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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1955
Page
2
Washington allocates 2500 for Bristol Harbor improvements study and hurricane survey. The two federal reviews follow town action and a February general assembly resolution. Progress depends on local support, timing, and a pending court outcome as officials push for rapid, decisive harbor development.
Village readers report a busy stretch with Elmer Angell placed on Rhode Island Hospital danger list after a health scare. A clam bake for the Portuguese Independent Band at Swifts Point drew about 200 attendees. Community groups including scouts and Rotary Club share meetings, events, and plans for the 275th Anniversary Celebration.
Doris Bertrand daughter of Mr and Mrs James Bertrand of Verndale Circle wed Francois L deWolf Jr son of Mr and Mrs Francois Levay deWolf of 31 Union Street in a 3 oclock ceremony at the First Congregational Church The Rev Frederick F Driftmier officiated The bride wore white silk organza and Chantilly lace with an illusion veil and carried white roses and stephanotis The maid of honor was Betty Bertrand sister The bridesmaids included Mrs H Grantham Hirons Nancy Legare and others with yellow and white bouquets Best man was James L deWolf Brother of the groom The ushers were H Grantham Hirons Daniel Mahoney Robert Randall and Joseph Kinder The reception was at the bride’s home and the couple will live at 30 Acacia Road Bristol Highlands Going away the bride wore heliotrope blue
A wedding between fe Seo Copetanny and Rayuround Cumerd Lopes took place at St. Elizabeth's with Rex. Henrique Rocha officiating. Attendants wore coordinated outfits and the reception followed at the bride's home.
A bride in a white and yellow dress with yellow shoes married a groom who is a U S Navy veteran. They traveled to Lake Watneptstueee before deciding to settle on Metacom Avenue. The bride works at Berkshire Curtain Factory and the groom is employed by State Line Co.
Ruth F. O’Brien, wife of Louris Edmond O’Brien, died in Plant City Florida after a long illness. Born in Providence on March 9 1891 she lived here about 55 years and was a communicant of St Mary’s Church. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs William Rego Mrs Vincent DeFelice a son Edmond a son Franklin J of Ohio ten grandchildren and one great granddaughter Funeral arrangements incomplete
Real estate ads feature Bristol Warren Barrington properties including ranches Cape homes with 3 bedrooms and tile baths, wooded lots, fireplaces, basements, and various prices from 5 500 to 32 000. Listings note new and older homes with listings across towns and references to contact CH 5-6260 and CH. 5-5932.
Sealed bids for the construction of Hopeworth Avenue in Bristol Rhode Island will be received at Tomm Clevie's office until Monday August 8 1955. Bid envelopes must be marked Bid Hope Avenue. Bids may be rejected or awards made in the town's best interest. John W Clerk.
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