State College Grows Up to University Title in Rhode Island
Rhode Island State College seeks its fourth name change at the 1951 General Assembly to become the University of Rhode Island. Enrollment has grown to 2,250, the library tops 100000 volumes, and research spans agriculture engineering aeronautics and science with 107 graduate students pursuing master's degrees.
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Rhode Island State College
General Assembly
Kingston
University of Rhode Island
Carl R. Woodward
School of Arts
State Agricultural School
Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts
State
Rhode Island
Colt Tops Alumni In Overtime Thriller At Andrews Gym
In an overtime thriller Colt defeated the Alumni 40 to 36 at Andrews gym for the March of Dimes benefit. Rene and DeMeo kept the game tight before Grabert's late basket sealed Colt's win while Calandra and DeVelleca led the defense. Alumni standouts were Mancierl DeMeo Almeida and Russo.
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Colt
Andrews Gym
March of Dimes
Rene
Tony DeMeo
DeMeo
Grabert
Calandra
Alumni
Perry
DeVelleca
Mancierl
Almeida
Russo
Garvin Caizzi Rene
Sousa Grobert Cordeiro
Perry Pirri
Almeida Russo
Sousa Mancieri Anderton
Topazio
Births and civic news at Mount Hope Eastern Star election
Amanda Dixon James born in New York City on January 5 to Mrs. Roberta Fales Dixon James. Seaman apprentice Robert F. Bowler completes basic training at Newport and is assigned to Tarawa. Pontiacs welcome a son born January 8 at Lying-In. Salvatore Giusti enlists for Navy. and other local births listed. Mount Hope Eastern Star elects and installs officers led by Mrs. Edna McGovern with John R. McGovern as worthy patron. installation followed by fellowship.
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John Wells
Brooklyn Heights
Amanda Dixon James
New York City
Robert F. Bowler
Francis Bowler
Thames Sr
U. S. Naval Training Station
Newport
Tarawa
Catherine Camera
Catherine Street
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Mount Hope
Eastern Star
Edna McGovern
Adeline Klein
Masonic Hall
John R. McGovern
Emil H. Klein
Mildred Coggeshall
Fred W. Coggeshal
Marian E. D. Newman
P. M
Esther
Agnes Loring
Martha
Fern King
Electra
Clara T. D. Crown
Warden
Arthur F. Wiese
P.P
Sentinel
Esther T. Littlefield
Worthy Grand Matron
Ruth M. Rose
Grand Marshall
Russell Barlow
Ralph Mosher
Grand Sentinel
Bertha Haines
Funeral for Mrs. Ermelinda P Souza at St Elizabeths Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Ermelinda Pontes Souza aged 84 who died at 60 Burton Street were held from her residence at 8:00 a.m. and continued at 9:00 a.m. with a Requiem High Mass by Rev. Henrique Rocha at St Elizabeths Roman Catholic Church. Committal followed at St Marys Cemetery with Father Rocha presiding. Pallbearers included Louis Medeiros New Bedford Christian Mello Joseph and Jesse Carreiro.
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Ermilinda Pontes Souza
Burton Street
Connery Funeral Home
St. Elizabeth's
Louis Medeiros
New Bedford
Christian Mello
Joseph
Jesse Carreiro
Bristol Doctor Attends Rhode Island State and Penn School
Dr Holmes attended Rhode Island State College and Cornell University and graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery. Her grandfather, Joseph F Farrally, was Bristol Phoenix editor for 30 years. Dr Hawkins also attended Rhode Island State College and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Dental School.
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Bristol
Highlands
Town
Holmés
Rhode Island State College
Cornell University
Kirksville College of Osteopathy and
Kirksville
Missouri
Joseph F. Farrally
Bristol Phoenix
Hawkins
Dental
University of Pennsylvania
Paper Drive Sunday for Scout Corps Equipment Fund
The Scout Bugle and Drum Corps announce a townwide paper collection to be held Sunday January 14 to raise funds for corps equipment. Local residents urged to contribute paper to support the group.
Feast of the Holy Name observance at Mount Carmel
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Holy Name Society will celebrate by receiving Holy Communion as a body at the 8:30 Mass on Sunday January 14. A breakfast follows at the Midway Steak and Lobster House at 10, and newly elected officers will be installed.
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Holy Name Society of Our Lady of
Three Nurses Licensed After Hospital Examinations
Miss Barbara Sperry Battcher, Miss Elizabeth M. Dean and Miss Marjorie Raiola, all graduates of Colt Memorial High School class of 1947, passed their hospital examinations and are now registered nurses. Battcher is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Battcher of Garfield Avenue, Dean is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank A. Remieres of 85 Union Street, and Raiola is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Raiola of 21 Anthony Avenue.
