Letter Praises Gabriel Castro From PT 154 Captain
A Bristol family celebrates a wartime note praising Gabriel Castro Jr a machinist's mate second class with PT 154 in the South Pacific The captain Lt jg Rogert Pearson commends his work ethic reliability teamwork and steady handling of a complex engine crew members share the shipboard life and express hope for a homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel Castro
Franklin Street
Gabriel, Jr
South Pacific
Gabe
Bonazzi
Bristol
Rogert Pearson
J.g
Funeral of Mrs Etta Hoar Held at Warren
The funeral for Mrs. Etta Ardelia Wales Hoar wife of Prescott A. Hoar of 102 State street was held at 2 this afternoon from the George M Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren Rev J Kenneth Pearson officiated Burial was in North Cemetery She had recently returned from a Maine vacation and been ill briefly Born September 11 1874 in Loudon New Hampshire she lived most of her life in Bristol and belonged to the Warren Methodist Church This year she and her husband observed their 53rd wedding anniversary She is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Merrill W Pickett and a granddaughter all of Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Ardelia (Wales) Hoar
Prescott A. Hoar
State Street
George M. Wilbur
Warren
J. Kenneth Pearson
Warren Methodist Church
North Cemetery
Merrill W. Pickett
Mt Carmel CYO Beats St Marys Warren 5 4 On Common
Our Lady of Mt Carmel CYO won 5 to 4 over St Marys Warren on the Common with Velleca and Carulli as batteries Ta var es catcher and Hanneberry charged with the loss Higgins and Hanneberry pitched for St Marys Holy Angels of Barrington defeated St Elizabeths of Bristol 4 to 2 League standings after the games are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
St. Mary’s
Warren
Mt. Carmel
Velleca
Carulli
Higgins
Hanneberry
Tavares
Holy Angel’s
Barrington
St. Elizabeth’s of
Bristol
Col John H Bailey Jr 81 dies at Rhode Island Hospital
Col John H Bailey Jr 81 former school principal and longtime educator died yesterday in Rhode Island Hospital He married Martha Josephine Harris of Coventry Bailey led the Bristol Train of Artillery served on the Town Council chaired the Democratic Town Committee Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at Frank R Gorton and Sons Funeral Home Anthony with burial in North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Bailey, Jr
Rhode Island Hospital
Martha Josephine (Harris) Bailey
Coventry
Col. Bailey
John Post Reynolds
Bristol Train of Artillery
Democratic Town Committee
Frank R Gorton and Sons Funeral Home
Anthony, R.I
North
William A Martin Bristol Phoenix linotype operator dies in Warren
William A Martin longtime linotype operator for the Bristol Phoenix died suddenly at his Warren home on Sunday after returning from vacation. He formerly worked for the Warren Gazette and was foreman for F H Buffinton Company of Providence. He is survived by his wife Nelle May, a son William A Martin Jr, a daughter Mrs L V Jernegan of Martha's Vineyard, and two grandchildren. Funeral was held at 2 PM with burial in South Cemetery Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A Martin
Bristol Phoenix
Warren
F H Buffinton Company
Providence
The
Warren Gazette
Nelle May (Thompson) Martin
Wlliam A. Martin, Jr
L. V. Jernegan
Martha's Vineyard
Loretta Morin Weds Peter Checko in Marine Corps Ceremony
Loretta S Morin daughter of Mr and Mrs Morin 406 Thames street became the bride of Private first class Peter Checko United States Marine Corps son of Mr and Mrs Kellerman Ventura Cal The 9 o clock ceremony was performed by Rev Michael L Ryan The bride wore a white lace and net gown with fingertip veil and orchid corsage The maid of honor Miss Donalda Saucier and bridesmaids Miss Elsie St Angelo and Miss Grace Barber wore aquamarine and pink gowns. best man Pvt Robert Eager The reception followed at the bride’s home and a dinner at Hotel Belvedere with a later G A R Hall reception The couple will reside with the bride’s parents after a wedding trip and the groom will report back to duty at the Marine Barracks in Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta S. Morin
Joseph Morin
Thames Street
Peter Checko
United States Marine Corps
William Kellerman
Ventura
Cal
Michael L. Ryan
Donalda Saucier
Elsie St. Angelo
Grace Barber
Robert Eager
U. S. Marine Corps
Henry
Belvedere
G.A.R. Hall
