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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1948

Page

4

Military Funeral For P F C Castigliego

Ralph M. DeLeo senior vice commander of Kearney Post No 6 The American Legion directs P F C Nichola Castigliego's funeral at Sansone Funeral Parlors Saturday. Members meet at the Post Home Friday at 7 30 pm and march in a Marine firing squad from Quonset Point will attend with Kearney Post No 6 pallbearers.

Ralph M. DeLeo Kearney Post American Legion Nichola Castigliego Sansone Post Quonset Point No 6

Benevolent Society Honors Bishop Bennett and 90 Years

At a regular monthly meeting the Ladies Benevolent Society congratulated Bishop Bennett on 90 years of parish service and urged work for peace. A memorial tribute to Fangie D Pruwrell, longtime United Thank Offering chair and treasurer, was read and published in the local paper.

Ladies Benevolent Society Bennett Fangie D Pruwrell United

Lewis Rego Named Fuller Brush Co Representative

Lewis Rego of 10 Ellis Avenue Warren has been appointed local representative for Fuller Brush Co. He is a Warren native, War ren High School graduate, married with one child. Rego notes Fuller brushes are returning to market after wartime government production and reports good reception after covering part of town. The line includes 150 items in personal and household brushes and related chemicals.

Lewis Rego Fuller Brush Co Ellis Avenue Warren Warren High School Mr Rego

Tribute to Mrs. Fannie Brownell by St. Michael’s Society

At its April 5 meeting the Ladies Benevolent Society of St. Michael's Church adopted an expression of sorrow on the death of Mrs. Edward I Brownell.

Ladies Benevolent Society of St. Michael’s Church Edward I Brownell

Garbage Contract Award To Manuel Costa Jr

The town awarded the gar bage collection contract to Manuel Costa Jr at a Tuesday council meeting with a bid of 1000 dollars per year for five years the lowest of seven bids The contract expires May 1 and a 2000 dollar surety bond may be required The meeting also noted the passing of Fannie Brownell longtime treasurer and United Thank Offering chairwoman for the Ladies Benevolent Society with memories of her service to the community

Manuel Costa, Jr Fannie Brownell Ladies Benevolent Society

Funeral for Mrs Mary C Jones in Providence

The funeral of Mrs Mary C Simos Jones of 63 Dartmouth Avenue who died last Sunday in Providence after a long illness was held Wednesday morning 8:15 from James E Connors Funeral Home 997 Hope Street A solemn high Mass of requiem followed at 9 o'clock in St Elizabeth's Church The Rev Henrique R Rocha pastor presided The Rev Luiz A Pacheco assist ant pastor was deacon The Rev Jacinto Moniz sub-deacon Father Rocha read the committal service at St Mary's Cemetery Bearers were Joseph Mello Manuel Andrade Albert Arruda James Sousa Arthur Santos and Joseph Da Costa The Rev Luiz Pacheco assisted at the committal service

Mary C. (Simos) Jones Dartmouth Avenue Providence James E. Connors Hope Street St Elizabeth's Church Henrique R. Rocha Luiz A. Pacheco Jacinto Moniz Rocha St Mary's Cemetery Joseph Mello Manuel Andrade Albert Arruda James Sousa Arthur Santos Joseph da Costa Luiz Pacheco

Trial of Voyageur 1 Burns Next Week in Cranston

The mock trial of Voyageur 1 Charles E. Burns of Bristol County Voiture 1188 Forty and Eight continues next Thursday at 8 p.m. in Auburn Post Home Cranston, sponsored by Providence County Voiture 252. A large turnout of Voyageurs and Kearney Post Legionnaires is expected. The April promenade for Bristol County Voiture 1188 Forty Hommes et Eight Chevaux is set for April 20 at 8 p.m. in Kearney Post Home with delegates and alternates elected for the Grand Promenade in June, followed by a social hour.

Charles E. Burns Bristol County Bristol Auburn Post Kearney Franklin Street

Bristol Band Stand Bid Notice April 1948

Town Clerk of Bristol Rhode Island calls for bids by 4 PM Tuesday April 20 1948 for roof uprights and related work on the Band Stand at Bristol Common. Plans and specs are in the Town Clerk Office. Bids to be enclosed and addressed to the undersigned for consideration.

Bristol RI Bristol John W Church

Bristol BR Town Seeks Radio System Bid By April 20 1948

Town Clerk's Office Bristol Rhode Island invites bids for a two way radio system for the Bristol Police Department three mobile units and one main station unit with receivers transmitters and all necessary equipment. Price for installation and yearly service to be included. Ferrara Chief of Police requests earliest delivery. Town Council reserves right to reject any or all bids.

Bristol Police Department Anthony Jferrara Pre Reaveiepes Een Duis John W Church Bristol Police Department Anthony J Ferrara R I Ihe

4-H Club Notes Young Junipers Plan Spring Frolic

The Young Junipers 4-H Club met on Thursday March 25 and worked on rag and yarn dolls with plans to finish some by the next meeting. A spring frolic is scheduled for Thursday April 22 and refreshments were served after the meeting.

Young Junipers 4-H

Calendar of Local Events Through June From C Y O Minstrel to Carnival Knight

April 18 matinee 19 20 second annual C Y O Minstrel at St Mary C O Center. April 25 Sunday Portuguese Espectaculo at Independent Hall benefit Blessed Sacrament. April 23 Friday rummage sale Girl Scout Council at Girl Scout House. May 25 Tuesday public bridge Women s Club. May 30 Sunday C A Vel Ball Lobster Clan Vernie Munroe Orchestra Collins Aikman Girls Club. June 14 19 Carnival Knights of Columbus State Street.

C.Y O St Mary’s C.O. Center Independent Hall Blessed Sacrament Girl Scout Council Girl ‘Scout House Tor Women’s' ‘Club Lobster Clan Vernie Munroe Collins & Aikman Girls Club Knights of Columbus State Street

Bristol Weights and Measures Notice Ad

Town of Bristol notifies every trader and public weigher to bring weights and measures or balances to 217 State Street Bristol Rhode Island between April 26 and May 3 1948 for adjustment and sealing as per Chapter 407 General Laws 1938. Frank Langel l o Sealer of Weights and Measures.

Bristol State Street Rhode Island State of Frank Langello

Antiques Offered by Zalk's Shop in Providence

Zalk's Antique Shop at 875 path Main Street Providence advertises buying a wide range of items including dishes vases furniture marble-top tables bureaus silver tea sets books and more in large or small quantities.

Pire Zalk 875 Path Main Street Providence Gaspee I le

Also Mentioned on This Page

P.F.C. Castigliego Mrs. Fannie Brownell Garbage United Thank Offering Antony Coite Nedot Manuel Marshall Fox Hill Avenue Thony Alves Metacom Avenue Manuel Pacheco Araujo Gooding Lane Manuel Cunard Joler Daughters of the American Revolution Red Cross Howard St Michael’s Nna Barbauld Mary C. Jones Vernie Munro Giustis F. M John Francis Court St Industrial Trust Co DOG Licenses Bristol, R I Willys Center Motors Warren I. Warren Town OF Weights and Measures Smoothies Orchestra Thames St Home Arter’s Poultry Farm Main St Somerset Mass EVI Iendly L. Hope Andrade Bristol, R. I Barrington Probate Court OF the Town OF Probate Court Dixon William G John Ervics
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