Bristol drives United War Fund as five days remain
Chairman Elmer S Mapes announced Bristol totals for the United War Fund with several firms exceeding quotas. He noted 50 percent of Bristol adults work in factories, urging Residential and Business Division workers to target remaining contributors. Additional donors listed include Zone F local residents and multiple businesses, with notable gifts from the Haffenreffer family and local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Fund
Elmer S. Mapes
Mapes
Herreshoff Mfg. Co
Bristol Mig.Co
Bristol Mig
Herreshoff
Collins & Aikman
U. S. Rubber Co
Carr Mfg. Corp
R I. United War Fund
Providence
Bristol
War Fund
Canon
Anthony R. Parshley
Charles A. Palmer
Marguerite Brogan
Emily Jester
Henry W Munro
Frederick E. Garvin
Viola F Palmer
Alma Smith
Charles FE. Dimond
Priest Francis Dwyer to be ordained in Providence
The Rev Francis T Dwyer will join five men ordained to the Holy Priesthood of the Providence Diocese by Archbishop Keough tomorrow at SS Peter and Paul Cathedral Providence at 8 oclock He was born May 18 1919 to Mr and Mrs William T Dwyer and educated at St Marys Parochial School Colt Memorial School Providence College St Bernard Seminary Rochester NY and St Marys Seminary Baltimore MD His first solemn high mass will be Sunday the 14th at St Marys Church in his hometown at 1 oclock with a reception at his parents home 92 Burton Street from 4 to 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Thomas Dwyer
Diocese of
Providence
Francis P. Keough
SS Peter and Paul
William T Dwyer
Father Dwyer
St Mary's Parochial School
Colt Memorial School
Providence College
St Bernard's Seminary
Rochester
St Mary's Seminary
Baltimore
St Marys Church
Burton Street
High School Armistice Day Address By Dr Walsh
Dr Michael F Walsh acting superintendent of Newport spoke at Bristol Senior High School Armistice Day assembly. He urged students to maximize educational opportunities to be ready for postwar duties after graduation. The program opened with a flag salute and songs from World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael F Walsh
Newport
Bristol
Dr Walsh
Joseph Carreiro
Vernon Huestis
Buddy
Ration Board Extends Hours After Holiday
The local Rationing Board will stay open tonight after 7 30 due to yesterday's holiday. Capt Paul A. Herzig announced the adjustment this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Herzig
Colt Defeats Warren 13-0 in Armistice Game
Colt outplayed Warren High in wet wind at Armistice Day clash, winning 13 to 0. Archie Allen coached Colt as they dominated with 15 first downs to five, aided by a blocked Warren punt and a Ci riflo reception for the decisive score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt
Warren
Football Warriors
Colt Memorial
Archie Allen
Tuneray
Ciriflo
U S Rubber War Products Exhibit at Local Plant
A two day display by U S Rubber Company showcases war products from its many plants. Held Monday and Tuesday from 7 am to closing, invitations grant admission. Hundreds are expected to tour the marked items with guides and a moving picture featuring Bristol plant scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S Rubber Company
Bristol
Servicemen Honored By Stamps At Pastime Theatre
War stamps purchased in honor of service members are recorded for permanent town memory. Names listed include Midshipman Mariano Puccio and Midshipman Frank Correia of the Naval Academy, Annapolis. Edward St Angelo and George St Angelo. Wendell F. Marshman. Lawrence Perry. Francis Perry. Albert Arruda. C Anthony Zinderstein. Alexander Anderton Jr. William Duffy. Harold C. Peckham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariano Puccio
US Naval Academy
Annapolis
Frank Correia
U S$ Naval Academy
Edward St Angelo
Seaman Io
Pacifc
George St Angelo
Camp Shelby
Wendell F. Marshman
Blacksbury
Lawrence Perry
U S Army
Texas
Francis
Perry
U S Marine Corps
Yale University
Albert Arruda
Hawaii
Anthony Zinderstein
North Camp Hood
Alexander Anderton
Trinity College
New Haven
Navy Chaplain Talks On Battle Stress And Courage
Chaplain A Ray Cook tells Armistice Day audience that fear fades after first combat and sailors adapt quickly. He cites varied reactions under fire including a machine gun crewman’s scream and a Marine singing while loading shells, noting war builds self-reliance and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Chaplain Cook
Texas
Cook
Rotary Speaker Urges Quality American Peace Representatives
Lt B W Wall, past commander of the Amer ican Legion post, urged Rotary Club listeners to choose capable Americans for the Peace Conference. He warned preparedness and universal draft acts would have steadied the home front, urged vigilance to avoid a repeat of past mistakes, and called veterans to ensure proper representation for WWI and future peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
B W Wall
Kearney Post
American Legion
Rotary Club
Wall
Congress
Rome food crisis tied to frontline war in Italy
Special AP reports from Gunnar D. Kumlien describe Rome’s catastrophic food supply as German forces push north. Bread, grapes, and oranges vanish while meat trades surge on the black market. northern cities like Milan and Turin face heavy bombardment and strong anti German sentiment amid occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Associated Press
Gunnar D .Kumlien
Stockholm
Tidningen
Mr. Kumlien
Foggia
Appenines
Futa Pass
Reggio Emilia
Milan
Turin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anthony A. Moren
James T. Walsh
John Harris
Robert A. McCaughey
Norman Vermette
R. S. Brightman
Laurine W Bradford
Stewart Barr
Emma Stanton
Martha Graham
John Magee
Ian M Walker
Osterberg
Marjorine Magee
Cora Anderson
J. F. Huestis Machine Shop
George M. Wilbur and Sons
Abraham Eisenstadt
A. A. Edmonds Company
Rego and Sons
Harry D. Allen
George W. McGann
Charles E. Luther
William P Paine
Staples Coal Company
A S Thomas Drygoods
Florence Robinson
Andrade’s
John C. Mello
Makowsky
Albert Makowsky
Domenic Baretto
Massano Brothers
W. J. Maisano
Margarets. Spencer
Charles B Rockwell
R . Haffenreffer, Jr
Francis T. Dwyer
Michael F. Walsh
Deanna Durbin, Joseph Cotten In
NFWS
V. S
Secret Service
Africa
Flying Tiger
China
Manhattan
Fred Astaire
Joan Leslie
Robert Benchley
Robert Ryan
Elizabeth Patterson
Marjorie Grateson
Freddie Slack and His Orchestra
U. S
Cirillo
Teehle
Urban Manchester
Higgins Mirabassi
Igle
Travis Esposito
Huftalen Roderiques
Ig Ra
Rebeght Oliver
Deslauriers Annarumma
Coccia Maetoza
Polak Tordan
Keyes McHugh
Sylvia Celene
Celene
Mactoza
Chillon
Ramos
Bernardo
Armstrong
Costa
Desmarais
Moren
Nacks
Hackley
McCaw
Carulli
McGinn
Velleca Warrer
Krawcark
Saviano
Charette
Heuberger
Burke
Conley
Huftalen
Bouffard
Smus
Lawrence
Mackey
Greenhalch
Weitz
U. S. Rubber Company
NAVY
Comdr
A. Ray Cook
Coggeshall
USN
Kearney
A. A. Edmonds
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Donald Gladue
Anne V. Seymour
Keargey Unit No. 6
American Legion Auxiliary
National
B W. Wall
Vernon A. Gray
Frank A. Rounds
Auxiliary
Leroy FE. Doan
Kingdom
Nentunus Rex
Gospel of the Legion
United States
Shere
Tyrrhenian Sea
Florence
Assisi
Arno
Ponte Vecchio
Bologna
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