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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1945
Page
4
The town enjoyed clear weather and a busy parade with viewing along Hope and High streets. The Common hosted activities including a field meet, softball, banners, and a night concert by the Portuguese Independent Band. Fireworks and a carnival were highlights of the two day celebration.
Miss Janet MacDougall, senior committee chair, reports the Yacht Club formal dance the night before the Fourth was a huge success with about 175 attendees. Weather favored the event and guests enjoyed themselves. Miss Barbara Babcock led the junior committee for the dance.
The Cup Defenders Association bocce match saw the married men defeat the single men in three straight games. Married team members were Jerome Cadillo Alphonse Rebello Michael Proto Felix Frezioso and Joseph Fusco. The single team included Frank Cappucci Joseph Abate Charlie Abate Reno Manceri and Sgt Peter Cappucci. Final scores 12 0 12 8 and 12 3.
In a twilight CVD game Tuesday Our Lady of Mt Carmel of Bristol defeated Our Lady of Mt Carmel of Providence 5-2. Mike DelPiano allowed six hits and avoided serious trouble while Charlie Vespin pitched eight innings striking out seventeen.
A large parade in Bristol featured Voiture 1166 and American Legion members with bands led by George R. Fish and Boy Scout divisions from Bristol Warren and East Providence. Fire Chief Moses Moore marshaled the tenth division with Warwick units and fire apparatus. The Fourth of July Committee listed many local officials and organizers.
George A Peckham and others convey a parcel on the south side of Chestnut Street to Harold B Ellis by quitclaim deed. The transfer records show ownership shifting from the Peckhams to Ellis as documented in town records.
In Bristol Rhode Island 1945 probate records show administrator Howard S Alws petitions to sell the undivided one twelfth interest of Edwin F Peckham alias Howard Smith in a lot on Hope Street. The property lies with dower rights to Gladys I Peckham and Elizabeth Peckham and is described as situated near Sunnyside Avenue and the Francs et al. parcels. The petition notes prior deeds and seeks order for sale of the estate interests.
Sealed bids sought by the Bristol Town Clerk for one police automobile with a trade allowance for a 1942 Ford Special Tudor Sedan. Bids due June 19 then extended to July 10 1945. Obtain details from Anthony Ferrara Police Headquarters.
Notices from the Bristol Rhode Island Probate Court announce petitions for guardianship of minor Annmary C D Church and for guardian bonds for Benjamin Carnes. Also listed are administrations for Biagio Del Toro and Edwin F Peckham with estate details and hearing dates, urging creditors to file claims by deadlines.
A petition was filed by Howard S. Jay as Administrator of Edwin F. Peckham alias Howard Smith to sell an undivided 1/20 interest in a Bristol Rhode Island land tract about 3.60 acres, bounded by Hope Street Narragansett Electric Company land and other parcels, with dower rights of Elizabeth Peckham. The sale is set for July AD 1945 at 10 o'clock AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol.
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