Bristol Police Ball Dedicates Program to Servicemen
The Bristol Police Beneficial Association dedicates its Eighth Annual Ball souvenir booklet to Bristol men and women in the armed forces and auxiliaries. The In Memoriam page lists twenty six local service members lost since the war began. An Honor Roll photo, 15 by 10 inches, will be distributed at the ball with local landmarks in the backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Police Beneficial Association
Bristol
Rhode Island
Anthony C. Almeida
U. S. Marine Corps
Walter A. Brelsford
U.S.A.A.F
Nicholas Castigliego
Pfe
Paul J. Connery
Norman A. DesLauriers
U. S. Army
John R. Ferreira
Manuel Francis
U. S. Maritime Service
Frank H French
Royal Canadian Army
Arthur Gamelin
U S. Army
Alder B
U S Coast Guard
Irwin M. Porter
Louis M Proto
U S Army
John Quinta
U.S Army
John P Shaw
U .S Naval Air Corps
Matthew A Sargento
William R Tattne
Henry P Trudell
USAAF
Thomas P. Brightman
Town Hall
St Michael's
Soldiers and Sailors’ Monument
Police
Bristol Buddy Bundles Committee plans $4 armed forces package
A Bristol committee says the 1944 package for armed forces will cost $4 including postage as large orders cut costs. Only 244 addresses have been received with 222 from two local factories. Donations total $164 toward a $5000 goal as factories run fund drives. Arthur H Eastman of Carr Manufacturing is a new committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Buddy Bundles Committee
Arthur H Eastman
Carr Manufacturing Corporation
Town Council to Discuss Water Taste and Quality
The town council meets this evening at 7 to address the water taste and quality. After adjournment they will attend a Warren meeting about the water situation, with the water company and State Department of Public Utilities already arranging storm safeguards and increased storage capacity.
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Warren
State Department of Public Utilities
United War Fund Drive Outlines Bristol Campaign Roles
Chairman Bartlett unveils majors for Bristol United War Fund Drive with Residential, Business, Special Gifts, Industrial, Corporation, Publicity, and Secretary leaders. Campaign runs Oct 15 to Nov 1, with targets and division start dates, and details on fund distribution and beneficiary agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick S. Bartlett
United War Fund
Bristol
Norton M. Zinderstein
A. L. Johnston
Henry Wood
Albert T. Fusonie Corporation
Wesley A. Armstrong
Roswell S. Bosworth
Gladys M. Brightman
Bartlett
National War Fund
USO
United Seamen’s Service
War Prisoners’ Aid
American Field Service
District Nursing Asociation
Girl Scouts
YMCA
Society For Prevention of Cruelty
Community Chest
Boy Scouts
Narragansett Council
Red Cross
Gas stations to resume accepting R coupons
Beginning September 22, all gas stations may again accept off-highway R coupons. The Office of Price Administration announced the lift of Amendment 111 to Ration Order 30, in effect since April 1, 1944 to curb illegal transfers. A two month trial in Georgia and Florida proved successful before nationwide implementation.
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Office of Price Administration
Georgia
Florida
Agriculture
Republican Get-Together at G A R Hall with Curran Speaker
Charles A Curran Republican candidate for Congress will be principal speaker at a Republican Get-Together Thursday evening at G A R Hall Hope Street at 730. Public invited and Republican Town Committees from three towns will attend. Refreshments and social time planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Curran
Ga.r. Hall
Hope Street
Limited copies of Hurricane Edition printed for Phoenix
The Phoenix announces a very limited supply of its Hurricane Edition and urges readers to obtain a copy promptly.
Manpower Shortage Delays Hurricane Cleanup Efforts
Following the hurricane utility and public service crews face severe worker shortages hindering repair and cleanup. Four highway department men and two drivers operated as authorities pledge to clear roads and restore services amid wartime supply delays. Local companies mobilize trucks and fire trucks to distribute water to households, aided by volunteers and nearby towns.
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Paul A. Herzig
Bristol County Water Company and state plan plant improvements
Officials from the Bristol County Water Company and the state Department of Public Utilities met to outline improvements after drought and hurricane hardships. They agreed to install a permanent iron pipe from Shad Factory reservoir to the Kickemuit treatment plant, add a gasoline power source for pumping during outages, raise the Anawan reservoir dam, drain and clean the Kickemuit reservoir, and repair dam walls to curb saltwater seepage.
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Bristol County Water Company
State Department of Public Utilities
Bristol County
Thomas A Kennelly
Voir
Kickemuit
Anawan
Kirkemuit
Boynapped by a Runaway Horse Ends Unharmed
Louis Evans faced a ten year scare when a runaway horse and cart raced toward his Wood Street home. His three year old son Jackie played in a neighbor’s yard and avoided danger as the cart toppled. the horse sped on, and the boy was safe.
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Wood Street
Woodlawn Avenue
Jackie
Louis
Collins and Aikman win playoff in YMCA softball league
The Collins and Aikman team defeated the U S Rubber Victory Shift 15 to 6 to claim the second half title of the Industrial Softball League. The Independents vs C A playoff game is expected Friday evening.
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Collins and Aikman
Y.M.C.A
U. S
Independents
C&a
Blue Cross Expands Direct Enrollment Plan in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Blue Cross reports strong progress in its direct enrollment campaign with over 2 000 inquiries and more than 210 000 members in the state. Executive Director Stanley H. Sanders notes steady daily enrollments as the plan opens to unemployed retired self employed and small employers. Enrollment ends October 18 with 21 to 30 days of hospitalization per year under the family plan.
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Rhode Island Blue Cross
Stanley H. Sanders
Saunders
Blue Cross
Truck Owners Asked To Bring In Certificates
Capt. Paul A. Herzig, chairman of the Rationing and Price Control Board, urged truck owners to present their ODT certificates for the fourth quarter gasoline quota, which takes effect October 1.
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Paul A. Herzig
The
Rationing and Price Control Board
Pledge To The War Wounded Calls For Normal Treatment
A home front guide urges civilians to welcome returning servicemen without pity or intrusion. The author commits to not stare at or discuss wounds, avoiding astonishment or distress while treating wounded veterans as normal people. The piece adapts Malvina Lindsay’s Washington Post call for compassionate, respectful support.
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Washington Post
Malvina Lindsay
Cultivate Cheerfulness Toward Wounded Veterans
A pledge to foster happiness and resilience for returning servicemen and women. It urges denying pity and embracing courage, citing historic figures with disabilities and noting current leaders who achieved prominence despite physical handicaps. The aim is mental steadiness and support behind the lines.
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St. Paul the Apostle
Queen
Sheba
Milton
Beethoven
Alexander Pope
Stevenson
United States
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Irving Rosen
Joseph Teixeira
Anthony J. Ferrara
William T. Cashin
Euclid J. Demars
Frederick Serbst
Will
Phil Baker
Arabia
George Sanders
Virginia Bruce
Weird Woman
Lon Chaney
Anne Gwynne
Evelyn Ankers
Frisco
Michael O'Shea
Anne Shirley News
Disney
Community
Our Gang
Radio Bugs
G.A.R. Hall
Ing
James E. Sullivan
Moses Moore
Defiance
Highway Department
R. F. Haffenreffer
Narragansett Brewing Company
Callan Construction Company
Rego & Sons
Bay View Avenue
Charles Luther
Griswold Avenue
Metacom Avenue
Louis Evans
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