Bristol Tax Rate Drops to 2.31 with New Plant Insight
Dan iel G Coggeshall announces an eight cent tax cut to 2.31 per 100 for 1942, citing new buildings such as the Collins Aikman plant as key. The state takeover of bank stock revenue and 70 percent relief costs shape the change, with the board noting offsetting gains. Board members include Francis J McGovern and Frank M Dimond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Bristol Board of Tax Assessors
Coggeshall
Collins & Aikman’ S Corporation
Bradford Street
WPA
Department of Public Welfare
Joseph J. Marghall
Mr. Coggeshall
Board of Tax Assessors
Francis J. McGovern
Frank M. Dimond
Smith Urges War Effort Cooperation Across Industry
Maurice C Smith president of Bristol Manufacturing urges full cooperation with the war program. He notes U S Rubber Company must relocate tenant factories to expand its wartime production and Bristol Manufacturing is willing to seek new locations to support national needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Rubber Company
Maurice C Smith
Bristol Mfg Company
Bristolite
Bristol Manufacturing
United States Rubber Company
U. S
Funeral Service for William Maddox Held at 2 P M
The funeral for William Maddox, who died from a fall from a second-story porch, was held Wednesday at 2 PM from 31 Franklin Street. Rev Herbert D. Graetz of the First Congregational Church officiated and burial followed in North Cemetery. Bearers were Spencer Ross, William Gablinske, John W Card, and Raymond A Card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Maddox
Franklin Street
Herbert D. Graetz
First Congregational Church
North Cemetery
Spencer Ross
William Gablinske
John W Card
Raymond A. Card
Alves Died in Bristol Husband of Isabella Alves
In Bristol on July 9 at age 61 died Aives husband of Isabella Silvia Alves at 88 Bay View Ave. Funeral from C. M. Connery Funeral Home Burton Street Saturday July 11 at 8 15 with high mass of requiem at 9 at St Elizabeths Church. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours 2 to 5 and 7 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aives
Bristol
Isabella
Silvia) Alves
Bay View Ave
C. M. Connery
Burton Street
St. Elizabeth’s
Youngsters Give Ten Dollars To Red Cross Ambulance Fund
Seven children from Poppasquash summered home gave Miss Florence T. Nelson Bristol Amer ican Red Cross ten dollars from a Fourth of July play proceeds The War Relief Fund no longer exists but the group chose the Red Cross Ambulance Fund as the recipient The card accompanying the donation was signed by Caroline Freeman Judy Freeman Ralph Farnsworth Ann Gross Hovey Freeman Jr Dale Cherry and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence T. Nelson
Bristol
American Red Cross
Poppasquash
Nelson
War Relief Fund
Red Cross Ambulance Fund
Caroline Freeman
Judy Freeman
Ralph and
Alvs Farnsworth
Ann Gross
Hovey Freeman, Jr
Dale Cherry
Funeral services for Miss Mary Malafronte
The Bristol school teacher Mary Malafronte died Sunday in her 30th year. Services were held from her Bay View avenue home, with a mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church celebrated by Rev Joseph Sorzana. Burial followed in St Mary's Cemetery. Bearers included Pasquale Raiola Sabato Manuel Ralph Stanzione Luigi Stanzione Jr and Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Malafronte
Bristol
Bay View Avenue
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Joseph Sorzana
St Mary’s Cemetery
Pasquale Raiola
Sabato
Manuel
Ralph Stanzione
Luigi Stanzione
Volunteers Needed for Red Cross Surgical Dressings
Miss Ruth Graham stated today that more workers are needed for making surgical dressings for the Red Cross, Mondays through Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Graham
Red Cross
Passenger car registrations exceed three quarters in one day
One third of 766 passenger car owners registered yesterday for A gasoline coupons, with James E. Sullivan noting the number should rise. A D book for motorcycles issued, and registration continues at Reynolds School 1 30 p m to 8 p m today and tomorrow. Ninety six volunteers, including 66 teachers, served as registrars with many more listed by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Sullivan
Reynolds School
Sullivan
Raphelna D_ Lemaire
Katherine G _ Lavander
