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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1947
Page
2
Americans praised for smart finances can extend that mindset to national defense through Operation Naval Reserve from May 18 to 25. The program recruits both veterans and non veterans, offers drills pay and cruises aboard regular Navy ships, enables home study via correspondence courses, and counts reserve service toward longevity pay.
Community notices show Colt Memorial baseball at East Greenwich this afternoon and various meetings tonight at YMCA St Marys and Bristol Twilight League council chambers. Social events include anniversaries engagements and bowling in Woonsocket and at Paragon Annex.
The Bristol County Water Company outlines a phased plan adding two new pumps and 4500 feet of 16 inch pipe to meet regional growth in Bristol Barrington and Warren. A future scheme would add about 40 million gallons of storage, bringing total storage to 470 million gallons. The company notes regulatory oversight and invites calm discussion of a customer issue. 8. Josephine M Ayers, 48, of 17 State street, Newport, died Sunday at home after formerly running a restaurant at that address. She is survived by a son, two daughters, five sisters, two brothers, two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are set for tomorrow with a high Mass at St Mary's Church following a service at J TM Connors Funeral Home. Burial at St Columba's Cemetery.
Louie Cirillo led Colt Memorial with two singles and a double in four at bats. Doc Raiola and Frank Bruno added two hits each as Colt topped South Kingstown 6 4. A quick ninth inning pickoff helped escape bases loaded danger and preserve the win.
The Bristol Rhode Island fire department seeks bids to install two shower stalls and dressing room in the Dreadnaught Fire Station. Work includes new floor and curb, 4 inch thick floor, asbestos board walls, new plumbing and two shower heads, lights, and drainage. Bids due by May 19, 1947 at 7 30 P.M.
Mary Foley died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Albert Dubuc's home 2 Beach Terrace Road after long residence in town. Born in Nova Scotia August 2, she was predeceased by husband John Foley. Survived by daughter Mrs Dubuc three sisters Mrs Croft Mrs Fortune and Mrs Holmes two brothers Walter DeWolf Alfred DeWolf and a grandson. Funeral tomorrow at 8:15 from the daughter's home with a 9 o'clock Mass at St Mary's Church. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery.
John Scolaro aged 55 of 129 Mount Hope Avenue died Sunday afternoon in Fall River Hospital. Born in Patti Italy on June 24 1891 he lived in the United States since 1910. Survived by his wife Santa and ten children. Funeral at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Funeral services for John Andrade 74 of 211 Franklin Street were held yesterday morning starting at 8:15 from his home and at 9 a solemn high Mass of requiem followed at St Mary’s Cemetery with committal by Father Rocha. Bearers included John Cousa Anthony Texeira Victor Castro Manuel Sears Joseph Quintal and Manuel Fernandes.
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