Voters Favor Charter Reform Moves for Providence
Yesterday's vote shows a large majority favor improving and modernizing local government. Nine of thirteen candidates were chosen for the charter commission, which will study forms, hold hearings, and draft a charter for submission. If approved, a draft must be ready 30 days before November 4, 1952, or election on November 1954. The Providence charter was once drafted in four months.
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Charter Commission
City of
Providence
Local Births and Community Notices Include Daughters and Sons
Announcements report Elizabeth Louise born Feb 17 to M and Mrs William J McCarty at Lying-In Hospital Providence. David Warren born Feb 14 to Mr and Mrs Maurice C Smith III at the same hospital. Bristol Rotary speaker set at White Bal. Public schools reopen after winter recess. Movie news cites Decision Before Dawn at Lyric Warren. Various local events include 4-H square dance, 25th anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Newman, and police reports of a damaged car. Community meeting notes cover registration totals and political committee actions. Rescue Squad and Cub Pack activities listed with upcoming plans.
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William J Mce Carty
Wood _ street
Elizabeth Louise
Providence
David Warren
Maurice C Smith 3Rd
Funeral for Seraphine Moraes Held at St Elizabeth’s
Seraphine Moraes aged 73, retired farmer of 13 Murphy Avenue, died last Saturday after a long illness. Her funeral began at 8:15 from Sansone Funeral Home and Mass was at 9 at St Elizabeth’s Church. She leaves two daughters Angelina Perry and Germaine Tamburro, a sister Gloria Borges, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Burial followed at St Mary’s Cemetery.
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Seraphine Moraes
Murphy Avenue
Sansone
St. Elizabeth's Church
Maria
Mello) Moraes
Riverside
St. Michael’s
Azure Islands
New Bedford
Angelina Perry
Germaine Tamburro
Gloria Borges
Jose Pimental
Arthur Sousa
Fall River
Ernest Dubuis
Manuel Joseph
Ernest Andrade
Bristol
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Rain gauges in Korea used by 1442 records earlier
The report notes that rain gauges existed in Korea by 1442, about two centuries before Europe began systematic rainfall recording. It highlights East Asian meteorological practice and contrasts with later European timelines.
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Korea
Europe
Manuel E. Vargas 79 longtime Rhode Island resident dies
Manuel Enos Vargas 79 of 15 Wilson Street died yesterday after a long illness at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Fayal Azores he came to the United States 52 years ago and resided here. He was married in Providence in 1902 to Maria Sousa Vargas, survived by five daughters in the area and nine grandchildren. Funeral from his home Thursday at 8 15 AM with a 9 AM Mass at St Elizabeth’s Church. burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
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Manuel Enos Vargas
Wilson Street
Rhode Island
Fayal
Azore Island
Manuel and
Rosa (Silviera) Vargas
United States
Providence
Maria (Sousa) Vargas
Old National India Rubber Co
R. I. State Highway Dept
St Elizabeth's Church
Holy Name Society
Manuel E. Vargas, Jr
Boston
Rosa Camara
Fall River
Mary Cabral
Anna Moran
Alice Turillo
St. Elizabeth’s Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Funeral of Mrs Eliza Del Vecchio in Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The funeral for Mrs Eliza Del Vecchio of 329 President Street Brooklyn and formerly of this town was held from Sansone Funeral Home at 8:15 am with a solemn high Mass of requiem at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 9 am. She died at her daughter Mrs Mattea Caizza’s home 60 Oliver Street last Wednesday. Bearers included Anthony Campariale Peter Azzironi Joseph Holiday Anthony Talera Nicola Minuto and Carmine Porte. Rev Emy DeMattia PS SC officiated and read committal prayers at St Mary’s Cemetery.
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Eliza del Vecchio
President Street
Brooklyn
Sansone
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Funeral for George F. Moore at St. Marys Church
The funeral of George F. Moore of 63 Burton Street was held Saturday from the Conner y Funeral Home at 8 am with a high Mass of requiem at St. Marys Church at 9. The service was conducted by Rev Clyde J. Walsh with Rev William M Kelly and Rev Robert Newbold in attendance. Bearers included Irving Pierce of Boston and local residents. Moore, a veteran boatbuilder, died at home after a long illness.
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George F. Moore
Burton Street
Charles M. Connery
St. Mary’s Church
Clyde J. Walsh
William M Kelly
St. Columban's Seminary
Robert Newbold
Warwick
Irving Pierce
Boston
Joseph Desilets
William F. Con
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Sando Bianchi
The Sando Bianchi couple expresses gratitude to friends for sympathy cards sent during their sorrow.
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Sando Bianchi
Public Hearing Notice on Villanova Park Replat
A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at Bureside Build ing on February 28 at 7 o clock regarding the Villanova Park Plat replat off Hope Street and Avenue. All persons are invited to attend. Manuel Prenda, Secretary.
