Chair appointed for 6th War Loan drive in Bristol
Miss Regina C Farley was named general chairman of the individual bond sales division for the 6th War Loan in Bristol by Senator Fred C Broomhead. The advisory committee includes Anthony J Nunes Camille Peters Chief of Police Anthony J Ferrara Frederick T Goff and Frank L Doran. A two day house to house campaign is planned for December 10 and 11 with 24 sectors and up to 250 workers. The payroll deduction plan for war bonds will continue with Series E bonds offering 75 percent of maturity value and redeemable after 60 days.
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Regina C. Farley
Bristol
Fred C. Broomhead
Barrington
Farley
Anthony J. Nunes
Camille Peters
Anthony J. Ferrara
Frederick T. Goff
Frank L. Doran
K of C Supper Meeting Set for December 13 Bristol
The Bristol Council Knights of Columbus will hold its December 13 meeting after an Italian dinner at the K of C Home on State Street. Salvatore Massano chairs the arrangements, assisted by a long list of local organizers and volunteers.
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Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
State Street
Salvatore Massano
John R Bernardo
Anthony J. Bruno
C Paul Bruno
Anthony Campagna
D V. A Capone
Lucien Capone
Joseph DuPont
Albert T. Fusonie
Frank S Giglio
Domenic Langello
Anthony Massano
Pasquale Pagnano
Domenic Perroni
G. R. Perron
James Ruggiero
Joseph Santulli
Raymond Sartini
Society To Have Annual Bingo Party at St Elizabeth’s
The Daughters of Mary of St Elizabeth's Church announce their annual bingo event on Saturday November 26 in Independent Hall. Miss Mary Furtado chairs the arrangements with a committee of Mary Quintal Costa Quintal Francis Sousa Rodrigues DaPontes Victoria Rego Maiato Castro Ramos and other members.
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Daughters of Mary of
Reverend A C Larned Named Assistant at Cathedral
The Rev Albert C Larned of this town is appointed by Bishop James DeWolf Perry as Assistant at the Cathedral of St John Providence and Vicar of St Pauls Smith Street Providence He will begin January first and also serve as Chaplain to Saint Mary's Home for Children living in Bristol and stationed at Saint Albans Centredale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Larned
James DeWolf Perry
Cathedral of
St John
Providence
St. Paul’s
Smith Street
Father Larned
Saint Alban's
Centredale
Saint Mary's Home For
Bristol
D of I Installation Eve for Hope Circle No 70
Installation ceremonies for Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella were held at the Knights of Columbus Home. Julia Wallington state regent installed. Johanna McClure re elected regent received a gift and bouquet from Margaret Connery. Guests included Rev Michael L Rgan and Rev Vincent J Griffin of St Marys Church. Supper served. committee led by Margaret Connery and Bridget Lewis.
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Hope Circle
No 70
Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Columbus
Julia Wallington
Johanna McClure
Margaret Connery
McClure
Michael L Rgan
Circle
St. Mary’s Church
Vincent J. Griffin
St Mary's Church
Genevieve McCanna
Warren Circle
Bridget Lewis
Play Opens War Loan At High School
At Bristol Senior High School yesterday morning a one act play To Mother With Love by Edrie Pendleton opened the Sixth War Loan. Directed by Miss Laurine Bradford the cast included Betty Lawson Carolyn Marabello Don Lawson Joseph Salmonese Mr Lawson Ralph McCaw Mrs Lawson and Gloria Friedman. A reading It's Your Money was given by Mary Soares and Mary Miranda chaired the assembly. Joseph Ferrara reported the stamp sale.
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Edrie Pendleton
Bristol
Laurine Bradford
Betty Lawson
Carolyn Marabello
Don Lawson
Joseph Salmonese
Mr. Lawson
Ralph McCaw
Mrs Lawson
Gloria Friedman
Mary Soares
Mary Miranda
Joseph Ferrara
Ruth Sanford Sees President Return to Washington in Rain
Ruth Sanford writes home about seeing the President pass by Washington on return from election night celebrations. She details the rain soaked crowds on Pennsylvania Avenue, the bagpipes and Marines, the police motorcade, and the President waving from a open car. She notes colleagues asked if he kept his hat on and coat buttoned and that they were glad they attended.
