School repairs planned for town public buildings
The school board sub committee on school houses announced more repairs totaling about $6,000 for the town public schools. Oliver School will get a hot asphalt apron and curb work costing about $1,730 by Rego and Sons Construction. Additional tasks include chimney rebuilding, brick wall repairs, window sash work, furnace inspections, heating system overhauls, and refinishing leather seats in several school facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Oliver
Rego and Sons Construction Company
Obituary of Sebastiano Turillo Longtime Cobbler
Sebastiano Turillo died suddenly at 82 Thames Street. Funeral from Charles M. Connery Funeral Home at 8:15 am and Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial in St. Marys Cemetery. Born in Italy December 1, 1884, he lived in town 40 years and was a cobbler. Survived by wife Lucy four daughters four sons and a sister. brother in Italy. Mass celebrants and bearers named.
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Sebastiano Turillo
Thames Street
Charles M. Connery
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Italy
Turillo
Antonio and
Isabel (Delormia) Turillo
Lucy
Securo
Anthony
Michael
Domenic Turillo
Isabel McHale
Lillian Hadfield
Josephine Tray
Brigida Turillo
Worcester
Mass
Michael Angelo
Samuel Turillo
St. Patrick’s Church
Providence
Joseph Silvano
Father Turillo
Samuel del Piano
Salvadore Roderiques
Robert Dion
Michael Securo
Joseph Securo
Vincent Securo
Zoning Board Delays Action on Doran Ave Shed
The Zoning Board postponed until August 5 a decision on a petition by ten Doran Ave residents to remove a prefabricated storage shed built by DeLeo Brothers Construction. They allege nuisance from power tools and pile of gravel, urging compliance with local zoning rules.
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DeLeo Brothers Construction
Doran Ave
Petiion
Two Heifers Killed by Lightning at Leahy Farm
During a strong electric storm Monday night a bolt struck a herd of 25 state owned heifers on the Leahy Farm at Metacom Avenue, killing two animals. Herdsman John Rego said the cattle were valued at $400 each.
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Leahy Farm
Metacom Avenue
John Rego
Hunt Cirillo wedding announced in Washington ceremony
Frances Hunt daughter of Mrs. Samuel Hunt of Maryland Park Maryland married Carmine Cirillo son of Mrs. Mary Cirillo of this town in a Washington D C ceremony. The couple will reside at the bride's mother's home.
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Frances Hunt
Samuel Hunt
Bucannon Street
Maryland Park
Maryland
Carmine Cirillo
Mary Cirillo
Franklin Street
Washington, D. C
Fitzgerald Inducted as Bristol Rotary Club President
Bristol Rotary Club installs Edward J. Fitzgerald as president at noon, succeeding Frank J. Sylvia. Anthony R. Parshley performs installation. Stephen W. Hopkins becomes vice president with officers A L Johnston, Howard R. Newman, James St Angelo, and directors including J Sylvia and others. The club reports its annual figures and honors a flag pole gift to the Children’s Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J Sylvia
Arthur H. Eastman
William O’rourke
William D. Hall
John McIntosh
Frank J. Murphy
Kearney Post
American Legion
A. A Edmonds
Rotary Club
Gould
England
Bristol Club
Local Festivities Highlight Rainy Weekend Show
Crowds praised a Reynolds School auditorium event as rain forced delays with vaudeville acts from Boston delighting attendees. A water battle between Defiance Hose Company teams ended in a no-title win for the Highland Farm Boys, while boxing events staged by Cecil Ryan drew large youth participation.
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Boston
Reynolds School
Defiance Hose Company
Highland Farm Boys
Cecil Ryan
CYO
East Providence
Uvcluf
Comenic Troiano
Lowell Wright
Ment
Arthur Quartaro
Editor note on letters to the Phoenix readers
A brief editor’s note explains that letters to the editor are not published unless the author identifies themselves to the editor. It also states that it is not necessary for the writer’s name to appear with the letter in The Phoenix.
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Theerson
Elf
The
Phoenix
Hats Off to Town Fourth of July Committee
The writer compliments the committee that organized a strong Fourth of July program, noting the short preparation time and fledgling start and saying they deserve credit for a well run event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrack
Dorothy Cabral 17 Dies After Short Illness in Swansea
Dorothy Cabral of Winnicum Road Swansea died after a brief illness at Fall River Hospital. Born June 4, 1931 she attended Bristol public schools and worked for Bristol Manufacturing Company. Survived by parents Joseph and Mary Cabral two sisters Genevieve and Mary and Ann Carvallo and brothers Joseph Jr. and Frank.
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Dorothy Cabral
Winnicum Road
Swansea
Mass
Fall River Hospital
Bristol
Bristol,Manufacturing Company
Miss Cabral
Joseph and
Mary
Coile)Cabral
Mary G
Genevieve
Ann Carvallo
Joseph Jr
Frank
Youngster Dies After Candy Obstruction
Vincent James Pasqua Jr of 43 Prospect Street died en route to a Rhode Island hospital after his father removed a piece of candy lodged in the boy’s throat. The obstruction was extracted but the child’s condition worsened and he was pronounced dead on arrival.
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Vincent James Pasqua, Jr
Prospect Street
RI. Hospital
Vincent Pasqua
Debut of Pasqua Sailed into Summer School at Mt Carmel
The obituary notes Pasqua Had recently been promoted to the second grade at Wally School and was attending Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church summer program. Survived by Vincent and Lillian Pasqua, twin sister Carolyn, maternal Giovaninna Pasqua, Dominic and Giovanna Romano grandparents, and several uncles. Funeral plans incomplete.
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Ean Andwlao
Hives
Mass
Pasqua
Our Lady
Mt. Carmel Church
Vincent
Lillian (Romano) Pasqua
Carolyn
Giovannina Pasqua
Dominic Romano
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Cirillo
James J. Hogan JR. Inc
Bassett Street
R.I
Dexter
ST. Elizabeth’s
Rego’s
Joseph Morris Amaral
Parker Ave
Pegepecr
Obi Jary
Dorothy—Cabral
P. S
Ojaco
Bristol Hardware
Wood Street
Iomell
Peter
Giusti
Oscar ‘Wm. Mersman
Optometrist
Hope Street
Joe
Quincy
Staples Coal CO
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