Fuel oil fuel oil rationing drive set for Friday in Bristol
Bristol War Price and Rationing Board chief Capt Paul A Herzig directs fuel oil applications be turned in at Guneras or Reynolds Schools tomorrow between 10 a m and 8 p m Attendants will help fill out forms and existing applications must be brought to the schools Gasoline books expiring October 22 must be returned to the board within five days After November 5 industrial and institutional sugar users must register A large volunteer effort including many local teachers will assist at both schools for processing applications and later distribution of ration books
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Paul A. Herzig
Bristol War Price and Rationing Board
Guneras
Reynolds
Herzig
Guiteras
E. S. Mapes
Mapes
Andrews
Armistice Day Program Planned by Kearney Legion
The Armistice Day Program Committee of Kearney Post No. 6, American Legion, has set a memorial service at Colt School Auditorium on Sunday November 8 at 8pm with Associate Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Francis B Condon as speaker. Soloists are Mrs Rene Sutcliffe and Lucien Capone. Rev Arthur W Burdon to give the invocation and benediction. A banquet and dancing follow at the Colonial Hotel on Wednesday November 11 with toastmaster and speaker to be announced.
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Kearney Post
No. 6
American Legion
Colt School
Donald Gladue
Francis B Condon
Rhode Island Supreme Court
Rene Sutcliffe
Lucien Capone
Arthur W Burdon
Colonial Hotel
Police Ball Preparations Highlight Bristol Casino Event
All is ready for the sixth annual Police Ball at the Bristol Casino tonight to benefit the Police Pension Fund. Honorary chairmen include J Floyd Huestis Prescott B Paull and others. active committee led by Henry J Sylvia Jr. fundraiser originated in 1937 to aid police families in case of disability. program this year honors Rudolf F Haffenreffer Jr for service and friendship.
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Bristol
Police Pension Fund
J. Floyd Huestis
Prescott B Paull
Benjamin M. MacDougall
Peter Gasper
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Wallis E. Howe
Edward FE. Bunn
James J Walsh
William H. Angevine
W. Fred Williams
Henry J. Sylvia, Jr
Alvin M. Bullock
William T Cashin
Euclid J. Demars
William I Baker, Jr
Joseph Teixeira
Anthony T Ferrara
William I Baker
Rudolf F Haffenreffer, Jr
Bristol County P T A Plans Fall Meeting at Peck High
The Bristol County Council of Parents and Teachers will hold its first Fall meeting at 8 o clock on November 6 at Peck High School in Barrington. A brief business session precedes a reception for new Peck High School Superintendent Ralph D MacLeary. Music by Schuyler S Sampson. Refreshments by Mrs Edward Nolan assisted by Maple Avenue and West Barrington P T A units.
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Bristol County Council of Parents and Teachers
Peck High School
Barrington
Ralph D MacLeary
Congress
Schuyler S Sampson
Edward Nolan
Peck
Maple Avenue
West Barrington
Colt and Rogers clash at Newport high showdown
Colt visits Rogers High School for a Saturday game at Newport with kickoff set for November 31. De LaSalle also faces Colt at Guiteras Field in the same day’s schedule.
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Colt
Rogers High School
Newport
de LaSalle
Guiteras
Bristol Boy in Egypt Writes of Alexandria in War Letter
Cpl Kenneth R Weaver, serving with Uncle Sam's air force, sends a long letter from the Western Desert in Egypt. He describes flies and dust, buying a Swiss made watch in Alexandria, and day to day life including money, prices, and local markets. He notes mail delays, pays, and plans to write again.
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Bristol
Egypt
Alexandria
Cpl
Kenneth R. Weaver
Sam
Air Force
Land of the Pyramids
Dix
War correspondent Byron Darnton died in New Guinea base
The death of Byron Darnton of the New York Times was announced by Gen. MacArthur after a fatal accident at an advanced base in New Guinea. MacArthur praised his gallantry and noted Darnton’s front line duties and useful reporting for the war effort.
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Byron Darnton
New York Times
New Guinea
Gen
MacArthur
Port Moresby
Present address sought for Bristol Boys in the Service
The Bristol Boys in the Service Committee asks for present addresses of service members to ensure Christmas packages. A name on the Honor Roll does not guarantee delivery without a current address. Submit addresses to committee members at Bristol Lace Works University Street and local Bristol firms and the Y M C A.
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Lon Vail
Bristol Boys
Evers
Bristol
Mervyn Clay
Bristol Lace Works
Andrew Wilcox
U. 5 Rubber Co
Joseph P Quartaro
Bristol Mfg Corp
Albert Fusonie
Collins & Aikman
C W. Haffenreffer
Herreshoff Mfg Co
Anthony J Nunes
Robert J Cragan
Carr Mfg Co
Hubert F. Hill
Art Exhibition at Rogers Library Opens Monday
The Community Art Project brings a Lending Library exhibition to Rogers Free Library on Monday afternoon October 26 at 3 p m. The show runs two weeks and features new prints by well known artists. Mrs Wesley Noble, director, invites town residents to attend.
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Rogers Library
Community Art Project
Rogers Free Library
Wesley Noble
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Callan Construction Co
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Robert A. McCaughey
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