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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1945
Page
4
A war correspondent writes from the mountains about mud and routine combat life as Christmas packages arrive. He notes the parcel in good condition and praises the contents while thanking supporters, listing several newly received donations from service members across various bases and units.
Soldier expresses morale boost from home gifts amid hostile European reception. He notes destruction caused by war and hopes to finish the job and return home while thanking Bristol supporters for the Christmas package. He sends best regards to folks in Bristol.
The First Bristol Troop celebrates 33 years of Scouting with New Era Night at Scout Hall next Monday. A new inter patrol contest and Blackboard contest launch as patrols reset for 1945. The Bugle and Drum Corps rehearse for two major events in February and plans for Boy Scout Week. Flaming Arrows lead a paper drive with a goal of ten tons and a special award for the winning patrol. Cub Pack 141 schedules a Cub Circus for February 14 with dens handling acts in a side and main show. POWS meet Saturday for Scout Week planning and initiation of new candidates.
A Q A on sole surviving son policy age for combat duty and family allowances. Notes cover remarriage effects on payments, transferring allowance to wife or mother, APO numbers, personal effects of the deceased, and insurance beneficiary rules. Official guidance directs inquiries to the Public Relations Officer HISC Boston and Army channels.
A Christian Science Monitor essay argues that knowing one is loved dispels loneliness in any setting. It cites scripture and Mary Baker Eddy to affirm God as omnipresent Love, guiding hearts toward companionship beyond material circumstances.
The notice lists red meat and fat stamps Q-5 to X-5 and blue processed food stamps X-5 to G-2 plus A-2 to G-2 with 10 point value. Sugar stamp 34 good for five pounds with a new Sugar stamp expected Feb 1. Shoes valid indefinitely. Airplane stamps 1 2 3 in War Book Three good for one pair. Gasoline coupons A-14 valid until March 21 1945 for four gallons each. B5 C5 B6 C6 for five gallons each until further notice. Fuel oil stamps valid until Aug 31 1945 for period four and five 1943-44. period One and Two 1944-45 also good. All coupons worth 10 gallons per unit.
Alexandrina Fernandes of Bristol R 1 has qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Manuel Henry Fernandes late of Bristol deceased. Creditors must file claims in this office within the times required by law beginning January 5 1945. John W Church Clerk 1 5 12 19
Maria C Souto of Bristol Rhode Island has qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Antonio Cunha Souto deceased. The appointment begins January 5 1945. OHNW Church Clerk
Probate Court of Bristol Rhode Island appoints a guardian of the person and estate for minor Antonio Cunha Souto. Guardian Maria C Souto to give bond. All claims against the ward must be filed in the Clerk's office within six months from the first advertisement. Clerk John W Church notes.
December 20 1944 applications to keep and sell intoxicating beverages filed by Victor Formisano and Ralph Abenanto 1st Thames Street. Town Council to convene January 6 1945 at 10 00 AM in Burnside Memorial Building Council Chamber for remonstrances. Probate Court notices Charles Travis Mello estate administratrix request by Margaret S Mello published for fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix.
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