Bristol Fire Dept year end report shows small cost to taxpayers
The Bristol Fire Department released its annual report noting a $84.93 remaining balance from a $12,295 budget for the year ended Jan. 31, 1950. Fire Chief and engineers credited careful operations and fund transfers for staying under budget while crews responded to 230 calls, including 32 general alarms and six advanced first aid trained squad members. The report highlights roof and gutter repairs at the Dreadnaught Station funded by prior savings and praises the rescue squad for extensive training and service.
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Bristol Fire Department
Noriman E. Benard
Board of Engineers
Benard
Bristol
Barrington
Luke H. White
Engin
American Red Cross
Catalog of Classic Cars For Sale From 1937 to 1948
A vintage car listing shows multiple prewar models with prices. Vehicles include Plymouth 48 sedan $1395 special DeLuxe $795 Buick 42 Club Coupe Pontiac 41 $695 Dodge 41 luxury liner $275 DeSoto 41 Club Studebaker 40 Olds sedans 40 39 Olds coupes 39 Plymouth 39 Olds 2 door $195 Ford 39 37 Olds 4 door $175 37 Chevrolet 1/2 ton panel $175 37 Chevrolet 4 door $150 Pierce Arrow Coupe $150 and various prices and quick-sale lines.
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Chevrolet
Dodge
Center Motor Sales markets Jeep Station Wagon in Warren
Willys-Overland dealer Center Motor Sales at 390 Child St Warren Bristol County unveils the four wheel drive Jeep Station Wagon the first American passenger car with four wheel drive traction designed for versatile weather and rough roads Arthur Boisvert-run agency also showcases late model used cars with a 30 day guarantee encouraging buyers to consult before purchasing
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Center Motor
Child St. Warren
Bristol County
Willys-Overland Auto
America
Warren Auto Agency
Arthur Boisvert
Willys “Jeep
Center Motor Sales
Topsy's Chicken Coop in Swansea A Southern Fried Favorite
Topsy's Chicken Coop in Swansea near Market Street offers a large varied menu in a pleasant quiet setting just outside downtown. The restaurant emphasizes Southern fried chicken at reasonable prices and provides ample parking and catering for parties, with special menus for home events.
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Swansea
Market Street
Warren
Topsy's
Topsy’s
Rns
Probate court notices from Bristol Rhode Island
The Probate Court in Bristol Rhode Island holds sessions for estate matters with hearings set in February 1950. Hearings include Porter John R for a will, Silvia Jordan alias as administrator’s final accounts, Felicio Antonio Martins administrator’s accounts, Minnie A Chadwick executor appointment, McCaughey Thomas James executrix, Cirillo Francisco alias administrator’s accounts, and John W Church clerk presiding. Creditors must file claims by law within specified January to February periods.
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eRee Porter
John R
Silvia, Jordan
Alias
Felicio Antonio Martins
Chadwick
Minnie A
E. Howard Ingerson
Massachusetts Ave
Providence
R. I
McCaughey
Thomas James
Beatrice Olm McCaughey
Cirillo
Francisco
Hopkins & King Electrical Contractors Offer Trusted Service
For over 30 years Hopkins and King have served a broad local clientele. Stephen Hopkins and W O Talbot founded the firm in 1914, Talbot retired in 1936, Hopkins partnered with Milton King in 1945, and King joined the original partnership in 1919. The ad stresses skilled work, proper materials, and the cost of poor wiring, urging homeowners and builders to hire the best for safe, durable electrical installations.
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Hopkins & King
Stephen Hopkins
W O Talbot
Mr. Talbot
Hopkins
Milton King
Mr. King
Hawkins & King
Ferncroft Super Market Brings Quality at Low Prices
Ferncroft Super Market in Bristol emphasizes high quality at the lowest price under manager Frank Bruno. It highlights heavy steer beef steaks and chops, economical roasts, and year round fresh fruits and vegetables with seasonal items among the finest and freshest available.
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Ferncroft’s
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White
Geloto Gees Aeotors Rl
Plymouth
County Rd
DeSoto Convtoupe
Hudson
Cadillac
ST. Angelo
Willys-Overland
Topsy’s Chicken Coop
Ardreof
Rhode
John W. Church
la Fazia
Bradford St
Squibb
Phillips’ Milk of
Magnesia
Vick’s
Warner
Agarol
Mead
Haleys
Scott
Johnson
Alka-Seltzer
Dexii
CCUT
Pertussin
Casafru
Fasteeth
Werner’s
Colgate’s
Fletcher
Castoria
Mennen
Ortega
Polident
Bayer
Aspirin
Vatronal
Arrid
Cave
Giusti
Tuin Pack Vrange Meson
Ginclia
Master Loaf
Ners
Ferncroft Super Market
Ferncroft
Ferncrost
Frank Bruno
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