Abbie Dyer longtime USO hostess dies at 68
Mrs Abbie Elmer Dyer 68 widow of Albert Dyer longtime Warren resident and famed USO hostess died yesterday in Rhode Island Hospital at 85 Union Street East Providence born December 9 1878 in Palmer Mass She leaves six sons Chester Crompton Everett Newport George Warren Howard Arthur Merle East Providence two daughters Marion DeBlois Myrtle Federico a brother Frank Elmer Lippet RI a sister Grace Ferrell Norman Oklahoma 21 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from George M Wilbur Jr Memorial Chapel Warren burial Princess Hill Cemetery Barrington
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Abbie Dyer
Abbie
Hlmer) Dyer
Union Street
Rhode Island Hospital
Albert Dyer
Warren
Mom” Dyer
Palmer
Mass
Charles F. and
Sarah (Perry) Elmer
Dorcas Waite Lodge
Pythian Sisters
East Providence
Chester
Crompton
Everett
Newport
George
Howard
Arthur
Merle
Marian DeBlois
Myrtle Federico
Frank Elmer
Lippet
R. I
Grace Ferrell
Norman
Oklahoma
George M. Wilbur, Jr
Princess Hill Cemetery
Barrington
Bristol Fire Engineers announce coal bids for heating
The Board of Fire Engineers of Bristol invites sealed bids for eighty tons of White Ash Egg coal for four stations. Bids due by 7 30 p m August 13 1947 at Dreadnaught Station corner High and Church Streets. The board may reject bids and inspect coal before award.
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Board of Fire Engineers
Bristol
Dreadnaught
Corner High
Church Streets
Bristol Horse Show Debuts To Broad Praise
The Bristol Horse Show, first of its kind in town, drew big crowds over two days at St Columba's Seminary grounds on Ferry Road. 44 events showcased 5 gaited saddle horses, hunters, jumpers, ponies and children's riding with strong out of town attendance and ideal weather. Organizers Earl Wheldon Jr and Rev Charles Curran led a wide array of support from police fire Red Cross Columban Fathers Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella.
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Bristol
St. Mary’s Church
St. Columban’s Seminary
Ferry Road
Earl Wheldon Jr
Charles C
The
American Red Cross
Columban Fathers
Knights of Columbus
Daughters of Isabella
Felicia Goglia Weds Raymond McMahon in Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Miss Felicia Goglia daughter of Mr and Mrs Egista Goglia 366 Wood Street married Raymond McMahon son of Mrs Sarah McMahon 8614 Burton Street Saturday morning at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. The Rev Emilio Donanzan officiated. A reception followed at the New Highland Casino. The couple will reside at 862 Burton Street after a trip through New Hampshire.
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Felicia Josephine Goglia
Egista Gogla
Wood Street
Raymond McMahon
Sarah McMahon
Burton Street
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Emilio Donanzan
PSSC
New
Highland Casino
New Hampshire
40 Boys On Baseball Squads At Playground
Bristol Playground hosted a baseball school hoping to form a town team to play Warren. Supervisor Vin Santo said turnout forced two teams, a senior squad of 18 and a junior squad of 12, with plans to use all players in upcoming Burr's Hill Park games and a girls softball match with Warren. Senior and junior rosters list 10 plus players per team with co captains noted.
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Bristol
Warren
Vin Santo
Vin
Warren's
Burr's Hill Park
John Ruggiero
Thomas Velleca
Frank Pim
Herman Grabert
Gabriel] Jacome
Joseph Almieda
Richard Cordiero
Joseph Pacheo
Salvadore Ferrera
Ronald Rene
George Garvin
Louis Murgo
Daniel Sylvester
Joseph Cabral
Ernest Callandra
George Amaral
Everett Joffrey
William Mancieri
John Andrade, Jr
Salvadore Annarumo
Robert Alves
Bernard Almieda
Fredrik Ventura
Charles Mansi
Robert Lafazia
Jesse Perry
Louis Nastri
Robert Caizzi
Virgil Almieda
Charles Viera
Bristol barber Adolph Ferreira dies suddenly at 60
Adolph Garcia Ferreira 60 of 40 Cottage Street Bristol dies suddenly at his home Saturday morning. Born in St Michael Azores Portugal on January 1 1887 he came to Bristol at 16 and built a 34 year barbershop career. Survived by widow Jennie and children Adolph Jr Eugene Norman Mary Margaret Jennie Isabel Helen two brothers four sisters and six grandchildren. Funeral from 815 with high requiem Mass at St Marys Church burial at St Marys Cemetery. Members of his organizations paid last tribute during visiting hours.
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Adolph Garcia Ferreira
Cottage Street
Bristol
Mr Ferreira
St Michael
Azores
Portugal
Lindolph G
Mary Ferreira
Old National India Rubber Company
Santo Christo Society
Cub Defenders Association
Jolly Club
Jennie (Rogers) Ferreira
Adolph Jr
Eugene C
Norman J
Mary Marino
Margaret Nai
Long Island City
Jennie Rebello
Naugatucket
St Mary's Church
Charles C Curran
Austin J Smith
Patrick Lavin
St Columban's Seminary
Bunal
St Mary's Cemetery
Fr Smith
Arthur Costa
Alfred Costa
Joseph Correiro
Ralph Cerillo
John Sylvia
Gilbert Ferreira
Four Boys Attend Legion Town Summer Session in Rhode Island
Four boys from this town attend a two week summer session of Legion Town of RI in Charlestown sponsored by the American Legion State Department. Roger Belmore and Stanley Tupay Jr. are backed by the Bristol Rotary Club Alfred Ventura is supported by Bristol County Voiture 1188 of the 40 & 8. Joseph R. Perron, grandson of Rotarian Giuseppe R Perron, is also involved. They expect to return home at week’s end.
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Legion Town of Ri, Inc
Charlestown
State Department of the American Legion
Roger Belmore
Stanley Tupay, Jr
Bristol Rotary Club
Alfred Ventura
Bristol County Voiture
Joseph R. Perron
Guiseppe R Perron
Tax Revenue Rises Despite Slump in Intangibles
Bristol boards report total assessable property at 16 315 007 50 a drop of 329 090 from last year due to a steep fall in intangible personal property Yet real estate and tangible personal property including autos add over 500 000 in value with the tax rate at 2 40 per hundred for real and tangible amid 40 cents for intangibles yielding a net revenue gain to 246 per hundred over last year The overall levy is 357 774 18 up from 354 192 30 and Soldiers and Sailors exemptions rise from 170 477 to 304 400 No new assessments were noted for Bristol Mfg Corp or Collins Aikman Corp
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Board of Tax Assessors
Bristol
Francis P McGovern
United States Rubber Company
Narragansett Electric Company
McGovern
Narragansett Electric Co
Bristol Mfg Corp
Collins & Aikman Corp
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Frank Rinaldo
D Minnie Gogha
Gaetano Marino
David Gogha
Frank Walk
Er, Jr
Dora Iannucillo
Stephanotis
APPLE
Carrot
SAUC
Narragansett
Kale
Providence, Rhode Island
Adolph G. Ferreira
Legion Town, Inc
Friendly Circle
Ell
Hope St
Door
Pena, Te
SO aDais
Wardwell Lumber Co
Yard—Tupelo ST
TEL
Thames ST
O. J. Bisband
General Insurance
Herbert GC Labs
Pleasantt
Central Street
Millville, Mass
Woonsocket
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