Engagement Announced Gem ma Topazio to Joseph Murphy
Mr and Mrs Enrico Topazio of 141 Bradford Street announce the engagement of their daughter Gem ma Paula Topazio to Joseph Patrick Murphy Coxswain USN son of Mrs Genevieve Murphy of 167 Colgate Avenue Buffalo NY Murphy is on a 12 day leave in Bristol Massachusetts. Campagna Invasion service earns medals and overseas bars with 28 months overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrico Topazio
Bradford Street
Gemma Paula Topazio
Joseph Patrick Murphy
Coxswain
USN
Genevieve Murphy
Colgate Avenue
Buffalo
Cox'’n Murphy
Bristol
Mass
Topazio
Bristol Senior High School
Vincent M. Campagna
Philippines
Leyte
Vincent M Campagna
Campagna
Bak Island
New Guinea
2D Engineer
Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Gilda Campagna
Providence
Michael Campagna
Herreshoff Mfg Gets National Safety Award in 1944 Contest
The Herreshoff Manufacturing Company receives a 1944 Victory Shipbuilding Safety Contest Reduction Award from the National Safety Council. C. W. Haffenreffer, general manager, lauds employees and pledges future safe performance, noting wartime travel limits and urging local presentations to boost morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herreshoff Mfg. Co
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
National Safety Council
Victory
C. W Haffenreffer
Haffenreffer
Victory Shipbuilding Safety
Calderiso Assigned to Minesweeper After Training
Domenico Michael Calderiso 19 a second class USNR of Bristol RI has been assigned to a new minesweeper after completing studies at the Atlantic Fleet Minecraft Training Center at Little Creek VA He is the son of Mr and Mrs Michael Calderiso of Bristol. The funeral of Mrs Walter Lawton formerly of Bristol who died Wednesday was held this afternoon at 130 from the Avery Funeral Home at Hope Valley Attending the funeral from Bristol were Mr and Mrs Bettima Bullock of High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domenico Michael Calderiso
USNR
Oliver Street
Bristol
Atlantic Fleet
Little Creek
Michael Calderiso
Walter Lawton
Avery
Hope Valley
Lawton
Etn Britol
First Baptist Church
Mite Socret
German Prisoners Establish Camp at Fort Getty
The Fast Service Command announces a German prisoner of war camp at Fort Getty, former Harbor Defenses of Narragansett Bay. About 500 prisoners will arrive soon and be fully occupied on military projects within the camp. Major John McMoore of Arkansas, who led the Fort Custer camp, will command at Fort Getty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Getty
Narragansett Bay
Fast Service Command
John McMoore
Arkansas
Dlues
Fort Custer
Michigan
Testimonial Honors Sgt Michael Pasquarelli Before Wedding
Sgt Michael Pasquarelli, guest of honor at a stag testimonial dinner at the Colonial Hotel, is set to marry Miss Phili Natale in Providence. About 100 attendees praised his service, with Councilman Pucl Co Mathmaggen presiding and former officials presenting a gift of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Pasquarelli
Colonial Hotel
Mike
Phili Natale
Providence
Welccome
Ronerofh
Europe
Pucl Co Mathmaggen
Vna
Obituary of Mrs Mats Newman 73 Briston native
Mrs Mats (Francis) Newman 73 of Bristol died yesterday at her daughter’s home Mrs Frederick Cosgestall She was born April 21 1872 in Poisids New Jersey to Ceerpe and Caroline Francis She lived most of her life in Bristol Surviving nine children six daughters and three sons include Mrs Frederak W Coggeshall Mrs Free man Canning Herbert and Henry Newman Allen Newman and Mrs George Dunbar Mrs Robert J Spencer of Fall River Mrs Charles Frick of Danbury Conn and George Newman of Providence Also a brother William Francis of Warwick 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren The funeral will be held at 2 pm Sunday at St Michaels Church with Rev Anthony R Parshley officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mats
Francis) Newman
Edward Newman
