Dexter Asylum decision prompts Bristol town manager call
In Superior Court on July 20 a ruling favored selling Dexter Asylum land and using trust income for the poor. Bristol faces parallel Byfield land issues with possible reversion to heirs, urging a town manager to ensure continuity and prompt action. The piece also notes hardening U N stance toward Chinese Reds and prisoner negotiations.
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Dexter Asylum
Bristol
Bsfield
Nathaniel Byfield
By Frelt
Floyd Huestis
Paul Cl. Millemasvzen
Henry Fo Serbst
Dexter
Supreme Court
Dexter Heirs
Way Over The Bristol Salvation Army Annual Appeal Begins
The Bristol branch launches its yearly drive for funds to sustain its programs of aid and inspiration. The article praises the Army’s nationwide service, notes a recent gesture for Bradford Street fire victims, and urges Bristol to meet a $1,000 quota.
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Bristol
Salvation Army
Works of Mercy
Army
Local Births Visits and Social Notes Highlight Town Ledger
Wayne Smith of Fort Worth visits town with plans to return home. Raymond Allen Morris born at Union Hospital to Mr and Mrs Raymond Morris of Warren. Grandparents Frank and Muriel Grenier attend birth announcements. Steven Paul Morris born August 8 at Truedale Hospital. Reba Rebekah Lodge to hold fall meetings August 20 at Odd Fellows Hall. Joseph Rinaldi travels to Hartford to visit family and newborn grandson. Jeannette Springer to resume university studies in September. Mrs Joseph Madeiro convalesces at Truesdale Hospital, thanks supporters. William McClain and son visit Bristol area, Bristol Garden Club to meet at Mrs Hubert Holdsworth’s with arrangements topic.
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Raymond Allen
Raymond Aller Morris
Main Street
Warren
Union Hospital
Pall Hive
Morris
Mauss Muriel Grenier
Peat
Philip
Arele
Reba Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Joseph Rinaldi
Roma Street
Hartford
Wisconsin
Jack Wirth
Rinaldi
William McClain
Broomall
George C. Lee
Woodlawn Avenue
Bristol Garden Club
Hubert Holdsworth
High Street
Howard L. House
Fire Attacks Local Cabinet Shop and Nearby Hall
A fire damaged a cabinet maker's shop and a hardware store once near State Street. The King Philip Company's former hall, later moved, suffered from water and heat as the blaze spread toward Noyes family property and N. Anderstrom's studio. The Dreadnaught group suffered losses including a piano, uniforms, silver, and dishes. insurance on the company was $1,000. The incident, caused by an overheated stove, closed with limited broader damage.
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Wm F. Briggs
Noyes
N. Anderstrom
Anderstrom
King Philip Company
State Street
Faneuil Hall
King Philp
Monto
Board of Engineers
Abso
King Philip
August events listed for Bristol community groups
August schedule shows a clam bake at Bristol Yacht Club Fishhawk Farm on the 16th a summer food sale by St Marys Guild Trinity Church on the 29th a Lawn Party by Bristol Narrows Improvement Association on the 23rd a Second Annual Pilgrimage by Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club to Mission Church Roxbury Mass on the 30th and a Fall bridge by Ladies Benevolent Society at St Michaels Parish House on September 17 at 8 pm.
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Bristol Yacht Club
Fishhawk Farm
St. Mary’s Guild of Trinity Church
Bristol Narrows Improvement Association
Bristol Narrows
Pyramids of Charity Women’s Club
Mission Church
Roxbury
Mass
Fall Bridge
Ladies Benevolent Society
St Michael's
Funeral for Edmund Searle Rex at St Stephen's Providence
The funeral service for Edmund Searle Rex who died suddenly was held at 10 o'clock this morning at St Stephen's Church Providence. The requiem mass was celebrated by Rev Kimerson Hell with burial by Canon Parshiey and Rev Warren R Ward officiating. Burial followed at Swan Point Cemetery with a RI National Guard honor volley and American Legion rites conducted by Chaplain Albert C. Lamed and Kearney Post officers.
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Edmund Searle Rex
Syiday
St Stephen’s Church
Providence
Mays
Kimerson Hell
Canon Parshiey
Church of the God Shepherd
Pawtucket
Warren R Ward
Gilbert Temberton
Albert A Edmonds
Joseph Freeman
James Fogarty
Rex Huestis
Harvey Gustafson
Swan Point
RI National Guard
Wilbur Memorial Chapel
Warren
American Legion
Albert C. Lamed
Kearney Post
No. 6
Warwick Shuts Down Opponents Helps King Philip Win
Warwick pitched a two hitter over three straight tournament wins this season. Ray Choiniere hit a first inning home run to decide the game. Officials wrapped a week of activity for King Philip Little League as seven games were run, including two by the local all stars eliminated by Mt. Pleasant.
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Ray Choiniere
King Philip
Funeral Rites for Mrs Bridget A Lewis Held at St Marys
Mrs Bridget A Lewis 74 of 12 Collins Street died Saturday. Funeral mass at St Marys Church with Rev Clyde J Walsh celebrant assisted by Rev William Kelly, deacon, and Rev Peter Garahy sub-deacon. Hope Circle D of I attended. Committal prayers at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers from Bristol and Providence.
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Bridget A. Lewis
Collins Street
St. Mary’s Church
Clyde J Walsh
William Kelly
St. Columban’s Seminary
Peter Garahy
Hope Circle
D of I
Walsh
St. Mary's Cemetery
Michael J. Flynn
Edward J. Rinaldi
Augustine B. Nerone
Bristol
Harold Tanner
James
Martin Malloy
Providence
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Bristol Phoenix
Bristol R I
Bradford Street
Aaisher Roswell S Bosworth
Alden W F Poole
Bristol Phoenix Publishing CO
Bristo
Phoenix
U.N
G.I
United States
Wayne Smith
Fort Worth
Texas
Frat
K “Marabello
Richmond Steet
Steven Paul
Truedale Hospital
Hall River
Jeannette Springer
Col
Franklin . Springer
Church Street
Univ of Pennsylvania
Joseph Madeiro
Wood Street
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Edmund S. Rex
Scott Atwater
Joseph Sevia
Willys Beach
Bay View Ave
Ind Confidentia
Pecomial
Constitution St
Einy
Prudence
Narragansett Bay
Chestnut
Ponsoname
Tin Gikte
Bayview
Gaborian
Maple Avenue
Barrington
Warren Jewelers
Main St
Warren Wai
John Merella Warren
S F Winecombe
Robeson St. Fal River Mass
Anderson
Orlando Jrisbane
Warwick
K Wmg
Paul's Diner
Jack Carreira
Home Delivery Service
Dafonte Poultry
Baker ‘Tf. Tel. Br
Somerset
Montgomery Clift
John Payne
Scourie Greer Garson
Chevrolet
Cor
Child & Cutler Sts
Asselin Chevrolet Co
Warren, R.I
Tel
Henry Harvey
Gladue
Center St
Bristol-Tel. Conn
Health & Accident
Louis Tortorice
Mutual
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