Herreshoff Torpedo Boats Begin Remarkable Rise
A recounting of early Herreshoff exploits from shakedown trials to bold sea tests on Newport waterways. The launch of torpedo boats after rival races and a dramatic rock-torpedo blast drew attention from Yale Brown races, Bristol harbor, and British observers leading to naval orders and a Bristol shipyard boom.
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Bradford Durfee
Steamboat Wharf
State Street
Richard Herden
Bay
Newport
Providence
John
Nat
Bristol
New York
Herreshoff Mfg Co
Seekonk
Yale
Brown
Othe Herreshoff
Bristol Harbor
Middleground
Middleground Obver and Popsattash Point
Juniata
Dana Greene
Temuel C Richmond
Admiralty
British Isles
Navy Department
What You Buy With WAR BONDS
The Navy requests civilians to turn in binoculars for military use and notes Army and Navy need binoculars for navigation and scouting. Prices range from 50 to 80 dollars, and buying War Bonds helps fund this equipment. Ten percent of income per payday in War Bonds is suggested.
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Navy
Army
US Treasury Department
Column Letter Clarifies Use of Word Enemy
A reader writes that though he used the term enemy at a Republican meeting he did not intend it pejoratively. He states Henry Alfred is a personal friend and political opponent, not an enemy in the usual sense, and thanks the editor for publishing.
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Henry Alfred
ABCs of blocking tackle and ball carrying bulletin offered
War time youth football guide promotes safety and teamwork with step by step photos of blocking tackling and ball carrying. It includes five plays from Notre Dame, a position chart by Stephen Enler, and tips to reduce injuries. Free copies available on request.
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ABC
Notre Dame
Stephen Enler
Glid
Holy Name Society Ovens Bowling Season Opens
Holy Name Society of Our Lady Mount Carmel Church starts the bowling season on Wednesday October 4 at 8 PM at the State Street Alleys. Teams listed include Saint Matthew-Tohn Ruccero led by Anthony DiCianni and Joseph Massa with John Sremanano and Yeph DeFelice. Saint Mark-Dom Vinello led by Frank Frederico with Anthony Anania and Andrew Pansa. Saint Luke-Ton Terna led by James Salvane with John Cortelessa and Cosmo Marabello. Saint John Rev Fo Doenanzon with Tosepi Santulli and Mike D Rue vero and Frank Bruno.
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The
Holy Name Society of Our Lady At
Daughters of Isabella Name Chowder Dinner Committee
Hope Circle of the Daughters of Isabella plans a chowder and clam dinner for Friday noon October 16. Regent Mrs Lena McKenna names committee members including chairwoman Mrs Bridget Lewis and co chairs Mrs Anna Connors Mrs Johanna McClure and others.
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Isabella
Hope Circle
Lena MecKenna
Bridget Lewis
Cochairmen
Anna M. Connors
Johanna McClure
Ethel Connery
Margaret Guevremont
Marie Vermette
Elizabeth Dwyer
Mary J. McHu
Industrial Girls Plan Basketball League Tomorrow
Industrial girls from sponsor plants who backed this summer’s softball league will meet at the Y M C A at 7 30 tonight to organize a basketball league. The softball program drew many participants and three teams have already signed up. Mr Hill, Y M C A secretary, announced the plan.
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Hill
Giordano Proto Wedding At Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Church
Miss Fannie Proto daughter of Mr and Mrs Antonio Proto of 17 Coggeshall Avenue married Angelo Giordano son of Mr and Mrs Angelo Giordano of Providence on Saturday at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Reverend Emilio Donanzan officiated. The couple traveled to New York and Washington DC for a week and will reside at 2 Mutual Street Providence.
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Fannie Proto
Antonio Proto
Coggeshall Avenue
Angelo Giordano
Providence
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Rey Emilio Donanzan
Ralph Ferrara
Ferrera
Mr_ Giordano
Artillery, Hall
State Street
New York
Washington, DC
Giordano Wall Save
Mutual Street
Wedding Of Eleanor Patton And Charles Young At Providence
Miss Eleanor Chrisatine Patton daughter of Mr and Mrs James Patton Hughesdire and Charles Wesley Young son of Mr and Mrs Harry I Young were married at Benevolent Congregational Church Providence. The Rev Arthur E Wilson officiated with bridal party and guests, the ceremony featuring palms seven branch candelabra and the fusion of champagne satin gowns. The couple left for a wedding trip to New Hampshire.
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Eleanor Chrisatine Patton
James Patton
Hughesdire
Charles Wesley Young
Harry I Young
Breal Dusson
Bride Roses
Bouvardia
Connie
New Hampshire
McGANN Upshaw Frsien Robert Vic Weds in Norfolk Navy Base
Robert Vic McGann son of Mrs Robert VieGann of 67 High Street wed at the Norfolk Navy Base in Virginia to a Florida bride from Miami. The bride, a University of Miami graduate, and the groom a Rhode Island State College graduate of 1941, later joined Navy Air Corps earning silver wings in April. Mrs Edith Jordan, the groom’s sister, attended the ceremony and three college classmates in his squadron were present. After a two day furlough the groom departed for foreign service.
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Foreign Service
Malta Under Bombs and Bloodless Fearful Courage
A British seaman recalls months beneath Malta’s bombing raids. Air raid shelters become altars as Maltese families endure rubble and fear while life goes on. Children sleep crowded in caves and refugees witness dogfights above in fierce sky battles.
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Malta
Mediterranean
Manhattan
New York
Chicago
London
Slight Change in War Savings Stamps Design
Beginning this month a small change will appear in War Savings Stamps. Rhode Island State Administrator Roderick Pirnie announced the Treasury will issue new stamps identical in color size shape and denomination but bearing United States War Savings instead of America on Guard U S Postal Savings. Existing stocks will sell out then be replaced with the new series at post offices and elsewhere. Stamps from either series may be used to fund War Savings Bonds.
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War Savings
Roderick Pirnie
Rhode Island War Savings Staff
Treasury
Department
United States War Savings
America
U.S. Postal Savings
Pirnie
Rummage Sales Planned by Local Groups at Levy's Store
October 16 and October 23 events announce rummage sales hosted by the Flower Committee of the First Congregational Church and the Bristol Girl Scout Council at Levy's Store on State Street.
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The
First Congregational Church
Levy’s
State Street
Bristol Girt Scout Council
Levy's
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