First Baptism In 20 Years At Union Church
The Union Church on Prudence Island held its first baptism in two decades on Sunday. The great grandniece of George Williams 1st was baptized by her uncle Rev. Robert W. Little of Cohassett Congregational Church. Mrs Little sang two solos with Mrs Morton on piano. The ceremony drew the season’s largest audience. Rev H N Deck of Springfield will serve as pastor for the remainder of the season.
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Union Church
Prudence Island
George Williams
Prudence
Robert W. Little
Cohassett
Lawn Party at St. Michael’s Church Highlights Reeded Heritage
The Ivy Guild held a rainy Saturday lawn party in Holmes House with a lecture by Canon Parshley on historical documents and old silverware. Prizes went to four winners, with kids enjoying a puppet show and balloon activities. engagement also announced for Rosemary Rainey and Mathew Calderiso.
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Ivy Guild
St. Michael’s Church
Holmes
Anthony R. Parshley
Henry J. Rainey
Thames Street
Rosemary
Mathew Calderiso
Michael Calderiso
Oliver Street
Parish Outing at St. Elizabeths Church Highlights
St Elizabeths Church held its annual parish picnic at Rego’s Farm Bay View Avenue featuring a Portuguese Inde pendent Band concert and a sports program. Soloists Miss Mary Mendes of Providence and Mrs Mary Maciel led the day with an amateur show in the afternoon. Cochairs were Mrs Mary Vargas and Henry Miranda assisted by John Mello Marion Rodruguez Manuel Camara Gilbert Costa John Almeida Jesse Barboza and many others.
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St. Elizabeth’s Church
Rego
Stephania Sousa
Mary Lima
Mary Cabral
Isabel Carlos
Ignacia Vargas
Mary Botelho
Anna DuPont
Mary Freitas
Mary Rapoza
Olivia Medeiros
Emily DuPont
Mary Minto
Rose George
Jessie Paiva
Emilia Teixeira
Sophie Oliveira
Obituary of Mrs Wilhelmina Medeiros 69
Mrs Wilhelmina Jesus Medeiros 69 widow of Joseph Medeiros of 43 E street died yesterday at a Providence hospital after a long illness. Born December 21 1876 in St Michael Azores she came to the United States 46 years ago and has lived in town 20 years. Survived by two sons Virgil and Louis six daughters and seventeen grandchildren. Funeral from daughter Sylvia 189 Wood Street then St Elizabeths Church for high Mass at 9 and burial in St Marys Cemetery.
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Wilhelmina Jesus (Germino) Medeiros
Joseph Medeiros
E Street
Providence Hospital
St Michael
Azores
Manuel Louis
Jennie Arruda Germino
Virgil
Louis Medeiros
Anthony Silvia
Heavy Hitting By C and A In 5-2 Victory
The Collins and Aikman nine defeat St Elizabeth's 5-2 in a powerful hitting display. Santo returns with a home run and a double, Topazio homers, Vargas hits a triple, Parisi adds a double, and Van Voast earns the win after five innings.
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Collins
Mill Boys
van Voast
del Piano
St Elizabeth's
Vikings
St. Elizabeth's
Church
U. S
Maetoza
Aguiar
RBI
Marshall
Santo
Topazio
Vargas
Paris
Ramos
Quintal
Camera
Maisano
Benevides
Mariano
Sylvia
Boy Scout Treasure Hunt at Camp King Philip
Scouts from First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America staged a treasure hunt at Camp King Philip. A map hid the treasure, found by Richard K Belmore and located by John Estrella, revealing a watermellon shared by all. Board of Review set for Friday and merit badge night planned for next week at the same camp. Green Bar scouts led the evening, Cub Picnic slated for Wednesday, and a postponed Cub Pack No 14 picnic will be held tomorrow evening with rides to camp. Troop Five plans a JYawgoog trip August 19, and Troop Four will encamp the week of August 26.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Camp
King Philip
SPS
Richard K Belmore
Black Hawks
John Estrella
Camp King Philip
Green Bar
Scout Hall
Troop Five
Yawgoog
Narta- Bansett
Rockville
R. I
Troop Four
Wall
Funeral of Philip T Morris at St Marys Church
Philip Terrence Morris 68 died after months of illness at his home 50 Charles street. Funeral held from 815 with a requiem Mass at 9 in St Marys Church Rev Vincent J Griffin celebrated. Burial in St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were Russell Gray Hugh Green William Dunbar Francis P McGovern Andrew Dunbar and George Dunbar.
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Philip Terrence Morris
Charles Street
St Mary's Church
Vincent J Griffin
St Mary's Cemetery
Russell Gray
Hugh Green
William Dunbar
Francis P McGovern
Andrew Dunbar
George Dunbar
Upcoming Events at Local Venues for September
On August 14 a reunion at the Colonial Hotel Battery C National Guard is listed. Events include Junior Miss at Bristol Commons Theatre, Guiteras Memorial School Auditorium on September 6 and 7. A Republican Clambake is set for Minturn Farm on September 7. The Annual Police Ball is scheduled for September 26 at New Highland Casino.
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Reunion Colonial Hotel
Battery C. National Guard
Bristol Communes Theatre i Guiteras Memorial School
New Highland Casino
Fortin Nappi wed in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Miss Emily Ann Nappi and Louis Fortin were married at 9 am Saturday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Rev Emilio Donanzan officiated. The bride wore a white satin gown with seed pearls and mousseline desoie train. A reception followed at the Colonial Hotel and the couple will reside at 78 Charles Street.
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Josephine Virginia DeFelice
Jack DeFelice
Woodstreet
Morris John Caizzi
Michael Caizzi
High Street
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Emilio Donanzan
PSSC
Dora Tannuceilo
Jennie Balzano
Mousseline Desoie
Louise Robideau
Raymond Robideau
Colonial Hotel
White Mountains
Charles Street
Feed Abundance Seen To Light Northeast Dairymen
L. B. Skeffington reports in the American Agriculturist Aug 17 issue that vast Midwest corn and wheat crops will supply ample feed for Northeastern dairymen and poultrymen if weather stays normal and free-market movement continues. Officials say yields could rise with favorable conditions, while government controls could threaten supply. observers see no current push for movement restrictions.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Midwest
American Agriculturist
Farm Magazine of
Northeast
L. B. Skeffington
New York
Skeffington
Farm Publication
Agricultural College
Washington
USES Replies To Newspaper Criticism On Unemployment
The United States Employment Service reply to criticism reports that many unemployed could take listed jobs and urges employers to list openings with the service. It notes veterans and male applicants need suitable roles and emphasizes accurate job figures to address complex unemployment.
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Labor and Management
Rhode Island
United States Employment Service
Joseph Bisband Decorating and Painting Services
Local advertising notes Joseph Bisband offers decorating and exterior painting along with paper hanging and interior painting. Service area includes home walls with contact at 1140 266 Wood St for estimates.
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Joseph Bisband
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National Society of Professional Engineers
Society of American Military Engineers
Civil Engineer Corps
U.S.N.R
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Dewolf Avenue
Carr Manufacturing Corp
C&a
St. Elizabeth‘s
Ab Po Ferreira
Quito
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Velleca
St Eliz
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DE Felice
Philip T. Morris
Minturn
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State College
Chicago
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Illinois
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Wood ST
Charles M. Connery
Burton ST
Bradford ST
Waldron Co
TEL
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Bristol County
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