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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1942
Page
4
Mr and Mrs B of Detroit plan tighter budgets as taxes climb and living costs surge. He faces a 1941 income drop, trims personal allowances, shifts to cheaper leisure, shifts to a suburban home, and eyes Defense Bonds for future savings while children already spend allowances on Defense Savings Stamps.
William H Thayer estate in Bristol undergoes first and final accounting by administrator Alexander Fales. Court orders distribution of remaining assets and payments to heirs with costs, authorizes registry payments, and discharges administrator after review on January 19 1942. Notice to be published weekly for fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix.
Five world record holder McCarthy stars in Ice Capades of 1942 opening Monday at the R I Auditorium for a nine day run through January 13. The show features 100 performers 27 acts and over 75000 dollars in costumes and scenery with matinees on January 10 and 11.
The Viking Juniors defeated St Michael's of Providence 51 to 35 in a rough game at the Y Saturday night. Shanusky led Viking scoring with 13 points while Corcoran of Providence had 16 points top for both teams.
Notice declares a special town meeting in Bristol to consider funding the Bristol Council of Defense and related town business. Electors qualified to vote on tax or money matters are summoned to Reynolds School House on High Street January 12 1942 at 7 30 in the evening. The warrant is issued by Town Clerk John W Church and Town Sergeant William T Cashin.
Public auction set for January 10, 1942 at 10:00 AM in Bristol Rhode Island, under a mortgage deed dated April 17 1936. The sale covers two Bristol lots on Bradford Street with buildings and improvements, bounded by Munro Manchester and Cole interests, and includes an earlier conveyance chain to Reed House Furnishings Co. The sale is subject to taxes assessments and a bid notice by the mortgagee's attorney Huddy & Moulton.
Town Clerk announces canvassers session in Bristol on January 6 1942 at 7 30 PM in Burnside Building to review property voters lists for the January 12 1942 special town meeting. Personal property taxes due by voters to qualify.
A wartime era greeting from Lena Chafee Stairs submits holiday good will to "Always On The Job" readers. She notes family ties to Bristol, honors local Salvation Army service for enlisted men, and mentions proximity to the Douglas airport as she signs from the Social Service Center.
Town Clerk announces an application to keep for sale and sell intoxicating beverages under General Laws 1938 chapters 162 to 175 and amendments. Stephen P Christie seeks a Class B Tavern license at 956 Hope Street. Council session set for January 6 1942 at 7 30 p m in Burnside Memorial Building for remonstrances.
Estate of Minnie M Johnson also known as Minnie Johnson announces Bert A Johnson of Worcester Massachusetts has qualified as administrator in Rhode Island with agent Willaim T O'Donnell of Bristol Rhode Island. Creditors must file claims by law beginning January 2. Signed by John W Church dated January 29 1916.
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