Ian M Walker
Carl T Carlson
Frank T Canario
Stannard B Sylvia
Benjamin Hazen
Archie T Allen
Anthony J Russo
Joseph F Securo
Joseph A Murgo
James D Sullivan
Michael Securo
Edward J Rinaldi
J. Vincent Leahy
Anthony E. Agatiello
Frank J Campagna
Volunteers Sought to Register Trucks for Gasoline Ration
Bristol War Price and Rationing Board calls for non highway truck and gasoline users to register next week at Reynolds School, Monday through Friday, 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 pm. Capt Paul A Herzig seeks volunteers assisted by the board, with contact at Paull House or by phone 805. Recent permits list Manuel Perry Silvia, James Almeida, Dr Frederick Martin, and Collins & Aikman Corp for tire and tube retreads and trailer tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A Herzig
Bristol War Price and Rationing Board
Reynolds School
Herzig
Paull House
Hope Street
Manuel Perry Silvia
High Street
JamesAmeida
Metacom Avenue
Frederick Martin
Martin Hall
Collins & Aikman Corp
Thames Street
Workers Seek to Save Bristol Dress Firms From Closure
A Bristol committee of Parrigan Toys employees appeals to town leaders to preserve local dress firms. They stress steady year round work, war time challenges, and the need to avoid relocation after the war, urging action to keep homes and families intact. The group includes Mary Grabert and others, with two male representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrigan Toys, Inc
Anthony
Brownie) Ruggiero
John Suhocki
Mary Grabert
Mary Pine
Mary Tavares
Rose Martin
Anna Catalano
Evangeline Martin
Mary Calandro
Margaret Mazza
Myrtle McCarthy
Vivian Quartaro
Angie Texeira
Bristol
Town Council Reorganizes Hope Street Bus Stops and Raises Salaries
The Town Council directs N E Transportation Co to move Hope Street stops to Chestnut Street and Usher Place after complaints. It raises Joseph J. Marshall’s salary to 2000 with expenses and adjusts salaries for Miss Margaret Dempsey and Miss Fannie DeFelice under state aid. The meeting also covers noise complaints from Shaw's Lane residents, a disputed insurance premium payment, appointments of special constables, and road rights on Homeward Land Company property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Transportation Company
Hope Street
Costa's
Fort Hill Road
Chestnut Street
Usher Place
Joseph J. Marshall
Shaw’s Lane
Rock Street
Ryan Avenue
U. S. Rubber Company
Wm.r Warburton
Providence
John W Church
Merchants Fire Insurance Company
A H. Flintbroker
Bristol
Bristol Receives 250 Steel Helmets For Civilian Defense
Civilian Defense Council reports 250 steel helmets arrived in Bristol for wardens, firemen, police and medical corps. A. A. Edmonds says 250 more are needed. Distribution lists 160 air raid wardens and other units. Cards cost 30 cents each and Frank J. Sylvia is reimbursed 50 dollars for garage carpentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Civilian Defense Council
Robert A. McCaughey
A. A. Edmonds
McCaughey
Mr. Edmonds
Defense Council
Frank J. Sylvia
Bristol Narrows
J. Floyd Huestis
B. W. Wall
Stephen W. Hopkins
Wm. L. Serbst
Henry Ferbst
Moses Moore
Bristol hosts 45th Division Indians during Fourth of July visit
The 45th Division, U. S. Army, featuring full-blooded Indian soldiers from Pawnees Pottowatomies Otoes and Shawnees, performed War dances and drills for Bristol audiences. Sergt Arnold Woodall organized authentic costumes as the troupe gave several dances in cities and towns, earning hearty applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
45Th
Oklahoma
Texas
Sergt
Arnold Woodall
Woodward
Sergt. Woodall
45Th Division
Stch
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Carol Landis
van Heflin
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Lee Bowman
Jane Frazee
Robert Paige
Eugene Pallette
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Marlene Dietrich
Fred MacMurray
Davy James
Edward Norris
Eleanor Lawson
Town Council
George DuPont
John O. Lawrence
George M. Moren
A. C. Nerone, Jr
Joseph F. Ruggiero
James Salzano
John Velleca
John H. Hennessey
East Providence
Wm. W. Perry
Homeward Land Company
Magnolia Street
Capone
Will Rogers
Charles Curtis
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Sequoyah
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