Non-Housing Work Banned Across New England by Gov’t Agency
The Compliance Division of the Civilian Production Administration halted over 6000 projects since VHP-1 began March 26, stopping more than 500 in violation. Some large commercial jobs exceed $20 million, with exemptions limited to small amounts for residences and commercial buildings. local authorities urged to warn homeowners that remodeling and major repairs also fall under the federal ban.
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New England
Compliance Division
Civilian Production Administration
CPA
John Brownell
Brownell
Bride-To-Be Shower Held For Miss Shirley Rogers
A shower for Miss Shirley Rogers of Warren was hosted by Mrs. William Gablinske in Union Street Union. About forty guests from Warren Providence North Attleboro Bristol and Barrington attended and presented gifts. Umbrella favors and a large cake were part of the refreshments. Miss Rogers is to marry William Gablinske Saturday at 2 pm at his home with Rev. Anthony R. Parshley. ceremony details follow.
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Shirley Rogers
Warren
William Gyblinske
Union Street
Harriet Lyons
Providence
North Attleboro
Bristol
Barrington
Rogers
Willliam Gablinske
Anthony R. Parshley
Your Column Rules and Editor Note for The Phoenix
This reader note explains that letters to the editor may be published anonymously unless the writer identifies themselves The Phoenix reserves the right to publish letters addressed to a single editor only when the writer is known or clearly indicated by the author The column invites timely topics on town welfare and interests.
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the Phoenix
Wanton Destruction in Bristol Rhode Island Alarms Residents
Dear Editor. My family and I have tried to beautify Bristol Rhode Island. There has been a great deal of wanton destruction at the Colt Farm and Linden Place. I urge the public to use common sense to stop damaging these properties.
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Bristol
Rhode Island
Colt Farm
Linden Place
Lost Pass Book From Industrial Trust Bristol Branch
Lost or destroyed pass book number 34473 issued by Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payment has been stopped and an application made for issue of duplicate book as provided by law.
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Industrial Trust Co
Bristol
A History of Prudence Island
A historical sketch of Prudence Island detailing early settlers like John Oldham and the Allen and Chase families. It describes land loss, soil exhaustion, shifts from farming to nonagricultural use, and a cycle of settlement, war damage, and eventual decline in island fertility, ending with a note that the story continues.
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Chad Brown
Roger Williams
America
Brown University
Providence
Prudence
Allen Farm
Eugene Chase
Washington
Rhode Island
Veterans urged to report housing violators to CPA office
Regional CPA Compliance chief John Brownell calls veterans and supporters to report suspected unauthorized housing construction to the CPA Compliance Department. He notes most cases require placards from CPA or FHA and cites over 6000 complaints since the ban began on March 26. Offices are in Boston Hartford Providence Burlington Springfield Manchester Bangor.
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CPA
John Brownell
Brownell
Veterans Housing Program
Broad Street
Boston
FHA
CPA Compliance Department
Hartford
Providence
Burlington
Springfield
Manchester
Bangor
Vikings Take 2 0 Lead In Final Series
The Bristol Vikings beat U S Rubber 2 0 on the Bristol Common to take a 1 0 series lead. Pitcher Mike Ruggeri threw a two hit shutout and prevented two runners from reaching base in scoring position. In the fourth Catallano tripled and Goglia scored on a Murgo single as Ruggeri limited power threats.
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Bristol Vikings
U. S
Bristol Common
Mike Ruggeiri
Alves
Catallano
Gogha
Vollaro
Frank Murgo
Goglia
Ruggeri
Bristol
Josephine Marshall Engaged to Michael Provident
Mr and Mrs Manuel Marshall announce the engagement of their daughter Josephine Marshall to Michael Provident, son of Mrs Christine Providenti of Warren.
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Manuel Marshall
Magnolia Street
Josephine Marshall
Michael Provident
Christine Providenti
Thompson Street
Warren
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