Bristol Fire Hose Bids Sought for 500 Feet of Wax-Gum Line
The Bristol Rhode Island Board of Fire Engineers invites bids by 7:30 P.M. December 30 1946 at the Dreadnaught Fire Station for 500 feet of 246 inch Wax-Gum fire hose with rocker lug brass couplings and 144 inch rocker lug brass fittings. The board may reject any or all bids or accept the most advantageous offer for the town. Frank J Rinaldi secretary 12-20 24 27
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire Engineers
Bristol
R. I
Dreadnaught
R_ IL
Frank J Rinaldi
Administration notices for Bristol probate cases dated 1946
Estate of Joseph M Vincent admission to probate and executrix bond. notice to file claims with Bristol Rhode Island Probate Court. Also estate of Ambrose Federico request for administrator. hearing set January 6, 1947. notice to publish for fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Joseph M Vincent
R L
John W Church
Valentina Vincent
Bristol Probate Notice for Patrick F Mahoney Estate
Mary E Long requests appointment as administrator of the intestate Patrick F Mahoney, late of Bristol. The matter is referred to January 6, 1947 at 10 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol. Notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix on 12-20 12-27 11-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Ambrose Federico
Maria Federico
Thomas DeLamone
Providence
R. I
Bristol Phoenix
Patrick F. Mahoney
Mary E Long
Patrick F Mahoney
Mary E. Long
Probate
John W Church
Universal Cutlery Set 24 Pieces and Accessories
A mixed listing describes products including a 24 piece Universal Cutlery Set, an Ekco pressure cooker, a carving set trio, and a Musivox auto record player. The description combines multiple kitchenware and electronics items in a single catalog entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
Ekco
Musivox
A Pixie Learns of Christmas Through Snow and Light
A lonely pixie beneath a snow covered woodland learns from a midair fairy about Christmas Joy. The tale follows winter's chill and a manger birth in Bethlehem, with angels, shepherds, and wise men celebrating Emanuel. The pixie gains a quiet understanding of the season and its beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Glory
Bethlehem
Emanuel
Heaven
Obituary Paul Celone 54 longtime Bristol sports supporter
Paul Celone 54 of 104 Constitution Street Bristol died Wednesday after a weeklong illness in Providence hospital. A loyal fan of Colt High School basketball football and baseball teams he sponsored banquets and supported dramatics. Survived by wife Mary and children Ralph James Samuel Louis Marie Sullivan Josephine. services Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with burial at St Mary’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Celone
Constitution Street
Providence
Celone
Colt
Ralph
Holy Cross College
Bristol
Democratic Town Committee
Christopher Columbus Lodge
Cup Defenders Association
Principessa Elena Lodge
Order of the Sons of Italy
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Seafall
Province of
Salerno
Italy
Samuel
Carmilla (D'Amore) Celone
National India Rubber Co
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
James
Louis
Marie Sullivan
Josephine Celone
Town
Mary
Lanzire) Celone
Camilla
Celene) Raiola
Frank
James Raiola
Anthony Castro Dies After Long Illness at Home
Anthony Castro of 611 Woodstreet died this morning after a long illness. He worked in the wire testing department of United States Rubber Co and was a communicant of St Elizabeths Church. Survived by wife Anna, two children Dorothy and Anthony Jr., mother Mrs Mary Castro, four brothers, three sisters, and other relatives. Funeral services at 815 Monday from his residence with a high Mass at St Elizabeths Church. Burial in St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Castro
Woodstreet
United States Rubber Co
Castro
St Elizabeth's Church
Don Luiz Philipe Society
Anna
Paiva) Castro
Dorothy
Anthony Jr
Mary Castro
John
Manuel
Joseph
Francis
Anna Cabral
Nicholas Palermo
Marguerite Castro
St Mary's Cumetary
Mrs Eleonora Tommaso Dies in Bristol at 92
Mrs Eleonora Tommaso of 130 Mt Hope avenue died suddenly in a Providence hospital in her 92nd year She was born in Amoresi Italy June 13 1854 She moved to the United States 40 years ago and lived mostly in Bristol She was widow of Francisco Tommaso who died in 1935 She leaves a daughter Mrs Marina Santonastasi of Brooklyn NY two sisters Mrs Mary Brunell of Bristol and Mrs Brigida Ferrigno of Italy one grandson three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8 am from Sansone Funeral Home with a 830 am high Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Burial at St Marys Cemetery
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Eleonora Tommaso
Mt Hope Avenue
Providence
Amoresi
Benevento
Italy
Paul and
Maria Giuseppe (Romano) Romano
Bristol
Tommaso
Francisco Tommaso
Marina Santonastasi
Brooklyn
New York
Mary Brunell
Brigida Ferrigno
Sansone
State Street
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
St Mary's Cemetary
Kearney Post Honored by National Americanism Award
The Rhode Island American Legion earned its highest department rating for 1946 after meeting criteria for balanced post activity and Americanism efforts. The certificate bears the gold seal and signatures of national and department leaders dated October 11, 1946 in Indianapolis.