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Council
Wemortal
Ae Eveniing
At & O
Villanova Park
Hope Street
Avenue
Burnside Memorial Building
Bristol
R. I
Planning Board
Rhode Island
Dallaing
the Flaung. Board
Funeral for H Nelson G Terry in Fall River
The funeral of H Nelson G Terry 75 of 181 Madison Street Fall River was held after his death by carbon monoxide in his garage at 1015 Robeson Street. He was married to Mary P Rounds Terry and left a son Joseph C in Maryland a granddaughter and siblings. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery Fall River.
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Bristol
Fall River
H. Nelson G. Terry
Madison Street
Mary P. (Rounds) Terry
Thomas E Boylan
Robeson Street
Union Hospital
Terry
Walter D
Lizzie R. (Burrell) Terry
First Baptist
Central Congregational
Fall River Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance Co
King Philip Lodge A. F
A. M
Fall River Lodge of Perfection
Joseph C
Silver Spring
Joan C
Elmer C
Winthrop
Mass
Frank S. Abbott
Edward Goss
Providence
William C. Harrison
Thomas Burns
Union Methodist Episcopal Church of
Oak Grove
Vargas Penn wed in St Elizabeth Church ceremony
Miss Louise R. Vargas daughter of Mrs Frances Vargas of 46 Congregational Street married Edmond B Penn son of Mrs Mary S Perry of 27 Garfield Street Newport last Saturday at St Elizabeths Church The Rev Luiz A Pacheco assisted The Rev Henrique R Rocha performed the ceremony Best man was Manuel Vargas sister in law Mrs Manuel Vargas served as matron of honor The bridal gown was colonial white satin with a Juliet cap The couple plans a New York City honeymoon and will reside at 42 Congregational Street after returning
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Louise R. Vargas
Frances Vargas
Congregational Street
Edmond 8
White Rail Riding Club
New York City
Classifieds: Used Goods and Furniture For Sale
Multiple items offered for sale include a 1948 Chevrolet two door sedan in good condition and reasonably priced with contact Warren at 1-1130-W. A walnut grand piano, a mahogany library table, an inner spring mattress, a Magic Chef gas range, a washer, a crib and carriage set, and a Whiddie Koop child table and chairs are listed with various contact numbers and locations on Robeson Street and Hope Street. An Austin 1951 sedan is described with miles per gallon.
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Chevrolet
Warren
Vinetombe
Ano
Robeson Street
Fall River
Food Sale Announced by Local Groups at Two Venues
A Mar 14 food sale sponsored by the C and A Girls Club will run at Ferris Dry Goods Store on Hope Street from noon to 5 pm. Another sale on March 2 at Barr's Hardware by Mt Hope Chapter Order of the Eastern Star runs from 4 to 4 pm.
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C. and A. Girls Club
Thames Street
Congregational Women's Guild
DeWolf
Ferris Dry Goods
Hope Street
Mt. Hope
Order of the Eastern Star
Barr
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Bristol Phoenix
Phoenix
Bradford Street
Roswell S Bosworth Eporter
A. D. J. Ddarcangelo
Larry Hynson
Thames St
Hotere
TicKeve Av ‘Taner Ravee
Ayuforth Travel Service Inc
St. Providence
Rhode Iland
Farm & Home Congress
Cranston St. Armory
Pri
Mik
Beekeepera
John Deere Program
Fruitgrowers Market Gardeners
Bosal Ae
Richard A. Cordin
White Baul
Lyric
20Th Century-Fox
George L. Howe
Martha Calhoon
Woodstreet
Rhode Island Hospital
Bristol Neck
Young Junipers
Rockwell School
Harold Cory
J. Vincent Leahy, Jr
Neck Club
Lillian Usher
The
Junipers
Henry B Newman
Holmes House
Henry, Jr
Wallace Jaycox
Newman
Grace Munroe
George A Sousa
Mount Hope Avenue
North Attleboro
North Washington and
Everett Streets
Sousa
Board of Canvassers
Frank J Sylvia
Republican Town Committee
John R Bernardo
Joseph G Sousa
Metacom Avenue
Wood Street
St Mary's Convent
Robert L. Power
US Coast Guard
Scout Hall
Manuel E. Vargas
E. del Vecchio
Manuel Prenda
H. Nelson
Perry—Vargas
Bengal
Beach Road
Beach Terrace
Call
D. J. Bragantin
R. Tf
Austin
New
Eply
Renprat
Thurston Sails
Ing
Albert Emery
Mt. Hopes Avenue
Eee
Stan Sy
Borns
Jetus
Merolia
Alfred Times, Mgr
Liable Insurance Agency, Inc
Bridge
International Sunshine Society
H. W. Gifford
State Street Wharf
C. W. Weaver
E. W Weaver
High ST
Bristol, R. L
AAA
John Sousa
Bristol Voters
Permanent Registration Law Board OF Canvassers
John W. Church
Jamiels
State Street
Dungarees
Sox
Jack ‘Carreira
Tel. Bris
Town OF
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