Hydraulions Plan For 106th Anniversary
James F. Meiggs was named chairman of a committee to plan the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company 106th anniversary celebration set for July 22 at the company headquarters. Other committee members to be announced. The company voted $5 to the fund for the injured firefighters from Saturday’s collision of a lumber truck and the Ever Ready Fire Company’s truck at Franklin and Hope streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James, F. Meiggs
Franklin and
Hope Street
Italian Socialites Plan May Basket Distribution
The Italian Socialites Women's Club met at Mrs. Josephine Calvino's Center Street home to plan making and distributing May baskets for local children. During the social period, following the business meeting, prizes were awarded to Mrs. Grace Salzano, Miss Albino Diatori, and Mrs. Minni Nappi after bridge games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialites
Women’s' Club
Josephine Calvino
Center Street
Grace ‘Salzano
Albino Diatori
Minni Nappi
War Fund Seeks Final $540 To Reach $8700 Bristol Total
Bristol reports $8157 raised for the Red Cross War Fund toward the $8700 quota. Donations continue at the Phoenix Office and Paull House for those not contacted or at home, with efforts to close the campaign soon. Contributors include the Haffenreffer family, Seth Paull Co, Wardwell Lumber Co, and multiple local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross War Fund
Bristol
Phoenix
Red Cross
Paull House
R F. Haffenreffer
R. F. Haffenreffer
Seth Paull Co
Walter Simpson
Couples Club
St. Michael’s Church
Wardwell Lumber Co
V. J. deRocha
Etha Rhett
Rex Occesce
Daniel Rhee
Frederick Martin
Thomas Wright
Robert McCaughey
Annie M. McCaughey
Bristol Rotarians Hear 100-Year-Old Mrs. Chandler
Mrs. Sarah A. Chandler, in her 100th year, addressed Bristol Rotarians with her son Willis E. Chandler helping. He praised her as a public health exemplar while she spoke on aging, activity, travel, hobbies, and keeping busy, urging companionship, exercise, and a positive outlook for growing old gracefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Chandler
Willis E. Chandler
Bristol District Nursing Association
Rhode Island Tuberculosis Association
Mr. Chandler
Mrs. Chandler
Funeral Service For Mrs Manuel Tavares
Funeral services for Mrs Rose Sousa Tavares of 23 Third School Street were held after an 8:15 a.m. home service and a 9:00 a.m. mass at St Elizabeth’s Church. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated. Interment followed at St Mary’s Cemetery. Survivors include husband Manuel J. Tavares and several children, two sisters, and five grandchildren. Born in Terceira Azores, she lived here 42 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrrs
Rose (Sousa) Tavares
Third School Street
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Henrique Rocha
St. Mary’s Comatore
Tavares
Tereira
Azores
Frank
Delphine (Viera) Sousa
Huband
Manuel J
John Tavares
Fred Seidel
Robert Dadie
Augustine Wolcin
Naugatuck
Conn
Mary Tavares
Manuel Perry
Augustine Sousa
California
Funeral Service For Herbert L Springer
Funeral service for Herbert La Throp Springer of 70 Thames Street was held yesterday at 2 PM from his home. Rev Herbert D Graetz of the First Congregational Church officiated. Burial followed in North Cemetery with bearers George Crown Richard Campbell Frank Murphy William Simmon Nicolas Ferrera and Charles McKenna of Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Lathrop Springer
Thames Street
Herbert D Graetz
First Congregational Church
George Crown
Richard Campbell
Frank Murphy
William Simmon
Nicolas Ferrera
Charles McKenna
Warren
Obituary Mrs Jennie Hobbs of Newton Highlands dies
Mrs Jennie Leonora Hobbs aged 78 or 81 died of pneumonia Tuesday. Born in Walton Maine on September 3 1862 she moved to Bristol in 1919 and later to Newton Highlands to live with her son James Hobbs. She was active in Parent Teacher work and local clubs and was a pianist. Survived by four sons James Ro Arthur Theodore and Cant William C Hobbs and by three older brothers. Funeral held in Union Church Waban Mass with nephew Rev Joseph MacDonald officiating. interment at Walton Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Leonora Hobbs
