Town approves emergency highway fund for 1943 repairs
Nineteen taxpayers approved a 12000 appropriation to speed emergency highway work. The town council adopted after brief remarks, with Richard Connery outlining repairs on Franklin Constitution Thames Tupelo streets and Tanyard Brook. Costs include materials 5172 salaries 483 labor 3325 and other expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Connery
Franklin
Constitution
Thames and Tupelo
Tanyard Brook
North Cemetery
Connery
James G Carns Jr to Speak at Rotary Meeting
James G. Carns Jr former Bristol County Water Company manager will address fellow Rotarians at noon at the Doric Club. His departure for a New York office leaves vacant the YMCA presidency and Rotary vice presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Carns, Jr
Bristol County Water Company
Doric Club
Jim
New York
YMCA
Rotary Club
Organ Recital by Dr Minor C Baldwin at First Congregational
Dr Minor C Baldwin, renowned organist, gave a Sunday afternoon recital at the First Congregational Church console before about 200 attendees. The program featured Bach Toccata, Reverie, Mozart Mass selections, Tschaikowsky melody, Musette gavotte, Il Trovatore pieces, Schubert arrangements, Brady Good Night Sweet Jesus, plus a violin encore by Hubert F Hill with Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minor C Baldwin
First Congregational Church
Baldwin
Tschaikowsky
Musette
Il Trovatore
Schubert
Dr Baldwin
Sweet Jesus
Brady
Hubert F Hill
Gideons Organize Mt Hope Camp Here
Gideons International form Mt Hope Camp in this district at Gurteras House Saturday evening. Homer A Palm elected president with Evan Evans vice president Sidney Kullberg secretary and John Chase treasurer Otis E Bailey chaplain. Delegations from Boston New Bedford and other Massachusetts Rhode Island communities attended. Frank C Woods was principal speaker Roy O Washburn presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer A Palm
Colonial Road
Mt Hope
The
Gideons International
Gurteras House
Evan Evans
Newport
Sidney Kullberg
John Chase
Otis E. Bailey
Gideons
Boston
New Bedford
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Frank C Woods
Roy O Washburn
Gideon International
Rex Family Leaves Today for New York
Mr and Mrs Edmund S Rex and their daughter Hope depart Bristol for New York where Rex joins Virgil P Ettinger's tax firm as a tax staffer. Previously he was a tax specialist for the Republican National committee and worked with Yale figures during the 1936 campaign. He has been active in Red Cross and American Legion circles and will reside in Larchmont, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund S Rex
Hope
New York
Rex
Virgil P Ettinger
Prentice-Hall Tax Service
Republican National Committee
Saxon
Yale University
Bristol
Red Cross
American Legion
Larchmont, N. Y
Officials to discuss harbor pollution at town meeting
State and Town Officials from the Division of Sanitary Engineering and the Bristol Sewer Commission join the Town Council in a 7:30 p m session at Burnside Memorial Building to review harbor pollution causes and potential elimination. Local residents are urged to attend to understand the issue and possible bathing beach plans. The meeting follows letters to authorities and prior failed attempts to arrange talks. Tests by the State Health Department have so far prevented authorizing a town bathing beach. Progress toward solving the harbor pollution problem is hoped for with concrete action forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Sanitary Engineering
State Health Department
Bristol Sewer Commission
Burnside Memorial
State Department of Health
Huestis
Trudell Found Dead Here After Army Discharge
Alfred L Trudell was found hanged from a tree on Buttonwood avenue three days after receiving a medical discharge from the Army. The medical examiner ruled death a self inflicted act. Surviving family includes his mother Mrs Albina Trudell and four brothers, with a full military funeral planned at St Marys Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred L. Trudell
Buttonwood Avenue
Paul Bruno
Trudell
U. S Army
Lawson General Hospital
Atlanta
Edward L. Alves
Ralph Sawsone
Goodings Lane
Sansone
Albina Trudell
Edward Trudell
Collins & Aikman Corporation
Io the Arms
Edward
Lake Place
George
Malone
Rudolph
Air Corps
Arabia
Clarence
Mae Sibley
St Mary's’ Church
St Mary's Cemetery
Navy Chief Petty Officer Riccio arrives for training at Camp Peary
Joseph A. Riccio CPO in the U S Navy has reached Camp Peary in Williams burg Virginia for basic training. He is the son of James Riccio of DeWolf avenue and a 1927 Colt Memorial High School and 1932 Rhode Island State College graduate who previously worked as a government safety engineer in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Riccio
James Riccio
DeWolf Avenue
United States Navy
Camp Peary
Williamsburg
Colt Memorial High School
Rhode Island State College
United States
Providence
Gasoline Stations Urged to Redeem Coupons by Oct 6
Notice states gasoline stations must redeem their B and C coupons by October 6 at the local Rationing Board Office or with their dealer. This deadline presses station owners to complete the transaction promptly.
