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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1945
Page
4
A community appeal urges citizens to buy additional Victory Bonds in the coming weeks. The notice argues that despite the war's end the cost remains, compares the burden to soldiers in military hospitals, and asks readers to support the effort with conscience and funds for a ten year repayment.
Mrs Eva DeLuca and Mrs Anna Perreira were guest of honor at a Stork Shower held last week at 25 Thompson Ave. Hosts were Mrs Marion Mello Mrs Alice Knight and Mrs Mary Silvia. Refreshments and games completed the event.
Marigold Troop II met on Monday October 29 with flag salute and Star Spangled Banner. Shirley Olson won the peanut hunt and Rose Alfano and Carol Benson shared costume prizes. Scribe Bobbie R McRee recorded the events.
The funeral for Mrs Rose Abenante died after a brief illness was held at 8 15 AM from her daughter Anna Millimagg's home at 24 Prospect Street followed by a high Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Reverend Emilio Donanzen officiated Bearers were Lawrence August Ralph Abenante Frank Perry Joseph Arruda Richard Torrey and Alfred Costa Burial was in St Mary's Cemetery. Community events include Turkey Supper November 9 Rummage Sale December 4 Annual Xmas sale and bridge December 6 and a fancy work and food sale December 6 all at local Congregational and church halls.
Troop Four held a Hallowe'en party in Scout Hall with games contests and refreshments. Several scouts advanced in second and first class work under Scoutmaster William F Head. Upcoming Cub Pack No 14 meeting set for next Wednesday at 6 30 p m with new Den Chiefs to be installed and den officers chosen. First Bristol Troop to meet Monday at 7 30 p m as November steps up advancement and Green Bar Scouts coordinate fall program. Waste paper drive continues as U S government notes shortages. inter patrol paper contest planned. Hallowe'en party for First Bristol Troop included prizes for standout costumes and games with Panther patrol leading 190 points and Flying Horse 119 runner up. visitors Head and House attend.
Town warns all beverage license holders to renew by November 1 1945 with applications due by 4 PM on November 10 1948. An advertising fee of 2.00 is required with each renewal. By order of the Town Council Town Clerk John W Church. 10 19 26 11 2
Bids will be received at the Town Clerk's Office Bristol Rhode Island until 4 p.m. November 6 1945 for Seagrave Ladder Truck 1921 and American LaFrance Pumper 1926. Envelopes marked Bid For Fire Trucks. council may reject any or all bids.
Town Clerk's Office announces a Class C license transfer for Victor Formisano and John Marinho at 25 State Street with a hearing set November 6 1945. Probate Court schedules final accounts for Alexander G Fales and Albina Trudell with notices to be published weekly for two weeks.
A Rhode Island court orders notice by publication for heirs of Nathaniel Byfield and for probate of William H Tobin's will. The Bristol Phoenix will publish weekly notices for three weeks starting Nov 2 1945 and again for 14 days for Tobin probate. The dates show hearings set for November 26 1945 and November 19 1945 respectively.
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