Fire destroys Ell roof and rear section trapping family
Mrs. Newberry discovered smoke and called for help as a kerosene drum lay near the blaze. The fire, starting in the rear ell, forced her three children and mother to flee while firefighters fought a larger second blaze that consumed the main house. The homeowners and pets were rescued, with extensive losses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephanie Truslow
Eleanor Newberry
Charles E. Luther, Jr
Rishe
John Mello
Chamber OKs New By-Laws At Special Session
The Chamber of Commerce adopted bylaws at a special YMCA session. It received letters from Gov. Roberts and Monahan of the R L Development Council praising the Ports mouth oil refinery project valued at 32 million dollars and its regional impact. The chamber agreed to cooperate with the Chest X-ray program per Dudley A. Williams, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
YMCA
Gov. Roberts
Thomas A. Monahan
R L Development Council
Portsmouth
Monahan
Bristol
Rhode Island
New England
Dudley A. Williams
Fire damages Thomas Church House sparks investigation
Industrial National Bank official says damage value from yesterday morning fire at the Thomas Church House is not yet determined. The fire gutted the second story and roof while water and smoke damaged the first floor. Built in 1801, the house is a fine example of early American architecture tied to the Church and Warren families and later owners including the Colt Estate and Newberrys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial National Bank
Church House
Sec
Thomas Church
Calbraith Perry
Hope Street
John W. Church
Russell Warren
Church
Stephen T Church
Colt
Larned
Testimonial Dinner Planned for Council President Bruno
Judge Antonio Capotosto of the Supreme Court will be the main speaker at a testimonial dinner honoring Council President Joseph F. Bruno on Saturday June 18. Gov. Roberts Samuel Schnieder of Prudential Insurance and James J. Velleca chair the event with Perry Borelli's orchestra providing music during and after the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio ‘A. Capotosto
Supreme Court
Council
Joseph F. Bruno
Gov. Roberts
Samuel Schnieder
Roger Williams
Prudential Insurance Co
James J. Velleca
Perry Borelli
Eight Pupils Earn A Grades In Piano Auditions
Blanche Thexton Gruss, pianist and teacher from Youngstown Ohio, judged auditions at Mrs Catherine Hornbys home studio. All eight pupils received over 90 percent and are candidates for membership in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians, sponsored by the National Guild of Piano Teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Hornby
Blanche Thexton Gruss
Youngstown, O
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Bowers
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Lodge OF Elks
Elks Home
Walter Sefsick
Chamber OK
Joseph T. Gautte
Stone Mason
Cesspool Builder
Cove Ave
Barrington
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Elizabeth St
Walter Collins
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Buffington
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Thomas Church House
Stanley Barrett
Arthur H. Eastman
Newberrys
Walter T Shoesmith
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Everett P. Church
Colt Estate
Plymouth Suburban Radio
Parmours
Radio & Heater
Raymond Dube, Inc
ST. Warren
Manuel S. Cabral
Greylock Road
Bruno
Family Cleansers
Bradford
Metacom Ave
Hope ST
Warren — Parker Ave
Oswald A. Thomas
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