Rhode Island urged to salvage tin cans for war effort
Louis F Adams of the War Production Board appeals Rhode Island citizens to salvage tin as tin remains critical for food, medicine, and weapons support. He cites poor salvage rates and explains tin used for syrettes aiding wounded soldiers, calling every discarded can a lost chance for homecoming. A letter from Pfc. George Strachan dated February 15, 1945 thanks Bristol Manufacturing colleagues for Christmas packages and notes friendly memories from Florence and Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F.adams
The
War Production Board
Vulcan Detiining Company
Providence Tin Can Collections
Adams
Rhode Island
Foxholles
Angel of Mercy
Italy
APO
Bristol
Bristol Mfg
Florence
Brito
Pfc
George Strachan
Four Fifths Of Coal Plan For Next Winter
Mr William H Frost of the Solid Fuels Administration for War announces a four to five limit on domestic coal deliveries for next winter due to continuing shortages. Consumers must file a signed Consumer Declaration with their coal dealer, listing normal winter needs and mailing address to ensure fair distribution and reduce delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Frost
Solid Fuels Administration For
Blunt
Rhode Island
Germany
Europe
Solid Fuels Administration
East Coast gasoline rationing urged for equal nationwide
Telegram to Office of Defense Transportation Director J M Johnson from Philip C Thibodeau General Manager of the ASA requests that gasoline rations be equalized nationwide. He argues the East Coast has suffered discrimination since rationing began and notes recent Germany’s surrender makes redistribution feasible. He predicts a nationwide increase for A ration users and cites transport improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Defense Transportation
J. M. Johnson
Philip C. Thibodeau
A.S.A
Mr Thibodeau
Germany
Midwest
Mr.Thibodeau
Coast
Thibodeau
On to Tokyo War Poem by E. Raymond Hawkes
A Hadley Massachusetts author narrates a martial poem urging American forces to advance to Tokyo. The verse calls Marines and bombers to lead, vows no retreat, and seeks divine approval after victory. It urges righteous wrath against tyrants and the liberation of oppressed lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Probate notice in Bristol for Morra will and Follett estate
Weights and measures probate court in Bristol on April 21 1945 receives will of Sandolo Morra and sets May 21 1945 for hearing with fourteen day notice in Bristol Phoenix. Edith B Smith named administratrix for Albert L Follett estate. creditors must file claims by statutory deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Gertrude F. Peck
Albert H Coggeshall
Gertrude F.eck
Ward
Bristol Phoenix
John W Church
Sandolo Morra
Navy Seeks Civilians for Naval Aviator Training Program
The Bureau of Naval Personnel opens enlistment for Apprentice Seamen to become Ensigns in the United States Naval Reserve. Civilians meeting age and qualification rules may join a two year training path starting July 1. The Aviation Cadet Training Program is reopened to civilians to fill part of about 3200 July vacancies, with many slots expected from existing applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau ‘of Naval Personnel
Naval Officer Procurement
United States Naval Reserve
Navy
Probate notice for estate of William W Perry in Bristol Rhode Island
Susan E T Pe of Bristol Rhode Island has filed to probate the estate of William W Perry late of Bristol deceased. The office will consider the petition starting May 1 1945 as required by law. John W Church Clerk
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Bristol
Wood Street
Rhode Island
Rhode
Michael Digidsa
Albert L. Follett
Edith B Smith
City of
Providence
R. I
John W. . Church
William W. Perry
Susan E. T. Pe
John W. Church
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Ove
Mae Pit
Tokyol
E. Raymond Hawkes
Hadley, Mass
WAR Bonds Ee Eeteters Area
R. S. Berkey
USN
Treasury Department
America
WEA
OPA
Industry
Bradford St
Perles
Mead
Colgate
Waterbury’s
Scott
Fletcher
Warner
Agarol
Vick
Kelley
J. A. Chartier
Tel
Warren
Barrington Roofing Co
Woodbine Avenue
West Barrington, R. I
Town OF
Weights & Measures
Edwin F. Peckham
Howard Smith
Howard S Aimy
Edwin F Peckham
Boston
Massachusetts
Gladys I. Peckham
Elizabeth Peckham
James Meigs
Hezekiah Monro
Lanisto Lae
Sansone A Ee
A. P. B. Don Luiz Fillipe
Lincoln Hall
Usher Avenue
Kearney
American Legion Relief Fund Legion
Franklin ST
Ulysse Forget
M. D
Main ST
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co of
RE. L. Ware Co., Inc
Weyhoeser Street
Dence
Charles M. Connery
Burton ST
Joseph E. Pine
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO. Incorporated
Constitution St
Tel. Br
Salvador Nunes
Mt. Hope. Ave
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel. Conn
Bristol District Nursing Association
Hope Street
Martha Grahan
Hope St
Thyra Carlson
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