Bristol Honor Roll seeks public gifts to cover shortfall
The Bristol Honor Roll Committee plans a public appeal to raise about 650 dollars beyond a 2000 dollar limit set at the March town meeting. Extra costs stem from a larger name plate and a custom design by Wallis E Howe, with other additions including flag poles, evergreens, and a gilded eagle. Contributions may be sent to any committee member, checks payable to Bristol Honor Roll Committee.
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John P. Marshall
Marshall
Wallis E. Howe
Howe
Bristol
Salvador Nunes
Edward L. Leahy
Anthony J. Ferrara
Elmer S Mapes
John W . Church
Alice B Almy
RS Bosworth
Nancy ID Bosworth
Hi Y Club Social Dance Ends Year at YMCA
The Hi Y club of the YMCA hosts its final social of the year from 9 to 12 tonight in the gym. Rhythmaires provide music as servicemen alumni attend, with red white and blue decor and refreshments. Patrons include Mr and Mrs Burke and other named couples. The arrangements committee is led by George Oliver with Matthew Madoza and others.
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YMCA
Rhythmaires
George Oliver
Matthew Madoza
Michael DelPiano
Gerald McKenna
Carmine C Cirallo
Prudence Ferry Schedules Memorial Day Service
The Prudence will run Sunday schedule on Memorial Day leaving Bristol at 10 a.m. and returning at 4:00 p.m. from Sandy Point and 4:40 p.m. from Homestead. Today the ferry operated as usual with two trips from Bristol at 7:00 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
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Prudence
Bristol
Sandy Point
Homestead
Poppy Day Sets Historic Sale Before Weekends
One thousand poppies were sold Friday and Saturday by Kearney Post No 6 American Legion Auxiliary. Chairwoman Hope M. Cote said the average price per poppy was higher than in prior years. Auxiliary members aiding sales included Helen Condon Beatrice Callan Catherine Noronha Roselma Desilets Alice McHugh Coughlin Anne Seymour and Cote.
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Kearney
No 6
American Legion Auxiliary
Hope M. Cote
Cote
Auxiliary
Helen Condon
Beatrice Callan
Catherine Noronha
Roselma Desilets
Alice McHugh Coughlin
Anne Seymour
Colt Defeats North Providence 12 to 9 In Class C Clash
Colt edged North Providence 12 9 in a hitting rich contest at Guiteras field. Ingham sparked Colt with five straight hits including a homer and a double while Mae Toza and Baker also recorded multiple hits. Bently relieved Brown with eight strikeouts and three hits allowed. Del Piano pitched well in late innings. Colt faces Barrington and North Kingston next with Friday’s game at 4 PM.
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Colt
North Providence
Ingham
Maetoza
Baker
Bently
Brown
Barrington
North Kingston
Guiteras Field
Old Time Baseball Pitcher to Speak at Y Leader
Ed Rhuelback, famed Cub pitcher from the era of Wagner Lajoie and Evers, will be principal speaker at the Hi-Y Sports Night Monday June 5 at the Y.M.C.A. The event opens a Centennial observance week with World Series moving pictures and refreshments. Howard Ro Newman toasting at Centennial Banquet June 10. Cameron Beck to speak.
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Ed Rhuelback
Hans Wagner
Larry Lajoie
Johnny Evers
Hi-Y
Y.M.C.A
Rhuelback
New York Stock Exchange Institute
Tokyo
Fourth of July Parade Sees Military Naval Representation
Organizers expect strong military and naval participation in the Bristol Fourth of July parade. The committee reports replies rolling in from WACs WAVES SPARS and 243rd Coast Artillery from Fort Adams. A 30 piece Naval band from Newport Naval Training Station will perform with possible Navy platoons.
