PT Squadron Leader recalls PT boats in Pacific war
The veteran describes PT boats in the Pacific theater from New Caledonia to Guadalcanal and Vela Lavella. He recalls sandpapering boats to cope with weather, pay disputes, and the dangers of Japanese aircraft and submarines, including losing a boat near Kolumbangara.
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Navy
Maritime Union
New Caledonia
Guadalcanal
Tulagi
New Georgia
Kolumbangara
Vela Lavella
Brownie Troop Gifts Pleasing to Soldier Dad’s Daughter
A letter dated April 23 1944 from Pvt Rudolph Bassing praises Bristol Brownie Girl Scouts for sending cut-out cartoons jokes and puzzles. He notes he shared them in the company reading room and thanks the troop leaders Mrs Edward Adams and Mrs Charles Martin of Camp Blanding Florida. Ruth Bassing is cited as his daughter.
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Brownie Scout Troop
Edward Adams
Charles Martin
Blanding
Fla
Bristol Brownie Girl Scouts
Burton School
Bristol
R. I
Rudolph Bassing
Bassing
Ruth Bassing
Brownie Troop
Uncharted Reef Destroys Third Boat Near Bougainville
Veteran recalls losing a third boat on an uncharted reef two miles from shore batteries near Bougainville. He notes four of twelve boats remain operational and praises American servicemen for adaptability while lamenting scarce food and missing fresh eggs. He mentions a San Francisco train encounter with a pretty fellow passenger.
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Bouganville
San Francisco
Engagement Notice for Victoria Santo and T Sergeant Robert Astolfi
Mr and Mrs Frank Santo of 40 Bourne Street announce the engagement of their daughter Victoria E to T Sgt Robert Astolfi son of Mr and Mrs Peter Astolfi of Jersey City New Jersey.
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Frank Santo
Bourne St
Victoria E
T-Sgt
Robert Astolfi
Peter Astolfi
Jersey City
N. J
Funeral Service for Miss Elizabeth Luther Held in Warren
The funeral of Elisabeth B. Luther was held Tuesday at the George M. Wilbur and Son funeral home in Warren. Rev. Anthony R. Parshley of St. Michael's Church officiated. Burial followed in North Cemetery. Miss Luther had long resided with the late Nellie Reed and died in a Providence hospital.
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Elisabeth B. Luther
George M. Wilbur and Son
Warren
Anthony R. Parshley
St. Michael’s Church
North Cemetery
Town Hall Records Warranty Deed Transfer on Two Lots
Anthony Coile Coelha and spouse transfer two parcels on the Dilys Wall Plat to Antonio Arruda and spouse in a warranty deed recorded by the town hall. The transaction documents convey all described interest with standard covenants.
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Anthony Coile Coelha
Antonio Arruda
Dilys Wall
Post Raisin Bran Launch Promises Nourishing New Breakfast
A promotional note touts Post's Raisin Bran as a delicious nourishing breakfast option. The cereal blends wheat bran flakes with raisins and is advertised as new to markets.
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Post
Administration Notice for Cecelia G Slade Estate
W Vincent Sumpter of Warren Rhode Island has qualified as Administrator of the estate of Cecelia G Slade late of Bristol Rhode Island deceased Creditors must file claims in the office within the legally prescribed time starting May 5 1944 per law Clerk John W Church confirms with official seal and date of notice
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Cecelia G
Slade
W . Vincent Sumpter
Warren
Bristol
John W Church
Rhode Island
Anna FE. Case
South Attleboro
Mass
Delphina Texeira
Alfred Dilauro
Rose DiLauro
R. I
Do You Suffer Foot Misery PODAL Relief
An ad offers PODAL greaseless antiseptic for burning feet with cooling relief. It claims quick easing of inflamed skin, enabling better work and sleep. Available at Buffington's Pharmacy Hope Drug Co and other drug stores for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington’s
Hope Drug Co
Probate notices from Bristol Rhode Island estates
Estate notices announce admission to probate for Charles F. Sanford and a request for administration of Giovanni Biancuzzi. Executrix Elizabeth Sanford Velleca to file claims by May 5 1944. Court schedules for May 15 1944 and a fourteen day publication in Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Sanford
Bristol
R. I
John W. Church
Elizabeth Sanford Velleca
Giovanni Biancuzzi
John Biancuzzo
Natala Biancuzzo
Probate Court Notice of Guardian Seeks Sell of Ward’s Bristol Real Estate
Delphina Texeira Guardian petitions in Rhode Island probate court to authorize sale of one tenth undivided interest in three Bristol parcels Lots 50 51 52 on Fox Hill Cottage Lots plat belonging to Nehemian Cole heirs. Hearing set May fifteenth, 1944 at 10:00 AM.
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Bristol
Anna E. Case
Delphina Texeira
Rhode Island
Anna F. Case
County of
Fox Hill Cottage
Nehemian Cole
R. I
J. A Latham
Recorder of Deeds
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Elizabeth Luther
New England
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Town Hall Records
Buffington
Ascoli’s
Esso
Cor
Washington and Hope Sts
TEL
Burnside Lodge, K. of
P. G. A. R. Hall
Hope Street
Charles M. Connery Funeral Home
Burton ST
Tar
Bradford St
Perles
Waterbury’s
Squibb Mineral Owl
California Syrup of Figs
Teel
Kolynos
Phillips
Magnesia
Colgate
Kelley
Tite
Agatha T. Remington
Grace R Tobin
Thomas J Tobin
Jean T Mulligan
Agatha T Remington
Probate
Bristol Phoenix
John W
Church
A. BR. Hall
Hope St
Wanay Bingo
Kearney
No. 6
American Legion Relief Fund Legion
Franklin ST
Kitty
Don Luiz Fillipe
Lincoln Hall
Usher Avenue
Oren
Sansone Ponereal
Iva
Singer Sewing Machine CO
South Main Street
Fall River
Ulysse Forget
Main ST
Warren, BR. L
Dorchester
Boston
J. E. Connors Funeral Home, Inc
Salvador Nunes
Mt. Hope‘Ave
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel. Coun
Van’s Variety Store
Wood Street
Cooper’s
George M. Wilbur & Sons
Main
Constitution
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha ‘Orahar
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