Bristol industry and community tied to shared good
In a local reflection on industry and civic welfare, the speaker argues that what benefits Bristol and its major firms like U S Rubber Co. also aids workers and the broader community. He cites lower taxes, schools, land development, utility improvements, and cooperative labor-management as mutual gains benefiting Mr. John Q. Public and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Rubber Company
Bristol
U. S. Rubber Company
General Motors
Wilson
John Q. Public
Bristol community notices and events roundup
Birth announcements for Luke Kelley Wooten and Vincent Joseph Catalano. Rotary Club talk by Miss Hood and Mrs. Allen. Rhodes Review committee plans at URI. Democratic town committee meeting Friday night. Taunton and Bristol Narrows families take trips. Our Lady of Mt Carmel Holy Name Society reception. Burnside K of P installation and refreshments. De Felice announces third child Ralph Joseph. Bird identification class canceled for Ash Wednesday then resumes Feb 25. Rinaldi announces son Ronald. Republican women unit speaker Capt. Paul A Herzig. Bristol Historical Society program with Dr. Bruno and Miss Almy. Grass fire calls at Swifts Point and 15 DeWolf Avenue. Annie Get Your Gun musical at Bristol High School starring Louise Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Holy Name Society
Louise Murray
Annie Oakley
Bristol Senior High School
Ethel Merman
Miss Murray
M. Theresa Donovan
Funeral of Mrs Philomena Roderick
The funeral for 69 year old Mrs Philomena Roderick of 170 Thames Street was held this morning with a solemn requiem mass at St Elizabeths Church. She died Friday en route to a Fall River hospital after a heart attack. She was born in Flores Azores October 27 1883 and lived in Bristol 53 years. She was survived by two sons five daughters nine grandchildren seven great grandchildren and a sister. She was a widow of Antone M Roderick and a member of St Elizabeths Holy Rosary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philomena Broderick
Philomena Roderick
Thames St
St. Elzabeth’s
Henrique R. Rocha
Virgilio Oliveira
Joachim Lawrence
Rocha
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Walter Diaz
Anthony Travers
Oliver Moran
Frederick Mello
Manuel Silvia
Joseph Aguiar
Roderick
Fall River
Flores
Azores
Ceriglio
Maria (Sabastiano) Tavares
Bristol
Mrs Margaret J Morris funeral held in Bristol East Providence
The funeral for Mrs Margaret J Morris 71 formerly of Bristol was held this morning from J E Connors Funeral Home 117 State Street with a high requiem mass at St Marys Church. Rev Clyde J Walsh conducted committal services in St Marys Cemetery. She was a charter member of Hope Circle D of I and survived by daughter Regina Marcotte sister Mary Raab and brothers William Hickey and Thomas Hickey. She lived in Bristol from 1897 until moving to East Providence two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J. Morris
Bristol
East Providence
J E Connors
State Street
St. Mary’s Church
Clyde J Walsh
St Mary’s Cemetery
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Morris
John Conners
William Leahy Augustine
Nerone
James Ruggiero
Newburgh
Michael and
Mary (McGuirl) Hickey
Regina Marcotte
Outlook Avenue
Funeral held for Charles E Callan 56 in Providence
A military funeral was held yesterday for Charles E Callan 56 of 126 Bradford Street from C. M. Connery Funeral Home with a solemn Requiem Mass at St. Marys Church. Died Wednesday in Providence. Interment at St. Marys Cemetery with a firing squad from Battery C 243rd AAA Gun Bn R I N G and bugler sounding taps. Bearers named including Joseph Sylvia Manuel Vieira Adolph Ferreira Victor Formisano Henry C Miranda and John Langello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Callan
Charles E Callan
Bradford Street
C. M. Connery
St. Mary’s Church
Providence
Charles C. Curran
Clyde J. Walsh
William M. Kelly
St. Columban’s Seminary
Father Walsh
St. Mary’s
William H. Gablinske
R.I.N.G
Joseph Savino
S.F.C
Joseph Ruggeiro
Harry Sousa
Joseph Sylvia
Corp
David Alves
Manuel Viera
Adolph Ferreira
Victor Formisano
Henry C. Miranda
John Langello
Margaret Castro Rites Held at St Elizabeth Church
Funeral services for Margaret D. Castro age 46 of 102 Bay View Avenue were conducted Friday at C. M. Connery Funeral Home followed by a high requiem mass at St Elizabeth's Church. Committal services were held with officiants including Frank L. Palumbo and Joseph E. Castro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Castro