Frederick Cosgestall
Poisids, New Jersey
Ceerpe and
Caroline Francis
Bristol
Frederak W Coggeshall
Freeman Canning
Herbert
Henry Newmen
Allen Newman
George Dunbar
Warren
Robert J Spencer
Fall River
Charles Frick
Danbury
Girl Scout Marigold Troop I Meeting Change
The Marigold Troop I notes that weekly meetings move from Mondays to Tuesdays. The next meeting is Tuesday at 10:30 at the Scout House with bathsuits and lunches. A recent trip to Cra Farm on Metacom Avenue was enjoyed. Virginiia Martin, Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marigold Troop
Scout House
Cra Farm
Metacom Avenue
Virginiia Martin
Bake at Hog Island: Vigilant Crew Sees Girls Help
The final meeting aboard the ship Vigilant on Hog Island involved girls and Skipper Bebora Huestis with Fred Guevremont. they prepared the bake before the Mariners sail on the Prudence boat. After the bake the group swam and ate, several girls attempted diving with limited success, and two more jumped from the pier at low tide. The party bids farewell to Hog Island and the Guevremonts, returning to Bristol tired but cheerful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigilant
Clainbake
Hog Island
Fou
Fred Guevemont
Arie
Bebora Huestis
Bristol
Sally Anne Mapes
Town Hall Records Transfers of Properties in Rhode Island
Richard A Fitz et ux transfer to Stuart E Davet ux a tract with buildings on the southerly line of Woodlawn avenue Bernardo Falco to Dexter W. Slo cum et ux two lots on the northern side of Woodhstan street Richard Smith to Harlan G Bemis et al convey a lot east of Metacom avenue on Koickemuit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A Fitz Et
Stuart E Davet
Woodlawn Avenue
Bernardo Falco
Dexter
Wiodthan
Richard Smith
Harlan G Bemis
Metacom Avenue
Koickemuit
Joseph Accardi Named Freshman At Brown University
Joseph D Accardi, son of Mrs Gabriel Accardi of 6 Second Street, joins more than 160 freshmen at Brown University Providence RI in July. He is a Colt Memorial High School alumnus where he played baseball and was active in student activities. he plans to study at Brown and continues his family’s academic connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Joseph D Accardi
Gabriel Accardi
Second Street
Brown University
Accard
Brown
Colt Meimoral High School
Marshall Troiano wedding in Providence at St Augustine's Church
Mrs Frelyn Marshall Troiena announced the engagement of her daughter Eve'yn Marshall to Anthony Troiano son of Mauro Troiano on July 10 at 8 o'clock. The ceremony was by Rev William J Farrell at St Augustine's Providence with Monica and Joseph Troiano as attendants. The bride wore a lime suit with white accessories and carried a roses baby breath corsage. After a reception a Providence wedding feast followed and the couple planned a honeymoon, then to 110 Steet avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frelyn Mashall Troiena
Eve'yn Marshall
Anthony Troiano
Mauro Troiano
St. Augustine S Church
Providence
Willam J Farrell
Miss Monica
Joseph Troiane
Stheety Avenue
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Illinois
Office of Defense Transportation
Bettitam Bullock
V. A. Berretto
Vincent A Berretto
Dominick Berretto
Berretto
Manila
60Th General Hospital
R. I
U.S. Rubber Co
U.S. Employment Service
Sgt. M. Pasquarelli
James J Vellbea
Emithio Donanzan
Mt Carmel
Cotecilman
Mershall
Pole Vaobon
Ferrara
John R Deore
Collins & Arkpaian Soo
Jeb
Plint
Botten
Alfred Rotwe
Bosworth
Serrserme
CVV
Jeane Ee
Ricci
Saome
Prer ME Mater
Mar- Po Dleur
Ge Tiemta
Frank Malami
Depre Vans
Mrs
Mary Newman
St Michael's Church
Anthony R Parshley
Girl Scout
Mariner Ship Vigilent
Town Hall Records
Joseph D. Accardi
Mds Fetlk
Suerai
Alain Foes
Dave
Deutsch Tu
Oscar Mtom
Mv Dee
Peter CT
Iris Tiesch
Eas
Beta Din
Orsett Patel
Bam
Prage
Re Ag
Top-Hillan
Serhia
Naval
Troiano - Marshall
Bristol County Water Company
Carr Manufacturing Corp
U. S. Employment Service
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