Christmas package gratitude from service members across the Pacific
Letter writers from New Caledonia and the Solomons express thanks for Bristol Buddy Bundle packages. They praise the thoughtful gifts, note how the items boost morale far from home, and acknowledge gratitude from service members including Elmer J. DuPont Manuel Correia M Stuart Barr Louis Proto John H King and H F Gablinske.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
New Caledonia
Solomons
Bristol
Home
Elmer J. DuPont
A.P
C-O
San Francisco
Calif
Employers Urged To Release Auto Mechanics In War Effort
Rhode Island officials urge auto and bus mechanics to return to their trades to prevent breakdowns in transportation. State Manpower Director Thomas Bride says wages in war plants lure skilled workers away, jeopardizing passenger service and essential industries. Employers are asked to refer ready workers to United States Employment Service offices for placement as truck repairmen to alleviate the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode
Bride
United States Employment Service
Pride
War Manpower Commission
Rhode Island
Eighth Graders Triumph Over Seventh in Guiteras Court
In the Guiteras Junior High School auditorium the eighth graders won 51 to 12 against the seventh graders. High scorers were Anderton Matrone and Rene for the eight grade team. Substitutes included August Morra Foyo Schim ger Time. Referee Coach A P Allen. Scorer Edward Travers Timer William Silvia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiteras Junior High School
Anderton
Matrone
Rene
Ger
A P Allen
Edward Travers
William Silvia
Upcoming charity events announced for spring season
March 24 a Chowder supper by Mt Hope Chapter No 23 at Thackery Hall Masonite Temple. March 30 a Fancy Work sale and bean supper by Mite Society in First Baptist vestry. April 1 a Food Sale by Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella in Koof C Hall. May 12 a Girl Scout rummage sale.
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Mt Hope
Ces
Thackery Hall
Masonite
First Baptist Church
Mite Society
Hope Circle No 70
Daughters of
Isabella
Koof C Hall
Administrator named for Maude A Canfield estate
E Francis McIver of Clearwater Florida appointed administratrix in Rhode Island for Maude A Canfield late of Tenafly New Jersey. Albert A Edmonds named Rhode Island agent. Creditors must file claims by March 24 1944. Clerk John W Church announces notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Francis McIver
Clearwater
Florida
Rhode Island
Maude A. Canfield
Tenafly
New Jersey
Albert A. Edmonds
Hope St
Bnstol
Probate Court approves several Bristol estate actions
Judge Benjamin F. Lindemuth presided over four Bristol Probate Court cases this week. Estate of John Kelley alias John F Kelly guardian’s extra compensation and first and final accounts were allowed. Estate of Luigi Romano probate will and executor appointment continued to April 3. Estate of Annie J McCarthy first and final account allowed. Estate of Rachael E Phair administrator petition to sell real estate continued to April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Bristol
John Kelley
John F. Kelly
Luigi Romano
Paul Romano
Annie J. McCarthy
Rachael E. Phair
Bristol Town Tax Sale Adjourned for 1942 Estates
The Bristol Town Collector announces an adjourned tax sale in Memorial Building on March 31 1944 at 11 am Eastern War Time. Parcels advertised in Bristol Phoenix will be sold to satisfy 1942 and prior year taxes and assessments with costs and interest extra.
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Bristol
Burnside Memorial Building
Phoenix
Memorial Building
Retol
Bristol Town Dog Licenses Issued in April 1944
Notice states dogs in Bristol must be licensed starting April 1 1944 in the Town Clerk office. Fees: One dollar thirty cents for male or spayed dogs and five dollars thirty cents for unspayed females. May licensing costs two dollars thirty cents for males or spayed and six dollars thirty cents for unspayed. Licenses require collar with owner's name and registered number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. I
Probate notice for Robert Newbold Jr in Bristol Rhode Island
The Estate of Robert Newbold Jr. announces probate admission by the Bristol Rhode Island Probate Court on March 6 1944. The executor Robert Gladstone Newbold has qualified by bond. Creditors must file claims with the clerk beginning March 10 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Newbold, JR
Bristol
R. I
John W Church
Robert Gladstone Newbold
Bristol Probate Court notices maude canfield land sale petition
March 3 1944 a petition by E Frances McIver administratrix of Maude A Canfield estate seeks leave to sell Lot 4 Bristol Narrows Rhode Island the parcel bounds Mt Hope Bay King Philip Avenue plat 1892 with access over street lots hearing set April 3 1944 at 10 am in Bristol Probate Court Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude A. Canfield
E. Frances McIver
Maude A Canfield
Tenafly
King Philip Avenue
Bristol Narrows
Bristol
Rhode Island
R I
R. I
Mt. Hope Bay
Mount Hope Bay
John W. Church
Minor Anna Case selects guardian in Rhode Island
A communication from Anna Ef Case a minor informs the court she has chosen Delphina Texeira of Bristol RI as guardian of her Rhode Island estate. The court refers the matter to April 3 1944 at 10 AM in Bristol Probate Court for consideration and orders notice to be published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna EF
Anna EK
Harry Case
Mary Case
Pawtucket
Delphina Texeira
Bristol
Rhode Island
Bristol Phoenix
John W. Church
Probate Court of Bristol Posts Final Account and Distribution Hearing
Fred H. Murphy as administrator presents final account of Edward Murphy late resident of Bristol. Court sets April 3 1944 at 10 A M for hearing on distribution to heirs. Notice ordered to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Murphy
Fred H. Murphy
Bristol
Probate
Bristol Phoenix
John W. Chuch
Wartime Stamp Changes For Week of March 1925
In the week of March 1925, various stamps and tokens gain or lose validity. Red, blue, and green stamp sets shift dates and values across books two to four, with new stamps becoming valid at specific dates in March and April, and several programs extended through 1945 for sugar and fuel oil.
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B.B.B
Little
St Cause
Manuel C Correia
M. Stuart Barr
Icco Fleet Post Office
New York, N. Y
Pfc. Louis Proto
Camp McCoy, Wis
John H. King
Atlantic
Mass
Shreveport
U. S. Employment Service
Morra, Foyo
Schim
Matrone Il
le SS
Anania
Sicignano
Topazio Armillotte Almeida
Bruno Marcier
Santos Grimo
Verna
Town OF
Tax Collector's Office
Bristol, R. L
Ever Ready Fire Company
Thames Street
Burnside Lodge, K. of
P. G. A. R. Hall
Hope Street
THE
Friendly Circle
G. A. R. Hall
Bradford St
Perles
Waterbury
Fletcher
California
Teel
Kolynos
Phillips
Magnesia
Colgate
Tales
Robate
Rorate
Bristot
Charles M. Connery Funeral Home
TEL
Burton ST
Joseph Servant & Son Carpenters
Church ST
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins.Co
Boston
L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
Providence
R. L
J. E. Connors
Salvador Nunes
Mt. Hope‘ Ave
Tell
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Wiliam Street Tel. Conn
Van’s Variety Store
Wood Street
Cooper’s
George.m. Wilbur & Sons CO. Incorporated
Main St. Warren
Warren
Constitution
Tel. Br
Bristol District Nursing Association
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