Bristol Boyhood Pals Reunite on Furlough
William F. Conley son of Mr and Mrs James E Conley of 83 Burton street and Paul J Connery son of Mr and Mrs William H Connery of Garfield avenue have been visiting on furlough from the Marine Base at New River North Carolina The two were childhood friends who enlisted together and trained together earning expert marksman and sharpshooter medals Their bayonet drills were praised and now they proceed to a new assignment together
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Conley
James E. Conley
Burton Street
Paul J. Connery
William H. Connery
Garfield Avenue
New River
N. C
William
Paul
Marines
Y M C A Board Reviews Hi Y Tri Hi Y and Budget
Hubert F Hill secretary reports at the regular board meeting that the Hi Y Club under Archie Allen and the Tri Hi Y group led by Miss Genevieve A Pagano are well established. Dances draw growing attendance, Industrial Girls team practices weekly as season opens January first, 65 new members since September, and the board approves the 1942 43 budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert F.hill
Board of Directors
Archie Allen
Genevieve A. Pagano
Industrial Girls
Industrial Basketball League
Hill
Countryside Garden Club Plans Christmas Party
Countryside Garden Club members enjoyed a sunny stroll around Mrs. Martin Dod’s Ferry Road home to study evergreens and shrubs. At the business meeting they planned winter volunteer work and set the Christmas party for December 17 at Mrs Eva LeClair’s Hope Street home with chairwoman Mrs Le Clair and members Mrs Beauregard, Mrs Cross, Mrs Connors, Mrs Bernard Jr. and Mrs Sylvester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countryside Garden Club
Martin Dod
Ferry Road
Eva LeClair
Hope Street
LeClair
Questionnaires Sent Out For Nursery Day School
About 1500 mothers connected to defense industries receive forms from the Bristol School Department seeking details on work, shifts, and child care for a proposed 2 to 5 year old nursery. The effort, led by E S Mapes, aims to gauge support and logistics for federal funded care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Industries
E. S Mapes
Bristol
Byfield School
Moobers
Bristol Mfg. Corp
Callins & Aikman Corp
US Rubber Co
Mapes
Reynolds
Pupi
Sher
Superintendent of Schools
Rotarian Urges U S To Plan For Post War Peace
Dr Edward Lester Merritt of Fall River told a Rotary Club audience at the Colonial Hotel that talking now about the postwar period will prep the nation for peace challenges. He said the U S must not repeat 1918 mistakes and should play a leading role in shaping world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lester Merritt
Fall River
Rotary Club
Colonial Hotel
Dr Merritt
United States
American Legion
YMCA Seniors Basketball League Formed With Local Firms
A YM C A seniors basketball league will begin in January with four teams planned and at least three local industries signaling participation. Delegates include Samuel Del Piano and Leonard Dennis of Herreshoff Mig Compan, Norman Servant of US Rubber, and Frank Carmone of URW Bristol Mig Corp. The Y may field a team if a fourth firm isn’t found. The Board of Governors guiding the league includes Arche Allen Raymond Brightman Albert Kr somie Robert Cragan and James G Carns Jr with more details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YM CA
Gue
Samuel del Piano
Leonard Dennis
Herreshoff Mig Compan
Norman Servant
U S Rubber Company
Frank Carmone
URW U
Bristol Mig Corp
Board of Governors
Arche Allen Raymond
Brightman
Albert Krsomie
Robert Cragan
James G Carns
Corporal George A Gamelin Promoted to Technician Fourth Grade
Corporal George A Gamelin, son of Joseph and Delia Gamelin, has been promoted to Technician Fourth Grade. The promotion was announced by Colonel Burkhalter of the Academic Regiment at Fort Benning, Georgia. The Academic Regiment works with Infantry School Service Command and includes men assisting with instruction and equipment at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A Gamelin
Joseph
Delia Gamelin
Burkhalter
Fort Benning
Georgia
Infantry School Service Command
Obituary for Harold Blease Remembers Bristol Life on Union Street
Harold Blease of Bristol died Tuesday after a long illness. A memorial mass will be held tomorrow at Trinity Chapel with Rev Beauchamp officiating. burial at North Cemetery. He was born in Providence to John and Clara Blease and worked at the Industrial Trust Company in Bristol. Known as "Timmy," he loved sports and yachting and previously worked at Herreshoff Shipbuilding Co and US Rubber. Survived by sister Miss Marian Blease. funeral for Mrs Phoebe Costa followed, with service at St Elizabeth's Church and interment at St Mary's Cemetery. Costa, born in Provincetown, had lived in Bristol 27 years. survived by three daughters, three sisters, and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Blease
Tor Union Street
Trinity Chanel
John Beauchamp
Bess Bene
Veeck
Bristol
Industrial Trust Company
Timmy
Herreshoff Shipbuilding Co
US Rubber Company
St Albans Lodge
Maud
Marian Blease
Phoebe Costa
Narragansett Avenue
St Elizabeth’s Church
Henrique Rocha
St Mary's Cemetery
Julio August
Albert Castro
Antthony Roderick
John Reppea
Costa
Jesse Costa
Provincetown
Mass
John and
Emily Taves
Inez Roderick
Lawrence
Emma Bastardi
Cambridge
Edith Costa
This Town
Mary Taves
Palmer
Rose Crowley
Medford
Emily Repoza
Bristol Common in Better Shape Says Councilman Marshall
Councilman Marshall reports Bristol Common in better condition with water bubbler, lights, and planned summer activities under Archie Allen. Short Line service denied due to driver and bus shortages. War-era electricity limits for Anthony Brown discussed. council to seek War Production Board action. Special constables appointed. police report approved. burial lot funds recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Bristol
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Marine Corps
Lawrence E. Andrade Albert Bernard Frederick A. Bisbano
Joseph C Correira, Jr
Herbert E. Francis Antone Jardin
Pasquale F
Mazza George McKenzie
Daniel F
Monis Alonzo F
Reynolds Samuel I Sherman
Valentino Vollaro
Ferncroft
Turkey
Swift's Woodlawn Pure Park
Swift's Din
Swift
Floure
Fancy Gov. Gra
LGE. Bot. For
Winter Hill
Perier
Evete Hy
U. S
Mrs
John P Marshall
Herzig
Short Line Transportation Company
Capone
Duffy's
Anthony Brown
Highway Department
Hopeworth Avenue
Narragansett Electric Company
Brown
War Production Board
Antonio DaPonte
Bay View Avenue
Ralph Stanzione
State Street
Frank Catalano
Gilbert Lawless
John Lawless
North Cemetery
J. Falugo
Herbert C.eales Inc
Tall River
Newman Bros
Pillsbury’s
John Alden
Hubbard
Florida
Newman’s
Hamburg
Pepsi Cola
Hathaway
Pepperidge Farm
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