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Ruth Sanford
Washington
United States
Henry Sanford
Army Map Service
Washington, D.C
Sophie
Pennsylvania Avenue
Secret Service
War Time Thanksgiving Finds Many Away From Home
Bristol marks a wartime Thanksgiving with about 1500 residents in service or training, leaving many empty chairs as families cope with scarce turkeys and a day of services, dances, reunions, and community charity. Local churches plan masses and special services, while a Colt football game against Barrington and a Hi Y Club dance fill the day. Several factories close or cut hours, and Ivy Guild prepares fruit baskets and funds for needy families.
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Bristol
St. Mary’s Church
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Henrique Rocha
St. Elizabeth's Church
St. Mary's Church
Daughters of Isabella
Trinity Chapel
Colt
Barrington Eleven
Guiteras Field
Barrington
YMCA
Michael Balzano
Pat Annarummo
Michael DelPiano
Fred Costa
Domenic Randa
US Rubber Company
Carr Manufacturing Company
Collins and Aikman Corporation
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Bristol Lace Works
Bristol Manufacturing Company
Ivy Guild
William Darling
Catherine Stuart
William Wood
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Five Scouts Are Elevated to Star Rank in Bristol County Board
Five boys were promoted to Star Scout at a Bristol County District Board of Review held in Scout Hall Bristol. Recipients were David Costa Ennis Bisbane Frank Fojo Harold E Tucker and Donald Johnson. The board also approved David Costa’s life saving award for aiding his niece last August near a runaway horse.
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Bristol County
Star and Life Board of Review
Scout Hall
Hope Street
Bristol
David Costa
Ennis Bisbane
Frank Fojo
Harold E Tucker
Donald Johnson
Barrington
District Court of Honor
National Court of Honor
Court of Honor
John J Allen
Advancement
Alfred Pezzullo
Buell Buckingham
Warren
Vincent Pettine
Domenic Ruggieri
Clean-up Week Interrupted Again by Weather
Rain halts the town clean-up as Highway Department crews resume work with Narrows and Buttonwoods still to visit. Officials report 153 loads of rubbish collected so far, per Highway Clerk Reynolds Northup.
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Highway Department
Narrows
Buttonwoods Street
Highway Clerkeynolds Northup
Navy invites Bristol group for Personal Appearance at naval base
The Prudence Island Naval Base extends an invitation to cast members of the Bristol Community Theatre to present their latest work Personal Appearance. A general meeting is set at the YMCA this evening to discuss logistics and the feasibility of transporting the stage setup to the island amid some group hesitation.
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Bristol Community Theatre
Prudence Island
Y.M.C A
Surprise party honors John Martin at 42 Franklin Street
John Martin of 42 Franklin Street was guest of honor Tuesday November 14 at a surprise birthday party hosted by Mrs Catherine Nenna and a U S Rubber Company braiding department supervisor. He received gifts including a fountain pen and a large cake. Sampson New York November 17.
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John Martin
Franklin Street
Catherine Nenna
Braiding
U. S. Rubber Company
Martin
Sampson
N. Y
Augustine B. Nerone
Bristol
R. I
U. S. Naval Training Center
Nerone
State Department of Social Welfare
Bristol busses set lay over at Woodlawn and Wood
Town Clerk John W. Church reports that W. E. Boyle counsel for the N E Transportation Company confirms the town council suggestion to observe the corner of Woodlawn avenue and Wood street as the lay over point for Bristol buses starting November 20.
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John W. Church
W. E. Boyle
N. E. Transportation Company
Woodlawn Avenue
Wood Street
Bristol
Humorous Golf Origins and Housewarming Ducks
A light column recounts a Scotsman’s tale that eighteen holes were settled as standard because one bottle yields eighteen fills, then pivots to a local anecdote about a house with ducks and a funny misunderstanding. Newbold Noyes Jr.’s Athens diary notes sky high inflation and a whimsical expense list during wartime uncertainty.
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K. of
A. C. Larned
Cathedral
D. of I. Hold
Jeanne Crain
Frank Latimore
Eugene Pallette
Mary Nash
Wallace Beery
Binnie Barnes
John Carradine
Bruce Kellogg
FBI
Pat O’brien
Carole Landis
Cent’s
Seving
Ireland
Northern Ireland
DeWolf
First Congregational
Herbert D Graetz
Aida Connery
St Michael's Church
Anthony R Parshley
Walter H Angell
St. Louis Romano
Germany
Boy Scouts
Navy
Tex
Barrington Junior High School
Adee
Fred Russell
Nashville Banner
Scotland
St. Andrews
Newbold Noyes, Jr
Washington Evening Star
Athens
Burdpe
Gattrot
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