Better Vote Yes Urged for $30 Million Highway Bond Issue
In a strong plea the piece argues a yes vote is essential for a modern fast highway serving Narragansett Bay’s eastern corridor. It warns that improvements may be piecemeal and notes Bristol and Warren’s neglect while stressing growing traffic from Mount Hope Bridge and the need for road construction for industry and commuters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett Bay
State Department of Public Works
Mount Hope
Providence
Newport
Bristol
Bristol and
Warren
Bristol Man Edward Clay Built Lace Firm and Legacy
Edward Clay founded a lace factory in Bristol in the early thirties. The company grew to a modern building under his leadership, now continued by his son Alvin Koenig who heads the small business division of a Salvation Army appeal. The town marks his industry with pride despite his later health decline.
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Edward Clay
Bristol
Alvin Koenig
Salvation Army Appeal For Funds
Donald M. Burger
Edward Clay 73 Founding Bristol Lace Works President Dies
Edward Clay of Barrington aged 73 died after a long illness at Jane Brown Hospital Providence. Born in Longston England November 21 1881 he founded and led Bristol Lace Works for 23 years. Survived by wife Eleanor K a son Mervyn Clay and daughter Mrs Riley Lamson. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM from St Michael’s Episcopal Church burial in North Cemetery.
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Edward Clay
Eleanor K. (Pointon) Clay
Massasoit Avenue
Barrington
Jane Brown
Providence
Mr. Clay
Bristol Lace Works
Longston
England
Thomas and
Annie (Orchard) Clay
Mervyn Clay
Riley Lamson
Nathan
George Painton
Frank Lea
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
Warwick
St. Michael’s Church
Maria Sousa Vargas obituary details large family ties
Maria Sousa Vargas 72 died at home after a long illness. Born in Villa Franca Azores February 25 1883 she had lived in the United States 54 years. She was a communicant of St Elizabeths Church and Holy Rosary Society. She leaves son Manuel Vargas and four daughters plus siblings and grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 8 15 am from her home with a solemn requiem Mass at 9 in St Elizabeths Church then burial in St Marys cemetery.
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Maria (Sousa) Vargas Maria (Sousa Vargas
Manuel Vargas
Wilson Street
Villa Franca
Azores
Marian and
Maria (Pacheco) Sousa
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Holy Rosary Society
Malden
Mass
Mary Cabral
Anna Moran
Rose Camara
Fall River
Alice Turullo
Cranston
Antonia Paiva
Jessie Paiva
Anna DaPonte
Theresa Perry
Cambridge
Joseph Sousa
Bristol
N. H
St. Elizabeth's Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Funeral of Francis X Tetreault in Riverside
Francis X. Tetreault 75 of 39 Booth Avenue Riverside died June 3. Born August 28 1879 in Lawrenceville Canada he was a painter. Survived by wife Medora G Doyanne son Hubert Tetreault daughter Mrs Pauline Gagnon two brothers Ernest and Edmund four grandchildren. Funeral from George C Lima Funeral Home 367 High Street Riverside with a High Mass at St Brendan's Church Riverside. Burial Notre Dame Cemetery Central Falls. Bearers William Butler Norman Todd Kenneth Todd and Kenneth Todd Jr.
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Francis X. Tetreault
Booth Avenue
Riverside
Lawrenceville
Canada
Isaac and
Marie (Lefebre) Tetreault
Medora G. Doyanne
Hubert Tetreault
Pauline Gagnon
Pawtucket
Ernest
Edmund
Greenfield
Mass
George C. Lima
High Street
St. Brendan's Church
William Tierney
Notre Dame Cemetery
Central Falls
William Butler
Norman Todd
Cranston
Kenneth Todd
Kenneth Todd, Jr
Marino Achilli Marriage at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Mass con stance Sue Achilli daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Achilli of 1 Bay View avenue wed Ilario R Marino son of Mrs Christina Marino of 327 High street at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. The ceremony was led by Rev Joseph Sorzana with Rev Joseph Benardi singing the nuptial Mass. The bride wore chantilly lace and nylon tulle with portrait neckline and cathedral train. Maid of honor Miss Jenny Ruggiero wore lilac crystalette and carried a colonial bouquet. Best man John Krushnowski and ushers Michael Rubino and Thomas Vaccaro. Reception at Midway Steak and Lobster House followed by a tour of New England States. They will reside at 327 High Street after the trip. both graduates of Bristol Senior High School.
