Fire destroys unoccupied cottage on Mount Hope Avenue
A fire estimated at about 1000 dollars damaged a cottage at 38 Mount Hope Avenue near Annie E. Gravelle's residence. Fire Chief Fred Guevremont said the blaze started in a basement window casing, spread via walls and partitions to the roof before firefighters stopped it. Carmine Langello reported the alarm after seeing flames break through a wall from his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Gra
Mount Hope Avenue
Fred Guevremont
Carmine Langello
First Honors Roll At Bristol School For 1947 48 49
The Bristol school reports top averages for the term ending May 2 1947. Names include Joseph Castro James Fusco Anna Ferreira Esther Migliori Dorothy Moran Ruth Benson and others across classes of 1947 1948 1949. Homeroom attendance led by Room 204 and Scholastic Contest won by Room 207.
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Joseph Castro
James Fusco
Anna Ferreira
Esther Migliori
Dorothy Moran
Ruth Benson
Thomas Jannsen
Robert Richards
William Topazio
Anne Foti
Mary Mello
Frank Fojo
Jean Vermette
Gladys Usher
Barbara Campanella
Ida Carreira
James Celone
Mary Medeiros
Frances Bullock
Mary Carreira
Philip DePasquale
John Estrella
Henry Federico
Christine Garvin
Mary Palma
Anthony Berretto
Mary Cantwell
John Cupolo
Theresa del Piano
Jean Moren
Nicholas Palma
Ann St. Germain
Josephine Anania
Amelia Botelho
Doris Favreau
Lucy Jamiel
Irene Martelly
Leonora Medeiros
Jennie Ruggiero
Patricia Simmons
Charles Marshall
Dolores Aiello
Edward Machado
Dorothy Parshley
Marjorie Parshley
Angelina Rubino
Margaret Sousa
Telena Trudeau
Josephine Vitello
Alice Almeida
Eleanor Lemaire
Geraldine Oliver
Mary Bottomley
Lydia Cabral
Betty Greer
Alice Pacheco
Anna Rinaldi
Hilda Travers
Artemizio Cardeiro
Joan Osterberg
Dolores Cabral
Richard Belmore
Natalie Carvalho
Annmary Church
Joan Carroll
Louis Cavallaro
Cecelia Nastr
Jeanne Moren
Seth Paull
Mary Lee Cantwell
Michael Sargento
Anne St. Germain
Joseph Roderigue
Phine Vitelo
Edward Lowry
Saverio Mancieri
Anthony DeMeo
Coventry Colts Top Bristolians in High-Scoring Game
Coventry Knights explode for 13 runs on five Colts errors, defeating Bristol 13 to 7. Colton pitcher allow two Colt hurlers to take the loss. Colt 5-5 now must sweep remaining four with Sacred Heart De La Salle Warren Barrington to threaten pennant. Standouts include E Cirillo Tortorice Bruno Anania J Souza Jubin Jendziec with 11 runs batted in combined, Maisano 3 hits.
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Ees
Colt
Knotty Oakers
Bristolians
Coventry
Sacred Heart
de la Salle
Warren
Barrington
E—Cirillo
Tortorice
Bruno
Anania
J. Souza
Jubin
Jendziec
Matrone
Maisano
Hopkins
Levesque
Ho— Maisano
Verna
Sb—Hopkins
Matteson
St. Jean
Muszynski
Wojcick
So—Jendzejec
Bob—Jendzejec
HPB
Tully and
Grady
Ab Po 'Hopkins
Town Council Moves to Impound Unlicensed Dogs
The Town Council, led by Redi'Ramithd' Gilbert Hoover USN ret president, will round up unlicensed dogs at the end of May to prevent further livestock damage after two strays destroyed about 300 chickens at DuPont and Sons Poultry Farm. A $210 bill was approved. Dog Officer Denis Ferreira may be named keeper of the impound yard to centralize responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wari Ke Jase “Redi
Denis Ferreira
Admiral Hoover
Lucien Capone
Orlando J. Bisbane
Paul A. Herzig
Ferreira
Zoning Board Session On June 5 1947 Bristol RI
Public notice states the Zoning Board of Review meets Thursday June 5 1947 at 7 PM in Burnside Memorial Building to hear Augusto C Ramos and Angelina F Ramos regarding a petition for a spacey exception to erect a 28 by 32 foot building for bottling beverages and a 18 by 24 foot wing for garaging and truck loading on Lot 197 Assessor Plat No in Bristol RI on Oran Avenue East side. Frederick T Goff secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoning Board of Review
Burnside Memorial Building
Augusto C Ramos
Angelina F Ramos
Thompson Avenue
Bristol
Oran Avenue
Bristol School Committee Seeks Painting Bids in 1947
The Bristol School Committee invites sealed bids for two painting contracts at Reynolds School and Robert Shaw Andrews Memorial School. Bids due by 4:00 PM on Monday, June 2, 1947, with specifications available at the School Department Office. E. J Fitzgerald, Secretary.
