Political parties must speed up election plan in 1944
Law changes force rapid action as dates shift for the 1944 general election nominations. The timetable compresses weeks of planning into June and early July with caucuses and conventions set from May 29 to July 12, 1944. The notice outlines filing deadlines, vote lists, and certification steps for state and local contests.
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General Assembly
Secretary of State
Mmbers
Board of Canvassers
City & Town
Publicsc
Board of
Yacht Club Opens Summer Activities With May Breakfast
Bristol Yacht Club hosts over eighty members at a Sunday morning May break fast in the clubhouse served by Capt. Halsey Chase and Mrs Sydney D. Herreshoff. A chowder supper is planned for May 28 with special entertainment. The clubhouse will stay open evenings and weekends for members and guests.
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The
Bristol Yacht Club
Halsey Chase
Frederick M. Dixon, Jr
Sydney D. Herreshoff
Capt. Chase
C and A Clubs Fifth Annual Ball At Hotel Warren
The Collins and Aikman Bristol plant Girls' and Men's Club held its fifth annual Ca-Vel ball Saturday night at the Hotel Warren with about 200 attendees including Melville stationed servicemen. Joseph Farrell of Plant H and Marvin Reese of Plant J attended as guests. Music by AL Rosen and his orchestra, with two committees arranging the dance led by Mrs Mary Garvin and Albert Athiee and several members serving as officials.
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Collins and Aikman Corporation
Bristol
Hotel Warren
Melville
Joseph HE Farrell
Plant H
Marvin Reese
Plant J
AL Rosen
Public Hearing Called on Honor Roll Name Plate Size
Honor Roll Committee schedules public hearing at 7 30 tomorrow in the Council Chamber to gather opinions on name plate dimensions for the new honor roll. The panel aims for a simple dignified design with a base and evergreens, avoiding billboard style, and hopes to dedicate by July 4.
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Council Chamber
J. P Marshall
Burnside Memorial
Wallis E. Howe
Howe
Marshall
Edward E. Leahy
John W Church
Anthony J. Ferrara
Alice Bo Almy
Nanes DD Bosworth
Supt. of Schools
E Scapes
RS Rasworth
Russian War Relief Receives New Merchandise
Russian War Relief reports total sales of 33.74 dollars to date. Mrs Ellan Millard announced restocks in her store including candy matches cookbooks playing cards emblem pins and scarf. New items arrive: two double faced records titled Jabes of the Zoo and lacquer spoons with Russian designs.
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Ellan Millard
Artides
Paines Celebrate 45th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs William Paine of 84 Burton Street marked their 45th wedding anniversary on Sunday April 30. Married April 30, 1899 after the Spanish American War, in which Mr Paine served. Paine is a Bristol native and master sailmaker. their son Milton works as a clerk in the local post office.
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William Paine
Burton Street
Paine
Mr Paine
Bristol
Unannounced blackout leaves residents puzzled and rusty on signals
A statewide blackout lasted about 45 minutes to 10:30 PM with James E Sullivan directing from the control center assisted by Margaret Stone. Wardens reported clear cooperation from police, fire, Red Cross and transportation. Most homes extinguished lights together with street lamps, while some residents misunderstood blackout timing. Factory production slowed briefly at several plants, while the Mt Hope Bridge towers and a town dump blaze were visible in the dark. An airplane conducted a check flight over the state.
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B W. Wall
A. A. Edmonds
James E. Sullivan
Marguerite Stone
Sullivan
Police
Fire
Red Cross
Collin & Aikman
Rubber Company
Bristol Mfg Corp
Carr
Mt Hope Bridge
Girl Scouts Lead Tin Can Salvage Drive Across State
Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girls will rally in May to salvage tin cans for war effort. About 300 troops signed cans with Civilian War Services labels seeking pledges to save ten cans each. Top troop by percent and top individual by pledges will win merit certificates and a banner.
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Tin Can
Ulric H. Shortley
Women's Salvage Activities
Civilian
War Services Branch
State Council of Defense
War Services Headquarters
War Production Board
Shortley
Hope Circle Bond Sales Reach Four Thousand Since March
The Hope Circle No. 70 Daughters of Isabelle announced after a social meeting that bond sales totaling 4000 have been made since March. Prizes awarded were Mrs Eliza White first Mrs Lena McKenna second and Mrs Mary C McHugh third. Donalda Saucier won the May basket. Members voted to knit afghans for wounded soldiers and to donate 10 to the Catholic Charity Drive.
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Hope Circle
Isabelle
Eliza White
Lena McKenna
Mary C McHugh
Donalda Saucier
Soldier Missing In Action Returns To Duty
The Costa family learned their son Pvt. William J. Costa is back in service after a War Department telegram said he, previously listed as missing in action, returned to duty on March. A March 1 date and an April 6 letter confirming he was well were cited as proof a mistake had occurred, and they expressed gratitude.
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Virginio Costa
Franklin Street
Pvt
William J. Costa
War Department
Whitliam J Costa
Costa
Mary Arruda
Pvt. Costa
Community Theatre To Elect Dep t Members
The Bristol Community Theatre opens its program this Thursday at 8 PM at the YMCA Hoawe Library with officer elections and first production tryouts. Nominees for production publicity promotion and business executive roles were named at last week’s meeting. Actors will read from Mr and Mrs North and Accent on Youth scripts to form the cast for the organization’s inaugural venture.
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Bristol Community Theatre
Hoawe
YMCA
Important meeting of Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co No 1
Tomorrow evening at 8 o clock the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company No 1 will hold a meeting at the Fire station at the corner of Franklin and High streets. All members are urged to attend as business of great importance will be discussed. The town's other three fire companies will also hold monthly meetings tomorrow evening.
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Hydraulion Engine and Oase Company
Franklin and
High Streets
First Herreshoff Rescue Boat Launched for Army Air Forces
The initial launch of an aircraft rescue boat built for the Emergency Rescue Branch of the Army Air Forces occurred this afternoon with a ceremony featuring Camp Myles Standish Military Band. The boat was sponsored by Mrs Howard Chappelle, wife of Captain Chappelle of Boston.
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Herreshoff’s
Army Air Forces
Camp Myles Standish
Howard Chappelle
gardening rites and spring buds bring hope after transplant failures
A garden diary notes the first warm day of spring with buds on forsythia and spice bush. The writer recalls a failed transplant of a syringe or mock orange, contrasted with the hopeful revival seen in other plants and the lingering tale of the lone stem.
Spring Growth Brings Hope for Transplanted Plants
The speaker notes life in forsythia and spice bush after transplanting. A syringe, beloved for its fragrance, failed to show any action, causing concern as the stem remained bare and inactive. The tone mixes affection for the plant with worry over its lack of visible growth.
Living plant blooms surprise gardener notices early growth
A gardener discovers small green leaves emerging on a plant and shares the surprising moment with others. The sight promises future blossoms and fragrant flowers, bringing joy and a sense of growth.
Pleasant surprise as son takes charge of Victory garden
A father recounts his son leading the family Victory garden work at home. The border weeds disappear and plots become neat as the son plans and plants, foreseeing his departure for the air corps in September and the need for father son correspondence when he is away. The piece ends with hope that other fathers’ sons will return to help with the harvest.
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Victory Garden
Uncle Sam
Air Corps
Tie
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This Is
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Grand Canyon of Creation
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Burnside Memorial Building
J. P. Marshall
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