Funeral for Miss Ellen Wood Held in Bristol
Funeral services for Miss Ellen Wood of 59 Collins Street Bristol were held at 2 p m yesterday at her home. Canon Daniel K Davis rector of St Michael s Church conducted the services. Burial was in the North Burial Grounds. Bearers were Richard Cornell Manuel Texiera Donald Matheson and John Dennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Wood
Collins Street
Bristol
Daniel K. Davis
St. Michael’s Church
Richard Cornell
Manuel Texiera
Donald Matheson
John Dennis
Wilton Peters Rites Held at Forters Chapel Arlington
Funeral services were held Wednesday for J Wilton Peters a native of the town at the Forters Va Chapel with burial in Arlington National Cemetery. A World War I veteran he died Saturday at George Washington University Hospital Washington in his 55th year. He was born April 7 1896 to Deputy Sheriff James M Peters and Mrs Margaret E Peters. He attended Yale University and worked in finance before serving in World War I with the Yale Ambulance unit and later the U S Army. In World War II he served on the War Production Board staff and later ran a Washington public relations office representing the Southern Garment Manufacturers Association. He held a banking post in Washington from 1948 until his death and was a friend of Rear Admiral Gilbert C Hoover. He married Marion Hilton in 1923 and leaves a wife two daughters Janet Gardiner and Shirley Peters a son James and siblings Harold Peters and Mrs Leo Kenneally.
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Lington
I Ayia
Providence
Yale University
C H. Otis Company
ED Barney Company & Co
Yale
United States
Eters
U. S. Army
War Production Board
Donald M. Nelson
Peters
Washington
Southern Garment Manufacturers’ Association
Hamilton National Bank
Bristol
Gilbert C Hoove
Marion Hilton
New Canaan
Conn
Georgetown
Janet Gardiner
Miami
Fila
Shirley Peters
James
Mercersburg Academy
Pennsylvania
Harold M Peters
Manhasset, L. I
Leo J. Kenneally
Medford
Mass
Todd Animae Hospital and Boarding Kennel
Veterinarian Dr William C Todd Jr operates a boarding kennel and clinic offering clipping bathing and boarding services at 381 Metacom Ave Warren RI.
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Sullo
Metacom Ave
Warren Tel
Todd Animae
WM. C. Todd, JR
Warren, R. I
Zoning Board weighs change near drive in market proposal
Residents and officials discussed a zoning change to permit a drive in market near residential property. Critics warned of devaluation and increased traffic while supporters argued the plan would fit the area. Senator Leahy and others protested. board members included Angell and Goff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliaht
Lindemuth
Rae
Himelf
Russell T. Donovan
Ferry Road
George H. Lamb, Jr
Ferry -Oad
Sydney Herreshoff
Zoning Board of Review
Elmer Angell
Frederick T Goff
J. Francis Connell
Antello Pozzi
Anthony da Ponte
BVB
Ladies Home
Bristol County
Outfall sewer plan urged to end harbor pollution
Town officials discuss replacing a 16 inch outfall sewer with a 30 inch line at a cost of about 137000 to serve the growing town and avoid shore pollution. A gravity option across Griswold Avenue toward Mt Hope Bay would cost roughly 50 000 more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Mt. Hope Bay
Griswold Avenue
Meta ‘Com Avenue
Mt Hope Bay
Outfall relocation to Mt Hope Bay favors currents and pollution spread
The report argues relocating the Bristol Harbor outfall to Mt Hope Bay would use stronger tidal currents to carry sewage away from the waterfront. It contends this would greatly reduce contamination in Bristol Harbor and minimize clogs, despite some sewage reaching Castle Island area during tidal exchange.
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Mt. Hope
Bristol Harbor
Mt. Hope Bay
Haryor
Bristol
Hog Island
Castle Island
Pappasquash Point
Oliver Peers
Constitution i Land Street
What people are known as buffs
Fire buffs are enthusiasts who study fire fighting techniques and possess technical knowledge akin to many firefighters. Buffs, also called fans sparks and nuts, organize clubs and maintain club rooms across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Bristol Girl Scout Ceremony Honors Units and Leaders
Seventy five attendees including parents friends and scouts gathered for a Bristol Girl Scout event. Troops performed songs bridgists and badges were awarded by Mrs Salvatore Maisano chair of the Bristol Girl Scout Council. Units and leaders listed include Brownie 11 12 Bluebell 4 Goldenrod 1 Mariner Ship Vigilant Marigold 2 Columbine 3 Pine Cone 16 with directors Mrs Thomas C Jannsen Alfred Newton Anthony E Agatiello Ralph F Kinderland Gladys Brightman 2nd Mrs T Thomas Balzaho George Murray Mrs Sidney Herreshoff Joan Doyle Mrs Earl Pimential Catherine Bremaford Mrs James Foster John Borges and Mrs Earl G Sturdevant singing led by Mrs Sturdevant and Mary Louise Adams at the piano with Sheila Barrett leading the pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reviel Se Seok
Salvatore ‘Maisano
Badger
Bristol Girl Scout Council
Thomas C. Jannsen
Alfred Newton
Brownie
Antthony E. Agatiello
Bluebell
Ralph F. Kinderland
Gladys M. Brightman
Goldenrod
T Thomas Balzaho
George ‘Murray
Mariner Ship Vigilant
Fond
Watson
Sidney Herreshoft
Joan, Doyle
Earl’Pimental
Catherine Brema+ford
Columbine
James-Foster
John-Borges
Josseph
DuPont
Charles Burke
Earl G. Sturdevant
Mary Louise Adams
Sheila Barrett
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Reba Rebecca Lodge
Bell’s
Miss Ellen Wood
Frank Almeida
M.C
Fall River
Manuel Sousa
du Pont
Guage
OUR
Rena Sportswear
California
Young Things
Delphi Beach
CEEBS
de Gladys’ Shoppe Cor
Hope and Bradford
Pittsburgh Paints
Central Paint and Supply Co
Wilton
Vie
Vortex
Hope ST. Bristol
Zoning Board
Town Meeting
Lewis Rego Fuller Brush Man
Ellis Ave
Warren
Telcon
Wood ST
M. Finger & Sons
Charles M. Connery
Burton
Anthony C. Almeida
W.E.W
Menagerie
Toriet
Ula Rane Wen
Tax Inc
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