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James F Meiggs
Alice B Gordon
WAC
Providence
243Rd Coast Artillery
Fort Adams
Newport Naval Training Station
Meiggs
Miles Standish
Bristol Senior High School
Howard McGrath
Bristol
John P Beauchamp
Trinity Church
James J Velleca
Arthur W. Burdon
American Red Cross
Motor Corps
Regina Farley
Raymond S. Brightman
Farley
Railroad ticket found in post office lobby
A Pullman railroad ticket from the Northern Pacific Railroad was found in the Post Office lobby yesterday. Postmaster Coggeshall believes it may belong to a former service man and advised the owner to claim it by applying at the Post Office with identification.
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Coggeshall
Northern Pacific Wrailroad
Gainp Farragut
Wake
Mile of Pennies drive kicks off for Fourth of July
The annual Mile of Pennies fundraiser to support the Fourth of July celebration begins Wednesday evening. William P. Gladding, chair man of the drive, spoke at a Fourth of July committee meeting Friday night. Penny strips will be collected from printers and distributed to local businesses shortly after.
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William P. Gladding
Coming Events Poster for June Civic Activities
A minstrel show at Guiteras School Auditorium on Saturday June 10 under the Portuguese American Civic League auspices. A Chicken Solid Supper at K. of C. Hall on Monday June 12 sponsored by St. Mary's Church.
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Guiteras School
Funeral for Samuel S. Hackley at St Marys Church
Funeral services for Samuel S. Hackley were held from 282 Wood Street at 8:15 AM with a solemn high mass at St Mary's Church. Rev Vincent J Griffin officiated with Rev Michael L Ryan as deacon and Rev Joseph Conneely as sub-deacon. burial followed in St Mary's Cemetery.
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Samuel S. Hackley
Wood Street
St. Mary’s Church
Vincent J. Griffin
Arthur ‘Nunes
And
Lowell ‘Brooks
St. Mary's “Cemetery
Father Ryan
Peto Fre
Shis and Shat Trom Here and There Poised for Invasion
Richard Strout notes American forces in England are well equipped and uniquely trained, with three strengths two potential weaknesses and a distinctive philosophy. He argues this army is the best equipped US have fielded and likely the best equipped in the world today, contrasting with historical American forces.
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England
Richard Strout
Christian Science Monitor
Britain
Armored Car Puts On Display By Lieutenant Jones
A Stars and Stripes report describes an M 8 armored car piloted by Lieut Edward Jones of Baltimore Maryland. The vehicle is heavy well armed radio equipped and designed to outperform many threats while offering mobility in battle. Officers note excess gear slows soldiers but argue battles determine value.
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Lieut Edward Jones
Baltimore
United States
Lieut. Jones
Army in Field Is Strongest Ever, Says Officers
The Army is deemed the strongest mentally and physically the United States has fielded. Officers say it is the best in the world, having hand-picked volunteers, two years of toughened training, and soldiers capable of marching 25 miles daily with full packs.
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United States
Valley Forge
Russia
Germany
Army training overhaul embraces specialized skill drills
The Army emphasizes training as a third strength beyond manpower and logistics. Soldiers practice specialized technical tasks daily, maneuver on and off landing craft, storm hills behind live barrage, and participate in amphibious exercises, reflecting a shift from the traditional amateur image to professional readiness.
Two Armies Learn Leadership Under Civilian Training
The text notes two assets on the other side and soldiers trained but not veterans. A high staff officer calls it a civilian army, not a criticism. West Pointers rise in promotion, but leadership and discipline still lag behind professional standards.
Soldiers face a distant war with muted morale and detached aims
The passage argues the troops fight out of duty rather than passion, noting Americans lack a crusading motive. Back home, disputes like the Montgomery Ward affair and strikes reveal public dissent, but abroad morale remains high. The men see the mission as a hard path back home, not a noble crusade.
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Montgomery Ward
Soldiers from Oklahoma in Italian Front 4th Division
The 4th Division now fighting in Italy includes many men from Oklahoma. Sgt Chas Gearhart of Dangillé, Pa., reportedly knocked down a German and was astonished when the foe shouted in broken English during the encounter.
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Italy
Oklahoma
Chas. Gearhart
Dangillé
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