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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
4
A long list of donors is named for a Fourth of July mail subscription fund. The roster includes many individuals with varied surnames and titles, indicating a broad community effort to support subscription outreach and patriotic fundraising activities.
A long roster of individuals and local businesses appears in the fragmented notice. Names include James Fay, Rocco Migliore, Charles Beals, Anthony Bruno, and Thomas Brelsford alongside firms such as Wardwell Lumber Co and United States Rubber Co. The document references multiple residents, shopkeepers, and organizations connected to the area.
The list shows top hitters with averages and at bats for Vikings C&A US St El and others. Biancuzzo Topazio McCarthy Camera Bruno Securo Santo Parisi Aguiar Vollaro appear among leaders with batting averages from .308 to .409 across 18 or more official at bats through July 4.
The Bristol Girl Scout Council Camp Committee has approved Camp Hoffman camperships for the coming year. Qualifying girls include Celeste Viera, Mary Jane Terra, Mary Louise Adams, Betsy Moren, Harriet McDonald, Nancy Masters, Suzanne Weiss, Margaret Manchester, Mary Ann Yelleca, Betty Andrade, Phyllis Van Voas, Cynthia Garvin, Jean Campbell, Patricia Pagnano, Ruth Benson, and Marion Maisano.
Uncle Sam highlights the impact of 800,000 newspaper boys like Jimmy who sold War Stamps and Bonds totaling 179,823,938.50. Even after victory, Jimmy continues purchasing savings stamps and bonds, proving the youth’s ongoing patriotic commitment to the nation’s future.
Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company plans its annual clambake for August 18 at Bayberry Farm. Veterans of World War II will be special guests as Anthony Perry is named chair, with Cerryco Roderick as secretary. New members include Frank Lewis Michael DeLucca John S Viera Anthony M De Lima ard Frank Sousa John C McKenzie and Dr Joseph E Pine.
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a stainless, economical remedy for intense itching. It claims initial relief after first application and several treatments to prove effectiveness, with a money back guarantee. Buffington's Drug and Hope Drug are named as sellers.
Administration notice for the estate of Joseph A Paquin Bristol Rhode Island announces probate admission and the qualification of the executrix. Creditors must file their claims with the Bristol Probate Court clerk beginning July 12 1946 as required by law.
Sealed bids due July 22 1946 at the Town Clerk office for painting the Wood Street and Mt Hope Avenue sections of the old East Burial Ground fence. Bids must include scraping rust holes filling with iron filler and red lead, two coats of blackiron paint. Envelopes marked Bids for Painting. The committee may reject bids. Jo W Church for the Committee. 7 12 19
On June 20 1946 the Bristol town clerk lists license and transfer applications for intoxicating beverages under state law. Class D Club Full Privilege for White Rail Riding Club and transfers for Victory Club of Bristol from 195 Franklin St to 164 Bradford St. The town council will hear remonstrances July 16 1946 at 8 PM in Burnside Memorial Building.
Obate Court of the Town of Bristol presents an instrument claimed as the last will of Hannah A Morris late of Bristol for probate. Probate hearing is set for July 15 1946 at 10 A.M. in the Probate Court Room Bristol. Notice of the hearing to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
A petition filed by Howard S Almy as administrator seeks leave to sell a 1/20th undivided interest in a Bristol Rhode Island parcel on Hope Street. The property occupies about 17 227 square feet and is subject to the widow Gladys Peckham’s dower. A hearing is set for July 15, 1946 at 10 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol.
The Bristol School Committee invites sealed bids by 4 00 P M Monday July 15 for painting at Valley School Andrews School and Colt Memorial High School. Each item covers exterior and interior work with rust removal, woodwork painting and two coats. Full insurance required.
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