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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1953
Page
2
A 16 year old girl died near Bristol in Warren highlighting the need for vigilant safety on highways. The piece urges strict adherence to traffic rules, police presence, and proper road markings, especially on Ferry Road, emphasizing common sense as the key to preventing tragedies.
Multiple local items include a Bristol Bathhouse fire, hospital recoveries of Mrs Geisler and James Magee, a Bristol Rotary food sale set for Saturday, an antique copper and brass exhibit starting June 15, a Square Dance at Laurel Park on June 5 with Rit Leger as caller, a Herreshoff homestead deed recorded, and a postponed American Legion drawing to Friday meeting.
Miss Wilhelmina Cirillo daughter of Mrs Maria Cirillo of 14 Ryan Avenue married Anthony F Marshall son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Marshall of 33 Congregational Street in a 10 o'clock May 23 ceremony at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church The Rev Paul A Grahay officiated The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with nylon tulle bodice and cathedral train The couple will reside on Techh Avenue
William St Germain, 66, of 3 State Street, Bristol, died yesterday in his lodgings from natural causes per Medical Examiner Dr Ralph Petrucci. A WWI veteran, he had lived in Bristol since August after leaving the Rhode Island Veterans Home. Born December 25, 1886 in Canada, he was the son of the late Fabian and Ogael St Germain and belonged to Redmond Chapter DAV in Pawtucket. Funeral arrangements were set from William J. Smith and Sons Funeral Home Warren with a requiem Mass at St Marys Church and burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Mrs Anne J West wife of Gardiner West of Harbor Oaks Poppasquash died at home after a short illness. Born January 10 1884 in Bristol she lived there all her life and was educated in local schools. Survived by husband two daughters sister and six grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at C M Connery Funeral Home burial in North Burial Ground.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Payao Ferreira wife of Jesse Ferreira of 167B Metacom Avenue was held from their home at 8 15 a.m. with a solemn requiem mass at 9 a.m. at St Elizabeth church. Burial followed at St Mary Cemetery with committal prayers. Bearers were Bristol residents Jesse Cardoza Harold Dennis Gaetano Proto Arthur Texeira Henry Miranda and Victor Castro Jr.
William Henry Duncan 83, a longtime Rhode Island Veterans Home member, died Saturday in Providence. His funeral at J. E. Connors Funeral Home proceeded to St Mary’s Church for a solemn mass. Committal was at St Mary’s Cemetery with services led by Msgr Charles H Lynch. Bearers included fellow Veterans Home members Henry Bushell and Louis Davis. A delegation from the home attended, led by Albert P Banco, former commandant.
Joseph Murphy Duncan born in Boston on May 4, 1870 served as a marine fireman and fought in the Spanish American War. He retired 15 years ago and entered the Home in 1943. He leaves only a niece Anne Young of Providence.
June 4 and 6 feature Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School pupils performing at Guileras Auditorium at 8 pm. June 15 to 20 showcase the Bristol Historical Society Exhibit at Rogers Free Library Society Rooms. June 17 hosts the Bristol Garden Club Pilgrimage.
We sincerely thank relatives friends and neighbors for their support and the beautiful floral offerings. Your kindness is greatly appreciated during this time from AY ema and the bereaved family.
Fragmentary obituary fragment notes Bridget Cocctio with years 1858 and references to aging and home life. The readable text hints at memorial language and a personal loss scenario but provides few concrete facts or dates.
Classified listings show items including a NEW UNION hand loom for rugs with Bri phone numbers, a 1997 Plymouth Coupe with new motor tires and battery, and two tenement houses at 192 Tate Street fully renovated for occupancy. Also advertised are pianos, a Warren water front house, and rental notices with contact details.
One owner 1948 Lindebaker Land Cruiser with radio and heater overdrive and exceptionally clean condition. Priced with easy terms at Taplin's Garage Thames Street license 225. Also notices for circulating heaters and window shades from Hope Hardware Bristol listing types and repair service.
Public hearing before the Bristol Planning Board held on June 2 9 and 16 functions. Residents and developers attended to discuss zoning changes and site plans affecting local growth and urban projects. Officials outlined procedures and potential timelines for decisions.
A public hearing is scheduled on a zoning application before the Zoning Board of New Naud Vi. The meeting covers land use, site plan, and storage of family property within the district. The secretary to the board will oversee proceedings and record comments from interested parties.
Classified rental ad fragment shows an 8 Friday night time and a phone contact 654 R for inquiry. No full details of unit type or location available in the readable text.
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