Local Gaso Line Board Faces Card Cutbacks in C Coupon Roundup
Bristol readers learn that many C gasoline ration card holders are being downgraded to the B category after Washington OPA and state officials reviewed lists with local board input. The local panel stresses they did not seek publicity and opposed outsiders' interference, insisting the changes reflect federal and state directives rather than local judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
OPA
Washington
Ration Board
Local items and visitor notes for community board
Fragmentary notice invites readers to submit items of local interest and information about visitors. It stresses the value of community contributions and thanks contributors for their participation.
Sermon at St. Michael's Sunday. local notices flash
Rev. Herbert A. Jerauld will preach at the 11 o'clock service at St. Michael's Church. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Weeks of Hampstead are visiting Holmes House on Hope Street. Gaetano R. Proto has joined the U S Navy and trains at Sampson. Cpl. Robert S Bush returns for a 15 day furlough from Hunter Field. A grass fire near the town dump was extinguished by the Ever Ready Engine. Sgt. Fred Lopes is promoted to staff sergeant and serves as squad leader in Western Europe. Countryside Garden Club held a fall meeting at Mrs. Sebastian Bernard's home on Hope Street. Mrs. Bernard was assisted by Mrs. John D Hogan. Miss Josephine Mello was honored at a shower at The Lobster Clan. she will marry Manuel de Mello in November at St. Elizabeth's Church in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Jerauld
St. Michael’s Church
Cpl
Robert S Bush
Army Air Forces
Roy Bush
High Street
Bush
Hunter Field
Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company
Fred Lopes
Antone Lopes
Oliver Street
Lopes
Western Europe
Frank . Doran
Countryside Garden Club
Sebastian Bernard
Hope Street
Bernard
John D Hogan
Josephine Mello
Bristol
Warren
Fall River
Marcelino deMello
Miss Mello
Manuel de Mello
Dixon
California
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Mary
Eva
Theresa Mello
Be Mary's
St. Marys Auditorium
Charles J McHugh, Sr
John'Baker Sez
James J. Connery
Arthur Jordan
Discu
Me Ae Rede Piles
Pitinca ‘Ib
Spo i Cielo Actin
Tvole
Igtate
Local Vets Promoted and Community Notices
Burton Charles W Young from this town is promoted from corporal to sergeant in an ordnance unit in France. A H Bease of Bourne Street is at Rhode Island Hospital, said to be seriously ill. His son Eric Bense, RT 3-c USN, arrived home in Chicago to be with him. Homer Palin chairs the Men’s Mass Meeting committee at First Baptist Church Warren for Tuesday night with a supper and program. Joseph Coite, 21, of 97 Franklin Street, suffered head and shoulder injuries after a motorcycle skid on Bay View. treated by Dr C Pay Bruno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Young
Harry S. Young
France
A. H. Bease
Bourne Street
Rhode Island Hospital
Eric Bense
RT 3-c
U.S.N
Chicago
Homer ,Palin
First Baptist Church
Warren
Joseph Coite
Franklin Street
Dr. C. Pay Bruno
Girls Advance Plans for Hallowe'en Party
Catholic Girl's Club members met at the K of C Hall to distribute bridge tickets and plan the October 26 event. Helen Preble provided vocal solos during a social hour after the business meeting. The next gathering is set for Monday at 8 15 in the hall.
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Hallowe’en
Catholic Girl’s Club
K. of C. Hall
Helen Preble
TAC forms social canteen for high school age youth
The TAC social canteen opens on a Wednesday evening at the Y facilities under general secretary Hubert F. Hill. Hi-Y Viking Club and Young Women’s Club supervise activities like dancing bowling table games and ping pong for high school age boys and girls. Membership is unlimited with 40 cent weekly dues and door cards required. a dancing class may be offered and refreshments provided by senior Girl Scouts from the Robinaire Troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TAC
Hi-Y
Viking Club
Young Women's Club
M. C.A
Hubert F. Hill
Bapdard Eveninz
Nibigh
Avbilgb
Wahodla
Hill
Flodal Boys
Js Tal
Robinaire
Hi-V
Funeral of Miss Annie E Christie
The funeral for Miss Annie Eliza Christie was held at 8 15 AM from the Connery funeral home Burton Street followed by a 9 AM high mass at St Mary's Church. Rev Michael Yah was celebrant with Rev Robert Cassidy in sanctuary. Bearers were John Abenante Francis P McGovern James P Fay and Edward Newbold. Burial followed at St Mary's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Elizabeth’ Christie
C. M. Connery
Burton Street
St. Mary’s
Michael L. ‘Yah
Robert Cassidy
St Mark’s Church
Newport
John Abenante
Francis P. McGovern
James P. Fay
Edward Newbold
Father Cassidy
Vincent J. Griffin
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Property Transfers Include Three City Land Lots and Homes
Town records show Rose A. Crapo transfers a lot with dwelling on Constitution Street to Rafael C Martins et al. Sebastiano Morra and wife transfer a lot with buildings on East State Street to Abido Almeida and wife. Francesca Stanzione transfers two Florence Park Plat lots with buildings to Antone B Sousa and heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose A. Crapo
Rafael C Martins
Constitution Street
Sebastiano Morra
Abido Almeida
State Street
Francesca Stanzione
Antone B. Sousa
Florence Park
Woman Required for Housework and Evening Meal
A listing seeks a woman to perform housework and prepare the evening meal for two. Work hours are from 10 am to 7 pm on Sundays. Contact number 750.
Community Sale and Church Events Calendar
On Oct 27 a rummage sale is hosted by the Flower Committee and Congregational Club at Pivins Store on Franklin and Hope streets. Also on Oct 27 a Hallowe en party for Children of Mary at St Elizabeth's Independent Hall. Nov 25 a Bingo by Children of Mary at Independent Hall. Dec 6 a annual food sale and bridge by Ladies Benevolent Society of St Michael's. Dec 7 a Xmas sale and supper at Vestry Baptist Church.
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Flower Committee
Congregational Club
The
Congregational Church
Pivins’ Store
Col. Franklin and
Hope Streets
Hallowe'en Party
Children of Mary Sodality
St Elizabeth’s Church
Independent Hall
Children of Mary
St Elizabeth's Church
Vestry Baptist Church
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D. Gikaen
Bradford, St
Corner of
Thames
Roswell S. Bosworth
Nancy D. Bosworth
Your Phoenix
R. L. Friday
Bristol & Vicin
Mrs. Oliver Weeks
Hampstead
Long Island
Mrs
Chester Meyers
Holmes House
Gaetano R. Proto
Woodstreet
U. S. Navy
Naval Training Center
Sampson, N. Y
Apply Hope Drug Co
Burton
Ae Sane
Vinme Ae Sc Cies Bristal Ae CcYyo
Annie E. Christie
Minnie’s Beauty Shop
Haird and Cosmetic Therapy
Bristol, R. I
Town Hall Records
E. A. Skinner
Mans Insurance Was
Hope St
Carr Manufacturing Corp. Cor
Buttonwood and
Franklin Streets
Bristol, R
U. S. Employment Service
Richmond Street
Magnolia Street
Columbia
Bernard Quartaro
Wood Street
F Winecombe
Cora Anderson
Spencers
Wm _ LeClair
Buffington’s Pharmacy
J. A. Chartier
Tel
Barrington Roofing Co
Woodbine Avenue
West Barrington, R. I
Cor
Hope & Thames Streets
Vincent Calvino
Sse
Riga
Herbert G. Sales No
Thames Street
Bradford
Moore's Paints
Firestone Quality Products
Sudbury
Hope Hardware & Supply Co
Belvedere Bldg
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