Bristol District Nursing Association celebrates 25 years of service
The Bristol District Nursing Association marks 25 years of nursing in the community from 1909 to 1934 with major gains in infant and tuberculosis mortality. The 1922 infant mortality rate fell from 160 to 25 per 1000 births, and tuberculosis death rate dropped from 193 to 69 per 100000. The piece honors nurses, officers, physicians, and donors for lowering disease and improving family welfare.
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Bristol
Bristol District Nursing Association
Evelyn Carter
Bristol and Vicinity Community Column Note
Fragmentary notice appears to be a local column about activities and organizations. It mentions readers and courtesy, offering interest to all, but lacks clear events, dates, or names. The readable text emphasizes community involvement and guidance for readers.
Scout Hall meeting to review R I Fife Drum and Bugle plans
The Brigtel ox Scouk's Bugie and Drum Corps will meet at Scout Hall at 7 p.m. for a business session where delegates will report on the annual R. I. Fife Drum and Bugle Corps Association meeting. Other items announce May activities, receptions, and upcoming rehearsals.
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Neepe Ry Lane
Brigtel Ox ‘Scouk
Scout Hall
R. I. Fife,Drum and Bugle Corps Association
Rhodes
Pawremony
Dorothy Alves
Gilbert Almeida
Bristol
Anna Peters
Anthony Hall
Alt Nunes
Beateny
Narragansett
Admiral Edwards
Walkers Cove
Denners
J Manuel Torres Jr
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle
Almeida Alves Wedding at St Elizabeths Church
At 9 o'clock Saturday morning in St Elizabeths Church Miss Mary Alves daughter of Mr and Mrs John Alves of 26 East Street became the bride of Edward S Almeida son of Mrs Eva Almeida of 12 Roma Street Reverend Luiz A Pacheco officiated
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John Principe
Prospect Street
St Joseph's Hospital
Providence
Principe
Pris
Ula Troiano
Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Meeting Timed for Tomorrow
Regular council gathering of Bristol Knights of Columbus set for tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in local meeting rooms. Members are urged to attend.
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Bristol Council Knights of Columbus
Orchestrated Nuptials Describe White Satin Gown and Orchid Theme
In a marriage ceremony, the bride wore a white satin gown with net yoke and off-the-shoulder styling. A fingertip veil rested on an orange blossom crown, and her bouquet featured calla lilies with an orchid center. The maid of honor sported an orchid tafteta off-the-shoulder dress with a matching hat and carried a colonial bouquet. The couple plans to reside at 9 Murphy Avenue after a wedding trip to New York and New Jersey.
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Murphy Avenue
New York
New Jersey
Air Force opens Aviation Cadet program for veterans
A new class of Aviation Cadets will begin July 1 under the reactivated program open to veterans from any service branch. Applicants age 20 to 24, unmarried, with two years of college or equivalent, must pass exams and meet health standards. Cadet training lasts 12 months, leading to a commission as a second lieutenant and active duty. Cadets receive pay and allowances including a $250 clothing allowance at graduation.
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Harold C Hudson
Armed Services
United Air Force
Hudson
Ihealth
Air Force Reserve
United States Air Force
Air Force
Bristol Community Theatre presents The Man Who Came to Dinner
May 21 and 22 show at Bristol Community Theatre in Bristol. Bean Supper fundraiser hosted by Kearney Post Auxiliary at Post Home on May 20.
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Kearney
Post Home
Bristol Community Theatre
Waterfront Lunch opens Bristol dining at Thames Street
The Waterfront Lunch at 205 Thames Street promotes home cooked dinners as a good substitute for a better home meal. It bills itself as Bristol's neatest and most modern eating place next to Ever Headys and invites diners to sample its offerings.
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Thames St
Ever Headys
Bristol
Home
Funeral rites for John Sousa dieing after long illness
The funeral for John Sousa was held Saturday at 11 from 254 Wood Street following a Thursday morning death after a long illness. A solemn high mass followed at 11:30 in St. Elizabeth's Church by Rev. Manuel Rego. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery with committal by Rev. Henrique R. Rocha. Bearers were Frank Brown Manuel Farell Manuel Gomes Joseph Oliviera Joseph Sousa and Marion Xavier.
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Ing Fumbrer
John Sousa
Wood Street
Manuel Rego
St. Elizabeth’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Henrique R. Rocha
Frank Brown
Manuel Farell
Manuel Gomes
Joseph Oliviera
Joseph Sousa
Marion Xavier
Funeral service for Edward J. Wilkinson Sr.
Edward J. Wilkinson Sr. died Wednesday after a short illness. His funeral was held Saturday at 2 PM from 39 Byfield Street with Rev. Daniel K. Davis of St. Michael's Episcopal Church officiating. Burial followed in North Cemetery. pallbearers were Capt. William I. Baker, Charles Luther, Salvatore Palumbo, and Harold E. Pedley Sr.
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Edward J. Wilkinson
Byfield ‘Street
Daniel K. Davis
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
North Cemetery
William I. Baker
Charles Luther
Salvatore Palumbo
Harold E. Pedley
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Rhode Island State College
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Swansea
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Smoothies Orchestra
Oreyers
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Jimmy Martin and His Orchestra
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