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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
3
The article traces early printing origins with references to Gutemburg and Britannica while detailing United States federal forestry staffing. It notes 2,700 Regular forest service employees, plus 5,000 forest guards in summer and up to 4,000 temporary fire fighters in peak years.
Julien C Hyer of Fort Worth Texas was elected president of the Lions Clubs International at the organization’s 15th annual convention in Toronto Ontario. The vote succeeded Earle W Hodges of the Henry L Doherty Company New York City. The gathering drew over 5000 delegates.
Julien C. Hyer begins a term heading an international chain of Lions Clubs with about 100000 members and 2500 clubs. He advocates service clubs aiding community and national welfare through ethical business practice and economic influence. Hyer, a WWI veteran and Texas lawyer, also serves as Fort Worth American Legion Post Commander.
Glenwood Range Co awards five names and reasons for the 31-16 Semi Console Insulated Glenwood gas range. Winners include Edward A Linnehan of Cam eidh Mass with Thermocrat worth 250 dollars and other selections from Bernice L Campbell Watertown Mass Gloria, F N Rogers Manchester N H Conservator Helen L Moore Springfield Mass Econocook and Loraine Mack Jamaica Plain Mass Consolaide with prize amounts and attributions.
The Providence County Kennel Club hosts the all breed A K C show on Thomas D Higgins estate in South Attleboro Mass Sunday afternoon with six judges led by Hal Shepperton of Barrington. Puppies under six months compete in six rings as Massachusetts and Connecticut entries join Rhode Island exhibitors amid expected large crowds.
Probate Court of Bristol notes Francis Middleton estate admin Francis Percy Middleton presents his first and final account for allowance. Hearing ordered July 20 1931 at 10 AM in Bristol Probate Court Room with notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints Antonio Lagardo as guardian of the person and estate of minor Mary Sequeira. Lagardo files bond and is authorized to act. All creditors must file claims with the Clerk within six months from the first advertisement date.
The Town of Bristol announces the appointment of a guardian for John Holland, full age, notifying all creditors to file claims within six months from the first advertisement. JOHN W. CHURCH, Clerk. AR M. SHEPLE, Guardian.
Probate notices reveal Isabel W Hofman estate in Bristol with executor bond and claims due. Sophia Guevremont estate names Leah Davol of Warren Rhode Island as administratrix with creditors to file claims by law starting July 10 in Bristol.
Ruth L. Ingram of Bristol has qualified as Administratrix of Jacob R. Ingram deceased. Creditors must present claims through July 24 with agency or law. John W. Church Clerk.
In Bristol Probate Court on June 25 1931 guardian Antonia Ruggieri seeks authority to sell minor Lucy Ruggieri s 4324 square foot real estate on Bourn Street Bristol to pay the minor s debts and support and fund a better investment of sale proceeds. The petition notes the property once conveyed to Michele and Antonia Ruggieri by 1925 deed and cites a $2000 mortgage against the estate and a dower right. Proceedings set for July 20 1931 at 100 elecs AM in the Bristol Probate Court Room with notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
Advertises a free set of ivory and gold pheasant decorated dishes with every Lynn Ol burner sold during July and August. Claims regular dealer price of seven dollars and fifty cents per set.
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