Regimental Ball at Cranston Street Armory Prompts Attendance Push
The piece urges soldiers to sell tickets for the Regimental Ball at the Cranston Street Armory on November 28. It directs noncoms to ensure full squad and platoon attendance, notes a company inspection by Colonel Hammond on November 26, and mentions a reception and dancing after the inspection. It highlights photography by Sgt Sal Palumbo, riot-squad drill by Cpl Sera Pacheco, and a progress chart for riflemen led by Lt Morris.
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Cranston Street Armory
Sgt. Belmore
Thomas H. Hdmmond
Bristol Red Cross forms disaster committees tabled for relief
Edmund S. Rex announces completion of subcommittees and a local survey of facilities for disaster use. The Bristol Red Cross Disaster Committee, distinct from Civilian Defense, pledges medical aid nursing care food shelter and basic needs during peace and emergency. The list includes chairmen trustees and dozens of volunteers with equipment donations from Herreshoff Mfg Co United Lies Rubber Co and Ever Ready Fire Station among others.
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Edmund S. Rex
Red Cross Disaster Preparedness and Relief Committee
Mr. Rex
Bristol Red Cross Disaster Committee
Bristol
National American Red Cross
Pledge drives for nondefense economy campaign in 20 states
The Citizens Emergency Committee on Nondefense Expenditures and taxpayer groups in 20 states promote the For Defense Today For Hope Tomorrow pledge. Chairman Henry M Wriston says Americans recognize the need to cut nondefense, nonessential spending to protect future economic stability and the nation’s ideals. Dr Winston emphasizes public backing for reduced local-interest appropriations and support for the President and Congress.
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America
Stout
Wacausm
Citizens Emergency Committee
Washington DC
Henry M Wriston
Congress
Winston
Congress of the
United States
Patrick Mahoney 57 Bristol Vendor Dies in Hospital
Patrick Francis Mahoney known as Pat to locals died Sunday at Truesdale Hospital after an operation. A Bristol native born April 3 1884 he ran a Wood Street variety store for 22 years widely loved by children. He leaves a wife sister and several nieces and nephews. Burial at St Marys Cemetery.
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Patrick Francis Mahoney
Truesdale Hospital
St. Mary’s Church
Bay View Avenue
St Mary's Cemetery
Mr Mahoney
Wood Street
Pat
Bristol
Patrick
Anne
Casey) Mahoney
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
King Philip Fife and Drum Corps
St Mary's Temperance Society
Fife and Drum Corps
Jolia (Long) Mahoney
Jeremiah Crowley
Worcester
Boy Scout Patrols Arrange For Contest
Four patrols in the First Bristol Troop plan an advancement contest for November as part of Advancement Month. Last night scouts curtailed advancement to do a good turn and tidy the lower hall for a whist party. They scrubbed a floor area and oil applied afterward supervised by older Scouts.
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Panthers
Walter Machado
Black Hawks
Frank DeLuca
Bob Cats
Flying Horse
Green Bar
Scout Hall
J A. S M. Daniel Freitas
Albert Silvia
Anthony Balzano
George R Fish
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Brig Gen Callan Sets Bristol High Street Lanes Mark
Brig Gen L H Callan rolled 413 across three strings at High Street alleys with a 190 single string five strikes in a row. A Warren man reportedly surpassed the general’s single string mark by one pin at the same lanes.
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L. H. Callan
High Street
Bristol
Warren
World War II Lend Lease and Defense Measures Expanded
The government announced the delivery of 60 emergency cargo boats to Britain, the second lease lend package totaling 5.985 billion dollars, and the creation of a Lend Lease Administration led by Edward R. Stettinius Jr. Prices for basic goods, copper, brass, and glycerine faced new controls. Labor disputes and military readiness actions include Bendix plant seizure, Air Associates operations, and 87th Infantry Mountain Regiments formation at Fort Lewis with air raid defense studies in England.
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Ald
Britain
Russia
Maritime Commission
Office For Emergency Management
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Labor Department
Henderson
Army
Stimson
Signal Corps
England
U. S. Army Aircraft Warning Service
87Th Infantry Mountain Regiments
Fort Lewis
Washington
Madeline Camera Is Honored At Thanksgiving Shower
A Sunday evening shower at Independent Hall honored Miss Madeline Camera daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Camera of 48 Catherine Street as she prepares to wed Raymond Bisbano of 50 Catherine Street The event hosted by sisters Christina Catherine Ann and Mary Camera featured autumn decorations and dancing with guests presenting many gifts.
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Madeline Camera
Frank Camera
Catherine Street
Raymond Bisbano
Ignazio Bisbano
Independent Hall
Miss Camera
Christina
Catherine, Ann
Mary Camera
Funeral Service for Alphonse Riccio in Bristol
Funeral services were held for Alphonse Riccio a Bristol resident for 22 years who died last week at his sister Beatrice Gaetano's home in New Haven Conn Burial took place in St Lawrence Cemetery New Haven bearers were nephews Joseph G A Riccio Peter Riccio Ralph Turillo George Gaetano John Gaetano and Ralph Papaganda all of New Haven Riccio born in Italy 73 years ago came to the United States in youth and taught dancing He resided in Bristol for 22 years continuing private classes He was a member of the National Academy of Dancing Masters the International Association of Masters of Dancing the Sons of Italy the Holy Name Society and the Cup Defenders Club He is survived by brothers Joseph Michael and Philip Riccio of East Watertown Mass and sister Beatrice Gaetano of New Haven.
