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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1940

Page

4

Final Tribute Paid Mrs Paull at Bristol Funeral

Mrs Ella Sophia Bickford Paull was honored with a solemn high mass at Trinity Episcopal Church and burial at North Cemetery. Bearers included past and present American Legion leaders from Kearny and Rhode Island, led by Department Commander Gordon T Miller, with officials from the Rhode Island Legion and Auxiliary in attendance.

Kearney Bristol American Legion Ella Sophia (Bickford) Paull Hope Street Paull Trinity Episcopal Church John Beauchamp North Cemetery American Legion Rhode Island Women’s Department of the Legion Gordon T Miller State Department of the Auxiliary Anne Smith Ruth Anderson Anne Joiselle Helen Condon Bertram W Wall A’ Edmonds Department Colored Stranght Samuel J. Smith Kearny

Cavallaro Named Observance Chairman for Mount Carmel

Raymond Jo Cavallaro was named temporary chairman of the Mount Carmel Feast observance committee. Tentative dates were set for July 19 and 20 with permanent officers to be chosen at a later meeting at the parish hall on Congregational Street. Attending were Mich ael Wo Pasquatelh and a long list of Italian colony members.

Raymond Jo Cavallaro Mount Carmel Congregational Street Michael Wo Pasquatelh Nastri Philip Nastri Sabatina Alessio Antonne Nappr Thhee Langella Michael

Grand Duchess Marie of Russia Warns on War Baby Plights

The feature reports Grand Duchess Marie of Russia signaling future tragedies for Europe’s royal war orphans whose thrones have fallen as invading armies reshape monarchies. Appears in the American Weekly Magazine via the June 2 issue of the Boston Sunday Advertiser.

Marie Russia Europe Boston

Eagles plan fundraiser for Boys Town dormitory funds

Rhode Island State Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles organizes a June 6 benefit at the Metropolitan Theatre Providence a picture and vaudeville event. Proceeds will bolster the Grand Aeries $150 000 drive to build a new dormitory at Boys Town Omaha Nebraska to house homeless boys. Fr Flanagan urged the need for housing at the convention in Chicago prompting widespread contributions from aerie members.

Rhode Island Aerie Order of Eagles Metropolitan Theatre Providence Grand Aerie Boys Town Omaha Grand Aerie of Eagles Chicago Edward J Flanagan Boys Town Project Fr Flanagan

Probate Court in Bristol Sets Hearing for Minor Fortunata Mascena Mortgage

May 31 1940 probate petition in Bristol seeks leave to mortgage one twelfth interest of minor Fortunata Mascena in a Prospect Street lot in Bristol Rhode Island. Salvatore Mascena guardian requests court approval for mortgage under minor’s estate with hearing scheduled June 17 1940 at 10 AM in the Probate Court Room.

Guardians Seek Leave to Mortgage Minor Estates in Bristol

A petition filed in Bristol on May 31 1940 seeks court approval for guardian Salvatore Mascena to mortgage the undivided one sixth interest of Maria Mascena and Santa Mascena minors. The property is on the easterly side of Prospect Street in Erte tol Rhode Island, shown as lot seven on the Howe Flat plan recorded in Plat Book A page 106. Hearings set by June 14 1940 at 10:00 AM in the Probate Court Room.

Fortunata Mascena Minor Salvatore Mascena Chuardian Fortunata Mascena & Minor Bristol Raid Minor Salvatore Mascena Prospect Street Rhode Island H .M Howe Richmond and Prospect Sts Perry Eng John W. Church Maria Mascena Santa Mascena Minora Ertetol Rhode Teland Tata John W Church Santo Mascena Salvatore Marcena

Notice Bids for Gasoline and Motor Oil

The Town of Bristol invites sealed proposals for 15000 gallons of gasoline for 12 months ending June 1 1941 and 200 gallons of motor oil in bulk. Bids must state price per gallon in 1000 to 1500 gallon lots and brands with octane testing and oil brand. Bids to be delivered to Town Clerk by 4 pm EDT Tuesday June 4 1940 and marked Bids for Gasoline and Oil. The town may reject any or all bids.

