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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1955
Page
4
A town meeting debated zoning and planning, defending their value for protecting property values and guiding growth. Advocates praised proven benefits, noting Bristol as a zoned community and highlighting school department planning. Critics were cautioned to balance rules with public good.
A busy Bristol area notices multiple community gatherings. A surprise birthday on Prudence Island honors Mrs. Manuel Arruda at the Darigan home. Widows of World War I delegates will attend a Cincinnati convention. The Disabled Veterans post selects a nominating committee for May elections and plans for June state events. The Laurel Park Squares become the Rhody Merrymakers with dances starting May 7 at Warren High School. A Bristol couple announces the birth of a daughter at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River. Community committees name Mother of the Year for Bristol, and a May 13 officer dinner-dance is planned. Miss Judith Almeida appears on WIAR-TV. Local residents attend the Red Sox-Yankees game in New York. St. Mary's Guild plans a May 21 food sale. Square dances at Laurel Park Casino draw sixteen friends. Mt. Hope Eastern Star holds an inspection with visiting officers. Senior Children of Mt. Carmel Church and various church groups hold meetings and plan activities. Cancer Drive solicitors urged to report progress. St. Michael's Women's Auxiliary meets. Countryside Garden Club plans May officer elections. Youth groups plan Providence YMCA trip. Holy Name Society prepares a charity drive. Mite Society meets at Mrs Mott's. Post office updates doors and drainage works. Hydraulion Engine and Hose Co. plans to pay respects at Charles Connery Funeral Home for Charles Pendleton Sr.
Charles Lee Pendleton Sr of 7 Howe Street Falls River area dies after long illness at Truesdale Hospital. Born Westerly April 13 1886 he was a Nar ragansett Electric retiree of 43 years. Survived by wife Mary Jane and 6 children. services at First Congregational Church with Rev Driftmier and Rev Canon Tildesley. Burial at North Burial Ground with bearers named.
James M Harrison of 43 Summerfield Street Fall River died Wednesday at Fall River Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Fall River MA husband of Mary E Tonge Harrison and father of James M Harrison Jr of 363 High Street. He belonged to Mt Hope Lodge AF and AM and funeral services were held at Waring Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife a son a sister Mrs Edward Kane a brother William C Harrison two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Manuel Botelho formerly of this town and 133 Market Street Warren died Wednesday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born July 4 1888 in San Miguel Azores he lived 25 years here before moving to Warren. Survived by wife Leoza and five daughters Florence Cummings Lucy Alfred Loretta Lawrence Rita Rapoza Eva Barboza two sons Edgar Alfred and one sister Mrs John Perry Savannah Georgia. Funeral tomorrow at 8 am from William J Smith Funeral Home Warren with Mass of Requiem at Church of the Apostle burial in St Alexander's Cemetery.
The funeral for Mrs Agnes B Hart Tattrie widow of Arthur C Tattrie of 18 Mount Hope Ave was held starting at 8 am from George C Lima Funeral Home 307 High St. Requiem Mass followed at 9 am at St Marys Church with Rev Robert Burke presiding. The burial took place in St Marys Cemetery.
A private funeral was held at C M Connery Funeral Home on Burton Street for Ella Waldr on, 76, of 55 High Street.
A New England Transportation Company bus driven by James W. Meers struck a parked car on Franklin Street at 7:20 p.m. causing rear damage to the car and scratches on the bus. In separate incidents, Anthony Mello scraped a parked car on Hope Street, Indio Contente collided with Mrs Dixon on Shaw's Lane, and Rev Sorzana’s car clipped Placido Correia’s vehicle on Hope Street. Officer Carlone and Sgt. Demars investigated. other drivers cited include Serpa and Cardoza with both cars able to move under their own power.
A few upright pianos for beginners attractively priced. Winecombe's Piano Craftsmen at 1086 Robeson Street Fall River open evenings. A used item notice mentions UEEN IRONETTE and table model be ginners but is partially garbled.
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