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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1942
Page
4
A partial OCR shows names such as Reginald Dimond Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch and many individuals like Mrs Edward Kunz Mrs Gilbert Shaw George King Mr and Mrs Frank Walter and others. The text also notes Civic League and Florence Otten with a 5.00 total special gifts and total district 5.
The Drum Corps Committee will discuss future activities as the corps prepares for its February annual meeting. All members should attend. Bristol P O W S meets Saturday at 7 30 in Scout Hall to plan Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12 and set a date for initiation. Social hour and collation follow. Waste Paper Patrols run an inter patrol contest to collect newspapers and magazines for National Defense with a goal of twenty tons. Panther Patrol leads with 3381 pounds.
Fown Clerk's Office records show warranty deed from John Balzano to Joseph Marshal and others for a parcel with buildings on the easterly side of Goulart avenue. Antonio C Furtado and others grant to Bertha Saver a parcel with improvements on the northerly Bay View avenue. Bertha Saver transfers by quit claim to Frank C Furtado and wife a parcel with buildings on the northerly Bay View avenue.
In Richmond Virginia a patriotic mother is praised for three sons in the military services. Lawrence G. Lewis, an ensign, was aboard his ship at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack. Meriwether F. Lewis serves in the U S Air Corps at a Naval Reserve base in the South. Wilbur M. Lewis works legally for the War Department.
Mrs. Frederick Serbst elected secretary and James E. Sullivan principal of Guiteras Memorial Junior High School named treasurer of the newly formed Couples Club of St Marys Church Plans for a February 6 dance at the Colonial Hotel will be discussed at Tuesday night meeting in the church auditorium.
In Providence on January 21 William L Connery husband of Blanche Smith at 37 Humes Street Funeral from his brother C M Connery 57 Burton Street Bristol Saturday 8 15 AM High mass St Marys Church Bristol burial St Marys Cemetery Relatives invited Calling hours 2 to 5 7 to 11 In Providence January 20 Isaac P Martin husband of Grace T Martin at 392 Benefit Street in his 69th year Private services at Ray O Page Funeral Home 260 Elmwood Avenue Friday January 23 1942 at 10 AM
Probate Court of Bristol appoints Joseph L. Ahern guardian of the person and estate of John Kelley alias John F Kelly with bond required. Creditors notified to file claims with the Clerk within six months from first advertisement. Clerk John W. Church notes the notice date and guardian’s Providence contact at 17 Exchange Street.
Clint opened pits as the Sos The Depot defeated the All Stars 33 to 16 at Guiteras gym. Rene led the Depot with seven field goals while M Quintai starred for the All Stars. Andy Meiggs coaches the Depot five.
The Woonsocket featherweights Ralph Zannelli Pony Costa Murky bout talk centers on Larry Bolvin and Jackie Callura headlining Monday night at the Hidden Island Auditorium. Costa predicts a three round knockout for Bolvin, while Bolvin says Callura will fall in five. Ticket sales run fast toward a near capacity crowd as promoter Cashman urges early purchases.
The Bristol Probate Court schedules hearings for January 1942 including final account of Margaret Hammill administratrix of Joseph A Hammill estate to February 2 1942. Notices will be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. Also requests for admin appointment by Howard R Newman and guardian petition for Caroline Belanger fostered with public notice in Bristol Phoenix.
A Wednesday eve tri race ended in a triple tie for second as Clamor Boys won the Hall Stars match 3 1dl and led the first half. The Erratics and Dese Jeeps tied 2 2, while Dem Bums took 3 of 4 from Capt Frank Dimond’s Energetics to stay runner up as both clubs moved up.
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