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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1941
Page
2
In Bristol the community recalls past foresight in planting shade trees and warns that without ongoing care the town would be bare. A hurricane three years ago destroyed 250 trees and a new campaign aims to raise funds to plant replacements in areas lacking trees.
Miss Olympia TD Rebello daughter of Manuel Rebello and Manuel Furtado married Saturday at 9 in St Elizabeths Church. Rex Father Henrique Rocha officiated with Willam Martin as a witness. The couple plans to reside at 637 Wood Street after a wedding trip through New England.
The Daughters of Mary of St Elizabeths Church sponsor a dessert and dance tonight at Columbia Hall Wood Street with Miss Rose George chairing the arrangements committee. John Partington, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Partington Constitution Street, resumes studies at Providence College as a junior.
Thomas H. Black former secretary of state clerk becomes commandant of the Rhode Island Soldiers' Home and chief of the State Division of Soldiers' Relief succeeding William H Beehler. A World War I veteran and Navy service member, he is also active in Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. He will base in Bristol with a $2560 annual salary.
Word was received yesterday of the death of Samuel Norris at his Ridgefield home after an extended illness. He was born July 25 1862 in this town the son of Samuel and Isabella Dimond Norris. A Harvard 1885 graduate and Harvard Law School alumnus he practiced in Providence before joining United States Rubber Co as secretary until retirement. He served in the State Legislature as a Republican and traveled widely. He is survived by his wife and other relatives. Funeral Sunday at 3 at Stephen's Church Ridgefield with interment in Bristol.
I express my sincere appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown during my recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral offer. Signed by Mrs Wotan, daughter of Manuel and Silvia, with the Portuguese Beneferi association.
A boy on Tlope Avenue asks for guidance or assistance to water and feed poultry at a local home farm. He appeals for a parent or guardian to supervise and ensure proper care.
A notice reports a pair of light framed exeglasses lost in recent weeks. A Bristol contact is provided. Also an ad for paperhanging painting and kilnf mining services by Ralph DeFelice at 74 Constitution Street with phone 323-7.
A reader seeks a three or four room unfurnished apartment with no children and asks applicants to contact M at the Bristol Phoenix office. Also advertised is a Coldspot 1949 deluxe electric refrigerator for sale, price reasonable, with inquiries through Box M at the Bristol Phoenix.
Used only one season the eight inch Taft Old Burner is offered along with a large parlor stove. Address for inquiry is 25 Summer street.
Raymond Francis Gablinske a Colt Memorial High School graduate from 1941 has enlisted in the U S Naval Reserve as a Seaman Second Class assigned to Class M 2. This group consists of experienced yachtsmen and maritime personnel to man local defense vessels and support salvage duties. He is the son of Mrs Eldora Maddox of 31 Franklin Street.
Land deed transfers show Angelina Del Santo to Bertha Marion Palin on Colonial Road with structures. John Ross White to John Ross White et ux on Highland Road. John F McKenzie et ux to Alice J Spotwood on Beach Terrace. Edward F Wilkinson et ux to Lilian M Wilkinson on Byfield Street. Marriage intentions list Anthony Cirillo and Stasia Picknik at 411 High Street and 82 Briant Street along with Domenic Pasquarelli and Lucy Vargo at 28 Catherine Street and 53 Usher Avenue.
Mr and Mrs Russell W Southwick announce the birth of a son Everett West Southwick at the Lying-In Hospital Providence. Mr and Mrs James Luce report the birth of a son with both mother and child doing well. Regina Elena Society to meet at Mrs Mary DeFelice's home. Jason Costa born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Anthony Costa. William Pinch attends horse show in Memphis while Mrs Pinch visits Bryn Mawr. First Baptist Church to hear sermon The Psychology of Temptation by Rev Arthur W Burdon at 10 30 AM.
Rug and furniture buy offer along with art objects accepting Oriental and Domestic rugs and complete home interiors. Warren address in Providence and contact details provided for inquiries. Also advertises water systems for wells and dairy supplies with service contact in East Providence.
Mrs Phillips offers healthy well bred Cocker puppies and other pets at reasonable prices. Visit 818 Willett Riverside EA 3619 to inquire about dogs cats and other pets available.
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