Newton Highlands
Vass
Grace C Kinder
Hope Street
Hobbs
Walton
Maine
Bristol
Hiness
James Bo Hobbs
Mothers’ Club
Elmer
Mapes
James Ro Hobbs
Arthur FO Hobb
Darien
Conn
Theodore
Okfemos, Mich
Cant Wiham C Hobbs
USAS
Baton Rouge la Mow
Africa
Union Church of
Waban
Joseph MacDonald
Wolten Maine
Funeral service for Miss Mary Kate Stoughton set at home
Miss Mary Kate Stoughton died yesterday at age 82. The service will be held at 2 PM Sunday from 9 High Street Bristol with Rex Herbert D Graetz officiating. Burial in North Cemetery. She was born May 15, 1860, to James Francis and Lydia W Sparks Stoughton. She leaves a sister, five nephews and a niece. Her great uncle Col William Bayley founded the Bristol Phoenix in 1837.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kate Stoughton
High Street
Rex Herbert D Graetz
North
Miss Stoughton
Bristol
James Francis
Lydia W (Sparks) Stoughton
Col William Bayley
Bristol Phoenix
Adam Stoughton
Mayo funeral held for Charles E Mayo in Warren
The funeral for Charles E Mayo of 1014 Hope Street took place at 2 PM at the George M Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren with Rev John Beauchamp officiating. Mayo died early Wednesday after three years of ill health and was born August 15 1865 in this town. Survivors include wife Alice Wright Mayo son Harry V Mayo and sister Mrs William Harrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Mayo
Hope Street
George M Wilbur
Warren
John Beauchamp
Trinity Church
Mayo
Charles H.V
Sara B. (Munroe) Mayo
J. Young
Pawtucket
Worcester
Wilmington
Del
Alice Wright Mayo
Harry V. Mayo
East Providence
William Harrop
Bids Open for Bristol Garbage Collection Contracts
Sealed proposals for garbage collection in Bristol are due by 4 p.m. on Tuesday April 2 1943. Bids cover two three or five year terms starting May. Details on areas and schedules available at the Town Clerk’s Office. Bond of 2000 required. Town Council may reject all bids or accept the most advantageous bid. John W. Church Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Bristol 1943 Dog Licenses Town of Bristol Rhode Island
Town notices announce annual dog registration in April 1943. Owners must register at the Town Clerk office in Bristol and attach a collar with the owner’s name and the license number. Prices vary: 1.30 for a male or spayed female, 5.30 for an unspayed female. late May licenses cost 2.30 and 6.30 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. I
John W. Church
Probate Court to probate Mary Bryer Lake will
In Bristol on March 30 1943 the Probate Court presented an instrument as the last will and testament of Mary Bryer Lake deceased for probate. The matter is set for April 19 1943 at 10 o clock AM for consideration with fourteen days of public notice to be published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. John W Church Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tite
Bristol
Manuel Cotte
Tohn Cote
Manuel Coite
State of
Rhode
Gooding Manor
Herbert A. Pratt
John W. Church
Mary Bryer Lake
Bristol Phoenix
John W Church
Bristol Notices Name Administrators for Two Estates
Two probate notices announce John Costa appointed administrator of Manuel Coste of Bristol and Elvira Bullock appointed administratrix of August Mello Tavares of Bristol. Creditors must file claims as required by law, with filing windows beginning March 26, 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Coilte
John Costa
Bristol
R. I
Manuel Coste
August Mello
August Mello Tavares
Elvira Bullock
R I
August Melle
August Melle Tavares
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Rotary Club
Bristol Rotarians
Doric Club
Texas
Bradford St
Perles
Waterbury's
Fletcher
Ste . Beria
Phillips
Magnesia
Haleys MO
Cogate
Colgate
Johnson
A Boe + “ . REWING COMPANY
Manuel Tavares
John Victoria
Dennis Erreira
Frank Almeida
Manuel Piana
Herbert L. Springer
Mary K. Stoughton
Nellie Peplow
Sa'd Court
John W. Ere
Louis G. Evans
Guardian
Van’s Variety Store
Wood Street Bag
Cooper's
Ulysse Forget
M. D
Wain MT
Arvat
Bourus
Warrie
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Ipl
Salvador Nunes
Alekso
Mt. Hopel‘Ave
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