Nursing as a Career Opens Vast Prospects in 1915 Rhode Island
In 1915 a major storm at the U S Rubber Company spurred industrial nursing led by Ruth Graham, making Rhode Island's industry first to adopt nurse staffing. Kenneth D MacColl notes growing opportunities for young women, with three years of college level study opening paths in hospital, private duty, industrial, public health, and veterans facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Rubber Company
LeBaron Colt
Ruth Graham
Miss Graham
US Rubber Company
Rhode Island
Kenneth D MacColl
Homeopathic
St Joseph's
Pawtucket Memorial
Local Notes and Visits in Bristol and Vicinity
Community column highlights courtesy visits and personal mentions in Bristol area society. Readers are invited to share items of mutual interest and acknowledge guests in upcoming notes.
Brelsford Vacation At Camp Hoff Mann Two Weeks
Miss Katherine Ann Brelsford spends two weeks at Camp Hoff man. A second anniversary high Mass is set for 9 30 Sunday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel for Pvt Louis M Proto. Regina Elena Society meets Monday at 7 at Mrs Santa Matrone’s Richmond street home. The Dennis Cabral families of 62 Collins street vacation in Quebec and will attend cousin Miss Rita Halin’s wedding. Rev Frederick W Brownell of Abingdon Church will preach at 11 am Sunday at St Michael's Episcopal Church. Offertory song “The Lord is my Light” by Frances Allitson to be sung by A Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Pvt
Louis M. Proto
Regina Elena Society
John Dennis
Victor J Cabral
Kenneth
Collins Street
Quebec
Canada
Wil
Rita Halin
Frederick W Brownell
Abingdon Church
White Marsh
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Lord
Frances Allitson
Window Cleaning Service Ad
Window cleaning offered for houses offices and shops. Call John E. Merolia at Warren 1459 W for services and estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Merolia
Warren
Morens at Camp Hoffman and local notices
The Moren sisters Jean and Elizabeth plus Estelle Arruda plan two weeks at Camp Hoffman in West Kingston. The Holy Rosary Society at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church holds monthly Communion Sunday Mass at 7 o clock. Manuel Borges and family announce the birth of son Paul at Truesdale Hospital. A Bristol Playground youth team, coached by Teet Topazio, will play Warren at Burrs Hill Park Tuesday at 10. Boys 12 and under to join trip preparations at 9:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Rosary Society of Our Lady of
Manuel Borges
Franklin Street
Paul
Truesdale Hospital
Bristol
Warren
Burrs Hill Park
Teet
Topazio
Bristol Midshipmen Join Combined Peacetime Cruise
Midshipman E. E. Williams aboard the USS Washington and Midshipman Lucien Capone Jr. aboard the USS North Carolina join the first peacetime combined operations for Annapolis and West Point cadets. Stops include Newport, Guantanamo Bay, Norfolk, and New York with the voyage ending August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Williams
Chester W. Williams
R. I Soldier's Home
Washington
Lucien Capone Jr
Lucien Capone
High Street
North Carolina
Annapolis
West Point
Carolina
Newport
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Norfolk
New York
Don’t Marry That Girl and Other 1950s Romantical Tunes
A compact note catalogs a string of song titles and artists from midcentury pop and big band repertoires. It lists Lil Abner themes, Helen Carroll and the Satisfiers, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Elton Britt, Frank Sinatra, Azusa Andrews Sisters, Perry Como and more with brief numeric codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lil Abner
Helen Carroll
Benny Goodm
Harry James
Gal Elton Britt
Cute
Frank Sinatra
Announcement for Portuguese Beneficial Association Outing
