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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1956

Page

4

Pioneer Bristol native Gorham dies at age 70

YSAAC WARREN" UO ab YSAAC WARREN" UO ab Ysaac Warren Gorham, a Bristol native and first settler in Bristol, died Sunday in Warwick in his 70th year. Born April 22, 1888, he worked 45 years in insurance, retiring as state agent of Home Insurance Co. and later with Providence Washington. Survived by son Isaac W. Gorham Sr., daughter Mrs. Charles Freitag, sisters Mrs. Edward P. Church and Mrs. Robert Gifford, and three grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Remington Funeral Home, Providence. burial at North Burial Ground.

Ysaac Warren Gorham Bristol Warwick Isaac Hobart Florence (Warren) Gorham Isaac W. Gorham Greenwood Charles Freitag Arlington, A Edward P. Church Robert Gifford Gorham The Home Insurance Co Providence Washington Insurance Co Pelesto 1038 John Gorham King Philip Remington Funeral Home Broad Street Providence

Obituary of Emma Gardiner 99 Bristol Convalescent Home

Emma Gardiner, 99, longtime town resident and former teacher born in Thompsonville Connecticut, died Friday after a long illness at the Bristol Convalescent Home. She leaves three sons Harold Stephen and Edward, eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Funeral was held yesterday in Fall River with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Emma Gardiner Bristol Convalescent Church Street Gardiner Thompsonville Connecticut Benjamin and Sophia Reeding Riverside Dighton Harold Stephen Edward Natick Mass Fall River Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral for Manuel Torres in Rhode Island church service

The funeral for Manuel Everest Torres, 58, of 129 State Street, was held Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from George C. Lima Funeral Home with a solemn high Mass at St. Elizabeth's Church. Rev. Rocha presided, assisted by Deacon Avila and Sub-deacon Lawrence, with bearers John Oliveira, Manuel Medeiros, Norman Mello, Joseph Mello, John Coelho and John Andrade. Burial followed at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Manuel Everest Torres State Street George C. Lima High Street St. Elizabeth's Church Henrique Rocha Lawrence Avila Joaquim Lawrence John Oliveira Manuel Medeiros Norman Mello Joseph Mello John Coelho John Andrade St. Mary’s Cemetery Father Rocha Torres Merces Oliviera) Torres Notre Dame Hospital Central Falls

Bodell to Serve Again on NAM Research Committee

Philip T Bodell of Collins Aikman research division accepts invitation to serve on the National Association of Manufacturers research committee. NAM President Cola G Parker notes the committee studies national industrial research issues and scientific manpower under chair Dr Allen Abrams of Marathon Corporation Rothschild Wisconsin.

Weekend Gardener Frost Cracks in Tree Trunks Now

Frost cracks may appear in tree trunks during cold periods as rapid uneven freezing causes internal pressure. A new long crack to the south of a Kingston linden illustrates the risk, with possible disease if wounds aren’t watched. Cutting bark, painting exposed tissue, and shading trunks can mitigate damage and aid healing as growth resumes in spring.

Kingston

B M C Factory Executive Heads Cup Defenders

Samuel A Pasqua assistant factory manager at Bristol Mfg Corp and town planning board member was installed president of the Cup Defenders Assn. Installation was at the association hall Wood Street. A $25 fire victims fund was voted. Officers installed Alphonse Rebello vice president Tindaro Majorano secretary Joseph Carnera financial secretary Cosmo Bruscato treasurer Samuel Osofsky sergeant at arms. Directors Norman J Servant Manuel Ferreira Joseph Rich Frank Arruda Raymond Bisbano Nunzio Asciolla. Finance committee Reginald Easterbrooks Victor Cabral John J Sylvia.

Samuel A. Pasqua Bristol Mfg. Corp Cup Defenders Ass’n Association Hall Wood Street Fire Victims Fund Alphonse Rebello Tindaro Majorano Joséph Carnera Cosmo Bruscato Samuel Osofsky Norman J. Servant Manuel Ferreira Joseph Rich Frank Arruda Raymond Bisbano Nunzio Asciolla Reginald Easterbrooks Victor Cabra John J. Sylvia

Police report details multiple crash incidents in Providence area

January 9 notes several accidents on Metacom Avenue, Wood Street, Hope Street and State Street. Drivers include Mary Mancieri 42, Manuel Carrara 40, Frank Silvia Jr 60, Francisco DaSilvia Jr 36, Salvatore Rossi, Amelia Roderick 51, Charles Brailsford 50, Dorothy Cabral 21, Manuel Mello 57. Damages ranged from minor to extensive. one guard rail knocked down. No serious injuries reported.

Mary Mancieri Congregational Street Metacom Avenue Kirkemuit Avenue Wood Street St. Elizabeth’s Church Manuel S. Carrara Coggeshall Avenue Frank P. Silvia, Jr Turner Road Carrara Silvia George E. Borges Fox Hill Avenue Hope Street Francisco F. DaSilvia, Jr Dartmouth Street Borges Peck Avenue DaSilva Providence Charles Brailsford Cranston Griswold Avenue Manuel C. Mello 1300 State Street James Rocca Rocca Mello

Post Day Weather Forecast and Tide Times Noted

Weather outlook shows mild temperatures above normal by three to ten degrees with occasional rain or drizzle, clearing trend by weekend and possible northern New England snow flurries. Tide times listed for Tue Wed Thu Fri including sunrise and sunset windows.

New England

Lost pass book duplicate request at Industrial National Bank Bristol

Lost or destroyed Pass book No 25881 issued by Industrial National Bank of Providence Bristol Office in its Participation Department. Please issue duplicate book in the manner provided by law. Pass Book No 24404 issued by Industrial National Bank of Providence Bristol Office in its Participation Department. Please return to bank. Payment has been

Industrial National Bank of Providence Bristol

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