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Rhode Island Hospital
Barbara Sperry Battcher
Albert Battcher
Garfield Avenue
Elizabeth M. Dean
Frank A. Remieres
Union Street
Marjorie Raiola
Frank Raiola
Anthony Avenue
Physicians Dentists and Veterinarians Must Register January 15
Rhode Island selective service announces that physicians dentists and veterinarians must register on January 15 under Public Law 779 81st Congress. Exemptions apply to those already registered under special provisions or in the armed forces or over 50. Inform local board numbers at registration and note new local boards for pre 1948 registrants. nearby sites include Warren Newport and Providence locations.
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Rhode Island Selective Service System
Warren
Newport
Hospitals
Providence
Bristol Girl Scout Council Leaders Meet at Kingston
Miss Marie Smith spoke at a Kingston home meeting about Camp Hoffman the largest of its kind in the United States. Mrs Moore resigned as registrar and Mrs Sansone was appointed. New leaders Mrs Phenes and Mrs Means welcomed.
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Bristol
Girl Scout Council
Gunnode Island
Kingston
Marie Smith
John D. Moore
Bradford Street
Hoffman
Miss Smith
United States
Moore
Joseph Sansone
Max Phenes
Albert Means
Norman Vermette
Anthony du Pont
J. Floyd Huestis
A. Lavender
Mt. Hope Area
Anthony DuPont
Raymond Walker
Earl Sturdevant
Mary Elizabeth Vermette
Huest
Juliette Low
George Murray
Salvatoré Maisano
St Marys Junior Social Club Elects Officers
Paul Vona was elected president at the first meeting in St Marys auditorium. Gerald Serbst became vice president, Sarah Tattrie secretary, and Joseph Travers treasurer. Father Charles Curran gave a short talk. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday night January 17 in the auditorium. Work to start soon.
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Paul Vona
St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Auditorium
Gerald Serbst
Sarah Tattrie
Joseph Travers
Charles Curran
New Chapel Planned at St. Michael's Church Remodeling Nears Completion
The final phase of St. Michael's Church upgrades includes a new chapel funded at about 3200 dollars, part of a 12500 dollar total project. Construction to begin soon, with the baptistry moved and a wall screen forming the chapel facing the altar. The space will replace the service men's corner and measure about 80 by 20 feet.
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St. Michael's Church
Wallis Howe
Holmes House
Daniel K. Davis
National Episcopal Church
Robert W. Nelson
Hope Street
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Florals
We express sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during our bereavement and for floral offerings and spiritual bouquets. We also thank the Department of the U S Rubber Co and the Portuguese Independent Band Cub family and the late Mrs Manuel Souza.
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Department of the U .S. Rubber Co
Cub Family
Eoo
Manuel Souza
Bungalow Piano Reconditioned in Fall River Ad
Lost and promotional ad fragment lists a reconditioned Chickering piano by Kathel at 1086 Rob son Street Fall River. Open evenings and contact Bristol 138 or Br 1-0303 for location details and sale.
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Kathel
Mfirel Y Craltenen
Roson St
Fall River
Committees Named for Cup Defenders' Dinner
The Cup Defenders Association named committees for the March dinner at the club quarters. Co chairmen Anthony Cupolo and Maionaro with Ralph Quito Frank Arruda James Sylvia John Bisbano and John Principe lead planning. Tickets handled by Carl Romano Donfhdo Pasquerelli and Lee Pelland. Transportation by Rayo Asciolla and Anthony Dupont. Tables and waiters led by Raymond Bisbano with Vincent Pasqua Terry Botelho Felix Puniello Joseph Cappucci Felix Pasquerelli John Sicignano and Joseph Camera. Samuel Pasqua presidents the club. The menu lists antipasti chicken soup macaroni half broiler and ice cream. Members and friends invited.
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Tindero Maiorano
Cup Defenders Association
Anthony Cupolo
Maiaorano
Ralph Quito
Frank Arruda
James Sylvia
John Bisbano
John Principe
Carl Romano
Donfhdo Pasquerelli
Lee Pelland
Rayo Asciolla
Anthony Dupont
Raymond Bisbano
Vincent Pasqua
Terry Botelho
Felix Puniello
Joseph Cappucci
Felix Pasquerelli
John Sicignano
Joseph Camera
Norman B Sherman Promoted to Sergeant in Japan Warning Group
Norman B Sherman son of Mrs. Clara Sherman of 45 Cottage street has been promoted from corporal to sergeant. The 610th Aircraft Control Warning Squadron reports his promotion while stationed on the southernmost island of Japan. He attended Bristol High School class of 1947 and trained at Lackland AFB before departing for overseas duty in August 1947.
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Norman B. Sherman
Clara Sherman
Cottage Street
610Th Aircraft Control Warning Squadron
Japan
Sgt. Sherman
Bristol High School
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
United States
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John Franke
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Albert Emery
Mt. Hone
Sweetéa
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Aerals Auto
Wak
Ender
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Samuel Pasqua
Aircraft Warning Group
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Tel. Br
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Industrial Trust Co
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