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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1954

Page

4

Funeral Held for Mrs. L. May LaBree 85 Bristol Resident

The funeral for Mrs. L. May Briggs LaBree 85 died Saturday at her daughter’s home 90 Gibson Road Bristol was held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Remington Funeral Home Providence Rev J Wesley Prince officiated assisted by Rev Frederick F Driftmier Bearers included Theodore La Bree John R Watson George Holt Evert Johnson Louis Simmons Everett Saunders Burial followed at Pocasset Cemetery She was born Cranston May 25 1868 daughter of the late Charles L and Jennie Aldrich Briggs widow of Frank La Bree now leaves daughter Mrs Hazledine son Lawrence La Bree Purdue University professor and two grandsons

L. May (Briggs) LaBree Claude Hazeldine Gibson Road Remington Funeral Providence J. Wesley Prince Plymouth Union Congregational Church Frederick F. Driftmier First Congregational Church Theodore LaBree John R. Watson George Holt Evert Johnson Louis Simmons Everett Saunders Pocasset la Bree Cranston Charles L Jennie (Aldrich) Briggs Bristol Frank la Bree Mrs. Hazledine Lawrence la Bree

Keeping Up Appearances Damaging Bank Accounts

A brief item notes that maintaining appearances can lead to financial strain as people prioritize image over stability. The piece implies social pressure and ongoing costs impact savings and account balances.

Model Husbands Often Prove Nonworking in Modern Roles

A humorous look suggests many partners labeled as model husbands fail to hold steady jobs. The piece contrasts idealized images with real-world routines, noting expectations versus daily life and the social pressure surrounding domestic roles.

Budget request for Civil Defense headquarters items

Beals outlined a 1514.87 dollar total for civil defense headquarters costs including a control table lighting renovation and radio equipment in a partitioned area. Other requests cover a GOC spotting tower desk 307, medical supplies 25, auxiliary police gear 448.70, four Stannador radios 800 with half rebated and siren leased line 344 plus alarm costs 336 and telephone 171.60 with power supplies for two 2 meter transmitters.

Beals GOC Joseph Cavallaro Ferrara Fire P

Pigeon Critiques City Council On Committee Roles

Pigeon charged two separate committees were appointed for the same task and urged credit be fairly shared. Town Clerk John W. Church reported copies of the proposed code. Pigeon praised civic volunteers on beach, industry and dump committees and warned against political credit grabbing.

John W. Church Pigeon

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