McCaw Led Ship Through Submarine Attack and War Service
Vice Captain McCaw commanded the Stag Hound a New York to South America freighter sunk in the South Atlantic after three torpedo strikes in March 1943. He and 84 crew escaped in two boats and were rescued 25 hours later by an Argentine vessel. He later led supply ships and served in transatlantic and Far East duties and now resides in Mt View North Kingston Rhode Island.
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McCaw
New York
South America
South Atlantic
McCawn
United States Lines
Far East
Captain McCaw
Mt. View
North Kingston
Narragansett Bay
Barrett First Fourth of July Contributor
Col Arthur W Barrett a veteran member of the Fourth of July Committee was the first contributor to this year s celebration fund after the committee meeting last Friday evening he walked over to the funding table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Barrett
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Sympathy
A note expresses sincere thanks to relatives and friends for many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy during a recent bereavement.
Community Fourth of July preparations outlined
Committee Chairman R S Bosworth said active solicitation would start soon after a two week pause. Dr D V A Capone announced assistance from Dr Samuel D Clark and Rev Emilio Donanzan for the Beauty Contest with a $50 prize plus standard prizes. Salvatore Massano reported sealed bids for carnival events due May 18 and boxing set for July 2 with a July 4 vaudeville in front of Reynolds School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Bosworth
D. V. A. Capone
Samuel D. Clark
Emilio Donanzan
Reynolds ‘School
Cosmo Bruscato I
Bosworth
A. J. Ferrara
Robert J. Anderson
Raymond J. Makowsky
Joseph Sansone
Salvatore Massano
Wood Street
Maisano testimonial dinner set for May 16
Committees announced arrangements for a testimonial dinner in honor of Carmine J. Maisano to be held May 16 at the Midway Steak and Lobster House. Louis Castriotta chairs the general committee with J Francis Connell as vice chair, John L. Burke treasurer, and Joseph Sansone secretary. A meeting of arrangements and reception committees will meet at the Midway Thursday at 7 30 p m with high ticket demand risking a limit on sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmine J. Maisano
Louis Castriotta
J. Francis Connell
John L. Burke
Joseph Sansone
Rain Welcomed By Highway Surveyor
Highway surveyor Joseph F. Pannone welcomed rainfall as grass seeding in front of Colt Memorial High School nears completion. He notes public use once a tramping ground and rope off work zones to protect seed. He hopes rain helps grass take hold and improve Hope Street’s appearance.
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Joseph F. Pannone
Colt Memorial High School
Pannone
Hope Street
Benevolent Society Marks 100th Anniversary
The Ladies Benevolent Society of St. Michael's Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 24 with a reception for the entire parish following a recent meeting.
Obituary of Mary E Galvin of Bristol
The funeral for Mary E Galvin 187 of 356 High Street Bristol who died after a short illness in Providence was held Saturday. Mass at St Marys Church was officiated by Rev Austin J Smith with burial at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were Albert Mott Hugh Breen Joseph Peters and Arthur Cirillo all of Bristol.
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Mary E.galvin
Mary E. Galvin
High Street
Bristol
Mrs. Cynthia A. Sherman Rites Planned in Bristol
Mrs. Cynthia A. Sherman 88 of 1 Ridge Road Bristol died this morning after a long illness. Widow of Wanton Sherman she was born in Rehobeth Mass. to Thomas W. and Mary Carpenter. Her daughter Mrs. Joseph P. Allen lives in Bristol. She also leaves sister Mrs. James A. Bacon of Attleboro Mass. Funeral Friday afternoon Rev. Arthur E. Wilson officiates. Burial Island Cemetery Newport.
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Cynthia A. Sherman
Ridge Road
Bristol Highlands
Wanton Sherman
Sherman
Rehobeth
Mass
Thomas W. and
Mary (Seagreaves) Carpenter
Joseph P. Allen
Bristol
James A. Bacon
Attleboro
Arthur E. Wilson
Island Cemetery
Newport
Group Accepts Resignation of Recording Secretary
The resignation of Mrs. Wesley A. Armstrong, recording secretary for seven years, was accepted with deep regret. She received sterling silver candle sticks. The group voted to attend the Quarterly Conference on May 13 at All Saints Church in Providence. Hostesses were Mrs. Ethel Copeland, Mrs. Samuel Wardwell, Mrs. Louis Gallo, and Miss Lillian Magee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley A. Armstrong
All Saints Church
Providence
Ethel Copeland
Samuel Wardwell
Louis Gallo
Lillian Magee
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Samuel A. Pasqua
Garfield Ave
Tel. Conn
Despool
John Francis
Court St
B. W. Pagano
Til. Warren
Victor
Victor A. Masiello
Hamilton Avenue
Barrington, R. I
St. Mary's Church
Warren and
KEK. of C. Institute Hall
Warren
Kitty
Barrett
J F Galvin
Industrial Trust Co
Bristol Cleansers & Dyers
Francis J Allaire
Elmwood
Joseph P. Nunes
Church St
Tel
Pontiac—Division
General Motors
Pontiac
Wallace Motor Sales
Maisano
Bristol Council
Knights OF Columbus
Cee
Holy Cross College
Andrews Auditorium
Hope Drug Co
Patva’s Oil Service
Hope St
Sousa
Alexander Paiva, JR
McA
Whit
Issitid Rt
Giusti
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