Campaign Sidelights From Banquet Speaker
Dr Samuel D. Clark described experiences as a North Burma medical officer in World War II at the Armistice Day banquet of Kearney Post 6 American Legion. He recalled sleepless shifts, mobile surgical units near front lines, hunting with dynamite bait and jeep trains, heavy rain, and rare encounters with so called skirts. The event featured other Legion leaders and Auxiliary officers with toastmaster Daniel Coggeshall introducing commanders and spouses.
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Burma
Samuel D. Clark
Kearney Post
American Legion
Post
Franklin Street
Seagraves
Clark
Frank McCaffrey
Arthur E. Marley
R. I. Department
The
Edward H. Zeigler
Bertram W. Wall
Ruth Harrison
Department
Henry F. Serbst
Daniel W. Coggeshall
Manuel Goulart
Goulart
Robert B Suzman
Norman Gravin
Community Christmas planning group forms in town
The first full meeting of the committee planning the Community Christmas Observance will be held this evening at 8 in the American Legion headquarters. The plan includes life-size Nativity scenes on the Common, possibly four in number, and a mass carol performance by hundreds of voices on December 23 at the Common.
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Kearney Post
No. 6
The
American Legion
Thirty Two Honored For Service At Collins and Aikman Banquet
The Quarter Century Club of Collins and Aikman Corp will hold its annual banquet at the New Highland Casino. Thirty two employees with 25 or more years of service will receive pins. John E Burrow will get the 45 year award and Antonio Varno the 40 year pin.
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Quarter Century Club
Collins and Aikman Corporation
New Highland Casino
John E. Burrow
Antonio Varno
Theresa Pacheco
John Zinni
Barrington
Edgar Vergeau
Manuel Costa
Bristol
George Marshall
Jennie James
Maria Mello
Fred Les Nobile
Gaythorne Cheshire
Henry H. Bullock
John P. Marshall
Albert Ethier
Mary Costa
Warren
Philip Pivin
Joseph H. Farrell
Rhode Island
Albert T. Fusonie
Wallace Gill
Philadelphia
Perc
Collins and Aikman Corp
Complete Bazaar Plans By Holy Name Society At Mount Carmel
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church announces a three day bazaar at the BTA Hall on State Street Thursday through Saturday. Louis Castriotta chairs the event with native turkeys and Calart flower table pieces secured and a four foot toy auto to be given on the final night. Refreshments include Italian tomato pie and frankfurts with sodas. The program is directed by Sam Ferri and many committee members are listed including James Salzano and Domenic Perrone. A Red Cross World War II update will be given at Colt Memorial Hall Sunday at 8 pm with Donal Cowell speaking and three short Red Cross films to follow.
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Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
BTA
State Street
Louis Castriotta
Louis Evans’ Electric Shop
Hope Street
Sam Ferri
Mr. Castriotta
James Salzano
Domenic Perrone
Joseph Pannone
John Santulli
Ralph DeLeo
Louis Nastri
Carl Bisbano
Bristol
American Red Cross
Colt Memorial Hall
Canon A. R. Parshley
Donal Cowell
Providence
Red Cross
Army Chaplain Declares Life Not Ended for Fallen Heroes
Memorial exercises on Armistice Day at Colt Memorial Hall honored Bristol veterans from World War I and II. Captain Richard H. Chase spoke of enduring love and care, recounting his Tunisia burial duties and a transformative sunrise that brought renewed strength.
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Richard H. Chase
U. S. Army
Colt Memorial Hall
Bristol
Capt. Chase
Manuel Goulart
A A. Edmonds
Chase
Tunisia
North Africa
Jim
Harry
John
Oran
Algeria
Armistice Day silence idea traced to Edward Honey
The piece details Edward Honey in London proposing a five minute pause to honor fallen soldiers after World War I. Reaction from Sir Percy Fitzpatrick and King George V led to a two minute silence. It notes Honey’s later obscure death and contrasts business leaders’ humanity with public perception.
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Mr. Honey
Fleet Street
Percy Fitzpatrick
England
Percy
George V
Honey
Buckingham Palace
Grenadier
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Connecticut
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Reginald Gardiner
S. Z. Sakall
Traveltalk
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Tee For Two
the Ape
Rocco Migliori
James Velleca
Ralph DeFelice
Oliver Diodati
Joseph Santulli
Anthony Negro
Domenic Vitiello
Frank Bruno
Joseph Diodati
Frank Mierandino
Michael Ruggeiio
Ray Cavallaro
Jerry Russo
John Cortellessa
Benny Mansi
John Sicignano
Joseph Sansone
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Africa
Colt High School
Emilio Donavan
Albert A. Edmonds
Bristol Rotary Club Quartette
Vernon A. Gray
Hubert F. Hill
R. S. Bosworth
Wm. H. Sisson
Frank A. Rounds
American Legion Memorial
John Perry
CHC
U.S.A
Us.a
Rotary Club Quartette
Vernon R. Gray
Kearney
Edward Honey
London
Versailles
National Manufacturers Association
New York
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FrigIdaire Sales and Service Center
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Child
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