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Rhode Island
American Legion
National Americanism Commission
Indianapolis
Indiana
U.S.A
Arthur E. Marley
F Vincent McConnell
Bristol Pin Boys Keep Football Alive Into December
The High Street Pin Boys posted an 8 2 November December record and beat Almaida s Mount Hope 18 12 on the common. Co captain Manchester scored all 18 points as the Pin Boys continued a two to one edge over Mount Hope and kept up wins over St Mary s and Andrews while Tan Yard remains a rival.
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Bristol
High Street
Almeida
Mount Hope
Manchester
St. Mary's
Andrews
Tan” Yard
High Street Pin
Funeral of Miss Mary G McCormick in Providence
The funeral for 88 year old Mary K McCormick of Farm Hope Street Providence was held after death Monday night. A high Mass of requiem was celebrated at St Anthony's Church by Rev Daniel E Reegan. Burial followed at St Francis Cemetery with the committal service. Mrs McCormick had lived in Bristol 35 years and is survived by a nephew Joseph M Donovan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary K. McCormick
Hope Street
George Harlow
Plainfield Street
Providence
St. Anthony’s Church
Daniel E. Reegan
St. Francis Cemetery
Father Reegan
McCormick
Bristol
Joseph M. Donovan
Local Team Roster Highlights Key Players and Positions
The lineup lists Bowler and Barbera at ends, Stanzione and Sylvia tackles, S. Francis and R. Francis as guards, Dilello at center, J. Rapoza quarterback, Ennos and M. Rapoza as co captains at halves, and Manchester as co captain at fullback.
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Bowler
Barbera
Stanzione
Sylvia
S. Francis
R. Francis
Dilello
J. Rapoza
Ennos
M. Rapoza
Manchester
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Joseph M. Vincent
Heliday
Bristol County
Main St. — Warren
P. S
Tuerely
Brad Electric and
Bradford Sire Street
Temple
Soda King
Rittenhouse
Curtis
Kent Coffee Maker
John W. Lafazia
Temple Radio and Phonograph
Claire Lois Smith
Kearney
John Stelle
Donald G. Glascoff
Mary G. McCormick
Business Directory
Bristol and Vicinity
Bradford ST
Waldron Co
TEL
M. Stuart Barr
Joseph Andrade
Charles ST
J. R. Balfour
Thames ST
George S. Sparks
Dimond Ave
R. I. Tel
C. W. Weaver
E. W. Weaver
Bragantin’s
Thompson Ave
Frank Bragantin
Warren
Charles M. Connery
Burton ST
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel. Com
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO
Frank Cardoza
Shaws Lane
Main St
Warren, Tel
Constitution St
Ralph Defelice
William LeClair Spencer Corsetiere
Hope St
Constitution St. Tel
Medeirc
IS & Carreiro
Calso Mining
Bay View Ave
Eugene B.ryone
Easterbrooks
Mr. Accardo Call Warren
Correia
Wood St
Federal Chimney CO
Parker Ave
Jose A. Rodrigues
Childs St
War
Barker Ave
Trucking & Moving
Cav
First Street
Cheshire Precking Co
William Cheshire
Joseph C. Silvia & Sons
Bayview Ave
Tel. Gaspee
Worro’s Express
Bristol—Warren
Bristol, R. I
Italy Street
E. J. Steen
J. A. Chartier
Barrington Roofing Co
Woodbine Avenue
West Barrington
AR. L
Bristol’ County
John McIntosh
Eis
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