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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1943
Page
4
A December 1942 column critiqued the Renegotiation Law for expanding a vast wartime bureaucracy. The author warned of wasted resources and delayed production, noting Senate findings led by Harry S. Truman and contrasting claimed recoveries with actual taxable potential.
On August 1 the Red Cross Motor Corps begins its third year serving Bristol. Since 1941 it has transported the sick to Providence hospitals, aided Civilian Defense air raid drills, and staffed routes between Providence and Bristol. A recruitment drive is set for July 15 at 8 pm at the YMCA to add twelve new members to the existing twelve. The corps members are fully trained ambulance drivers with credentials in first aid and related fields.
Luigi Malafronte a 74 year old retired businessman and civic figure dies at 272 Main Street Warren where he lived. A Bristol resident for 50 years he helped found the Sons of Italy Lodge and aided in building Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church He is survived by his wife six daughters and two sons Funeral services will be Monday at his daughter's Warren home then a requiem mass at St Alexander's Church Warren Burial in St Mary's Cemetery Bristol.
Mary Louise Casse of 1247 Hope Street died yesterday morning. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 9 in North Brookfield Massachusetts with burial in St Joseph Cemetery Barrie. She was born February 4 1888 in New Braintree to Henry and Matilda Crevier and was a member of Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella and a St Mary Church communicant. Survived by her mother one son five sisters Mrs Arthur Tassey Springfield Mass Mrs da Trahan Fast Brookfield Mass Mrs Albert Jorzeake Barrie Mass and Mrs Julia Brennan North Brookfield Mass and five brothers Eugene Crevier New Braintree Henry Crevier Central Falls Edward Crevier Barrie Plains Fred Crevier North Brookfield and Joseph Crevier Barrie.
An upcoming July 10 event in Lincoln Hall features a whist party to raise funds for the Don Luiz Felipe Association. Residents are invited to attend for an evening of cards and charitable support.
Washington broadcast quotes General Marshall asking if war bond purchases by workers can sustain military needs and Secretary Morgenthau replying the public will handle it. The dialogue highlights the Second War Loan drive and urges lifting bond allotment above 10 percent.
Tuesday evening results show Collins and Aikman Victory Shift beat U S Rubber Co Engineers 9 to 8 while URWA toppled Independents 5 to 4. In latest games Collins and Aikman Victory Shift lost to ARWA 4 to 5 and U S Rubber Victory Shift beat URWA 5 to 4. Next Tuesday at 6 15 pm Independents vs U S Rubber Co Engineers and U S Rubber Victory Shift vs URWA.
Probate Judge Lindemuth disposed of four matters. Three petitions were allowed and one accepted. Items include estate of Isabele M Warwell final accounting allowed, estate of Sarah Alice Hayes De Wolf probate of will with John Winthrop DeWolf and Blackstone Canal National Bank as executors, bond of 60000 each, Edward D Kunze appraiser approved, estate of Charles E Callery appoint John F Callery Jr administrator with 5000 bond, Fidelity and Deposit Co as surety and Albert A Edmonds as appraiser, and estate of Giuseppina Ferri inventory accepted.
Recent transfers show George S Howe and wife selling a house and lot on Wood Street to Werner E Follin and wife. Highlands Realty Co transfers a strip of land on replat of Highland Park to Fred Sutcliffe.
Pasquate Pattendon of 73 Fountain street Woonsocket and Josephine Tacovell of 163 Bradford street Woonsocket wed in this town. Joseph Gama Jr of 39 Schofield street Providence and Josephine Dorothy Marine of 55 Bradford street Providence obtained licenses in this town.
Probate notices advertise admission to probate for Lillia R. Farrington and the qualification of executrices Lottie C Day and Minnie M Farrington with bonds. Creditors invited to file claims from June 25, 1943. Also ward guardianship account for Oskytel H Clarke presented by Industrial Trust Company with fourteen day notice. and Samuel W Ingraham will probate with fourteen day notice. Notices published in Bristol Phoenix.
In a WNU feature by Robert Bellaire the article profiles Japanese women bearing the home front burden. It notes millions in firefighting, munition work, and logistics while rationing and shortages reshape daily life, from clothing limits to cosmetics bans.
Notice of the Last Will and Testament of Sara Alice Hayes DeWolf also Sara A. De Wolf deceased requesting executors to file bonds in the Bristol Rhode Island Court. The executors JOHN WINTHROE DE WOLF and THE BLACKSTONE CANAL NATIONAL BANK OF PROVIDENCE are named. Bond is required by law with July 9 start date for filing.
Notice states John F. Callery Jr of Oaklawn Cranston RI has qualified as administrator of Charles E Callery deceased Bristol. Creditors must file claims within legally prescribed times starting July 9 1948 and ending July 23 1948 with John W Church Clerk.
John B. Paul of Bristol has qualified as Administrator of the estate of Anna Paul also known as Anna Paull late of Bristol deceased. Claims must be filed within the required legal period beginning July 9 1943.
Guardian Helga H E Osterberg presents eighth account for Clarence A Osterberg. notice to be published fourteen days weekly in Bristol Phoenix. Estate of Agenor J Brouillard first account. notice published fourteen days weekly. Estate of Lewis F E Buxton guardian Industrial Trust presents first account. notice published fourteen days weekly. All hearings set for July 19 1943 at 10 AM in Probate Court Room Bristol.
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