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Alphonse Riccio
Bristol
Beatrice Gaetano
New Haven
Conn
St. Anthony's Church
City
St. Lawrence Cemetery
Mr Riccio
Joseph G. A. Riccio
Peter Riccio
Watertown
Mass
Ralph Turillo
George Gaetano
John Ga
National Academy of Dancing Masters
International Association of Masters of Dancing
Cleveland
Ohio
Sons of Italy
Holy Name Society
Cup Defenders’ Club
Joseph
Michael
Philip Riccio
East Watertown
Obituary for Frank Gomes of Madeira Islands
Funeral services for Frank Gomes 59 were held at St Elizabeths Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery. A native of the Madeira Islands he died in North Dighton while employed at Harodite Finishing Company. He leaves a wife Maria Julia Correia a brother Victorino and siblings in Madeira.
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Frank Gomes
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Henrique Rocha
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Frank B. Freitas
Joseph Nunes
Taunton
William Martin
Manuel J. Alegria
Manuel Fernandes
James Cruz
Gomes
Madeira Islands
North Dighton
Harodite Finishing Company
St. Joseph’s Church
Manuel and
Jacintha
DeGesus) Gomes
Jose Correia, Jr
DeWolf Avenue
Maria Julia Correia
Victorino
California
Madeira
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Sal. Palumbo
Sal
Sera Pacheco
Beuts
Cpl
Warren Winterbottom
Winterbottom
PFC
Morris
Rabb
Liecht
Enlisted Mens Club
Sgt. Sousa
Arthur Belmore
Spa
Charles B. Rockwell, Jr
Gen
Luke H. Callan
Carl W. Haffenreffer
J. Floyd Huestis
Wesley A. Armstrong
Albert H. Flint Jr
Thomas P. Brightman
James T. Pierce
R. S. Bosworth
Donat J. Gladue
Norman Herreshoff
P. D. Frazer
Otis M. Bailey, Sr
John H. Garrity
Charles Martin
Arthur Sherman
Christy Travers
Henry Luther
William Cooke
Lowell Smith
William Rinaldi
Alex Guevremont
Joseph Paul
John Vierra
John Ezikovich
Collins and Aikman
United
Lies Rubber Co
Huestis Machine Shop
Domenic Mascolo
Russell G.colt
Edward D. Kunz
George Salmonese
Mathew Brito
Earl H. Hobson
William H. Angevine
Robert W. Nelson
Roswell S. Bosworth
J. William Wood
Wallace L. Mossop
W. Fred Williams
William LeClair
Raymond S. Brightman
Charles Cole
Samuel J
Sebastian Bernard, Jr
William Pinch
Myra Whitman
John H. Condon
Richard Greer
Helen Howard
Robert Suzman
Joseph Almeida
Elton Pierce
Lucien Capone
Rose George
Eleanor Almeida
Samuel J. Smith
Orlando J. Bishano
Joseph J. Marshall
Francis P. Cuomo
A. A. Edmonds
James G. Carns
A. J. Holmes
John W., Church
William M. O’rourke
George R. Fish
Reid LeClair
Veteran Reserve Sea Scouts
Nathaniel A. Gladding, Jr
A Elmer McNamara
Samuel A. Hall
Luke H. White
Manuel Goulart
Albert Hartley
Henry Hambrick
Transportation and Communication Committee
Louis G Evans
John F Shaw
Richard J. Simmons
John H Toplin
George T. Ingram
George J. Dupont
George Pailthorpe
Carl Witherill
John Rushneck
New England
Western Union
Providence
Postal Telegraph
U. S. Coast Guard
Meteorlogical
U. S. Weather Bureau
Coltrive
Town Tavern
North Farm
Bayberry Farm
Reginald Dimond
A L. Johnston
Charles B. Burns
Congress of the United States
Pat” Mahoney
Boy Scout
Hope
Vivian McFawn
Rhode Island
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Circle
K. of C. Hall
Callan
War Stimson
Bendix, N. J
Air Associates, Inc
Defense “Mediation Board
Roy M. Jones
Defense Mediation Board
Appalachian
United Mine Workers
U. S. Conciliation Service
Nelson
Madeline
Che
Bristol Phoenix
Henry R. Bullock
Birch Swamp Road
Warren, R. I
Ulysse Forget
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Beve
William Street
Tel
E. W. Weaver & Son
High Street Telephone Coa
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
Anders
L. Watson Coro., Inc
Weybosset
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO. Incorporated
Main St
Warren T. Warren
Constitution St
Tel. Br
Bristol District. Nursing Association
Hope Street Houres
Wonens
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