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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1944

Page

3

Kearney Post and Auxiliary Readied for Officers Installation

The joint installation of Kearney Post and its Auxiliary Unit will be held at the Post Home on Franklin Street Saturday evening October 21 at 8 o’clock. District Commander John J. O Mara and staff will install the Post officers and the Department President and staff will install Auxiliary officers. State Legion and Auxiliary officials will attend as guests and a social hour, collation, and dance follow.

Kearney Franklin Street John J. O’mara Department Legion Auxiliary Jz Sisson Stark Parker East Providence John J. Q’ Mara Kearney Post Stark-Parker

Bristol DAR to Hold First Fall Meeting

The Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Monday at 2 30 PM in the Chapter House 56 Franklin Street. Rev Canon Parshley rector of St Michael's Church will be the speaker. Hostesses include Mrs Samuel A Hall Mrs Joseph T Brogden Mrs John S Palmer 2nd Mrs Maurice Smith III Mrs E G Easterbrooks Mrs J E Ingraham and Mrs W L Manchester.

Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter House Franklin Street Canon Parshley St. Michael’s Church Samuel A. Hall Joseph T. Brogden John S., Palmer Maurice Smith, III E. G. Easterbrooks J. E. Ingraham W. L. Manchester

Funeral of Miss Lucy Mello Observed in Providence

The funeral for Miss Lucy Mello who died Tuesday in a Providence hospital was held this morning at 8 15 from Sansone Funeral Home 192 State Street A high mass of requiem followed at St Elizabeths Church at 9 oclock Burial took place at St Marys Cemetery Miss Mello of 46 Bourne Street was born in Fayal Azores Island aged 63 resident for 30 years and survived only by relatives in Azores with bearers Frank Perry William Paiva Manuel Pacheco and Frank Victorie was a communicant of St Elizabeths Church.

Lucy Mello Providence Sansone State Street St. Elizabeth’s Church Henrique Rocha Miss Mello Bourne Street Fayal Azores Island United States Frank Perry William Paiva Manuel Pacheco Frank Victorie St. Mary’s Cemetery

Mary Kathryn Vera Weds William A. McKay in Warren Church

Yesterday in Warren's St Marys Church the marriage of Miss Mary Kathryn Vera and William A. McKay took place at 10 AM. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vera of 64 Water Street. The groom is a Navy gunner's mate third class. Guests came from Boston Everett Fall River Warren and Bristol. After a reception at the Vera home the couple will honeymoon in Boston before he reports to Norfolk Virginia for reassignment following 20 months in the Mediterranean Theater with amphibious forces.

Mary Kathryn Vera Joseph Vera Water Street Warren William A. McKay United States Navy Sadie West Coggeshall Street Bristol Narrows St. Mary’s Church Daniel E. Regan Bella Elizabeth Vera William R. Platt Fall River Boston Everett Bristol Lobster Clan Mediterranean Norfolk Charles Scheider

Army Air Forces Board to Move to Boston in October

The Army Air Forces Examining Board at 40 Fountain Street Providence will be dissolved on October 15. After this date young men aged 17 to 18 in the area must apply at the Army Air Forces Examining Board, 808 Commonwealth Ave Boston 15, Mass. The change affects only the local board, not overall Air Forces enlistment.

Army Air Forces Examining Board Fountain Street Providence R. 1 Air Corps Commonwealth Ave Boston Mass Air Forces

Town Hall Records and Property Transfers in Bristol Narrows

Town records list transfers including Ovide J. Dallaire et ux to William L Bandzul for Narrows road land, Ivy R Reynolds to Malcolm G Powers for Metacom avenue estate, Mary F Lynch to Fanny Langello for Lindbergh avenue corner property, Joseph D A Whalen to Frederick K Whalen for Beach Terrace four lots, Domingos Camara to Guilhermina Camara on Parker Borden plat, and guardians Mary F Lynch to Langello and other undivided half interests in Lindbergh avenue properties in Bristol Narrows.

Ovide J. Dallaire William Leo Bandzul Narrows Road Ivy R. Reynolds Malcolm G Powers Elijah Gray Metacom Avenue Mary F. Lynch Fanny B. Langello Lindbergh Avenue Bristol Nar Tows Joseph D A. Whalen Frederick K Whalen Beach Terrace Domingos Camera Guilhermina Camara Parker Borden Wood Street Mary F Lynch Thomas F. Lynch Fannie R. Langello Bristol Narrows John J Lynch

Family Allowance Rights and Military Terms Clarified

Separated wives may claim Family Allowance only if a court order awards support or if there is no legal separation. GI means Government Issue in Army terms. Flight officer and second lieutenant base pay is the same. Gold Star and Silver Star Mothers denote ces or wounded sons in active service and membership in civilian groups. Court martial for bigamy usually imposes dishonorable discharge. National Service Life Insurance is voluntary but encouraged. Compensation or pension claims should be filed before discharge. Government education tuition is paid to the institution.

M. P Framingham Army Air Force Ashuelot J J M Veterans Administration E. H. Montpelier G.I

Colt 14-0 Victory Over North Providence in First Class C

Colt wins 14-0 at North Providence field after a 15-yard Jordan run in the first period and a 25-yard Maetoza to McCaw pass in the second. A second period automatic safety padded Colt's lead as penalties hampered North Providence. next game is against De LaSalle at Guiteras Field on Oct 21.

Colt North Providence Jordan Maetoza McCaw Annarummo le le Manz Cavallaro Ricci Desmarais Ferrazza Mello Matheson Varella Beachan Manchester Rt Rt Winsor Wiese Phillips Maetoza Fern Jordan Brown McHugh Caccia McCaw Sharpe North Providencé Bernardo J. Balzano Hicks Aiello Gosta Rodrigues M. Balzano Velleca Cavallaro Dean Dober Torrisi Teodoroff Colasanti Veloff

Stenographers Typists Clerks Interviewed October 14 1944

The Civil Service Commission announces interviews for stenographers typists and clerks to work in Washington DC. Eligible applicants not in their highest skilled industry may apply for immediate examination and appointment. Wages range 1752 to 1971 annually for a 48 hour week plus 28 days annual leave and 15 days sick leave. Apply 10 AM to 4 PM at local Post Office Saturday October 14 1944.

US Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C U. S Post Office Civil Service Commission

Bristol Buddy Bundles Bridge Raises Christmas Aid

Thirty six tables at St Michael's parish house hosted the Bristol Buddy Bundles bridge event to fund Christmas packages for Bristol’s armed forces. Proceeds include 240.80 from bond sales and extensive table prizes won by local residents, with about 50 tables played in private homes.

St. Michael’s Parish House Bristol Raymond S. Brightman Mary Biancuzzo Doran Avenue Emily Palma Wood Street Vasta Lar. Ruggiero Buell N. Buckingham, Jr Elmer Angell Rachel Simmons Mary E. Carmone Phillip Morris Frederick Palmer Bessie Warner Helen Flynn Harry S. Munro Michael Truglis Ezra Dixon, Jr Anthony Moren Donald Mathewson Roger Keith George DuPont Edward P Church, Jr John R. White Charles Jordan Elizabeth Breen John Sousa Joseph Ruggiero G. Elton Pierce Miriam McCaughey Mervyn Clay Walter L. Rice William Booth

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