Naval cadet Albert Velleca Jr graduates Pre-Flight program
Aviation Cadet Albert Velleca Jr has completed the U S Naval Pre-Flight School at Wesleyan University Middleton Connecticut and is transferred to Amherst College for actual flight training He is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert Velleca of 332 High Street and was a 1941 Colt Memorial High School honor student active in school activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Velleca, Jr
U. S. Naval
Wesleyan University
Middleton
Victory Home Canning Timetable
A practical timetable and guide for home canning covering fruits vegetables and both pressure cooker and water bath methods. It includes a suggested yearly per person canning budget and expected yields from garden crops. Distributed by Colonial Beacon Oil Company at Washington and Hope streets service station and the Phoenix Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Beacon Oil Company
Washington and
Hope Streets
Phoenix
Mary S Burke 68 Obituary From Brighton Mass
Mrs Mary S Burke aged 68 mother of John L Burke acting principal of Bristol High School died at her home 17 Biglow street Brighton Mass after a long illness She leaves three sons and four daughters Funeral services will be held Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary S. Burke
John L. Burke
Bristol Senior‘High School
Biglow Street
Brighton
Mass
Daughers
Death of Mrs Ellen F Brady
Mrs Ellen F Brady widow of the late Philip Brady died Wednesday at her brother James P Cronan’s home in East Providence. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 8 15 AM from James Gorman Funeral Home Providence with a solemn high mass at Sacred Heart Church at 9 AM and burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen F. Brady
Ellen F .Brady
Philip, Brady
James P. Cronan
Alice Street
East Providence
James Gorman
Hope Street
Providence
Sacred Heart Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Obituary of Benjamin J Carns Reveals Rutland Veteran’s Last Years
Benjamin J Carns of 55 Bradford Street died Wednesday at Rutland Veterans Hospital after a six year illness. Born September 12, 1895, son of James W and Lillian Bullock Carns, he served in the last war and lived in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Survived by his mother, one brother Thomas J Carns, four daughters Catherine Fields Dolores Laura Lillian M Carns and Benjamin J Carns Jr. Services at Charles M Connery Funeral Home 57 Burton Street tomorrow at 2 PM with Canon Parshley presiding. Burial in North Cemetery family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin J. Carns
Bradford Street
Rutland Veterans Hospital
Rutland
James W
Lillian (Bullock) Carns
Thomas J. Carns
West Bridgewater
Mass
Catherine M. Fields
Dolores
Laura
Lillian M. Carns
Charles M. Connery
Burton Street
Canon Parshley
Death of Mrs Sara A H DeWolf Stirring Bristol Parish
The Vestry of St Michael's Church Bristol adopted a resolution on July 6 1943 mourning the June 5 death of Mrs Sara Alice Hayes DeWolf wife of Junior Warden J Winthrop DeWolf. The document honors her long church and community service and expresses sympathy to DeWolf and family. A copy is to be sent to Mr DeWolf and released to the public press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara A. H. DeWolf
St. Michael’s Church
Sara Alice Hayes DeWolf
Bristol
Junnior
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Funeral Services for Mrs Annie J McCarthy
Funeral services for Mrs Annie J McCarthy who died Tuesday morning were held from the home of her daughter at 272 Main Street Warren this morning at 8 15 o’clock A requiem mass followed at St Mary’s Church officiated by Rev M L Ryan Interment was in St Mary’s Cemetery Warren Bearers were Michael P Coughlin James P Fay Francis P McGovern and John J McGovern all of this town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary (O'Neil) O'Connor
Wood Street
St. Mary's Church
Michael L Rgan
Cinus Ryding
St. William’s Church
Norwood
Arthur FE. Burke
Warren
James O'Neill, Jr
Passaic. N
