Jeanne Moren in Japan A Bristol girl writes home from Kyoto
Jeanne Moren describes life with the American occupation in Japan. She details her housing a tea room yard with goldfish and ducks a costly yet pleasant setup and notes free taxi service in Kyoto. She recalls a shipboard porter with tuberculosis and discusses college-age discussions with Japanese students on war and the emperor.
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Kyoto
Japan
Massi
Eng- Jeanne Moren
Bristol
Bristol High School
Anthony A. Mor‘en
Mr. Bosworth
P. X
Laka Biwa
United States
Europe
Pacific
Three Men Rescued After Four Hours in Water
Three men were rescued after four hours in Bristol Harbor when a skiff capsized off Low's Lane. Fisherman Edward Sousa and two companions carried by the Rosalina to shore with aid from Bristol responders. The incident prompted praise for the two way police radio and Emergency Rescue Squad for saving the exhausted trio.
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Kinder
Re Department
Sousa
Warren
Barrington
Bristol
Invey Leeds Liu
Waads Pilim-tuwic dl
SiLalicu
Aul
Bristol Harbor
Nicola
Martin Dodd
Ferry Road
Arthur Rae
McKee
Mr Sousa
Rosalina
Luke H White
Michael Flynn
Burton West
Charles Luther
Fred Guevremont
Isquad
Edward R
Whitey” Sousa
Franklin Street
Exhaus Ser
Luke Callan Jr
Sherry Avenue
Manuel
Silvia
Wood Avenue
Colt Memorial
Eleanor Gladding
Townies Trim City Hall A C 7 0 to Claim Second Place
The Bristol Townes edged City Hall A C 7 0 at Crans Stadium before about 950 spectators. Mike Balzano intercepted a pass in the first half but City Hall failed to convert, keeping Townies in second place in the Colonial league.
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Bristol Townes
Mike
Balzano
City Hall
Townies
Hallers
City Hall A. C
Crans J
Rhode Island State Employment Service
George C Perkins
Warren
Bristol Townies Hold Off City Hall In Gridiron Thriller
In a tense league clash Bristol Townies edge City Hall 7 to 6 after a defensive struggle. Cirillo scored on a long run and Freitas added the extra point as Bristol seized a late advantage and held for the win.
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Bristol
City Hall
Ristol
Cirillo
Touchown
Freitas
Opening of Evening School Prompts 121 Attendees
121 people attended the opening session of the Evening School led by Miss Ann D. Sisson. The program emphasized Americanization and citizenship preparation with Mrs. Mary McHugh offering instruction without diploma credit as part of the U. S. Citizenship effort.
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Regimenta
Missy
Ad- Ann D. Sisson
Justment
U. S
Mary McHugh
Bristol Republicans plan candidate event itinerary October 14
Bristol County Republicans announce a full day with Republican candidates and their wives visiting three towns on October 14. Councilman Frank J. Murphy chairs the organizing group with co chairwoman Mrs Laverne Mathews. Activities include meetings with town officials industries and businesses lunch at 1 30 p m a tea and reception at Rumstick Point home dinner at the Lobster Clan and an 8 p m rally at Reynolds School.
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Bristol County
Frank J. Murphy
Town
Laverne Mathews
Barrington
Warren Hotel
Stephen Wilson
Rumstick Point
Lobster Clan
Reynolds
Women join military service gains and pay promises
The piece explains the attraction of joining WAC WAVES and WAF as permanent units, noting overseas openings, a 20 percent pay jump for foreign service, and strong retirement benefits. It contrasts private first class pay of 80 dollars monthly with added civilian-equivalent benefits and progressive officer pay.
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Colors
WAC
WAVES
WAF
Army Air Force
Poll Cards To Be Called In By Vet Council
The Bristol Veterans Council will tabulate poll cards starting tomorrow October 6 led by secretary Dr Oscar Mersman. Tomorrow is also the last day for Bristol residents to express interest in housing and to propose a group plan through the council. Results will be announced at the October 20 regular meeting night. The town lands committee is drawing up 150 lots for the council via Town Council action.
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John P Marshall
Roswell S. Bosworth
Edward L Leahy
Henry Wood
Benjamin F Lindemuth
Sidney Herreshoff
Joseph C Kinder
Marshall
Kinder
Judge Lind J
Emuth
Frank J. Sylvia
Edward L. Leahy
John R
Bernardo
Michael di Lello
Ward D. Kunz
Raymond J. Makowsky
Maureen Murphy
Hope Cote
Paul Millemaggi
Herreshoff
Arthur H. Eastman
Henry F. Serbst
Ermine Wood
Hezekiah W. Church
Louis Castriotta
Manuel Fernandez
Samuel A. Hall
John Borges
William P. Gladding
Church
Maureen
William ‘Murphy
Frank J. Murphy
Bristol Veterans Council
Oscar Mersman
Bristolians
Mersman
Bristol Veteran’s Council
Hope Street
Bristol Business Civic Association
Veterans Council
Town Lands Committee
Youth team colors fly as hopes rise
A fragmented note recalls a young group lacking certainty but displaying bright colors and hopeful flair. The scene emphasizes enthusiasm and a sense of possibility despite low odds.
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Jeanne Moren
Mr Bosworth
Fujiyama
Mt. Fug
Tokyo
Fugi View
8Th Army
Forey
Armand lPournier
Eleazar Nicola
Pawtucket
Wilfred ‘Cloutier
Central Falls
Hog Island
Low's Lane Landing
Edward C
Ad McCallum
Frederick W. Serditional
Samuel ‘Clark
Fournier
Cloutier
Isguard
Nathaniel Gladding
Thomas Edison
America
Warren Office of the States Employment Service
Belvedere
TOBS
Jean Arthur
Marlene Dietrich
John Lund
Cartoon
Funny Business
Ray Milland
Charles Laughton
Maureen O’sullivan
Rita Johnson
Cartoon “Olive
Mr. Wright
Jesse James
Louisiana
Jimmie Davis
Margaret Lindsay
Tarzan and the Mermaids
Johnny Weissmuller
Brenda Joyce
Townies Trim City Hall A.C
Manton
Club 400
Riverside Crescents
North Providence Merchants
Joe Murgo
Griffin
Hall
Massa
Ashcroft
Lou Cirillo
Bristoll
Vollaro
Wasjdan
Velleca
Quintal
Silva
Catallano
Malalfronte
Manchester
Cavallaro
Dias
Redbricks
M. Balzano
J. Balwan
Dick McGinn
Jim Sousa
A. C
Parks
Conn
D’ambrosio
Ruggeri
Ventutuolo
Rhenzi
Magliocco
Fabrizio
Ruggieri
Poccia
Timeshino
Meschino
Harris
Lepizzera
Rubrnezi
Zienowicz
Martin
Voccio
Volino
Crook
Army
Lackland Air Base
Camnaratiwalw
Faust Warall Ha
Vet Council
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