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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1946
Page
4
President Truman designates April 6 as Army Day to be observed nationwide and in American zones of occupation. He emphasizes the Army’s duty to preserve victory and defend the United States with full public support, urging measures to assist soldiers overseas and ease the hardship of separation from home.
The council settled a disputed bill for the Simonizing of a police car after learning Bristol Auto Laundry is a new business on Charles Street run by two former servicemen. Police Chief Ferrara said he awarded the job to aid a low price. Councilmen noted the invoice lacked location details and raised zoning concerns since the shop operates in a Residential D district, potentially violating zoning laws.
Angelo Augustine Massa Lt (jg) was released after 32 months of service with 24 months overseas. He served in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre on the LST 683. Massa, son of Mrs Theresa D Massa of 194 Matawa Avenue, graduated from Providence College in 1943 and plans graduate work in education.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles plans to initiate about 50 members in Providence on Tuesday April 9 at 8 p m at the Eagle's Home. The event honors Grand Trustee Raymond P McElroy of Providence. A visitation by Grand Worthy President Edward Poss will follow. The Bristol delegation will entertain the President at the Lobster Claw on Tuesday.
A series of gatherings listed include a Rummage Sale at St Michael s Parish House by the Ivy Guild on April 10, a Dance by Our Business Club at Independent Hall on April 20, a Spring Fling hosted by Hi Y at the YMCA on April 25, a Girl Scout Rummage Sale for Camp Hoffman Fund at St Michael s Parish House on April 26, a May Breakfast by the Amicae Guild of the First Baptist Church on May 1 at 6 am, and the Annual Ca Vel Banquet at the Narragansett Hotel on May 4.
The funeral for Joseph C Morra 56 of 161 Franklin Street was held Wednesday morning with an 8:15 prayer at his home and a 9 o'clock high Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Rev Emilio Donanzan officiated. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers included Joseph Fusco Carlo Perry and Joseph Morra of this town and Anthony Harry and Sandy Morra of Warren.
Statement from Joseph Mederios Ferro of 73 Oliver Street Bristol Rhode Island declaring he will not be responsible for any bills or purchases made by anyone other than himself from this date forward April 2 1946.
Notice issued by Town Clerk John W. Church states April 1946 dog licenses required in Bristol with annual fees: $1.30 for male or neutered dogs and $5.30 for unspayed females. May licenses cost $2.30 and $6.30 respectively. Licenses issued from April 1 at Town Clerk’s office.
In Bristol Rhode Island a market weight and measures inspection lists a vendor selling a pub le weigher and herb weights. The notice requires the weights or balances to be adjusted and sealed between April 4 and May 6 1946 per Chapter 407 of the Rhode Island General Laws. Michael DiGiosa Sealer of Weights and Measures signs the notice.
The Bristol Probate Court posts notice that Joseph E Gaynor of Attleboro MA as executor presents a copy of the will and probate for James W Rhind with assets in Rhode Island and Bristol. The court orders publication for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix starting March 29, 1946 with a final notice on April 12.
Notices announce administrators and probate actions for multiple Bristol residents. James E Rego named administrator of Joseph Pacheco estate with creditors to file claims by law. Also filings for Fileschina Castro and Mary F Beals estates with probate dates and publication orders in the Bristol Phoenix.
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