Bristol Salvage Drive Aims to Gather Papers and Rags
Ian M. Walker, chairman of the Bristol Salvage Committee, announced a Sunday salvage drive asking eight private trucks. The plan calls for newspapers magazines corrugated cardboard and rags to be bundled four ways in 20 to 25 pound lots with bundles left in front of homes. If rain postpones the collection it will be held Oct 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Bristol
Ian M. Walker
Bristol Salvage Committee
Y M.C.A
East Providence
Rhode Island
Mrs Chionchio Becomes American Citizen in 200 New Recruits
Mrs Donata Chionchio of 4 Sherry avenue joined 199 others sworn in as American citizens before Judge Charles A Walsh in Superior Court. The Italy born mother of 15 has long resided in town and visited her son Cp George in New York who was wounded in Sicily. Her six other sons serve: John Coast Guard California, Paul Army radio Sicily, James Army Air Corps Florida, Angela Navy at sea, Eugene Marine Virginia, Donald Coast Guard recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donata Chionchio
Sherry Avenue
John Chionchio
Charles A Walsh
Italy
New York
Cp George
Fifth Army
Sicily
Brentwood
John
Coast Guard
California
Paul
Army Radio Service
James
Army Air Corps
Florida
Angela
Navy
Eugene
Marine Corps
Virginia
Donald
Hi Y Club hears Hubert F Hill on Hi Y history
Hubert F Hill Y M C A secretary spoke to the Hi Y Club last evening on its principles and history. Albert Osterberg was welcomed as a new member and the meeting ended with the national anthem. Carmine Cirillo reported a successful potato picking venture by Mr Brite and club members and others plan to assist in Sunday salvage drive for rags and papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert F. Hill
Y.mc.a
Albert Osterberg
Carmine Cirillo
Mr Brite
Italian Women's Club Plans Charity Drive and Sale
The Italian Localites Women's Club met at Mrs Marion Sousa's Roma street home and heard a final report on the ton sil clinic. Plans for annual charity drive and Christmas sale were discussed along with a bridge event. Prize winners included Miss Madeline Cortellessa, Miss Mary Solzane, Mrs Frances Holmes, and Mrs. Nancy Vitello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Sousa
Roma Street
Madeline Cortellessa
Mary Solzane
Frances Holmes
Nancy Vitello
Harvest Bingo Hosted by Portuguese Women’s Civic League
The Portuguese American Women’s Civic League held a Harvest Bingo at 32 Second School Street Sunday Oct 3 to raise funds for Christmas packages for service men. Committee chair Mary Silvia led2023 project with Margar et Andrade Margaret Rodrigues Naomi Jacome Aldina Menzes Josephine Mello Mary Rodrigus Margart Rodrigues Frances Rodrigues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Rodrigues
Second School Street
Mary Silvia
Margaret Andrade
Naomi Jacome
Aldina Menzes
Josephine Mello
Mary Rodrigus
Margart Rodrigues
Frances Rodrigues
Army and Navy Tests at Bristol High November 9
The Army Specialized Training Program and the Navy College Program V-12 will hold a second qualifying test Tuesday November 9 at Bristol Senior High. Eligible students ages 17 to 21 who graduate or will graduate by March 1 1944 may apply. The test is nonbinding and leads to government funded college training with future officer prospects.
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Bristol
John L. Burke
Burke
Army
Navy
Navy College
Armed Services
Office of Naval Officer Procurement
Girl Scout Council fills two Bristol vacancies
Mrs. Robert Cragan was appointed corresponding secretary to fill the vacancy left by Mrs William Pinch who moved from town. Budget commissioner post remains vacant as funds merge with the United War Fund. new troop leaders include Mrs. Charles Martin with Brownies Miss Barbara Huestis for Mariner group and Mrs. Wesley A. Armstrong with two Mariners Joan Doyle and Margaret Hibbert. A rummage sale directed by Mrs. James McKenna set for Levy's Store on State Street after the meeting. tea followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cragan
Bristol
Girl Scout Council
William Pinch
Charles Otten
United War Fund
Charles Martin
Brownie
Barbara Huestis
Mariner Group
Wesley A. Armstrong
Joan Doyle
Margaret Hibbert
James McKenna
Levy
State Street
Servd
General Marshall Called Christian Leader by War Clergy
A columnist recounts Justice Murphy comparing General Marshall to Chiang Kai-shek as a Christian leader. Memoir notes Marshall attends church with his family, rejects lip service, and seeks faith that fuels duty. Stories from chaplains highlight his charity, daily example, and personal acts with soldiers and Sunday school teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Marshall
Wm L. Stidger
Washington, D Cy
Frank Murphy
Supreme Court
Murphy
Chiang Kai-shek
Justice Murphy
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Toa Wes
B. W. Wall
Paul A. Herzig
Lucien Capone
Capone
Highway Department
Rotary
Dr. Minor C. Baldwin
Organ
Good Luck
MR. Yates
Claire Trevor
Jess Barker
Edgar Buchanan
Chester Morris
Richard Arlen
Jimmy Lydon
Henry Aldrich
Charles Smith
Mimi Chandler
Avengers
Ralph Richardson
Errol Flynn
Ann Sheridan
Joseph Riccio
Cpo
U. S. Navy
Portuguese Women’s Civic League
Army and Navy
America
George C. Marshall
General Marshall
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