The Portuguese Beneficial Association announces an outing for all members. The event date is September 8 1946 with the venue to be announced. Members should verify their addresses with secretary Antonio de Sousa at 20 Usher Avenue Bristol Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portuguese Beneficial Association
Don Luiz Filipe
Lincoln Hall
Usher Avenue
Bristol
R. I
Antonio de Sousa
Carpentry Works Offer Lawn Items by Jesse Silvia
Jesse Silvia advertises custom wooden products at 196 Metacom Avenue offering lawn chairs garage creepers rocking horses swings and other wooden articles for outdoor use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Silvia
Metacom Avenue
Playground Team Defeats Warren 8 0 Rubber Game
Sav Mancieri pitched a three hitter as the Bristol playground team beat Warren 8 to 0 in the rubber game at Warren last Wednesday morning. Bristol's heavy hitters were Chips Ruggieri and Morra with Morra slamming the longest hit, a center fielding double.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mancieri
Bristol Playground
Warren Playground
Warren
Bristol
Ruggieri
Morra
Birth of Claudia Mello in Rockstreet
Mr and Mrs Arthur J Mello of Rockstreet announce the birth of a daughter Claudia on Saturday July 20 Mrs Mello formerly Miss Clara Goulart. Mrs Raymond W Hathaway of Pittsburgh and guests visit Beach Ter race. Warren defeats R J Dennis Post 7 6 to win the American Legion Southern Division title. Memorial Mass planned for James Flynn Jr Sle Fire Controlman at St Marys Church July 30. No trace found and presumed lost aboard Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Mello
Rockstreet
Claudia
Mello
Clara Goulart
Raymond W. Hathaway
Pittsburgh, Pa
Francis H. White
Grace L. White
Beach Terrace
St. Mary's Church
James Flynn, Jr
Indianapolis
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for sympathy, kindness, floral offerings, and spiritual bouquets during our bereavement. Special mentions include St. Peter's Social Club, Trinity Brotherhood, Colonial Laundries, Aerie 1773, Beau Brummel Cleansers, East Providence groups, and Miss Dalton. The Francis family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Social Club
Trinity Brotherhood
Aerie 1773
QO. E
Beau Brummel Cleansers
East Providence Plumbing Co
Neighbors
East Providence Highway Dept
Oys
Charlie's Spa
Miss Dalton
Doctors report over 100 participants lose weight with AIDS Vita plan
In clinical tests conducted by medical doctors, more than 100 persons lost 14 to 15 pounds within a few weeks using the AIDS Vita min Candy Reducing Plan.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Bristol
Bristol Phoenix Publishing Co
R. L
Bradford St
Corner of
Thames
Telephone
Roswell S. Bosworth
Eleanore C. Felix
Bristol, R. I
ED Drew
Ben Kauff
Viking Hotel
Cart Manufacturing Corp
Bristol & Vicinity
Katherine Ann Brelsford
Camp Hoffman
State ST
Harry Allen Pappasquash
Hope Realt, Co
Hope St
Wood Street
Phoenix
John Grabert
Charles St
Metacam Ave
Slocums Rd
Combe
Sear Round House
PJ Beare
First Street
Bristol County
Ford
Bristol Motor
Hope
Bristol Motors Authentied
Ford Dealer
Hope Street
Td Tt
Walles St
Lasalle
Joseph Vital, Jr
Bristol Highlands Place
Bristol Phoenix
Mount Hope Bridge
S. F.vinecombe
Cora Anderson
Jean
Elizabeth Moren
Estelle Arruda
Bay View Avenue
West Kingston
Bristol Midshipmen
Jeanette
Dinah Shore
Vaughn Mone
Blue
Joe
Azusa Andrews
Perry Como
Cindy JO Stafford
Mama
Phil Brito
Correia
Wood St
Eic
Miss Bertha Roderick
Jewett Avenue
Coxen
Anthon
Broadcomm
Bristol, BR. L
Baby Chicks
Y E. Costa
Industrial Trust Co
E—Andrade
Abruzzi
RBI
Servant
Servant Balk
Barry
R. J. Dennis Post
Cranston Stadium
American Legion
D.M Hawkine
Hope Drug CO
Hope IT
Don Santo
Sax
Clar
Flute
Joe Divito
Bill Lero
Xylophones
Bourne ST
Tel
Manny
Ringside
Thames Street
Bristol Motors
of Los
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