Drive-to-work clubs urged to ease wartime transport strain
Defense Council promotes carpooling and tire and gasoline conservation to protect war production. Deputy director J Harry Tuplin cites Providence data showing 6 000 autos and 9 000 passengers on a peak morning, urging four in a car where possible and a full survey of drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Council
J. Harry Tuplin
Division of Transportation and Communication
Providence
Allens Avenue
B. W. Wall
Division of Protection
Legion Hall
More Men And Women Needed At Control Center
The Defense Council Control Center calls for more volunteers to cover day shifts from 8 am to 11 pm in five 3 hour blocks. The roster lists assigned volunteers by day for next week including Mrs J H Toplin and many others across all seven days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Council Control Center
J H Toplin
Tlaom
Spm
First Shall Be Last at Colt High Sugar Ration Signups
Capt. Paul A Herzig head of the local Rationing Board was the final registrant last evening at Colt High for his sugar ration book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A Herzig
Colt High
Sugar Applicants Exceed Bristol Census Figures
Total registration for sugar ration books in Bristol reached 11 334, 175 more than the 1940 census. With over 400 men away on armed service, this suggests a rising local population. Superintendent of Schools V Mapes also reports registrations at Reynolds Guiteras and Colt schools as follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Supt
Mapes
Reynolds (Ry) Guiteras
Colt
Feast of Ecco Homo Observed at St Elizabeth’s Church
The Feast of Ecco Homo will be observed at St Elizabeth's Church on Sunday with an 11 o'clock high mass by Rev. Henrique R Rocha followed by a 3 o'clock service and a 4 o'clock procession. The procession features the first public display of the new anchor platform for the statue of Christ, crafted by Manuel Machado de Silvia, with donations from parishioners. The procession route runs from the church along Wood to Franklin, then Bay View and back to St Elizabeth's for benediction. Committee members include Manuel Teixeira, Manuel Sousa, and John Almeida.
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St Elizabeth's Church
Henrique R Rocha
Christ
Manuel Machado de Silvia
Usher Street
Wood
Franklin
Bay View
St Elizabeth’s
Manuel Texeira
Manuel Sousa
John Almeida
Committee Named By Town Council For July Fourth Observance
The Town Council reappoints the same group to prepare this year’s Fourth of July program with power to fill vacancies. James F Meiggs to convene the committee. Debate over using the Common continues with support for assistance to the group and concerns about cleanup costs after previous celebrations. Names listed include John Almeida Sadie Almeida Arthur Barrett Roswell Bosworth Raymond Brightman Fiverett Pep Church Cordero Cragan Atkinson Rev Arthur Burdon DeWolf Reginald Dimond M Theresa Donovan Nora Dwyer George Fish Frank Cnet Frederik Goff William Glad ding George Ingram Domenico Macola Mars Peters James Meiggs Joseph Quartaro Mars Spooner John Stewart Samuel Smith James Velleca Domenic Vitiello B W Wall Fred Wilbur Julio Xavier Alfonso Rebello Dean Tromanhauser.
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Henry F. Serbst
James F. Meiggs
Serbst
Huestis
Counciman
Herzig
John P Marshall
John Almeida
Sadie Almeida
Arthur W Barrett Roswell S Bosworth
Raymond S— Brightman Fiverett
Pep Church
John Corder
Robert Cragan
Fred Atkinson
Arthur Wo Burdon
Wanthrop DeWolf
Reginald Dimond
M Theresa Donovan
Nora E Dwyer
George R Fish
Frank S Cnet
Frederik T. Goff
William P Gladding
George T Ingram
Domenico Macola
Mars A Peters
James Fo Meiggs
Joseph P Quartaro
Miss Mars E Spooner
John G Stewart
Samuel J Smith
James J Velleca
Domenic J . Vitiello
B W Wall
Fred Wilbur
Julio F. Xavier, Sr
Alfonso Rebello
Dean Tromanhauser
Sub-Committees Named For Benefit Bridge June 5
The Italian Socialites Women's Club names sub committees for a June 5 benefit bridge at Colt Memorial Hall. Proceeds aid the Bristol tonsil clinic serving children in need. Co chairs Miss Helen Pagnano and Miss Mary Salzano, with chairs and members listed for Prizes, Publicus and Tickets, Tables and Chairs, and Refreshments. A patrons list is being prepared to support health efforts for local children.