James Murphy
Thomas Flynn, Jr
St Mary's Cemetery
Annie J McCarthy
Arthur Proulx
Main Street
St. Mary’s Church
M. L. Ryan
Warren Frs Ryan
Griffin
Michael P. Coughlin
James P Fay
Francis P McGovern
John J McGovern
Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs Ruggiero
Mr and Mrs Alphonse Ruggiero announce the birth of a daughter at their home 31 First School street Carmela, born this morning Mrs Ruggiero is the former Vivian Salvatore of Barrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse Ruggiero
First School Street
Carmela
Ruggiero
Vivian Salvatore
Barrington
Scouts Return From Camp Yawgoog and Plan Summer Events
Scouts from the First Troop Troop Four and Six return from Camp Yawgoog in Rockville Rhode Island for another week. Carmine Langello John Sylvester and Charles Mello stay for additional time. The group camped at Back Woods Camp of the Sandy Beach Division with Charles Mello Sr in charge. An intensive newspaper and magazine drive continues through July with August 1 deadline and August 2 prize announcement. Plans include a treasure hunt at Camp King Philip and an outdoor summer ceremonial for Awashonks Herd scheduled for July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yawgoog
Narragansett Council
Rockville
Carmine Langello
John Sylvester
Charles Mel'o
Backwoods
Sandy Beach
Charles Mello, Sr
Panthers
Black Hawk Patrol
Camp King Philip
P. O. W. S. Awashonks Herd
Rotary Club Names Committees and Officers
A. A. Edmonds president of the Rotary Club announces appointing committees for community service occupational service club service international service program and more. The roster lists chairs and members including Charles Otten Reg Diamond James Carns Jr Anthony Thomas Fred Martin Anthony R Parshley and others. The club officers and board include Edmonds Carns Newman Johnston Liscomb and several directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Edmonds
Rotary Club
Charles Otten
Hubert F. Hill
G. K. Martin
E. S. Mapes
Anthony Thomas
Reg. Dimond
R. S. Bosworth
A. McCaw
J. Garrity
S. Hall
Club
James G. Carns, Jr
John Shaw
Dom
Capone
Dr. Serbst
George Leighton
International Service
Fred Martin
M. Gites
W. DeWolf
L. Capone
Dan Rhee
James G Carns, Jr
J. F. Huestis
W. Angevine
R. J. Simmons
Rotary Information
Anthony R. Parshley
C. Otten
H W. Church
Bowling
Weddings of Miss Josephine Marine and Corp Joseph Gama
Miss Josephine Marine daughter of Mrs Janet Marine and Corp Joseph Gama United States Army son of Mr and Mrs Michael Gama were married at St Elizabeths Church in a morning ceremony. The bride wore white satin with lace and a tiara veil. Corp Gama reported to Camp Pickett Va for duty afterward. Mrs Gama will reside with her parents during his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Marine
Janet Marine
Bradford Street
Corp
Joseph Gama
United States Army
Michael Gama
Schofield Street
Providence
St Elizabeth's Church
Henrique Rocha
Alverina Gama
John Marine
Corp Gama
Camp Pickett
Gama
Bettencourt-Lawrence Nuptials At St Elizabeth's Church
Irene Mary Lawrence daughter of Manuel and Mrs Lawrence of 20 Thompson Avenue married Edward Bettencourt son of Manuel and Mrs Bettencourt of 87 Kinnicutt Avenue Warren. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated the nuptial mass at 7. Miss Hilda Lawrence sister of the bride served as maid of honor and George Bettencourt brother of the groom was best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Mary Lawrence
Manuel Lawrence
Thompson Avenue
Edward Bettencourt
Manuel Bettencourt
Kinnicutt Avenue
Warren
Henrique Rocha
St Elizabeth's Church
Hilda Lawrence
George Bettencourt
First Sunday Supper at Yacht Club Draws Guests
The first Sunday supper at the Yacht Club clubhouse was well attended by members and guests. Hal Sey Chase prepared clam chowder served to attendees who brought their own boxes. Mrs. Carl W. Haffenreffer presided with committee help from Mrs. Sidney Herreshoff and others. V-12 students from Brown University and Navy personnel attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yacht Club
