Sailor letters home describe life in port aboard USS South Dakota
In a March 20 1944 note from Albert H Silvia aboard the USS South Dakota at an unnamed harbor he details life in port after sea duty. The letter covers daily routines fueling arming and provisioning, in port watches and rest, recreation such as beach outings volleyball and boxing shows, ship concerts and magazines from supporters, and morale boosters like Coca Cola and ice cream. He notes longing to return to the United States and signs off from Fleet Post Office San Francisco California.
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Mom
U.S.S
South Dakota
States
San Francisco
Bremerton
Brooklyn
Guadalcanal
Dubarry
American Legion of South Dakota
Modesto Mothers Club
Bucket League
Philadelphia
Shipbuilders
CIO
Camden
New Jersey
USA
Albert H Silvia
Fleet Post Office
Calif
Springdawn of the heart and the mind in divine law
The article links springtime imagery to spiritual renewal through prayer and faith. It cites scripture from Song of Solomon Romans and Matthew and discusses transforming thoughts by turning to God. It cites Mary Baker Eddy and Mary Baker Eddy quotes to emphasize harmonious divine Mind governs, with each person as God's expression and the kingdom within.
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St. Paul
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Kingdom of Heaven On Earth
Christian Science Monitor
Property Deed Transfer Listing Names Multiple Parties
A deed references a lot with all buildings on the north side of Bay View avenue. Named individuals include Thomas Michael Ryan Jr of Daw son Neb Ruth Leon Shaw of 1598 Hope street Anthony Ferreira of 176 Thames street and Isabella Helen Motta of 10 Third School street plus others in the chain of title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Protaet
Anthony
E. Maisano
Bay View Avenue
Thomas Michael Ryan, Jr
Dawson, Neb
Ruth Leon Shaw
Hope Street
Anthony Ferreira
Thames Street
Isabella Helen Motta
Third School Street
Public Auction for Bristol Mortgage Lots 49 50 51
The property comprising three Bristol Rhode Island houselots labeled 49 50 and 51 on Mount Hope Terrace will be sold at public auction on Saturday April 22 1944 at 11:00 AM by the holder of the mortgage on the premises. The mortgage was made June 29 1921 by Joseph Granieri and Anna M Granieri and recorded in Mortgage Book 83 Page 260. The sale occurs in Bristol town and county under a power of sale. the holder bids with ownership of the mortgage and the attorney is Emilio D Iannuccillo of 539 Hope Street Bristol RI.
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Bristol
Rhode Island
Joseph Granieri
Anna M. Granieri
Mount Hope Terrace
W. W. Perry
C. Estes
Emilio D. Iannuccillo
Hope Street
R. I
Bristol Probate Court Seeks Admin For Deceased Bristol Resident
On March 27 1944 the Bristol Probate Court received a request by Rose DiLauro widow of Alfred Di Lauro for appointment as administratrix of his estate and ordered notice published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix starting the following week.
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Bristol
Alfred Dilauro
Rose DiLauro
Bristol Phoenix
Cavallaro Estate First and Final Account Filed Bristol
Marie V. Cavallaro administratrix presents the first and final account of Giuseppe Cavallaro late Bristol resident for allowance. The probate court orders a14 day publication in the Bristol Phoenix and sets a hearing for April 17 1944 at 10 oclock AM in the Bristol Probate Court Room. John W. Church Clerk.
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Bristol
Giuseppe Cavallaro
Marie V. Cavallaro
Bristol Phoenix
John W. Church
Bristol Town Dog Licenses Required Each April
Notice from the Bristol Town Clerk states that beginning April 1 1944 dog licenses can be obtained for the town. Owners must register each dog, wear a collar with the owner's name and the license number, and pay 1.30 to 5.30 depending on sex and sterilization, with May licensing available at 2.30 to 6.00.
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Towi
Othce
Bristol, R.L
Mareh
Bristol
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Black Hawks
Panthers
Flaming Arrows
Frank DeLuca
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Alfred Costa
Anthony Perry
Louis Medeiros
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Green Bar
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Carlo de Luca
Anthony Mattos
Catherine Connery
William Fuller
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Wayne Smith
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Robert Kinder
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John Dimond
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Enns Bisbane
George F Marshall
Leon E. McCaw
Michael Rich
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Margaret Dupont
Anthony Cabral
David Mathewson
Harry Hawley
Virginia Hawley
Henry Newman
Vernon Huestis
Jean Millard
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Charles Callan
Joseph Pincheiro
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Burnside Lodge, K. of
P. G. A. R. Hall
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South Main Street
Fall River
Ulysse Forget
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Main ST
Warren, RB. L
Charles M. Connery Funeral Home
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Burton ST
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Dorchester Mutual
Boston
Serplus
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William Street Tel
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Wood Street
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Ave. Tel
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO. Incorporated
Main
Constitution 21
Bristol District Nursing Association
Mears
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Thyra ¢ Resiéce
High St
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