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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1947

Page

6

Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Hold Field Day and Clambake

The Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder fire company hosts its annual Field Day Outing and Clambake at Colt Farm on Sunday September Yth. Activities include a softball game between singletons and marriedites, a Tug o War, boccia, and crib. Transportation departs from the station at 12 30 with ride-needed members asked to arrive by then. tickets available from committee members with seating limited and no speeches planned.

Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Colt Farm Boccya Donald van Voast Charles West Joseph Quinn Luke White J Elton Pierce

Uncle Sam Celebrates Savings Bonds Buyers Nationwide

The Treasury Department salutes millions of Americans who purchase Savings Bonds including payroll savers farmers professionals and the self employed. The message highlights Savings Bonds as a path to future financial independence and stability.

Sam

Changeable Wind Halts Bristol Yacht Race Yet All Finish

A northeast breeze of nine Herreshoff 12s and five Beetles challenged the Bristol Yacht Club Wednesday Series. Ted Congdon’s Nancy Belle tops the 12s, with Minx second and Bevis third. In Beetles Franny deWolf’s Reddy led, Scoot second, Wee Man third, followed by Raven fourth and Sweet Sixteen fifth amid drifting wind.

Herreshoff Bristol Yacht Club Ted Congdon Nancy Belle Halsey Herreshoff Tony Corry Bevis Franny deWolf Reddy Seth Paull Scoot Jack Tuplin Wee Man Raven Fred Tingley Tom Freeman, Jr Henry DeWolf

Funeral for Mrs Annie S Martin Held at Connery Home

The funeral for Mrs Annie Simpson Martin widow of William Martin was held at 2 PM from the C M Connery funeral home. Rev Herbert D Graetz led services at North Cemetery interment followed. She died Wednesday after a long illness at 68 Charles Street born in London in 1872 daughter of Frederick and Anne Simpson survived by two sons Charles W and Frederick R and one grandchild bearers included August Martin Matthew DeLeo John Campbell and Clifford T Wilson.

Annie Simpson Martin William Martin C.M. Connery Funeral Home Herbert D. Graetz First Congregational Church North Cemetery Martin Charles Street London Frederick and Anne Simpson Charles W Frederick R August Martin Matthew DeLeo John Campbell Clifford T. Wilson

Court Notice Published By Bristol Phoenix Version

Court order requires notice publication for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix. HN W Church Clerk dated 8 29 and 9 5 12 for notification purposes.

GSH

Notice by Joseph Silvia on Authorized Bills

Notice states that after this date the signer will not be responsible for or pay any bills contracted in his name by anyone other than himself. Joseph Silvia of 28 Garfield Avenue Bristol Rhode Island dated August 28 1947.

Joseph Silvia Garfield Avenue Bristol R. I

Lost Pass Book From Bristol Branch

Lost or destroyed pass book No 30351 issued by Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch in its Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payment stopped and application made for issue of duplicate book as provided by law.

Industrial Trust Co Bristol

Bristol Probate Court Sets Final Account Hearing for Gordon Estate

August 7 1947 probate notice shows Maxine L Hyde administratrix to present first and final account for Charles P Gordon late Bristol resident. Hearing set for September 2 1947 at 16 o clock A M in Bristol court room with fourteen days notice in Bristol Phoenix. John W Church Clerk. Bristol August 14 1947. Estate of Edward Mello minor guardian selection notice to be published for fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix.

Bristol Charles P. Gordon Maxine L. Hyde Bate Court Room Bristol Phoenix Edward Mello Antonio Mello Tavares Obate Court John W Church

Petition for Conservator of Berthal Regester Estate

Grace R Newton petitions to be Conservator of the Berthan Regester estate in Bristol aged resident. The matter is set for September 2 1947 at 10 AM in the Bristol Court Room with notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. Probate Clerk John W Church.

Bristol Berthal Grace R Newton Regester Bate Court Room Bristol Phoenix John W. Church

Administratrix Appointed for Annie J Ogier Estate

Sallie Nelson of the Bronx New York has qualified as Administratrix of Annie J Ogier late of Bristol Rhode Island. Albert A Edmonds of 471 Poses State RI is named as her Agent in Rhode Island. Creditors must file claims in the office within the legally required times starting August 29 1947. John W Church Clerk.

Annie J. Ogier Sallie Nelson Bronx New York N. Y Bristol R. I Albert A Edmonds Rhode John W Church

Town Council Meeting to Hear Alcohol License Objections

The Town Council of Burnside will hold a session at the Memorial Building on September 2, 1947, at 7:30 PM to hear public objections to an intoxicating beverages license for sale in Bristol area. Objections must be filed by hearing time with a listed fee. Town Clerk John W. Church issues the notice.

Briel Thadattions Bristol Aerie F.O.E. Bagien State Street Burnside Memorial Building John W. Church

Bristol Probate Notice to Sell Estate Land in 1947

John W. Church clerk notes Olivia Andrade estate seeks leave to sell her Bristol Rhode Island lots 14 18 16 on The Green Lane Plat also labeled as lots 56 54 52 on Plat 6 Assessors. Probate Court will consider the petition September 2 1947 at 10 AM Bristol Probate Court Room.

Bristol Rm Paints Y Frank Andrade D.b.n.c.t.a Olivia Andrade Bay View Avenue County of Rhode Island Green Lane R. I Edward S. Babbitt Charles F Chase C. E John W. Church

Appointment of administratrix for John Andrade estate

Margaret B Andrade widow of John Andrade of Bristol requests appointment as administratrix of the intestate estate. The request is referred to September 2, 1947 at 10 AM in the Probate Court Room. Notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. John W Church, Clerk.

Bristol John Andrade Margaret B Andrade John W Church

Will of Robert John McKay presented for probate

The estate of Robert John McKay of Bristol presents an instrument purporting to be his last will. The court receives it and sets a hearing for September 2, 1947 at 10 o clock A.M. in the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration and orders notice to be published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix.

Bristol Robert JO McKay Robert John McKay Bristol Phoenix

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Uncle Sam Treasury Department Manny Thames ST Annie S. Martin ST. Alexander's Church Grounds Main Street Warren Artie Mello and His Orchestra The Deponte & Sons Perry Plat BP. M Frank Andrade Qualisen Gaspee Sansone Mason Fall River Pst Plymouth Avenue Rodman Street
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