Eisenhower Contest Ends Gen Eisenhower Drive and Scout Promotions
The Bristol Boy Scout troop wraps up the Eisenhower waste paper drive by Monday with final reports due May 15. May 10 court of honor will present medals to Bristol scouts. In Motto Night at Scout Hall, Manuel Torres Jr. becomes Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and Richard Belmore advances to Senior Patrol Leader. John Sylvester becomes troop Quartermaster as patrols elect leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Hall
Manuel Torres Jr
Richard Belmore
Flying Horse Patrol
John Sylvester
The
Black Hawks
Sistant
Edward Mello
Flying Horses
Trella
Bob Cats
Flying Horse
Black Hawk
John Gifford
John Perry
Gomes Commended for Services in Bougainville Action
Pfc. James A. Gomes of the U S Army infantry received a commendation from Major General Beightler for meritorious service during the Bougainville operation on 9 March 1944. He carried essential ammunition under fire and aided in evacuations, aiding the success of operations. Gomes, husband of Mary Gomes of 68 East State Street, returned from 27 months in the Southwest Pacific last August and also served as a regimental production man when not in combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
James A. Gomes
U. S. Army Infantry
Robert S. Beightler
U. S. Army
Bougainville
Solomon Islands
Pfc. Gomes
Mary Gomes
East State Street
Southwest Pacific
Pfc Exinis Bisbano Receives Combat Infantryman Badge
Pfc Exinis Bisbano of 509 Hope Street and the 66th Infantry Division known as the Black Panthers receives the Combat Infantryman Badge for satisfactory performance in ground combat. He sent home a pictorial review of the Panther Division with an order of the day from Maj Gen H F Kramer dated March 13, 1945 praising the division and its front line troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Ennis
Carl Bisbano
Hope Street
Bisbano
66Th
Ips. Div
Black Panthers
Bisbane
H. F. Kramer
66Th Infantry Division
Atlantic Wall
Germany
Brittany Peninsula
Kramer
Arkansas
German War College
Pvt. Bisbane
Bristol Probate Courts Hear Guardianship and Admin Notice
April 1945 probate actions in Bristol include petitions for guardian of Dennis Byrnes estate by Industrial Trust or suitable appointee, admin of William W Perry estate by Susan E T Perry, and final account for Elizabeth K Paull by Gladys E Paull. Notices set for May 7 and fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix.
England in Springtime letter from war correspondent Ruth Toews
Dear Mr Bosworth I enclosed a money order and express longing for home The writer praises spring in London Hyde Park Regent's Park and Bournemouth and mentions sightseeing plans Stratford and nostalgia for Newport The war news improves and she hopes for peace soon Sincerely Ruth V Toews WAC Det 1400 AAF BU Hq European Div ATC APO No 741 via NYC
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bosworth
Bristol
England
Hyde Park
Regent’s Park
Stratford
Bournemouth
Newport
Ruth V. Toews
Aaf
European Div
ATC
C O P.M
N. Y
Hope card hall hosts Monday night bingo under G A R
The Friendly Circle presents Monday bingo at the 1 Card Hall Hope under G A R auspices. Night features 2 card games plus tax, 3 cent specials at 7 15 PM, 4 cards for 1.00, doubles 72 dollars prize, door prize and kitty. First games free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. BR. Hall
Hope Street
THE
Friendly Circle
Hall
Hope
Notice Bids for Road Materials in Bristol Rhode Island
Sealed proposals for road materials are due at the Town Clerk's Office Bristol Rhode Island by 4 PM Tuesday May 1 1945. Materials include asphalt oil gravel sand and washed gravel with quantities listed and subject to change for a twelve month period. Each bid must include a $100 certified check and a performance bond. Specifications follow state requirements and the town may reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Rhode Island
State of Rhode Island Department of Public Works
Division of Roads and Bridges
Dog License Notice from Bristol Town Clerk March 1945
Town Clerk John W. Church announces April registrations for dogs in Bristol with licenses due by June first. Fees vary by sex and state of spay status. May licensing costs are higher. Licenses available starting April second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
John W. Church
Estate of Albert L Follett Probate Notice Bristol
In Bristol on April 19, 1945 Edith B Smith sister of Albert L Follett requests in writing to oppose the estate. The Probate Court Room in Bristol will hear the request at 10 o clock A M on a date to be set with weekly notices published in the Bristol Phoenix. Clerk John W Church oversees the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
William W. Perry
Susan E. T Perry
William W Perry
Elizabeth K. Paull
Gladys E. Paull
Bristol Phoenix
John W Church
Albert L. Follett
Edith B. Smith
Albert L. Giles
Edith B . Smith
Probate
John W. Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eisenhower
Troop Promotions
Black Hawk Patrol
Flaming Arrow
Panther
Panthers
Box R
Exinis
Dennis Byrnes
Chester W Williams
Rhode Island Soldiers’ Home
Industrial Trust Company of Providence
Bradford St
Perles
Waterbury’s
Alka-Seltzer
Hc Pablum
Phillips
Magnesia
Kolynos
Colgate
Johnson
Phoenix
London
J. A. Chartier
Tel
Warren
Barrington Roofing Co
Woodbine Avenue
West Barrington, R. I
Kearney
American Legion Relief Fund Legion
Franklin ST
Er Kh
Sansone
Lcneralxa
Bbdia
John W
DOG Licenses
Wallace Motors
Warren, R. L
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
E. L. Watson CO
Ane
Charles M. Connery
Burton ST
Joseph E. Pine
Chiropractic
R. I
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO. Incorporated
Main St
Constitution St
Salvador Nunes
Mt. Hope. Ave
Anthony E. Costa
Broadcommon
Bristol, R. I
Baby Chicks
Ulysse Forget
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Sim Simmons
William Street
Tel. Conn
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