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Bristol
Reynolds School
Valley School
Robert Shaw Andrews Memorial School
Tax Collector’s Public Auction of Bristol Real Estate
Bristol Rhode Island Tax Collector announces a public auction at Memorial Hall for parcels taxed in 1944 and prior years. Sale set for June 2 1947 at 11 a.m. to recover taxes and assessments. parcels were previously advertised and adjourned multiple times. References: Bristol Phoenix ads from 1945 and official plats in the Town Clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Burnside Memorial Building
Memorial Building
Risto
Estate of Annie Gravelle probate notice Bristol Rhode Island
Probate court of Bristol Rhode Island admits the Last Will and Testament of Annie Gravelle deceased and appoints Annie Dailey executrix with bond. Creditors must file claims with the clerk starting May 23 1947. John W Church clerk notices published on May 23 29 and June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Gravelle
Bristol
the Gravelle
John W. Church
Annie Dailey
Annie F Dailey
Lennox Ave
Providence
Cod Liver Oils and Agarol Price List
A fragment lists Patch's Cod Liver Oil 75c and $1.50, Warner's Agarol 75c and $1, Mead's Cod Liver Oil 50c and $1, Lysol prices 50c, 6Sc, 43c, 89c, 47c, and an o- trailing. Items appear as a catalog snippet likely from a 20th century pharmacy or store advertisement.
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Patch
Warner
Mead
Bristol County Scout District Plans Summer Outing
The Bristol County District Committee meets at 7 30 pm in Town Treasurer Howard E Munroe’s office to plan a summer visit to Camp Yawgoog and a committee outing. District Commissioner George R Fish urges all local members and troop reps to attend. The paper drive will occur in June with a date announced after arrangements with the paper mill.
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Bristol County
Howard E. Munroe
Barrington
Camp Yawgoog
George R. Fish
Bristol Probate Court notices May 1947
Probate Court of Bristol requests written nominations for administrator de bonis non of Bridget T Sharkey with hearing set June 2 1947 at 10:00 A M in Bristol and requires fourteen days of publication in Bristol Phoenix. Also notices admission to probate of Benjamin M MacDougal last will and testament appointment of executors Providence National Bank and Percy W Gardner with bond as required by law.
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Bristol
Bridget T
Helen F. Horton
Bridget T. Sharkey
Helen F Horton
Probate
Bristol Phoenix
John W Church
Agatha T. Remington Thomas J Tobin
Agatha T Remington
HN W. Church
OBATE
Edward H. Meiggs
Wilfred H LaBelle
George W Kempf
Ward
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Ann Darling Hallworth
Ann Darling Gross
John W. Church
Benjamin M. Macdougall
R. I
RING
Providence National Bank
Percy W Gardner
Bristol School Committee Seeks Public Liability Bids
The School Committee of Bristol will accept sealed bids for public liability insurance on Guiteras Field covering the town and school department games and exhibitions and lessees. Bids due by 4 00 PM Monday June 2 1947 at Reynolds School office. Envelopes marked Insurance for General Field. Committee may reject any bids.
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Bristol
Reynolds School
Mongar
Valley
School Department
E. J. Fitzgerald
Guiteras Field
Rhode
Guneral Field
Bid for Deluge Gun Bristol Fire Dept
Sealed bids for a deluge gun and a 3 way siamese will be received by the Board of Fire Engineers at Dreadnaught Fire Station until Monday June 2 1947 at 7 30 p m The Fire Chief can provide further information Bids must be marked Bid Deluge Gun and directed to the Clerk who reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids
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Board of Fire Engineers
Dreadnaught
High and
Church Streets
Rinaldi
Tax Assessors Notice Bristol May 1 1947
Dated at Bristol Rhode Island May 1 1947 Francis P McGovern assessors of taxes issues dates listed as 5 20 23 27 29 and 6 3 for tax actions.
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Francis P. McGovern
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Hope Drug CO
Bristol County Roofing CO
John McIntosh
Hope Street
Warren Hotel
East Providence
St Mary’s Social Club
Singletons Club
St Michael’s
Bristol Yacht Club
Children of
Girl Scout Council
Girl Scout House
Boy Scout Bugle & Drum Corps
Kearney Post
Franklin St
Bristol Communnity Theatre
Guiteras Memorial School
Biss
Media 0
Frederick T Goff
E. J Fitzgerald
Town OF
Tax Collector's Office
Bristol, R. I
Amos S Gorham
Bradford St
Phillips
Magnesia
Colgate
Johnson’s
Waterbury’s
Dr. Mile
Vick
Hubbard
Netter
Lee Crone
Bristol Bi Boy Scouts of America
Scout Hall
Camp
King Philip
Gallegas House
Den 1
Paul Price
Den 2
Andrea D’ambrosio
Richard Johnson
Norman Pigeon
Denner
Harry Hadfield
Troop 5
Den
G. L. Anderson
Biagio del Toro
Vincenza del Toro
Hope Hardware
Hope ST
Deluge
Bristol Fire
Burnside Lodge
K. of
P. G.A.R. Hall
Friendly Circle
G. A. R. Hall
Jennet
Arecora
Coan
Wal
Philippines
Board of Assessors
Board of Tax Assessors
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