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Jennie Ruggiero
John Krushnowski
Michael Rubino
Thomas
Police Report Details Minor Injury And Juvenile Theft
Robert McKenzie, a 5 year old, bumped his forehead running into Loretta Amaral's car on 6 John Street at 4 55 PM. he was treated by Dr Holdsworth. Police to pursue Juvenile Court action against six boys who damaged parking meters on Wood and Bradford Streets, with damages around 126 50. arrested by Patrolman Edward L McCallum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McKenzie
John C. McKenzie
John Street
Loretta Mamaral
Gude Street
Seekonk
Manuel P Vieira
Alma Street
Thames
Charcn Street
Holdsworth
Anthony J. Ferrara
Wood
Bradford
Ferrara
Edward L. McCallum
Troop One Holds First Outdoor Meet in Tournament of Scouting
Bristol Troop One BSA held its first outdoor meeting at Tanyard Woods with the "Tournament of Scouting" half completed and a second half to follow. Wampanoag patrol led by Antone Miranda totaled 42 points, Pioneer 9, Hawks 37, Mohawks 25. Night events were game type. next week will feature scouting skills. Pioneer won knottying relay and nail driving. Wampanoag won wheelbarrow race drill and leap frog. Hawks tied with Wampanoag in wheelbarrow and leap frog races.
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Bristol
B.S.A
Tanyard Woods
Wampanoag Patrol
Antone Miranda
Pioneer
Hawks
Mohawks
Wamponoag
Hawk
Wanted Girl for Housework at Bristol Highlands
WANTED GIRL FOR HOUSEWORK at Beistal Highlands during July August September daily to live at home. eat Plantations 1-5970 and reverse enainee in WO 5 HP J motor Call Br. 1-2076. BRISTOL HIGHLANDS rl Level cleared lot 100 x 200 ft excellent location. Br. 1-0456R. 10 ANTIQUES The Barn 188 Laurel Open Lane Tel Wa 1-0242W. Refrigerator combination range solid blonde maple bedroom set 4 pieces good condition Call Br 1-2 A.
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Beistal Highlands
Bristol Highlands
Laurel Open Lane
Cali
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Bristol Phoenix
Bristol Phoenix Publishing CO
R. S. Bosworth
John E. Tavares
St Mary’s Church
Fr. Tavares
Russell J. McVinney
D.D
SS Peter and Paul
Jesse Tavares
Perry Street
Albert P. Russo
R. I. Veterans’ Home
State Department
Benjamin Ebersman
United Nations
Burnside Memorial Building
Ellsworth S. Harding
AAA
Rotary Club
White Rail
Rhode Island
Bristol Historical Museum
S. Morton Giles
James F. Meiggs
Y.M.C.A
C. Ronald Rene
Frank O Rene
Franklin Street
University of Notre Dame
Rene
Richard Rene
Trinity Church
First Baptist Church
St. Mary’s Church
Joseph F. Bruno
P Home
Baptist Church
Prudence Island
Cardinal Bird
Edward Toles
Philip Carr
Church Street Dock
Bayberry Garden Club
Donald Burger
Bristol Philatelic Society
First Congregational Church
D. V. A Capone
Rockwell House
Southeastern Health Unit
Dorothy B. Stehle
Phoenix Staff
Donald Stehle
Phoenix
Stehle’s
Virginia
Fort Belvoir
Army Corps of Engineers
Pusan
Korea
Brown University
Eas
Jack D. Sylvester
Elizabeth St
Troop One
Thurston Sails, Inc
Water Street
Box O
Constitution Street
Bath
Wood Street
Giusti's Spa
Guisti’s Spa
Harbor
Phoenie
Catherine Street
Bistire
Hore Street
Metacom Avenue
Bristol Park Shores
Gamwell and Ingraham Inc
M. Finger
St. Br
M. Finger and Sons
Wood St
Johnson
Smith's Outboard Sales and Service, Inc
WILLY
Toplins
Thames St
Barbara R. Jaycox
Hope Hardware
Hton’s
Calato
Willam
DaPonte
Frankie Perry Wood
Joan Storm
Jpstalied
Ralph Cates
aMeschia
Memoriam
Andrews Bros
DeWolf Ave
Raymond Dube, Inc
CHILD
Warren Dodge
Bristol County
St. Mary’s Parish
Frantzen
Anucman
Hope ST
van Heflin
Mona Freeman
Aldo Ray
Nancy Olson
James Whitmore
Raymond Massey
Tale
Dorothy Malone
Anne Francis
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