Bristol James Holmes Memorial James Holmes James Holmes Memorial Building Leahy, Farm Town Beach John W. Church Thi Nice Lee

School painting bids invited for Guneras School Bristol RI

The School Committee of Bristol Rhode Island will accept sealed bids for painting work at the Guneras School. Bids must be received by 4 30 PM on Monday June 10 at the School Department office. Specifications available at Reynolds School. Per order of The School Committee. E S Mapes Secretary.

Guneras Reynolds Bristol

Bristol School Committee Seeks Coal Bids 1940

The Bristol School Committee invites sealed bids for coal amounts 35 tons White Ash Stove Coal and 575 tons New River Bituminous Coal run of mine. Four hundred seventy five tons of the Rituminous may be burned during May and the balance as needed. Bids due by 4 30 PM June 10 1940.

Bristol

Rifle Team Notes Highlight Newport Practice And Camp Perry Link

The B T A Rifle Team and recruits practiced on big-bore guns at Newport amid bad weather with Major Henry A Hambrick guiding ten shooters including George Murray and H Potter Hambrick. Training focused on dummy firing and bolt manipulation as Lt Col Albert Hartley missed the annual supper. A new march Cannoneers to Your Post drew town praise and the June meeting was postponed to June 28.

Newport Major Hambrick Capt Bishop L. H White Clarence Kin Fred Dunbar Ici Beauregard

Hope Drug Company Intoxicating Beverage License Application

Town Council in Burnside Memorial Building will hear remonstrances on Tuesday June 4 1940 at 7 30 pm EDT regarding Hope Drug Company 420 Hope Street applying for license to keep for sale and to sell intoxicating beverages under General Laws 1938 chapters 162 to 175 and amendments.

Administration Notice for Estate of Eliphalet Horton

David A. Horne of Bristol has qualified as administrator of the estate of Eliphalet C Horton who died in Bristol. Creditors must file claims in the office within the legal time limits beginning May 24. John W. Church, Clerk. 5-24-31, 6-7

Eliphalet C Horton David A. Horne Bristol R. 1

Bristol Rhode Island Assessors Notice of Tax Roll and Exemptions

Electors in Bristol vote to levy a tax between 291 000 and 296 000 on ratable real and personal property as of June 15 1940. Assessors call on all persons co partners and corporations liable to taxation to render full accounts for exemptions including war veterans widows and estates. Assessors will be at Burnside Memorial Building June 17 18 19 1940 from 10 to 12 and 2 to 4 daily to receive sworn returns.

Bristol Memorial Hall Burnside Memorial Building Bristol Phoenix Risto Philippines Board of Assessors Rhode Island Board of Store Ter Abe Dantel Coggeshall Frank M. Dimond Francis P. McGovern

Estate of Catherine E Callan Administratrix Named

Notice states Mary A. Callan of Bristol R L has qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Catherine E. Callan deceased. The action begins May 17 and continues through May 31, 1924 as required by law.

Bristol Probate Notices and Final Accounts May 1940

In Bristol May 15 1940 Ma O Connor administratrix of John S O Connor estate presents final account for allowance. reference set for June 3 1940 at 10 AM in Probate Court Room Bristol. notice to be published fourteen days weekly in Bristol Phoenix. May 11 1940 Saverio Petrucci will probate referenced for June 3 1940 at 10 AM in Bristol Probate Court Room. fourteen day weekly notice in Bristol Phoenix. May 13 1940 Industrial Trash Company guardian presents sixteenth account for Oskytel H Clarke ward. reference set for June 3 1940 at 10 AM in Bristol Probate Court Room. notice to be published fourteen days weekly in Bristol Phoenix.

Bristol John S. O’connor Bristol Phoenix John W. Church Saverio Petrucci Probate Oskytel H. Clarke Industrial Trash Company Oskytel H. Clarke

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