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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1940

Page

3

Mortgagee's Sale on Bristol Rhode Island Property

Public auction scheduled for November 2 1940 at 2 P M on the premises in Bristol Rhode Island. Gaetano Cirilio and Agata Cirillo mortgage default notices indicate the lot 18 parcel on Smith Lot Plat with High Street frontage and ties to Industrial Trust Company tax lien. Sale dates previously set October 26 1940 and postponed by mortgagee order.

Gaetano Cirilio Agata Cirillo Bristol Rhode Island High Street

First Bristol Scout Troop Holds Sportsman Night

Scouts of the First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America held Sportsman Night at Scout Hall. Boxing and wrestling highlighted the program with Anthony Balzano leading scores. Scoutmaster Fish announced promotions: Joseph Belanger to Assistant Scoutmaster and Joseph Marshall to Senior Patrol Leader. Belanger and Marshall are Eagle Scouts. Plans include a Halloween social next Monday and a new inter patrol contest running to New Years Day 1941.

Bristol Boy Scouts of America Scout Hall Flying Horse Patrol Anthony Balzano George R. Fish Joseph Belanger Joseph Marshall Belanger Marshall

Notice to Holders of Beverage Licenses Rhode Island

Notice to holders that intoxicating beverage licenses under Rhode Island General Laws chapters 162 to 175 expire at midnight December 1 1940. Applications for license or renewal due with Town Clerk by 4 PM Friday November 1 1940. Advertising fee of 2.00 required with each application. By order of Town Council. OHN W CHURCH Clerk.

Civil Service Exams Open in New England States

The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Senior Stenographer Junior Stenographer Senior Typist and Junior Typist positions across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut and Rhode Island. Closing date is November 7 1940. Applications available at local post offices or the First U S Civil Service District Boston MA.

United States Civil Service Commission Maine New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut Rhode Island Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners First U. S. Civil Service District Boston Massachusetts

Transfer of Intoxicating Beverage License in Bristol

Town Clerk records a transfer application for Domingos Rodrigues from 164 Bradford Street to 215 State Street to keep and sell intoxicating beverages under general laws. The Town Council meets November 6 1940 at 7 30 PM in Burnside Memorial Building to hear remonstrances from objectors.

Domingos Rodrigues Bradford Street State Street

Canvassers Meeting Set for Bristol Voter Lists

Bristol Rhode Island Town Council as Board of Canvassers will meet in the Memorial Building on Tuesday October 29 1940 at 730 PM to canvass and correct voter lists for the election held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1940 Final canvass before election per Town Clerk John W Church.

Rhode Island Bristol Amos Gorham Memorial

Blue Cross Extends Hospital Plan While Members Serve

Blue Cross announces suspension of coverage for subscribers drafted or volunteering for duty with no loss of continuity during service. reinstatement permitted within 60 days after discharge. Family plans may continue at reduced rates during military service. arrangements handled by 338 Hospital Trust Building Providence.

Blue Cross United States Kenneth D. MacColl The MacColl Hospital Trust Building Providence

Police To Ask For Registration Cards In Rhode Island

A letter dated October 22 from Herbert R Dean director of Selective Service in Rhode Island urges state and local police to require all men aged 21 to 35 to show their Selective Service Registration Certificates when stopped. Names and addresses of those unable to produce certificates should be forwarded to the Rhode Island office.

Rhode Island United States Selective Service System R. I Custom House Providence Herbert R Dean Selective Service

Girl Scout Overnight Hike to Camp King Philip

Senior patrols of Columbine Troop 3, Girl Scouts, completed an overnight hike to Camp King Philip last Friday. Miss Anna Kebrek acted as camp bugler and treasurer, while Miss Joan Doyle organized and led the work program. Junior patrols plan an overnight stay at Camp King Philip next spring with ten named participants.