Halsey Chase
Carl W. Haffenreffer
Brown University
Newport
Melville
Quonset and
Warren
Sidney Herreshoff
Ernest G. Brown
Gilbert C. Hoover
Martha Rockwell
Martha Nicholson
Mt Carmel Defeats St Marys In CYO League 11-3
Mt Carmel defeated St Marys 11 to 3 in a CYO League game. Cirillo and Baker made key defensive stops while McGinn had St Marys only hit. Carulli received solid support as Norman Ferreira pitched and Mt Carmel next faces St Elizabeths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carmel
St. Mary's
Cirillo
Baker
Simmons
McGinn
St. Mary’s
Carulli
Norman Ferreira
Mt. Carmel
St. Elizabeth's
Transfer of intoxicating beverage license for Bristol
Bristol Rhode Island July 7 1943 application to transfer license to keep and sell intoxicating beverages under General Laws 1938 chapters 162 175 shows Manuel S Tavares Jr at 557 Hope Street transferring to John C Mello 557 Hope Street Town Council to meet August 3 1943 at 730 pm in Burnside Memorial Building to hear remonstrances. John W Church Town Clerk 7 16 23 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel S. Tavares, Jr
Hope Street
John C. Mello
Burnside Memorial Building
John W Church
Robate
Bristol
Charles P. Gordon
Industrial Trust Company
Charles YT. Gordo
Ward
Briato
Bristol Phoenix
Robate Court
Thomas J. Head
Cornelius Head
Thomas J Head
Mabel F. Connery
Richard Connery
Mabel F Connery
John W Churgh
Elmer C. Maxfield
Harriet R. Maxfield
Elmer C Marfield
Administration Notices from Bristol Probate Court 1943
Multiple probate notices from Bristol Massachusetts in 1943 detail guardianship accounts for Salvatore Giglio Elmer Maxfield and others, estates of Anna Paul and Thomas Head, and an adoption petition. Notices announce hearings set for August, publication in the Bristol Phoenix, and clerk confirmations.
Women at War Bureau Marks 25th Anniversary
Sixteen million women now work for total victory, says Secretary Perkins in a message to Bristol women's groups. She notes war work expands beyond traditional roles and highlights essential civilian industries like groceries and laundries as vital to the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Francés Perkins
Bristol
Department
Miss Perkins
Probate admission for Sara Alice Hayes DeWolf estate
The Probate Court of Bristol Rhode Island admits the Last Will and Testament of Sara Alice Hayes DeWolf and appoints JOAN WINTHROP DE WOLF and THE BLACKSTONE CANAL NATIONAL BANK OF PROVIDENCE as executors with bond. Creditors must file claims beginning July 9, 1943, per law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drobath
Bristol
Samuel W. Ingraham
Samuel W. Ingraham Lafe
Bute
Rein
Sara Alice Hayes DeWolf
Sara A. DeWolf
John W. Church
Joan Winthrop DE Wolf
Blackstone Canal National Bank OF Providence
Callery Estate Administrator Named in Rhode Island
John F. Callery Jr of Oaklawn Cranston Rhode Island has qualified as administrator of the estate of Charles E Callery late of Bristol deceased. Claims in this office within the time by law beginning July 9 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Paul
Bristol
Anna Paul
Anna Paull
Times
Charles E. Callery
John F. Callery, Jr
Oaklawn
Cranston
R. I
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Cadet Albert Velleca, JR
OBI
Charles M. Connery Funeral Home
TEL
Burton ST
MacColl, Fraser & Co
Hospital Trust
Gaspee
General Investment Service
W. Frederick Williams, JR
Hope ST
Yew DU Pont
Wardwell ‘Lumber Company
Mary O’connor
Annie J. McCarthy
BOY Scout
Bettencourt
Lawrence
Lafazia’s
Bradford St
Perles
Waterbury’s
Fletcher’s Cadollaus
Zic
Phillips
Magnesia
Colgate
Johnson
Probate Court
Salvatore Anthony Giglio
Cecelia W Giglio
Amma Paul
Clarence A. Osterberg
Helga E. Osterberg
Agenor J. Broulillard Industrial Trust Company
Agenor
Lewis E. Buxton
Lilian Limas
Josep Gomes Correira
Mary Correira
A. Oe
Oskytel
District Court OF the United States
District OF
Rhode Island
Arthur Francis Sampson
Westminster Street
Eorge J. Sheehan
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