Fuel saving plea in Bristol urges delaying furnace start
William H. Frost urges Bristol households facing coal shortages to delay firing central heating until regional forecasts show average temperatures below 65 degrees. He says using fireplaces and extra clothing can cut coal use by 10 to 12 percent, easing limited anthracite and bituminous supplies for winter.
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William H. Frost
Bristol
Frost
Appalachian
Victor
Europe
Navy Seeks Radio Technicians Through Eddy Test
The Rhode Island Navy Recruiting Service announces a Radio Technician program for boys 17 with math science and shop skills. Apply at the local recruiting station for the Eddy Test with Chief Stillman on Wednesdays and Chief Hathaway on Fridays. Pass to become Seaman First Class and train at a Navy station then Pre Radio School for ten months to qualify as Radio Technician First Class. Participation is nonbonding and inquiries are urged during Bristol visits.
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Navy
Lloyd, Stillman
Rhode Island Navy
Stillman
Hathaway
Bristol
Ration Stamp Revisions and Home Canning Allowances Issued
Officials announce revised ration rules including 4 week validity for red stamps and 15 point allotments per 2 weeks, blue tokens invalid, sugar stamps for home canning through Feb 28 1945, and up to 20 pounds per person for Form R-322 at local OPA boards New England enters second period Aug 1 Oct 31. Airplane stamps No 1 2 cover shoes and gasoline coupons update with new A coupons available November 9 plus fuel oil coupons valid until Aug 31 1945
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OPA
New England
Providence rally recollections by Bristol men
Four Bristol men recount a Sunday afternoon parade in Providence for Governor and speechmaking. They describe marching from India Street Station to South Main Street, the guard of honor, and a later rush to the Armory on Benefit Street. The tale recalls crowded halls, a struggling speech, band noise, and illuminated houses along the parade route.
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Clem
Bill Tilley
Providence
India Street
South Main Street
Wickenden Street
Frst
Guard of Honor
Governor’s Own
Ward Club
Col. Usher
Bristol Cornet Band
South Main
Y.R.C
Bristol
S. Main Street
Westminster Street
Canal Street
Blackstone
Main Street
Constitution Hill
Benefit Street
State House
Capitol Building
North Main Street
Armory
College Hill
Svn
Bill
Eveyone
General Burnside
Philharmonic Concert Moves to Madison Square Garden
A Philharmonic concert held at Madison Square Garden on Sunday October 1 drew about 20 000 attendees including 1600 Waves from the U S Naval Training School Women’s Reserve and 1000 public school children. Conductor Arturo Toscanini faced a large audience choosing universal pieces while a custom 40 by 60 foot stage and an overhead hearing device enhanced acoustics. The event ends the Summer series with the next subscription program starting October 8 and aired at 3 PM Eastern.\
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Ane Poitiericé
O Square Garden
Carnegie Hall
Garden
U. S. Naval Training School
Women’s Reserve
Bronx
Fifth Avenue
49Th Street
Eighth Avenue
Attan
Artur Rodzinski
The
Philharmonic
Rodzinski
United States Rubber Company
CBS
Evelyn Brito and John Benigno Wed in Coast Guard Wedding
Miss Evelyn Elizabeth Brito, daughter of Mr and Mrs Caesar Brito of 165 Wood Street, married Fireman First Class John Benigno of Brooklyn, NY, in St Elizabeth's Church. The ceremony featured a nine o'clock mass, with a large bridal party and a reception at the Hotel Belvedere. The bride, a Bristol native and U S Rubber employee, plans to reside with her parents. the groom returns to duties aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hibiscus.
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Evelyn Elizabeth Brito
Caesar Brito
Wood Street
John Benigno
United States Coast Guard
Anthony Benigno
Brooklyn
St Elizabeth's Church
Henrique Rocha
Hotel Belvedere
New York
Coast Guard
Hibiscus
Bristol
Pembroke College
U. S. Rubber Company
Mt Carmel Loses State CYO Championship
Mt Carmel of Bristol falls to Mt Carmel of Providence 7 to 2 in a Sunday game at Neuta conkanut Park Providence deciding the state title. Bristol players Capial Carulli Joe Cavallaro Mike Del Piano and John Maisano stood out while Mt Carmel Providence benefited from a strong roster including Cavallaro and Esposito and others.
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Mt Carmel
Bristol
Providence
Neutaconkanut Park
Capial Carulli
Joe Cavallaro
Mike del Piano
John Maisano
Bruno
J Maisano
M Balzano
Cavallaro
Esposito
Carulli
Del
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Jaey
Roi Mel Ct
Washington Avenue
Providence, R. I
U.S.E
Benigno - Brito
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Marcia Gifford
Helene F Bruno
Mary Benigno
Jean Ascoli
Barrington
Dolores Marshall
Leo Bonjiovanni
US Army
Camp Stewart
Anna Peters
Anthony J. Nunes
Boys’ Vocational School
New London
Mt. Carmel
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Undertaker
William Street Tel. Conn
Ulysse Forget, M. D
Main ST
Warren, R. I
Warren
Sewing Machine Co
Box A
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Fall River
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO
Tel
Constitution St
Salvador Nunes
Mt. Hope. Ave
J. E. Connors
Hoye Street
Ighest Prices
Wallace Motors
R. I. Tel
Charles M. Connery
Burton ST
Kearney Post
No. 6
American Legion Relief Fund Legion
Franklin ST
Don Luiz Fillipe
Lincoln Hall
Usher Avenue
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
Eicwet
Bristol District Nursing Association
Hope Street
Miss Martha Graham
Hope St
Thyra Carlson
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