Narragansett Electric Branch Sees 100 Percent Safety Record
Bristol unit of The Narragansett Electric Co reports a perfect October safety drive with no lost time accidents among over 8100 New England Power Association system workers. John H. Smith, chairman, credits disciplined safety habits and continues campaign days remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Smith
Narragansett Electric Company
New England Power Association
Loca
Narragansett Company
Whecoh
Fnegland Power Association
Socialites Stage Benefit Entertainment By Volunteer Group
The Illeken Sagraktae Women’s Club plans a Sunday afternoon benefit at the Pastime Theatre on November 12. Helen Pagnano chairs the arrangements with a committee of Rose Corriera Beatrice Riccio Jeannette Salzano Mary Salzano Grace Cicialo Madaline Cortellessa Vasta S Ruggiero Josephine Calvino Frances Holmes Catherine Atello Marton Sousa Minnie Nappi Nancy Vittello and others serving ex officio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iteken Sagraktae Woomen’s ‘Cub
Helen Pagnano
Rose Corriera
Beatrice Riccio
Jeannette Salzano
Mary Salzano
Grace Cicialo
Madaline Cortellessa
Vasta S. Ruggiero
Josephine Calvino
Frances Holmes
Local wedding solemnized at St John’s Warren
Miss Nancy Carraturro and Norman J Martel were married at St John’s Church Warren in a morning ceremony conducted by Rev Joseph P Dumont. The couple planned a wedding breakfast at 409 Metacom Avenue and a reception followed before a honeymoon in New Hampshire. They will reside at 39 Arlington Avenue Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St John’s Church
Warren
Nancy Carraturro
Norman J Martel
Joseph P Dumont
Yvonne Messer
Mary Vareas
Bristol
Haror
Remeo Sar ‘el O
Valle
Miss Vargas
Metacom Avenue
New Hampshire
Martel
Arlington Avenue
New Cars A Sensation At New York Show
The National Automobile Show opened at Grand Central Palace drawing thousands of buyers. The 1940 line features dramatic streamlining, wider cabins, and new upholstery fabrics like canda cloth. Innovations include front and rear direction indicators, new radio aerials, improved air conditioning, and foldable seats.
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New York
Grand Central Palace
Lew Lehr
Cliff Hardesty
Petty Be
Statistical Abstracts for 175 New England Communities
Boston University announces completion of Statistical Abstracts for 175 New England communities including Bristol. Data cover population, housing, nativity, manufacturing, employment, retail sales, finances, transportation, and local facilities with a nine year financial view. Abstracts aid industrial development and are available as reprints through local libraries and schools.
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New England
Boston University Bureau of Business Research
New
Ako Sa
Ake Hee
ARS
Civil Service Exams Announced For Navy Yard Vacancies
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for vacancies in the Navy Yard Boston and Newport Rhode Island. Positions include Attendant, Watters and Waitresses, Kitchen Helpers, and related posts with closing dates in 1939. Applications must be filed with the Manager of the First Civil Service District in Boston or Newport offices.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Navy Yard
Boston
Toad
Los Cavail
Nova Yard
Boston Npas Uchureedts
Peter
Spesamed
Fao
US Naval Hospital
Newport
Rhode Island
Secretary Board of
US Os Cavil Service
US Canal Service District
Massachusetts
Recorder
Labor Board
US Naval Torpedo Station
Rhode
Isand
First Civil Service District
Hau
National Regent To Visit Here For Daughters of Isabella Event
Mrs. Carolyn B. Manning will be guest of honor at Hope Circle installation ceremonies on November 6 with State Regent Agnes C. Conley expected. Newly elected officers include Horton as Regent and Connery as Vice Regent, plus a full slate of officers and trustees.
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Carolyn B. Manning
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Agnes C. Conley
West Warwick
Helen F Horton
Margaret Connery
Lena Ingram
Eiloise Dunbar
Eva Burke
Marguerite Walsh
Lena McKenna
Laura Martelly
Mary Corey
Pauline Lagnello
Margaret Callan
Madelyn Almeida
Ada Perry Scribe
Mary Kerr
Bertha Dwyer
Laura Sausa
Marie Vermette
Georgi Ana A
MCC
Ethel “Connery
Katherine Francis
Bridget Nastri
Rhode Island Sheriff's Sale Notice for Attached Property
Albert A. Asselin deputy sheriff is ordered by the Sixth Judicial District Providence County Rhode Island to sell attached goods and chattels at public auction on November 4 1939 at Morris Garage Court Street Bristol after notices in Bristol Phoenix October 31 and November 3 1939. Proceeds to be paid as required by Rhode Island law. Office of John P. Cooney Jr Clerk.
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Wihetets
Ias Jewelts Company
Gustrit Court
Jucia Distriet Weerttet
Albert
Provederee
Provdenee
Rhode Island
Albert Asselin
Morris Garage
Court Street
Bristol
Bristol Phoenix
Providence
William Otis Puffer Dies After Illness at 63
William Otis Puffer, father of Mrs. Anthony E. Maisano of Bristol, died this morning after 1:30 at his home 86 Warner Street Newport. He was 63, born in Concord Mass, long employed as a lace weaver, and survived by wife Grace Spellman Puffer and four children including Charles Puffer U N Chief Petty Officer, Mrs Maisano, Mrs Calvert of Pawtucket, and Miss Minna Puffer, plus seven grandchildren. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM from Fred B Williams and Son Funeral Home Pawtucket, burial Walnut Hill Cemetery Newport.
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William Otis Puffer
Anthony E. Maisano
Bristol
Warner Street
Newport
Puffer
Mr. Puffer
Concord
Mass
John Puffer
Pawtucket
Grace
Spellman) Puffer
Charles Puffer
Matsano
Town
Frederick Calvert
Minna Puffer
Vanxfuneral
Fred B. Williams and Son Funeral Home
Central Avenue
Walnut Hill Cemetery
That City
Bristol Post Office Mail Dispatches and Receiving Times
The Bristol post office lists daily dispatch times at 6 30 A M 7 30 A M 10 05 A M 4 30 P M with variations on Saturdays and Sundays. Deliveries include 6 15 A M 7 30 A M 10 30 A M and 2 06 P M daily, with February 22 23 marked as holiday or special dates. D W COGGESHALL
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Benefit Entertainment
Children of Mary Sodality
Mary T Almeida
Josephine Medenos
Elizabeth Sousd
Keerin
Lorel
Carraturro
Umitho
Aurea
Gillion
United States
Victoria Woodhull
Belva Narriioce
CLOCA
America
Cwnich
Guropz
Eawe Tse
POPE
Naval Torpedo Station
Rotary Bowling League
Old Timers
Sharks
Eels
Bombers
Crushers
Raiders
Perroni
McCaw
Smith
Dummy
Johnston
Hopkins
Deslaurier
Allan
Fedmonds
Huestis
Willams
de Rocha
Dimond
Lawson
Wilbur
Hall
Newmarr
Bosworth
Patshley
Mapes
Khe
Ferrera
R Dimond
Praherts
Som
Pinchoo Otten
State OF
Dristelet
The
Slvth Judicial District
John P. Cooney, Jr
Albert A. Asselin
Annerma i Killary
Post Office
D. W Coggeshall
E. W. Weaver & Son
Attecued
High Street
Dorchester Mutual
E l L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
R. I
G. M. Wilbur
Undertaker
Main St
Constitution St
Bris
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel. Conn
Henry R. Bullock Warren
Ulysse Forget
B. L
Eers
Bristol District Nursing Association
Hope Street
Martha Graham
Hope St
Thyra Carlson
High St
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