New Red Cross Car Busy In July
The Red Cross motor service car, received in July, logged 846 miles and 20 calls. It transported 34 people to Rhode Island Hospital, Lying In Hospital, the VA Hospital in Providence, Newport Naval Hospital, and the Crippled Children Clinic. Drivers logged 78 percent of hours, while staff aides spent 65 hours at the RI Veterans Home and town beach. Maureen Murphy joined as a volunteer driver. age limit is eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
George L. Green
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
Newport Naval Hospital
Crippled Children Clinic
R. I. Veterans Home
Town Beach
John W DeWolf, Jr
Camp and Hospital Council
Bristo
C Bru A
Mauss Maureen Murphy
Motor Service
Green
Banquet Dinner Honoring Christening of Picanco Son
A banquet followed the christening of Michael Antonio Picanco son of Mr and Mrs Antonio Picanco in Warren. Godparents were Miss Patricia Miranda and William Miranda Jr. The dinner at the Miranda home honored Mrs Picanco's parents, Mr and Mrs William Miranda. Attendees included friends and relatives from Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Antonio Picanco
Antonio Picanco
Muller St. Warren
St. Thomas Church
Warren
Patricia Miranda
William Miranda, Jr
Bristol Lord Mayor to visit six American Bristols in tour
Bristol England plans a goodwill tour of the United States by Lord Mayor Fitzroy W G Chamberlain and the Lady Mayoress. They will visit six American Bristols across six states, meeting governors and notable figures while wearing formal fur trimmed costumes. The trip highlights Bristol’s claimed ties to America and explores Bristol’s historic role in exploration and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
England
United States
Fitzroy W G. Chamberlain
America
John Cabot
Newfoundland
Cabot
Richard Ameryck
Henry VII
Ameryck
North America
Gloucestershire
George Washington
Virginia
William Penn
Pennsylvania
South Pole
Bristol aport and trading hub through centuries
The text traces Bristol's rise from medieval wool and cloth trade, Bristol’s role in the Baltic and near East markets, and its expansion into tanning, soap, tin, brass, and iron. It notes Civil War alternations, decline from slave trade, revival mid-19th century, and 20th century WWII bomb damage and postwar restorations, ending with a nod to landmarks like the Llandoger Trow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Bristol
Edward III
France
Spain
Near East
England
Liverpool
Avon Rive
Counry
Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Observed at St Elizabeths Bristol
The annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament at St Elizabeths Church Bristol includes 7 pm Friday procession from Monroe Ave to the church, evening services and sermon, and concerts by the Portuguese Independent Band of Bristol and River Point Independent Band. A solemn high Mass is at 11 am Sunday with 2 pm processions and 3 pm services. Benediction follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth's Church
Bristol
Monroe Ave
Lincoln Ave
High St
Franklin St
Wood St
River Point
Parish Hall
Bay View Ave
Holy Name Society
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Viola’s Liquor Store
U.S
Chamberlains
Dennis J Roberts
Rhode Island
J. Lindsay Almond
Theodore McKeldin
Maryland
Leahy
Hartford
Frome
London
Great Britain
Chamberlain
City of
Flying
St. Mary Redcliffe
Bristol Cathedral
St. Mark's Chapel
Bristol Art Gallery
Bristol Museum
Merchant Venturers
Brieg
Canute
Gland
Christian Science Society
Barrington
Bristol Auto Body Works
Burnside St
Bistol
Police
Anthony J. Ferrara
Bristol R. I
Underman
Anthony J Dennis. Jr
Dee
Manuel
Bettencourt
John Bettencourt
August Ramos
Manuel Pacheco
Sardinha
Manuel Tavares
New England
Bristol Hardware CO
Carmote
J. T. O'Connell Supply Co
Thames St
Lovers Lane
Berretto
Corner Wood & Bradford Srs
Phoenix
Plannitg
Industrial National Bank
Industrial National
Hope Street
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