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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1959
Page
7
Lucien Capone, GOP Town Committee chairman, will speak at Bristol Women’s Republican Club meeting Thursday at 8 at the courthouse. Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 7 80 in the school auditorium.
Barnes Newberry Jr. 38 husband of Martha Rockwell Newberry died Sunday while attempting to save his four children from a fire that destroyed his Bristol Ferry home. Born June 29, 1921, he was son of Cmdr Barnes Newberry USMRB (ret.) and Elizabeth Newberry. He was grandson of the late Sen. Truman H. Newberry and served in the Navy. A Providence real estate director and trustee of People's Savings Bank, he held civic roles including president of Providence Floating Hospital and officer of Town Criers. Survived by wife, parents, son Barnes III, sister R W Leonard, sister George Whaley, and brother William B. Newberry. services noted for Joseph Letizia unrelated in the same town.
A fragment notes a joke about overly wide trousers concealing feet and a wish for a better dressed Russian man, reflecting light commentary on attire. The line conveys humor and social casualness without broader context or names.
A note expresses thanks for support from the clergy of St Elizabeth's and all who attended the era of Alphonse.
Readers convey many expressions of sympathy during our recent loss and remember Joseph V Roderick with fond regard. The community extends thanks for support offered and shared condolences.
A funeral style verse honors Theresa Y Cavallaro as a cherished mother. The text notes she was kind and true, loved by her husband and children, and expresses a wish to tend her grave with a loving token. It emphasizes that she was the best mother God ever gave.
A memorial service for the victims of the Sunday morning fire at the Barnes Newberry residence will be held tomorrow at 11 at St. Michael's Church with Canon Delbert W. Tildesley officiating. Donations may be sent to Providence Floating Hospital or Meeting Street School, and burial will be in Juniper Hill Cemetery.
Miss Carroll James of 272 Thames Street died yesterday at Truesdale Hospital Fall River after a long illness. Born July 5 1904 in Augusta Georgia she was the daughter of Jennie Klum James and the late Carroll James. She lived in this town 42 years was a Colt Memorial High School graduate and Pratt Institute dress design alumnus. Employed at Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Company since 1945 until illness. A member of the First Baptist Church and Amicae Guild. Survived by her mother and several cousins. Funeral at First Baptist Church Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev Walter Swanson officiating. Burial in Orth Cemetery.
Miss Sally Kellogg Gray daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon A Gray of 127 Peck Avenue united in marriage to Dr Urban Bernard DeCosta son of Mr and Mrs John G DeCosta of 1068 Hope Street Saturday at St Elizabeths Church. The nuptial Mass was celebratd by Rev Henrique R Rocha. The bride wore a ballerina length gown with Chantilly lace over satin and a lace cap with veil. Flowers were white rose buds. Miss Elia Frances Gray was maid of honor and Robert Louis DeCosta, a brother of the groom, was best man. Ushers included Dr Robert E DeMartin Dr John J DeMartin and James P Oliver Jr. A reception followed at the bride’s home.
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