Margaret D. Castro
Bay View Avenue
C. M. Connery
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Henrique R. Rocha
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Frank L. Palumbo
Joseph E. Castro
Manuel W. Castro
Manuel Bento
John F. Raposa
Joseph R. George
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Tributes
A grateful note expresses appreciation for the many expressions of sympathy, floral tributes, and spiritual bouquets received after a recent bereavement. The message honors the Altar Society, Mothers Club, Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, and St Anne Society of Sealy, along with family and friends including Joseph Carullo of Barrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altar Society
Mothers Club
Holy Name Society of
of Our Lady of
Bristol High School Events Calendar Highlights
February 20 21 fraught with musical Annie Get Your Gun at Guileras Auditorium 8 15 p m featuring the senior class. February 21 Saturday hosts a Square Dance at Rockwell School under Bristol Neck 4-H Club guidance. February 24 Tuesday Two Key Supper by Women's Guild First Congregational Church DeWelf Memorial Room. February 28 Saturday Covered Dish Supper by Mt Hope CES Thackery Hall plus Ham and Bean Supper under Bristol Narrows Improvement Association Midway Steak and Lobster House. March 3 Tuesday The Carouters Bristol Community Concert Colt Memorial High School. March 5 Thursday Annual Bridge and Canasta Party Bristol Branch 15 SS Midway Steak and Lobster House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Senior High School
Guileras School
Rockwell School
Bristol Neck
Women’s Guild First Congregational Church
Bristol Narrows Improvement Association
Midway Steak & Lobster House
Bristol
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol Branch
Bids Sought for Two New Bristol Police Cruisers
The Town of Bristol Rhode Island invites sealed bids from qualified bidders by 4 PM February 19 1953 for two new police department cruisers. Bids must include transfer of radio gear from old to new cars. Bid envelopes marked Bid Police Department Automobiles. Town reserves right to reject any or all bids. John W Church Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. I
Police Department
Anthony J Ferrara
Serena
Planning Board Hearing Notices Bristol Rhode Island
Town of Bristol Planning Board announces a public hearing on the above topic. Manuel Saareta and others with interest are invited to attend and present at the meeting. February 3 10 17 unclear dates indicate schedule details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planning Board
Town of
Bristol
Rhode Island
Betches
Manuel Saareta
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Bristol Phoenix
Roswell S. Bosworth
Alden Poole
Bristol Phoenix Publishing CO
ST. Michael’s
D. Q. Williams
Emmanuel Church
Newport
Korea
Secon
Red Cross
Andrew's School
American Red Cross
P.O
R. 1
Luke K. Wooten
4 Eleven Avenue
Luke Kelley, Jr
Lying In Hospital
Eleanor Hood
William Allen
Rotary Club
White Rail
Norman Carlson
University of Rhode Island
Anthony J. Nunes
Democratic
Fred Hochberg
Taunton
Hochberg
Stanley Wood
King Philip Avenue
Bristol Narrows
Florida
Vincent Joseph
Vincent Catalano
Narrows Rd
Catalani
Ruth Head
Burnside Lodge
K. of P
Odd Fellows Hall
High Street
Ralph Joseph DeFelice
Wood Street
Ralph Joseph
The
Bristol Audubon Society
Guiteras House
Salvatore Rinaldi
Fried Avenue
Ronald
Truesdale Hospital
Rinaldi
Emily Santos
Bristol Highlands
U. S Federation of Republican Women
Paul A. Herzig
G.O.P
George J. DuPont
Ridge Road
John R. White
C. Paul Bruno
Alice M. Almy
Bristol Historical Society
Rogers Free Library
Swifts Point
DeWolf Avenue
Defiance Hose Co
Swift’s Point
Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company
Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co
Braonale Ee
Phoenix
John W. Church
Franklin Street
High St
Bowling Yi
Rhode Island & Tax Service
Weed St
Robeson
Fall
Mt. Hope Avenue
Louis
Tortorice
Constitution Street
Cireflex
Bristol 1018
Rodman Lows Drifty
Rodman
Bontex
Hope Street
Nee
Aention
Bristol Oenix
Bristol Hoenix
Hope St
State of
Joseph S. Wholey
Memoriam
Annie Massano
Mit. Carmel School
Office of Industrial Trust
Indus
Trial
Safest Banks
Carl H. Witherell
Roger A. ‘Allard
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