
Joseph B
Isabel (Gladding) Sparks
Bristol
James Munroe
Nathaniel Sparks
George M. Wilbur
Warren
A. R. Parshley
St. Michael’s Church
North Cemetery
Aerial cameras seen essential for mapping enemy territory
Military planners stress need for aerial photographs to map enemy areas. Aerial cameras cost up to 8000 dollars each and promise high quality pictures from great heights for scout observation planes.
Thought for the Week and Local Sports Roundup at Bristol
Thought for the Week urges cheer amid war anxieties noting tuberculosis as a fear symbol. In sports the U S Rubber ties for second, Herreshoff nips Y Vikings 43 42, with a Sunday clash deciding leadership and possible playoff.
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U.A.W.A
U.S
Herreshoff Five
Vikings
U. S
Blessed Imelda Presented by Mary CMC Rew Children
The Children of Mary Sodality and the Junior Choir of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church staged the religious play Blessed Imelda in St Mary’s Auditorium over two evenings. The production drew crowded houses and favorable notices for the cast, the singing of Ave Maria and Pond Lilies, and the accompaniment by Professor Pirri on violin and Victor Formisano on piano.
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Children of Mary Sodality
Our Lady of
Professor Pirri
Victor Formisano
Funeral Service for Miss Mary B Lake
The funeral service for Miss Mary Bryer Lake of 85 Union Street was held Sunday at 2 PM in the First Baptist Church. Rev Arthur W. Burdon officiated with Mrs Robert Drake as soloist and Mrs Earl Sturdevant at the organ. Interment followed at North Cemetery, with bearers Fred Hodgdon Fred Martin Bertram Bullock and Llewellyn Conklin.
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Mary Bryer Lake
Union Street
First Baptist Church
Arthur W. Burdon
Robert Drake
Earl
Sturdevant
North
Fred Hodgdon
Fred Martin
Bertram Bullock
Llewellyn Conklin
Union Lenten Service At St. Michael's Parish House
Dr Dale D. Dutton of Central Baptist Church preached the sermon at the union Lenten service held Sunday afternoon at 430 in St Michael's Parish House. Rev A M Dunstan of St James Church North Providence read the opening sentences.
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Dale D. Dutton
Central Baptist Church of
Ferrara Case Postponed Again in Fifth District Court
Judge William T. ODonnell granted a one week continuance in the case of Frank W. Ferrara charged with attacking Louise Carlone with a dangerous weapon on February 22. Ferrara remains free on $5000 bail. a separate assault charge involving Mrs Cristando’s daughter keeps a $1000 bail in effect.
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William T. O'Donnell
Fifth District Court
Frank W
Chichi) Ferrara
James H. Kiednan
Superer Court
Providence
Ferrara
Louise Carlone
Bourne Street
Anna Cristando
Carlone
Kenneth Lawson Reported Killed in Action Coast Guard
Kenneth A. Lawson US Coast Guard machinist mate first class is listed as killed in action in the latest Navy casualty list. His wife Lillian D Lawson was first notified January 23 that he was missing and later informed by the Navy Department that he had lost his life in service.
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Kenneth A. Lawson
Ist Cl
US Coast Guard
Navy
Lillian D Lawson
Navy Department
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Bristol Phoenix Publishing Company
R. I
Roswell S. Bosworth
Florence A. Pinch
Bradford St. Corner of Thames
Bristol, R. I
Service
Legionaires
America
Francis Scott Key
Fort Mchenry
Lai Land
FREE
BRAVE
Mary Boardman
New York
Paull House
Hope Street
Hope Circle
Isabella
K. of C
State Street
Arthur Nunes
Bay View Avenue
Leonora
Truesdale Hospital
Davin Edward
Wilson Luther
West Medway, Mass
Morris Kurland
Samuel Naroditsky
Fall River Hospital
Mary Burns
Lockwood Street
Charles Burns
Allen V. Tattrie, Jr
Allen V Tattrie
Mt Hope Avenue
U. S Marines
Sheeps Head Bay
Brooklyn
N.Y
Bristol Elementary Parent Teacher Association
Byfield School
Marguerite Brogan
Milton S Locke
Providence Ymca
Rotary Club
Robert Dion
Metalworkers School
Naval Training Station
Norfolk
Boston
Tate
Best Made Mfg. Co
Cutler St
Warren, R. I
Bristol Council
K. of C. Hall
Kitty — Door
Collins & Aikman
Thames Street
Bradford
Isabella Bridge
Hope Drug Co., Inc
Arkwright Corp
Rodman Street
Fall River
Mass
Doffers
Fall River, Mass
McCaskey
Howard R. Newman
Burton Street
Mangle Tenders
Apnly
Rodman St
Silyas Poulttrs Farm
Mount Hope Avenue
Bristol Ferry
Charles I Fulugo
Hope St
Chevrolet
Therl & Hovel Street
U.S. Treasury Department
R. Frank Crane
Tri-Hi-Y
Capone
Lucien Capone
Ular
Children of Mary Cmc Rew
Imelda
Mary B. Lake
Frank O Silva
Memoriam
Edward W. Leclerce
Edward Fef
Leclerc
Union
St. Michael’s Parish
Kenneth Lawson
Narrows Road
A. A. Edmonds CO
Insurance
Bristol, BR. L
Surety Roads Aucetioneers
Bengal Oil and Gas
Sonmaert
Stephen v
Ywesterbrook
Brook
Tapply Bell Seth Paull Company
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