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Colt Memorial Hall
Helen Pagnano
Mary Salzano
Beatrice Riccio
James Salzano
Sidney Jagolinzer
Hugh Holmes Publicus
Vastal L. Ruggiero
Domenic Vitrello
Carollne Squatrito
Theresa Turillo
Minnie Nappi
Josephine Calvino
Madeline Cortellessa
James Aiello
Marion Sousa
Rose Correira
Town Divided Into Six Districts For Evacuation
Superintendent E S Mapes outlines Entrainment Centers and six districts for Bristol evacuation readiness. District I South-East includes Mt Hope Ave and Reynolds School. District II Center-East covers Metacom Ave. District IV Center-West spans Church and Franklin streets. District North-West centers on Franklin Street area. District North-East includes Guiteras School. centers list specific schools and assembly routines for evacuees and attendants.
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E .S. Mapes
Bristol
Church St
Wood St
Colt High School
Mt. Hope Ave
Reynolds School
Franklin St
Metacom Ave
State St
Mt Hope Ave
Ryfield School
Walles School
Guiteras School
Bay View Ave
Buttonwood St
Guneras
Colt High
Reynolds
Byfield
West Valley
Guiteras
Guiferas
Volunteer Canteen Helpers Sought by Bristol Red Cross
Mrs Clara Diman executive secretary of the Bristol Branch of the American Red Cross calls for more volunteer canteen workers. The current class has three of seven lessons focused on nutrition with four lessons on mass feeding to follow. There are thirteen women in training and more are urged to respond. Volunteers should report to Mrs McFawn at 11 am Wednesday at St Michael's Parish House where classes are in session.
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Clara Diman
Bristol
American Red Cross
Dim
Committees Appointed For Annual Charity Ball
The Tenth Annual Charity Cotton Ball under the Portuguese Women's Civic League will be held at Hotel Warren in May. Officers include General Chairlady Miss Josephine Mello and Secretary Miss Mary C Mello, with treasurer Mrs Naomi Jacome and multiple committees led by named chairwomen and members.
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Hotel Warren
Mth
Josephine Mello
Mary C. Mello
Naomi Jacome
Margaret B Andrade
Mary C Mello
Louise Silva
Esther Ferreira
Historian William G Roelker Addresses Bristol Meeting
William G Roelker director of the Rhode Island Historical Society spoke on The Bombardment of Bristol 1776 at the Bristol Historical Society meeting. He was named an honorary member and seven new members joined. The board agreed to buy a $100 War Bond and affiliate with the Southern New England Historical Conference. Miss Alice B Almy announced a project to record headstones at North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Roelker
Rhode Island Historical Society
Bristol
Boelker
Bristol Society
So. N. E. Historical Conference Society
Alice B. Almy
North Cemetery
Sugar Rationing Meant to Put Grocer Front Line
The sugar rationing program puts grocers at the center of civilian defense. They must explain rules, reject improper stamps, and manage stamped cards while customers request extra sugar. Future changes may alter periods, but patience and strict adherence are urged to keep the system smooth.
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Junior
Hoyle
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Fugene Byone
James McKenna
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Ecco Homo
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Miss Marguerite Brogan
J. Vincent Leahy James E. “Sullivan James E. Sullivan
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Christie
Mer
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Christine Aguiar
Esther Silvia
Mary Bernard
Margaret Xavier
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Cora Cabral
Mary
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Jennie Vargas
Philomina Ferrara
Flora Silvia
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