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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1945
Page
4
The article warns of a broad anticipated fuel shortage next winter with a gap between coal and other solid fuels and production. It urges consumers to prepare by stockpiling alternative fuels like reclaimed coke and tun of even coke and to arrange deliveries now to secure at least 25 percent of normal needs.
The notice reports the engagement of Mrs Vary Sousa’s daughter with Moe, noting the formal announcement and families’ joy. Details are partially garbled but indicate a forthcoming wedding and cultural observances.
The funeral for Mrs Audra Mehita Young who died Friday morning at 21 Constitution Street was held yesterday with prayers at 9 30 a m and services at St Michael s Church at 10 00 a m The Rev Anthony R Parshley officiated Burial was in North Cemetery Bearers were Harry I Young Sr Thomas P Brightman both of Bristol Howard Gardiner of Tiverton and Albert O Earle of Warren
John J Andrade 50 of 10 Bock Street died Sunday night at home He was born in St Michaels Azores He is survived by his wife Mary Louis Andrade 11 children Manuel Alice Irene Hilda Raphael Andrade Elsie Travares and Sadie Monis all of Bristol Sgt John Andrade Jr USA Mrs Mary Providence Joseph Portsmouth and Mrs Clara Carr Providence two grandchildren three brothers in Bristol Frank Joseph and Marion two brothers Maruland August and one sister Mary Azores Funeral 815 tomorrow morning high Mass 9 at St Elizabeth Church Burial in St Mars Cemetery
The notice lists Monhan, father of Mrs Geese Mooe of 11 Franklin, with details of a funeral at 2 o’clock on a Wednesday from the Barber Holvedee Funeral Parlor on Park Avenue in Auburn for Mrs Fredercn T Godby of 23 Fxreter Street.
Manuel Ferreira a 24 year old shipfitter second class USNR serves aboard his fourth destroyer in the Pacific. He recalls tough times with limited gear and notes progress against the Japs after action in North Africa Sicily Philippines Iwo Jima Tokyo Bay and Okinawa. Before the Navy he worked for US Wire Division of US Rubber Co in Bristol and did recruit training at Newport Rhode Island. Ferreira has two brothers in the service Joseph 20 in the Army and Gilbert 22 in the Navy.
Community call to conserve fats for war needs aims to collect over a billion pounds. City and rural households urged to melt scraps, trim fat, and deliver to butchers for 4 cents and 2 red points per pound. Contact Home Demonstration or County Agent for help.
A library list highlights new nonfiction titles and fiction across many authors and series. Notable works include Pleasant Valley teacher in America, This Was My Newport, The American Guerrilla in the Philippines, and Deep Delta Country among others with extensive author listings and broad genre coverage.
The Rev. Michael L. Ryan announces St. Mary’s Church annual bazaar. It will run August 3 and 4 and August 6 to 11 on the K. of C. grounds. James F Meiggs chairs the bazaar committee. final details to be announced.
Marshall Alden Bailey Jr., 17, son of Mr and Mrs Marshall A Bailey of 77 Bay View Avenue, is at Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn receiving training in the U S Maritime Service. He attended Bristol Senior High School and worked for Collins and Aikman Corp before enrolling in the Merchant Marine.
Lost or destroyed pass book No 30063 issued by Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payment has been stopped and application made for issue of duplicate book in manner provided by law.
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