American Legion Aims in World War II Defense Policy
The document outlines wartime aims including defeating Hitler, immediate withdrawal of geographic limitations, backing Roosevelt policy, universal military training, repeal of the Neutrality Act, and arming morale under army command. It credits the Legion with helping pass Selective Service extensions and stresses duty, patriotism, and national preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Perkins
Secretary of the Navy
Knox
American Legion
Washington
Scout Leaders Elect Mrs Sylvia Bristol Girl Scout Head
Mrs Sylvia was elected president of the Bristol Girl Scout Leaders Association at a meeting in Bristol. Mrs Warren Huston was named secretary treasurer and six new assistant leaders were introduced. Marigold Troop, led by Mrs Sylvia, will meet Sept 29 at the Girl Scout House. fall council meets Oct 3 at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stannard B. Sylvia
Bristol
Girl Scout Leaders’ Association
Earl G. Sturdevant
Warren L. Huston
Nathaniel Gladding, Jr
Thomas Goff
Robert Balfour
Edward Adams
Robert Pidgeon
Claire Richards
Marigold Troop
Sylvia
Girl Scout House
Anthony Russo
Girl Scout Council
Sturdevant
Probate Court Brings Request for Administratrix in 1941 Bristol
In Bristol on September 16 1941 Mary I Lee widow of James K Lee intestate seeks appointment as administratrix of his estate. The court assigns October 6 1941 at 10 a m in the probate court room for consideration and orders fourteen days of notice to be published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
James B. Lee
Mary I Lee
James K Lee
Burnside Memorial Building
United States
Amos
Brothers of Bristol police chief held in state raid on bookie joint
State Police raided a Bristol bookie operation at a rear store room on Wood Street arresting two Ferrara brothers, sons of Police Chief Anthony J. Ferrara. Frank W. Ferrara 41 jailed on two gambling charges with $1,000 and $750 bail. William Ferrara 25 pleaded guilty to bookmaking, fined $35 and costs. A third man, Nes ter Bush, 31, also pleaded guilty and was fined $35. All released. Frank to return for further hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony J. Ferrara
Bristol
William T. O'Donnell
Fifth District Court
Ferrara
Frank W. Ferrara
Joseph Ferrara
William
Nester Bush
Constitution Street
Frank
Fifth District
William I Baker, Jr
Lincoln Barracks
James H. Norman
Providence
Portsmouth Barracks
Wood Street
Bradford Street
Mrs Clinton Sherman A Tribute
A Bristol community mourns Mrs Clinton Sherman who died after a long illness. Lifelong Bristol resident for over fifty years she cared for others as a member of the Bristol Female Charity Society and was known for sympathy and steady courage. Her husband Mr Sherman and friend Mrs Springer offer their deepest sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Mrs Sherman
Prudence Island
Church Street
Friand
Sherman
Bristol Female Charitable Society
Deleo Bros General Contractors Spotlight Bristol Firm
The Deleo Bros. General Contractors on Wood Street Bristol are known for modern methods and reliability in large or small projects. Ralph De Leo, a Rhode Island School of Design graduate in architecture, leads a community minded team praised for quality and public spirited support of local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLeo Bros
Bristol
Ralph de Leo
R. I. School of Design
Business Review
Delco Bros
Gulf Service Station Opens On S Main Street
New Gulf Service Station at S Main St and Locust in Warren by Vincent McGinn and Frank McKay opens to serve Bristol motorists. They offer high quality Gulf gas and oils, expert lubrication and washing, and quick grease while you wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Main St
Locust
Warren
Vincent McGinn
Frank McKay
Bristol
Goes Cafe & Bar at Market Street Warren
Goes Cafe and Bar on Market Street Warren draws motorists and locals with convenient stopover dining. The establishment emphasizes pure wholesome foods, appetizing meals, and satisfying service and atmosphere for both large and small orders. It welcomes all customers and invites easy access from all directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOES
Market St. Warren
Warren
Henry H Bullock Wood Supplier of Bristol
Warren residents learn Henry R Bullock offers fireplace wood blocks and kindling with fair prices and modern business methods. The proprietor is well known for conscientious service and serving Bristol and surrounding territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bullock
Scout and Drum Corps Schedule and Events
Troop Four meets at Scout Hall at 7 o'clock this evening in uniform. Drum Corps gathers for practice at 7. Saturday they travel to Boston for a Braves Field competition. First Troop hosts a hot dog roast next Tuesday at 7 30. Fall inter patrol contest begins with scoutcraft work. Troop Five plans a fathers and boys gathering on Wednesday September 24. A Boston Sunday Advertiser feature asks why someone doesn t kill Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Braves Field
Scout Hall
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Kearney Irost
President Roosevelt
Legion and Defense
Marshall
War Department
Herbert G. Eales
Ine
Pleasant JT
Fall River
NEW Method Finance Corp
Room
Warren, R. I
Tel
SWIFT
Swift’s
Premia Cooke
E. F
Prem
RED Star Sweet
Hamburg
Dinty Moore
RINSO
Prank‘Ferrara
Mrs. Clinton Sherman
Bristol Phoenix Business Review
Deleo Bros. General Contractors
Gulf Service
Henry H. Bullock
Birch Swamp Road
Boston Sunday Advertiser
Newman Bros
Des Moines
California
Sunkist
Armour
Angel Ces
Pepperidge Farms
Ath Lane
Zoe Kavanaugh
Hathaway
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