Hello Mr Bosworth from a Bristolian sailor in 1947
Letter from Ray J Rodrigues of Boston to editor in Bristol describing Navy service considerations and a wish for two year military terms. He notes Phoenix newspaper visits, Ascoh’s championship, and asks editor to greet CYO boys. He mentions RI cars in Jacksonville and plans to join them in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosworth
Sam
Navy
Washington
Phoenix
Ascoh
Jacksonville
Florida
MAA
CYO
Community reader cites John Defenari gift context
A Boston reader critiques a John Defenari feature noting the North End origin and Italian heritage. The letter praises his philanthropy yet argues funds could support closer community needs and references Boston markets and local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John Defenari
New York Times
North End
Probate notices from Bristol courtSeptember 1947
Probate court actions in Bristol involve Rose D Ambrosia Regats estate Emma B Stanton John Andrade and Jane R Almeida. Notices announce probate hearings set for October 6 1947 and require fourteen days weekly publication in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristo
John Andrade
Margaret B Andrade
Bristol
Phoenix
John W Church
Edwin F Peckham
Howard Smith Howard A
Howard Smith
Boston
Mass
Bristol Phoenix
Robate
Richard O'Shea
Michael Flaherty
John Flaherty
Manuel Flaherty
Probate
Isaid Bristol
UN Assembly's Second Session Prompts Quiet Anticipation
Eleanor Mitchel fills in for a week as AlN 2 You reflects on Lake Success calm before the General Assembly’s opening on September 16. The piece notes budgetary, procedural issues and anticipated stars, with questions about disarmament, veto use, human rights and the fate of Palestine and Franco Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eleanor Mitchel
UN Secretariat
General Assembly
Lake Success
Madame Pandit
South Africa
Mr. Molotov
Econoric Commissions
Europe
Far
East
Security Council
Trusteeship Council
Palestine Commission
Spain
Lie
World Federation of United Nations Associations
Economic and Social Council
Council
International Documents Service
Columbia University Press
New York City
United States
United Nations
United Mnatons
Boston Libary funds debated as youth center need urged
A letter criticizing funds given to the Boston Public Library contrasts library sufficiency with local needs including a proposed youth center in Beacon Hill. The writer argues charity begins at home and urges directing money to needy youths and community facilities over library coffers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Public Library
Beacon Hill
John Defenari
Boston
John
Defenari
Francis Velleca
Estate of Frank McCarthy probate notice Bristol Rhode Island
The Probate Court of Bristol Rhode Island admits the Last Will and Testament of Frank McCarthy and appoints William T McCarthy as executor with bond. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol Court clerk beginning September 25, 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCarthy
Bristol
John W Church
William T McCarthy
Annie Martin
R. L
Bristo R. I
John W. Church
Fred Robert Martin
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Ray J Rodrigues
U.S
priintOl
Rose
Ambrosia Regats
Aritus
Sud
Emma B Stanton
Bristol Phoe
Jane R. Almeida
John W
Tri-City Supply Cp
Don Lambert
Davol
Fall River
LUNAN
Hackmaster
Lenox
Bay State
Kidder
NEW Highland Casino
Tommie Massa’s Orchestra
Jimmy Motta
Trumpet
Howard S. Palmer
New Haven
Conn
New Haven Railroad
Mr. Palmer
New Haven Sine
Federal Court
Bristol County
Roofing Company
Hope ST
TEL
Warren
Burnside Lodge, K
P. G.A.R. Hall
Hope Street
G. A. R. Hall
Hope
PRIZ
FIR
Kearney
American Legion Post Home
Franklin Street
Harris
Shoreland
Sun
Princeton
Courtney Ave
Pawtucket, R. I
Narragansett Race Track
Herbert GC
Tall River
Main St. Warren
Main St. — Warren
Joseph C. Silvia
Bayview Ave
Mae
Sansone
Aris Tpl
Blue Cross
Information Center
Rhode Island
Canal Street
Providence 2
R. 1
Narragansett Electric Co
Main Street
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