Board of Directors Approves YMCA Dormitory Operation Through Year
The regular board meeting decided to keep the Service Man's Dormitory open for the rest of the year unless changes arise. Attendance records show 93,837 residents used the facilities to date. A survey by YMCA Architectural Bureau will inform renovation or expansion plans. Arthur Genthner elected treasurer to fill an unexpired term. Jr Hi Y Club announces officers for 1945 46 and invites new members. Building renovations include plumbing upgrades, refreshed corridors, gym floor relining, pool table refurbishment, and new ping pong nets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council Ymca Architectural Bureau
Arthur Genthner
Elmer S. Mapes
Gray Club
Arthur Cabral
Howe Memorial
GML Scout Notes Plan Bristol Ferry Clam Boil
The troop met in the Scout House and arranged a Bristol Ferry clam boil for the near future. All girls are urged to attend next Monday to help with final arrangements. Ass't Scribe Estelle Arruda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout House
Bristol Ferry
Ass’t Scribe
Estelle Arruda
Robinair
Carmella Mascena
Lillian Slvia
Peggy Viera
Hortense Corriera
Irene Bruscato
Bridge to be Held October 2 Special Meeting
Ridge Committee To Hold Special Meeting The Bridge committee of Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella requests attendance at a special meeting Tuesday evening following Novena services. Meeting in Knights of Columbus rooms. Members listed. Ex officio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Columbus
Claire LeClerc
Alma Bailey
Eliza Winte
Laura Sousa
Ruth Flynn
Rose Ferreira
Nellie Connery
Margaret Callan
Francis McGovern
Marie Vermette
Margaret Rugger
Navy promotes John Mello Jr to Electricians Mate second class
John Mello Jr USNR is promoted to Electricians Mate second class. He has served 16 months overseas and participated in the Okinawa invasion and other Pacific combat actions. He is married to Mary Mello of 13 Rock Street and has a brother, Edward Mello, Pharmacist's Mate second class. Before joining the Navy, Mello worked as a guard for Collins and Aikman Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mello Jr
USNR
Mary Mello
13 Rock Street
Okinawa
Pacific
Edward Mello
Navy
Mello
Collins and Aikman Corp
Public Hearing on One Side Parking in Hope Street
Warren Town Council discussed establishing one side parking on Hope Street from Constitution Street to the town bridge. A public hearing is set for October 2, with remarks by Council members and Police Chief Ferrara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Street
Serbst
J Ferrara
Warren
Constitution Street
Town Bridge
Huestis
Wallis E. Howe
Rogers Free Library
E S Mapes
Beach Terrace
Francis Street
William L. Serbst
Joseph Chinder
Four Bristol Veterans Enroll at Rhode Island State College
Four Bristol World War II veterans join Rhode Island State College as freshmen and form The 49ers. Balzano, Roderick, Hawkes, and Lopes bring prior service in Europe, New Guinea, and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Rhode Island State College
49Ers
Michael Balzano
Europe
Anthony (Slim) Roderick
New Guinea
Philippine
Russell C
Fred Lopes
European
Balzano
Roderick
Bristol High School
Hawkes
St Andrews School
Barrington
State
Investment and government limits harm U.S. manufacturing and jobs
A speaker argues that 1920s wage laws and the Wagner Act raise costs, limiting foreign competition and keeping factories closed. He urges free enterprise, investment to create jobs, and reeducation of workers against a government living mentality. He warns of global competition with socialist economies and calls for renewed work ethic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
England
Rockefeller
Ford
Edison
China
U. S
Stanzione Brothers Reunite After Seven Months in ETO
Paul L. Stanzione returns home with a thirty day furlough from the ETO. He is greeted by his family at 228 State Street plus his older brother Louis Stanzione GM 3-c in the Coast Guard on a five day leave. Paul wears the ETO Ribbon with two battle stars, the Infantry Combat Badge and the Good Conduct Medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Stanzione
Luigi Stanzione
State Street
ETO
Louis Stanzione
Coast Guard
Paul
Bristol Women Attend Rhode Island Girl Scout Round Table
Mrs Earl G Sturdevant and Mrs Robert Cragan attended a luncheon round table discussion by Rhode Island Girl Scout Councils at the Plantations Club Auditorium under the Rhode Island Development Committee. Speakers included Catherine Known regional director of New England Girl Scouts and James L Fadden regional chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl G. Sturdevant
Robert Cragan
Rhode Island
Girl Scout
Plantations Club
Rhode Island Development Committee
Catherine Known
New England Girl Scouts
James L. Fadden
New England
Prix Oe Perry
Camp H. I.n
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Joseph Maloy
Joseph Correira
Ronald Rene
Richard Rene
Ciullo
Carrilo
GML
Marigold Troop II
Paqua
Hope Hardware & Supply Co
Belvedere Bldg
John Mello, Jr
E.M. 2
Beachmont Manor Plat
Peck Avenue
Rio
Providence
MR. Witherell
MR. Allard
Bristol, R. L
Hope St
R. I. State College
Industrial
Bob Cooke
Andy Judge
Farm Loan Department
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Newport
Pascoag
Warren Pawtucket
Woonsocket Wickford
David Spunt
Mgr
Providence ST. Corner OF Pearl Providence
Penfield
The
Narragansett
Westminster ST
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