Community sale and events schedule in Mt Hope area
Listings show a series of fundraisers and social events at Levy's Store State Street Independent Hall and church venues. Oct 20 rummage sale Oct 27 flowers and Congregational Club sale Oct 27 Halloween party Nov 25 bingo Dec 6 annual food sale and bridge Dec 7 Xmas sale and supper.
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Mt. Hope
O.E.S
Levy
State Street
Flower Committee
Congregational Club
The
Congregational Church
Levy’s
State St
Hallowe’en Party
Children of Mary Sodality
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Independent Hall
Second Open House At Bristol Historical Society Draws Double Attendance
At the Burnside Memorial Room in Bristol the second open house hosted by the Bristol Historical Society drew about twice as many visitors as the first event. Miss Alice B. Almy, society president, called the turnout very successful and noted strong interest among high school age youths. One student returned twice to ensure seeing everything. Hostesses Miss Almy and Mrs. John Brechin Jr. oversaw the event.
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Burnside Memorial Room
Bristol Historical Society
Alice B. Almy
Miss Almy
John Brechin, Jr
Democrats Urged To Get Out The Votes In G A R Hall Banquet
Gov W W Howard McGrath and other State Democratic ticket members urged turnout and issue discussion at a G A R Hall banquet. Speakers blasted Republicans and touted Democratic policies with several candidates named and event organizers listed.
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Democratic Town Committee
W.W. Howard McGrath
G.A.R. Hall
Aime J. Forand
Armand H. Cote
John E. Mullin
Margaret E. Sullivan
Rhode Island
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Henry Alfred
Gladys M. Brightman
John O. Pastore
Russell H. Handy
Thomas H. Byrnes
Joseph Pannone
Second Bingo Aid for Bristol Buddy Bundles Fund
The Bristol Buddy Bundles fundraiser gains momentum with a second bingo night set for Friday at G A R Hall hosted by the Friendly Circle. Penny bingo starts at 7 15 pm as the drive nears its Saturday close and 1275 names have been counted for the Christmas package shippers.
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Bristol
G.A.R. Hall
Friendly Circle
Mervyn Clay
Clay
New Age Limits For Maritime Service
The War Shipping Administration widens eligibility for U S Maritime Service training to men 17 to 50 effective immediately. Earlier 18 to 26 were ineligible, now open if not yet inducted. Training covers deck engine radio hospital corpsman assistant purser and steward roles with six weeks basic training at 50 dollars monthly. Contact enrollments officers in Boston New Haven or Portland for details.
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The
War Shipping Administration
U. S. Maritime Service
Armed Services
Steward’s Department
Germany
Pacific
Merchant Marine
Milk Street
Boston
Mass
Chapel Street
New Haven
Conn
Fore Street
Portland
Maine
Benefit Bingo Clears Ninety Dollars for Bristol Fund
The Bristol Buddy Bundles fundraiser at GAR Hall raised 90 dollars at Mrs. Antone Silvia s bingo party on Friday. Despite a fractured ankle she organized prizes and 200 colored dickies while assisted by volunteers including Mrs. Sybil Garvin and Mrs. Mary Garvin and Knights of Pythias members who provided hall use.
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Bristol
Antone Silvia
Gar Hall
Silvia
Sybil Garvin
Mary Garvin
Olive Sartini
Lucy Rogers
Eve Ferrara
Ann Schoeneweis
Eliza Leppe
Harold Harvey
Martin Nelle
Nelle
The
Knights of Pythias
Obituary of Miss Annie Elizabeth Christie of Bristol
Miss Annie Elizabeth Christie, long a Bristol resident, died in a Pawtucket hospital at age 76. Born January 17, 1867, she was the daughter of Michael and Bridget Christie and once an employee of the National India Rubber Company. Survived by a niece, Mrs James Kellerher of Camden, N J, funeral 8:15 a.m. Thursday from C M Connery Funeral Home, then solemn high mass at St Mary's Church at 9, burial in St Marys Cemetery.
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Annie Elizabeth Christie
Bristol
Pawtucket
Michael and
Bridget (Gaynor) Christie
National India Rubber Company
James Kellerher
Camden
N. J
C. M. Connery Funeral Home
Burton Street
St. Mary's Church
St Mary's Cemetery
Death of Bristol native Lucinda Reid at 83
Obituary notes the passing of Lucinda M. P. Reid a Bristol native living in San Francisco aged 83 who died October 10. She kept in touch with letters and shared inspirational poems including If You Were Busy from the B. O. Magazine expressing love for her hometown.
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Lucinda M. Reid
San Francisco
California
Bristol
Multiple youth groups plan varied activities at the Y
Forum Club organizes an 8 pm Thursday meeting for men ages 25 to 40 at the Y with about 25 interested members. Canteen Committee from YWCA Hi Y and Viking Club to meet Wednesday at 6 45 pm to discuss teen canteen details. Volleyball class meets tonight at 7 pm in the gym. Senior Basketball League holds its organizational meeting Thursday at 7 pm with two teams already signed up and room for more. Weekly Thursday night dance runs 8 to 11 pm. Community Theatre rehearsals for Personal Appearance continue Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings at the Y. YW Club to hear reports from Reading Committee and Halloween party committee tomorrow at 7 30 pm. Vikings Club to meet Thursday evening to plan teen canteen. Hi Y Club outlines teen canteen supervision schedule with two members each Saturday. November Hi Y program discussed. Vikings meet Thursday at 7 15 pm to discuss further canteen plans.
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Hi-Y Club
Viking Club
Bristol Community Theatre
Young Women’s Club
Reading
Hallowe’en
Vikings
Hi-Y
Administrative Jobs Open at Gallups Island Station Boston
U S Maritime Service Radio Training Station at Gallups Island Boston seeks experienced men for administrative duties. Open to carpenters cooks clerks drivers deck hands and more with ages 18 to 50 and ratings up to Chief Petty Officer possible. Benefits include uniforms quarters subsistence insurance and regular liberty. Write to the Personnel Officer for details.
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Army
Navy
U. S
Maritime Service
Gallups Island
Boston
Mass
U. S. Maritime Service
Letter From World War II Soldier Prefers New Bristol Address
A wartime letter dated October 3 1944 from somewhere in France informs Mr Bosworth of a new address for the Bristol Phoenix paper. The writer includes a short poem praising a beloved woman and expresses hope to return home soon.
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France
Mr. Bosworth
Bristol Phoenix
Phoenix
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Children of Mary
Vestry Baptist Church
Exchange Street
William H. Bergin
Providence, R. I
Storm Sash
Wardwell Lumber Company
BBB Fund
Louise Brechin
Hornet
Bill
Lena Osofsky
Frank Pagano
John J. Perry
Isabel Almeida
James Magee
M.P
And
Nan
U.S. Rubber Co
U. S. Employment Service
Annie E. Christie
Lucinda M. P. Reid
B. & O. Magazine
Goddess of Heaven
George H. Manchester
Sir Yours
U.S.S. L.S
New York
N. Y
Rose Balzano
High Street
Bergin & Slide
Exchange ST
Guy Ruccis
Auto Body and
Fender Shop
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