Naval housing crunch near Newport prompts lists request
The Atlantic Fleet’s big return to Newport will swell area population by about 20,000, with 5,000 semi permanent residents needing homes. Navy officials seek help from nearby towns like Portsmouth and Bristol and publish a housing request from U S S Yellowstone commander for available houses or apartments in Bristol for enlisteds and officers with March vacancies, rent and agent details.
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Newport
J. A. Farrell, Jr
U. S. Navy
U.S.S. Yellowstone
R. I
Bristol
Greml Daughters Meet At 8 O Clock This Evening
Norman Besnard of 726 Hope Street is confined at home due to illness. The Greml Daughters hold their regular meeting this evening at 8 o clock in the home of Miss Alice Sousa. Jean and Joan Pedro of 250 Franklin Street celebrated their 10th birthday Sunday with a party attended by guests from Warren Fall River and this town. Bristol County Rhode Island School of Design Alumni Association executive board meets in Exene Meyesham studio in Barrington Thursday to arrange the college lecture at Colt auditorium in March.
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Norman E. Besnard
Hope Street
The
Gremial Daughters
Alice Sousa
Jean
Joan Pedro
August Pedro
Franklin Street
Warren
Fall River
Bristol County
Rhode Island School of Design Alumni Association
Exene Meyesham
Barrington
Colt Auditorium
Cooperative Theater
Rhode Island School of Design
Community notices and meetings in Bristol area
Local clubs including Countryside Garties and St Andrew's at St Michael's Church schedule meetings and speaks while Diocesan Youth Council plans a gathering. Birth announced for Kathryn Madeline Gray at Lying-In Hospital. Deeds filed for North Farm purchase by William S. Cherry Jr. and other civic events listed.
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Harry Gray Jr
404 High Street
Kathryn Madeline
St. Vallentine
North Farm
William S. Cherry, Jr
Mabel C. MacColl
In Memoriam for Philomena A Marabello
Memorial note for Philomena A Marabello who died February 13 1942. Family recalls her watchful care anxious for late arrivals and her presence at the window and gate. She is remembered with love by husband children and grandchildren and prayers for heavenly peace.
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Philomena A Marabello
Jesus
Colt And Deaf Meet In Providence Warmup Game
Colt faces the Rhode Island School for the Deaf basketball team in Providence in a tune up before Friday's game with Barrington. Deaf has 14 straight losses and seeks its first victory. The Bristol pairing won 95 24 when they met earlier, with Raiolaciert Fay as a ward and Rene center Bober Celone guards. start stands at 8 15 with no prelim.
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Colt
R. I. School For the Deaf
Providence
Barrington
Deaf
Bristol
Calt
Bristolians
Raiolaciert
Faywards
Rene
Bober An Celone
Principal speaker at Defiance Hose Company banquet
East Providence native J Young spoke at Defiance Hose Company annual banquet held at the station. He praised current volunteers and recalled early company days. Judge Edward L Leahy hosted with remarks past 25 years. other speakers included Senators Coggeshall and Brightman, Council President Huestis, and diverse officials. Messages of regret arrived from several representatives and council members. A turkey banquet followed the speeches with entertainment for guests and members.
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J . Young
East
Providence
Defiance Hose Company
Mr. Young
Defiance Company
Edward L. Leahy
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Gladys M. Brightman
Council
J. Floyd Huestis
Harry R. Gray
Alletag of
Warren
Bertram Wall
Yo R. Magee
D. W Coggeshall
Henry Alfred
Paul C. Millemagge
Henry F. Serbst
Paul A. Herzig
John P. Marshall
Jefferson
Hydraulions
Charles West
Dreadnaughts
Michael di Lello
The
Ever Readys
Henry 8. Campbell
Frank Lewis
Oliver Lemaire
Board of Fire Engineers
John Grabert
Fred
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Prudence Island
Oscar M. Mersman
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Hope ST
Makowsky Bldg
Barrington Roofing CO
J. A. Chartier
Narragansett Ave
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Newport Harbor
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American Legion Relief Fund
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Anderson Bristol
Bath
Geo S Sparks
John E. Meralla
Walter A Donlan
Laval
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Warren Ave
Phoenix Office
Hope Hardware Co
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Oldsmobile
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St. Michael's Church
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Edward David
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Bristol Home For Aged Women
Daughters of Isabella
K. of C. Hall
St. Mary’s
High Street Alley
Manuel Reposa
Albert Manchester
Hydraulian Fire Co
Leahy
Metacom Avenue
George W
Pro-Christo Society
Guieras House
Robert Huey
Donald Burger
Celt Memorial
Anthony Pe] Toro
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Henry Diodati
Eric Dober
Richard Rene
James Celyne
Domenic Raisola
Savy Mancier
Memoriam
Hope Drug CO
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