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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1943
Page
4
The OPA announced that more than 500 grocery items will be capped by new flat ceiling prices starting September 10. Stores must post price lists in readible form, with two lists covering Groups 1 2 and Groups 3 4, and may remove nonapplicable columns. Delivery surcharges may apply within set limits.
Lt. Col Harry E. Olsen of the Signal Corps thanks the Bristol K of C Industrial Committee led by Augustine Nerone for its efforts to hire workers for the U S Rubber Company plant. He notes 350 more workers are needed and acknowledges the committee’s continued aggressive campaign in Bristol.
Charles Marshall writes from the South Pacific to thank Dr Serbst and the Red Cross for an emergency furlough to visit his sick mother in Bristol and to praise American resolve. He describes rapid travel from Honolulu to Providence and asserts pride in US Army duty and fighting for Old Glory. He condemns Toto and his "yellow tribe" as they face American khaki.
The Women’s Sales Committee chair Mrs. F Reginald Dimond reports progress at the Pastime Theatre booth with $650 in Stamps and Bonds sold so far and a goal of listing 200 servicemen by month end. Names and units include Alan Hibbert US Army Air Corps in Hawaii, Norman Hibbert US Alaskan Territory, Eugene Clark US Marine Corps in California, and others across US forces including North Africa and Camp Sibbert.
The Holy Name Bowling League at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church begins its fourth season on Monday September 13 at 7 30 pm at High Street Alleys. Teams include St Matthew's St Mark's St Luke's and St John's with named captains and players listed for each squad.
Edmund S. Rex former commander of Kearney Post No 6 accepts a new fd position with a New York firm and will move with Mrs Rex and daughter Hope to the city later this month. Rex has been active in civic and patriotic work during his residence here.
Peter Moran 73 of 1074 Hope street died after a long illness. Born in Lowell Mass on August 6 1870 he came to town 45 years ago and worked in the town sewage disposal department. Survived by wife Laura four sons William T Peter Jr Ernest J Oliver W and four daughters Rose M Mrs Peter Proto Mrs Laura Cavara and Mrs Florence Silvia. Funeral from his residence followed by high mass at St Marys Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Emilia H Lagarto 58 wife of Antonio Lagarto at St Elizabeths Church following a long illness. Born in Lasbon Portugal in 1885 she came to town 23 years ago and was active in church work. Survivors include her husband four sons three daughters seven grandchildren and siblings in Brazil Africa and Lisbon.
Industrial Trust Company Bristol Branch records unclaimed deposits and interest on savings and checking accounts for twenty years or more as of June 1943. The document lists depositors and last known addresses including individuals, estates, and local businesses with dates and locations in Bristol Rhode Island.
Joseph A Flynn of 14 West Main Road Middletown Rhode Island has qualified as Administrator De bonis non of the estate of Mary J Flynn late of Bristol Rhode Island deceased. Clerk John W Church. 8-27 9-3 10.
Creditors are notified to file their claims in this office within the times required by law. Beginning August 27th, year unknown, Probate Court Bristol Rhode Island. Claim deadlines apply under the administration of John W Flynn’s estate.
Industrial Trust Company of Providence Rhode Island and James P Cronin of 44 Alice Street East Providence Rhode Island have qualified as Administrators of the estate of Ellen F Brady late of Bristol Rhode Island deceased Creditors are notified to file their claims with the Administrators at once beginning August 27 1948.
Estate of Julia Charli admission to probate declared by the Bristol Rhode Island Probate Court. Leon Justin Charli named executor with bond filed. Creditors must file claims at the clerk’s office starting September 10, 3943. John W Church, Clerk.
The Bristol probate court publishes notices on August 27 to September 20 1943 regarding probate of wills for Carrie H Munroe Josephine M Pevin and Elizabeth K Paull All matters are scheduled for hearing at 10:00 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol RI Also Harriet R Maxfield Administratrix filed first and final account for Elmer C Maxfield with hearing set and notices to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix and Bristol Phoenix again with similar notices in August 26 29 1943 issues
In Bristol Rhode Island on August 20 1943 Russell M Paull administrator petitions the Probate Court for leave to sell Zebedee Paulls interest at the time of his death a parcel at the northwest corner of High Street and Oliver Street Bristol plot number nineteen in the Smith Lot Plat notice that the Probate Court will hear the petition on September 20 A D 1843 at 10 o clock A M in the Probate Court Room.
Estate of Margaret Chartier of Attleboro Bristol County Massachusetts presents a copy of the will and probate record filed at the Bristol Probate Court. The hearing and discussion are scheduled for September 20 1943 at 10 o clock A M in the Bristol Probate Court Room. The notice is published in the Bristol Phoenix.
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