Paper Drive Nets 1614 Tons For Local Groups
A Sunday salvage drive collected 1614 tons of paper and rags for Kearney Post American Legion Bristol Salvage Committee and local recreation funds. George R. Fish called it an outstanding success with volunteers and townspeople delivering bundles on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney P Est
Ni 6
American Légion
Bristol Salvage Committee
George R. Fish
Legion Committee
Fish
Ian M. Walker
Meyer Paley
Kearney Post
Legion Post
Bristol Boy Scout Troops
Michael Rich
Willam Fuller
Richard Belmore
John Sylvester
Albert Costa
Alfred Costa
Louis Medeiros
Edward Mello
Charles Mello
Frank Almeida
Fred Correira
Joseph Terra
John Lawrence
Lowell Wright
Richard Rene
James F. Meiggs Jr
Ray Newbold
Grant Hirons
Robert Campbell
George Moore
Jackie Moore
William Walker
Ian M. Walker, Jr
Daniel Burke
James Sousa
Leslie Dunbar
War Service Aces Recognized At Scout Troop Meeting
George Amaral received the War Service Ace award making him the twelfth in his troop and 212th in Nérragafnette Council. Four other awards went to David Costa, John Balzano, Albert Costa, and Edward C. Mello as Flying Horse patrol led by Richard Belmore dominated the inter patrol events. Plans for Camp King Phillip camping and the Fall Round Up were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Amaral
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Nérragafnette Council
George R. Fish
Camp King Phillip
David Costa
John Balzano
Albert Costa
Edward C. Mello
Flying Horse Patrol
Richard Belmore
Panthers
Panther
Camp
King Phillip
Scout Hall
Camp Honor
Braves
Paris Letter from Lt. Durgin Reports Fast Air Travel and War's Toll
Lt. Louis Durgin of the Army Signal Corps writes from Paris on Sept 3 1944 about rapid cross Atlantic flight times from Presque Isle Maine to England and France. He notes Paris in ruins and predicts Patton’s arrival as troops move toward Germany while he works long hours with limited details due to restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Durgin
Army Signal ‘Corps
Chris Garvin
Bradford Street
Paris
France
Durgin
Mary
Presque Isle
Maine
England
Germany
Patton
Estelle
Charlie McLean
Dad
Army Postal Service
Funeral of Mrs Lydia Aldrich in Warren
The funeral for Mrs Lydia Aldrich widow of Lucius Aldrich and Bristol native was held Friday afternoon at the George M Wilbur and Son memorial chapel Warren. Rev Herbert A Jerauld assisted pastor of St Michael's Church Bristol officiated. Burial followed in North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Aldrich
Lucius Aldrich
Bristol
George M. Wilbur
Army answers Q Questions on retiree purchases and titles
Reader queries cover whether retired Marines may buy unlimited items at Army commissaries, how a warrant officer is addressed, and where a spouse can seek confinement care. Answers: purchases are unlimited. addressed as Mister. write to Division of Child Hygiene for confinement care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Mass
J. H. Bennington
Boston
Division of Child Hygiene
Dept. of Public Health
Tremont Street
Industrial
Resolution on Death of Pvt Jacob Osofsky noted
A Bristol Cup Defenders Resolution honors Pvt Jacob Osofsky U S Army killed in action June 6 1944 in Normandy. The document lauds his sacrifice and memorializes him in the association archives while plans for fall events and charter amendments are announced. Also reports court action, traffic fines, and local notices including McGovern found not guilty of entering a Bradford Street bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Jacob Osofsky
U. S. Army
Cup Defenders Association
Capone
U.S
U. S
Normandy
France
Bristol
Jacob Osoffsky
James B. Linehan
Fifth District Court
James J. McGovern
Bradford Street
Linehan
McGovern
Rita Ryan
Cumberland Street
Woonsocket
Thomas J. Cote
Manton Avenue
Providence
Paul Joinville
Newport
Armando Cafrano
Broadway
Scout Hall hosts First Troop Court of Honor meeting
The First Troop Court of Honor convenes at 8 PM in Scout Hall to consider awarding an honor medal and merit badges. The Bugle and Drum Corps prep for a Webster Mass competition with rehearsals Tuesday and Thursday at 7 PM. Cub Pack No 14 holds indoor session tomorrow at 6 30 PM, with fall and winter schedules announced. Awashanks Herd P O W S plans fall activities next Saturday at 7 30 PM in Scout Hall followed by initiation ceremonies and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Hall
Webster
Mass
den Chiefs
Awashanks Herd
P.O.W.S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jasm Walter Machado
Frank DeLuca
Cs. T Oais
ARMY
U.S. Rubber Co
U. S. Employment Service
Industrial’s
Ind
Rial
Bristo
Arre
Veel
Atechy
Wickford
BOY Scout
W. T. Remieres
Hope Street
Bristol Council
Knights OF Columbus
K. O. C. Grounds
Bristol, R. I
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