[Bell Historians] Handbell origin inquiry

[La Greenall]

It probably belonged to an ARP (Air Raid Precautions) warden or his unit
during WW2, especially with the 1939 date.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Raid_Precautions

Lawrence.

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> [mailto:bellhistorians at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carl S Zimmerman
> Sent: 01 July 2006 04:27
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> Subject: [Bell Historians] Handbell origin inquiry
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> Recently I received the following inquiry.  I've told Mr. Balch that 
> G&J undoubtedly stands for Gillett & Johnston, but I have no idea 
> about "ARP".  Can anyone enlighten us?
> 
> Carl
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> >From: "David Balch" <davidrbalch at Qy6f3aVEVD5qlSZoKhAyMoUwig76LlYUBMw3PH9Kpc0IjdfrIUmSeBDkACR1lknc3x3HGjUPY9YjscSpzH8Pcw.yahoo.invalid>
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> >Subject: TowerBells BellFoundries inquiry
> >Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:05:35 -0400
> >
> >I have a beautiful handbell with 2 encriptions: G&J 1939 (I assume 
> >that's the foundry and date of manufacture) on one side; also, the 
> >initials, ARP. Can you help me identify? Thank you.
> >
> >David R. Balch
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