Colt Memorial High School
U. S. Rubber Company
Cuba
Marine Corps
Spring Valley
N. Y
Marine Barracks
Newport
Miss Emily Silva Weds Navy Seaman in St Elizabeth Church
Miss Emily M Silva daughter of Mrs Manuel C Silva of 24 Malden street and Joseph Soares seaman second class United States Navy son of Mrs Bella Soares of 141 Market street Warren were married Saturday at 8 am in St Elizabeths Church Rev Henrique Rocha officiated The couple were attended by Miss Mary Soares maid of honor and Louis Abatiello best man The bride wore white satin with a long veil and orange blossom tiara The maid of honor wore blue mousseline de soie with red roses bouquets were white roses and red roses A reception followed at the bride’s parents home The bride will report for duty in Seattle after returning from a wedding trip He recently returned from service overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily M. Silva
Manuel C. Silva
Malden Street
Joseph Soares
United States Navy
Bella Soares
Market Street
Warren
St. Elizabeth's Church
Henrique Rocha
Mary Soares
Louis Abatiello
Medeiros Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary At Home
John Medeiros and his wife observed their 30th wedding anniversary Sunday at 59 Charles Street with family and friends. Three sons attended while Cpl. John Medeiros Jr. was in France. A large cake and refreshments were shared. Hostesses included Delia Bray ton, Anthony Medeiros, Mary Lima, and Bertha Medeiros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Medeiros
Charles Street
Cpl
John Medeiros, Jr
France
Delia Brayton
Anthony Medeiros
Mary Lima
Bertha Medeiros
Funeral Services For Mrs Antone Sousa
Funeral services for Mrs Erminia Gomes Sousa 52 wife of Antone Sousa were held this morning from 42 High street at 8 15 a m with a requiem high mass at St Elizabeths Church She had been ill for a long time a Bristol resident 26 years born in Villafranca St Michael Azores Survivors include her husband two sons Antone Jr and Frank Sousa two daughters Florence and Dolores Sousa and three grandchildren Rev Henrique Rocha pastor celebrant bearers included Cpl Antone Sousa US Army Fall River and town residents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erminia Gomes Sousa
Antone Sousa
High
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Sousa
Bristol
Villafranca
St. Michael's
Azores
St. Elizabeth
Union Church Marks Eighteenth Anniversary Founders Lead Service
The Union Church of Prudence celebrated its 18th founding anniversary with Rev. Francis Raymond Enslin as speaker. Enslin, a founder and charter member, spoke on visions and the role of spiritual aims in shaping the church and community, noting past leaders and the building’s creation. The service featured the young people's choir and an original poem by Mrs. Enslin highlighting the church's history and aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church of Prudence
Francis Raymond Enslin
The
Baptist Church of Bristol
Enslin
Union Church
Paul
Jesus
God
Livingstone
Dr. Grenfell
Mr. Enslin
Ensin
Procession Held Sunday By St Elizabeth Parish Feast
The annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament procession was led by Rev. Manuel Salvadore with deacons from Our Lady of Help Fall River and Holy Ghost Fall River. A 400 star service flag led the march through Wood street with parish girls and a Co G RI State Guard detachment, followed by benediction and solemn high mass at St. Elizabeth's. Portuguese Independent Band gave three concerts over two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Salvadore
St. John’s Church
New Bedford
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Franklin Street
Bay View Avenue
Wood Street
Asdrubal Branco
Our Lady of Help Church
Fall River
Salvadore
John Medeiros
Co. G. R. I. State Guard
Silvino Raposa
St. Anthony’s Church
Pawtucket
Father Medeiros
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Gabriel "Castro
Mrs. Prescott A. Hoar
Mount Carmel
Holy Angels
St Elizabeth's
Col
Hope Street
William A. Martin
South Cemetery
Army of Production
U.S. Rubber Co
Mrs. Antone Sousa
Joseph MacDonald
St. Columban’s Seminary
James Gulsenan
St. Columban’s
St. Elizabeth’s
Rance Corporation
E. Providence
Weeneechat
Pasceag
Bristol - Warren
Westerly
Wicklord
Winders Menders Doffers
Collins & Aikman Corporation
Bradford
Tel. Teoe
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