Air raid sirens test planned with unified operation
The Defense Council announces a Saturday Sunday noon test of electric siren controls from the Control Center. Umpire R S Bosworth appointed to oversee field incidents. tests aim to simulate raid conditions without bombs. E insignia issuance and faster training of CD sub-divisions also discussed.
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A. A. Edmonds
The
Defense Council
R. S. Bosworth
C C Getchell
Barrington Defense
Gen. Webster
State Defense Council
Local Defense Council
First Servicemen Dance Held in Bristol Parish Hall
Bristol hosted its first Servicemen's Dance Wednesday at St Michael's Parish Hall. Sailors and marines enjoyed a homey program organized by a girls committee with Red Cross canteen staff, refreshments, and donated cigarettes. Volunteers praised the town's hospitality and planned a second event after repairs.
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Bristol
St Michaelis
Tar
Rounds
Tas Pevans
George Pailthorpe
Mass Barbara Butt
St. Michaels Church
Red Cross
Boxee
Bavee
Wolitth
Nanes Curt
Barbara Huestis
Maryorne Magee
Mary Paul
Charlotte Church
Mro
FE Os Mapes
Russell Wo Southwick
J H Tuplin
Walham
Mir Hill
German national Hans Vrolge arrested on fraud charges in local case
Federal officers arrested Hans Vrolge, a German national living at 340 Thams Street, for allegedly impersonating an American. Vrolge, 34, previously served as a chauffeur for a notary and later worked as a painter at a local factory.
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Hans Vrolge
Thams Street
Charffeur
Notaril
Perr Patel
Paimter
Police Ball at Colonial Hotel Friday October 23
Henry J. Sylvia Jr was elected chairman of the 6th annual Police Ball to be held Friday October 23 at the Colonial Hotel. A Michael Bullock is vice chairman William T. Cashin secretary Euclid J. Demars treasurer and all regular force members will serve on the program and reception committees. Captain William I. Baker Jr will publicize and Joseph T Teixeira handles tickets. Proceeds go to the police benevolent fund to support retirement pay for local officers.
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Henry J. Sylvia, Jr
Colonial Hotel
A. Michael Bullock
William T. Cashin
Euclid J. Demars
Regular Force
William I. Baker, Jr
Joseph T. Teixeira
Council Asks Police To Stop Truck Speeding
City council asks police to enforce speed limits for loaded and unloaded trucks through Bristol on Hope Street and Wood Street to aid government construction projects. Safety concerns include blocked fire truck access near Legion headquarters and Hydra Union Station. Councilman Serbst urges no parking near Fire Hall and Dreadnaught Hall despite existing signs.
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Bristol
Portsmouth
Powe Council
Piaestis
Hope Street
Wood Street
Serbst
Huestis
Legion Headquarters
Franklin Streets
Hydrauhon
Heh Street
Y M C A Opens Labor Day Morning For Members And Servicemen
The Y M C A announces it will open Labor Day morning for members and servicemen. General secretary Hubert Hal says the move departs from past years and allows use of showers and facilities, a popular decision.
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Hubert
Hal
Mier Hall
Bristol Bugle and Drum Corps Sunday Program Summary
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps performs on Bristol Common Sunday at 3 pm as part of the Bristol Recreation Board series. Walter Machado directs the drum section and Commissioner George R. Fish oversees the program with a marching and concert program including Army bugle calls and novelty numbers.
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Bristol
Recreation Board
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and
Bristol Common
Bristol Recreation Board
Bristol County Court House
Walter Machado
George R. Fish
Medley
Red River Valley
Texas
Maryland
Brown
America
Ameria
Pearl Harbor
War Bonds Sold At Theatre Rally
War Savings Night at the Pastime Pie shows pledges rising with audience support. Edward Leahy explained bond benefits while Kearney Post American Legion color guard attended. War Savings Stamps were sold in the lobby with pledges including a $1000 bond and seven $25 bonds.
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Po Reos
Briotol
Tudee Edward
Leahy
Techen Auxiliars
Kearney Post To Meet This Evening for Officers Election
The Kearney Post No 6 mertean ts sro election of officers will be held this evening at the Post Home on Franklin street. Nomination of officers and plans for installation of new officers are on the agenda. Commander Edmund S. Rex will preside and urges Legionnaires to attend. A prior case at a local citizen’s home last month prompted a 25 War Bond reward for information leading to the apprehension of those responsible.
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Kearney
At & Wmdok
Pranklin Street
Kenorts
Department
Edmund S. Rex
Excelsior Tennis Club Readies Week End Tournament
A mass patriotic tennis event is planned at the Silver Creek courts of the Excelsior Tennis Club this weekend. Tournament committee chair Robert W Nelson says play starts tomorrow and runs through Monday with divisions for singles and doubles and both members and non members invited to enter.
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Silver Creek
Excelsior Tennis Club
Robert W Nelson
Mtn Women
Suumtors
Nelson
Miro Nelsen
Molhe Hamill
Gladys Brightman
Carl Watherci
Seth Paull
Field Test Umpires Hold Training Session
Umpires selected to supervise air raid field tests gathered at Legion headquarters for briefing. Tech officials reviewed July Providence experience, explained incident envelopes for next local drill, and demonstrated coordination with sector wardens. Twenty Bristol umpires named. further roles planned for regional and state tests.
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Legion Headquarters
C C Getchell
Defense Council
Heh Street
Cwilian
All
Edmonds
Bristol
Booklet From Bristol Shown To Town Officials
Town Clerk John W. Church to display an illustrated oak booklet received from Bristol England. Town President J Floyd Huestis says interested residents may view it. A photo features the Lord Mayor in front of a hostel funded by local contributions.
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Towneil
J Floyd Huestis
Bristol England
Huestis
John W. Church
War signs fill quiet Bristol as town crowds show support
The Bristol column notes wartime changes in town life with a neighborly pencil loan, a strong honor roll, and factories expanding for war work. It highlights the Rubber Company, Bristol Manufacturing, and C A textiles, plus aviator boots and local workers joining the service, while praising summer streets and old houses.
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Bristol
Bristol Manufacturing Corporation
Army Aviation
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Dame May Whitty
Reginald Owen
Henry Travers
Richard Ney
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Bristol Bugle and Drum Corps
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Dimmers
Robert Brownell
John Mariano
Edward Silvia
Raymond Francis
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the Buglers
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Charles Mello
Larry August
George Amaral
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Joseph Balzano
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