Columbine Troop 3 Girl Scouts Camp King Philip Wesley A Armstrong Andrew Vorro Anna Kebrek Marguerite Kebrek Hope Rex Joan Doyle Jacqueline Pettine Jean Millard Bertha St Angelo Helen Alger Henrietta Matrone Camp King Philip

Property Transfers Include Leasehold and Land Lots Across Bristol

Town Clerk records show Sebastian Bernard transferring part of a leasehold on Hope Street to John J. DeCosta and spouses. Henry Wood conveys land at Union and High streets to himself and spouse. Bristol County Realty Co transfers land west of Buttonwood Street near Bay View Avenue to Ralph DeLeo. Oliver H. Blaisdell and others sell land on Constitution Street to Samuel Ferrietux. Christina Rubino and others sell two Wood Street Park lots to Luigi Mansi and others.

Sebastian Bernard Bristol County Realty Company Ralph DeLeo Buttonwood Street Bay View Avenue Oliver H. Blaisdell Samuel Ferrietux Constitution Street Christina Rubino Luigi Mansi Wood Street Park Boston Land Company

Coming Events Major Church and Club Social Calendar

October 29 Tuesday Military Whist hosted by Ivy Guild of St Michael's Church. November 2 Saturday Bean Supper by Mt Hope Chapter No 23 in Masonic Hall at 6 pm. November 5 Tuesday Turkey Supper in First Baptist Church vestry. November 7 Thursday Buffet Supper and Bridge at Trinity Parish House. November 8 Friday Annual Card Party at Colt Memorial High School hosted by St Mary's ladies. November 9 Saturday Food Sale by Congregation Club at Guiteras House. November 28 Thursday First Annual Ball by St Mary's Alumni Association at Bristol Casino. December 4 Wednesday Christmas Sale at Guiteras House by Congregational Club. December 5 Thursday Supper and Christmas Sale by Mite Society Baptist Church.

Ivy Guild of St. Michael’s Church Mt Hope Chapter Masonic Hall First Baptist Church Colt Memorial High School Ladies of St. Mary’s Church Congregation Club Guiteras House St Mary’s Alumni Association Bristol Casino The Congregational Club Mite Society Baptist Church

Get Up Nights What to Eat and Drink

Advice on foods to ease sleep disturbances focusing on vegetables fruits nuts and milk with little starches and meats. Recommends plenty of soft water and a kidney evacuant Bukets available from local druggists. Needs kidney activity and promises 26c refund via local Buffington store.

Notice of Probate for George T Pollock Estate

The Probate Court of Bristol Rhode Island admits the Last Will and Testament of George T Pollock and appoints executrix with bond per law. Creditors must file claims in the clerk’s office beginning October 25 with deadlines through November 18.

George T. Pollock Bristol R. I

Church Announcements for Local Parishes and Services

The notice lists service times for several churches including First Baptist Church Rev Arthur W Burdon at 10 30 am worship and 12 00 noon Sunday School Congregational Church Rev Herbert R Graetz 9 30 am Sunday School 11 00 am Worship 7 00 pm Pilgrim Fellowship St Elizabeths Church Rev Henrique Rocha Masses 7 8 9 30 10 30 am Solemn Mass 7 00 pm Rosary Benediction St Marys Church Rev Michael I Ryan Masses at 7 8 9 10 30 am Benediction after 10 30 am Mass St Michaels Episcopal Church Rev Anthony R Parshley 8 00 am Holy Communion 9 45 am Children's Eucharist Our Lady of Mt Carmel Rev Joseph Sorzano Masses 7 8 9 10 30 am daily 7 and 7 30 am 7 30 pm Mass first 15 days of November Trinity Chapel Rev John Beauchamp 9 30 am Mass and sermon 8 30 am Holy Communion Wednesday

First Baptist Church Arthur W. Burdon St. Elizabeth's Church Henrique Rocha St. Mary’s Church Michael I Ryan St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Anthony R. Parshley Robert M. Turner Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Joseph Sorzano

Ashton Wolfe Returns in The Boodoo Murder Mystery

Master-detective Ashton Wolfe recalls another case in The Boodoo Murder Mystery. The feature appears in the October 27 issue of the American Weekly Magazine and Boston Sunday Advertiser.

Ashton Wolfe Boston

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