Bristol Industry Drive Raises Buddy Bundles Fund
Local industries and employees pledge funds to boost the Buddy Bundles Fund as Christmas packages near mailing deadlines. Key contributions include U S Rubber Bristol Plant 800 Collins Aikman 500 Carr Mfg 150 both management 150 Bristol Mfg 200 Herreshoff 250 Bristol Lace Works 2000 employee 30. Total 2250 with individual gifts 358 and 260. A shortfall of 2422 remains as Bristol mobilizes townspeople to meet orders and assemble bundles by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Rubber Company
Bristol
Collins & Aikman Corp
Carr Mfg. Corp
Bristol Mf
Mervyn Clay
Cast Chosen For Bristol Community Theatre Second Production
The Bristol Community Theatre selects the cast for Personal Appearance led by director S. Morton Giles. Cast includes Carol Arden Jean de R Ange vine Chester Norton Bud Fred Gibson Aunt Kate Mrs A T Fuson ie Mrs Struthers and others. Rehearsals run at the YMCA with a scenery workshop proposed by Ian M Walker and Mrs Ella O Millard directing scenery assembly and décor head James F Meiggs overseeing lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Community Theatre
S. Morton Giles
Carol Arden
Jean de R. Angevine
Chester Norton
Bud
Fred Gibson
Kate
A. T. Fusonie
Struthers
Jean M. Tappero
Joyce Struthers
Arlene Fiske
Gladys Kelsey
Cynthia McCaw
Clyde
Frank Perry
Gene Tuttle
Fred V. Martin
Jessie
Eleanor Wilson
Johnson
Charles Tapper
Y.M.C.A
Ian M. Walker
Barbara Huestis
Ella O Millard
James F Meiggs
Water Council outlines Bristol County Water Company recommendations
The Warren Bar rington and city councils agree on steps to improve water service. Proposals include raising Kirkemuit dam, dredging the reservoir, renewing the Shad Factory pipeline, adding power at Shad, boosting storage and supply, increasing Ferry Road pressure for fire protection, and setting a project timeline. Hearings to remain open to town officials. A three town committee was formed to press for action to prevent emergencies and improve service. State engineers Ma guire and Associates will survey the system, funded by the Water Company.
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J. Floyd Huestis
Warren
Barrington
Bristol County Water Company
State Department of Public Utilities
Water Company
Kirkemuit
Kickemuit
Shad Factory
Warren 3
Ferry Road
Department of Public Utilities
Thomas A. Kennelly
State Dept. of Public Utilities
Charles A. Maguire and
Rockledge to be dedicated as retreat center Sunday
Rockledge a six acre private estate on Ferry Road will be dedicated Sunday at 4 PM as a relaxation and rehabilitation retreat for civilians and returning servicemen. Located off Low's Lane the renovated 17 room house will operate under a nonsectarian plan and a new corporation. The staff includes a cook caretaker and chaplain with 50 to 60 beds and a small fee planned.
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Rockledge
Central Church
Police Ball at Bristol Casino Tonight
The eighth annual ball of the Bristol Police Beneficial Association will be held this evening in the Bristol Casino. Most department members will attend to greet guests as they arrive. Pictures of the new Bristol Honor Roll will be distributed and a professional floor show will entertain mid event with Officer Joseph Telveira as general committee chair.
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Bristol Police Beneficial Association
Bristol
Joseph Telveira
Driver Escapes Cup Defenders To Hold Eighth Annual Outing
William Carlton Stanley of 833 Hope Street suffered slight injuries when his car crashed into an electric light pole near the War ren bridge at 1:25 am. He said he fell asleep at the wheel and a transformer fell nearby. Stanley, an employee of Walsh-Kaiser shipyard, escaped serious harm. The eighth annual Cup Defenders outing will be Sunday at Cup Defenders fields Wood and Richmond streets with a stringed orchestra and refreshments. Louis Alfano chairs the committee with many volunteers listed.
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William Carlton Stanley
Hope Street
Warren Bridge
Stanley
Mr Stanley
Walsh-Kaiser Shipyard
Cup Defenders Association
Cup Defenders
Wood
Richmond
Louis Alfano
Antonio Cupolo
al Rebello
Peter Cristaudo
A. DuPont
Orazio Cristaudo
Michael Proto
Felix Langello
John Balzano
Gasoline Trucking Unit On D-Day Frontline Supply
Cpl Robert L. Brooks husband of Alice Brooks of 46 First Street serves in a Quartermaster gasoline unit supplying American armored divisions. Day and night drivers pilot tankers under enemy fire near retreating German lines transporting fuel through burning towns and sniper infested countryside since landing with trucks on D-Day and supporting the Battle of France.
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Robert L. Brooks
Alice Brooks
First Street
Vikings Club Elects New Officers at YMCA Meeting
Arthur Cabral was elected president of the re organized Vikings Club at the YMCA. Frank Marabello became vice president, Herrmann Wilbur secretary, Thomas Campagna treasurer. An executive committee of three includes Joseph Accardi chairman Samuel Mascena and Charles Andrade. A dance is planned for October 7 in the Y gym under the committee’s arranging.
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Arthur Cabral
Vikings Club
Y.M.C.A
Frank Marabello
Herrmann Wilbur
Thomas Campagna
Joseph Accardi
Samuel Mascena
Charles Andrade
Malloy Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Home
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Malloy of 12 Collins Street marked their tenth anniversary Saturday night hosting guests from Bristol Warren and Providence. A chicken salad supper was served by the hostess and her mother Mrs Joseph Lewis. The couple received many gifts. Oct 5 Harvest Supper hosted by Reba Rebeka Ledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Malloy
Collins Street
Bristol
Warren
Providence
Joseph Lewis
Boy Writes Navy Letter to Swap Father for His Ship Duty
Twelve year old Robbie Machado of 936 Hope Street writes to Commander George W. Stott of the U S S Cebu offering to take his father’s place aboard the ship. He explains his mother’s loneliness and uses his own allowance to pay for stamps, hoping to bring his father home.
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Bobbie Machado
Hope Street
Joseph Machado
Bobbie
Navy
Robbie
George W. Stott
U.S.S. Cebu
FPO
San Francisco
Fatherly letter discourages Navy swap for 17 year olds
A wartime letter from a naval officer in San Francisco explains why a boy cannot swap duties to serve with him. He praises the recipient’s father, urges the boy to study, and notes Roosevelt’s rule that recruits must be 17, offering encouragement to the family and mentioning ice cream, movies, and a fishing trip as possible perks.
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Cebu
Bob
Tad
Roosevelt
Navy
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