Blood drive and relief efforts urged as crises mount
Amid Korea battles and natural disasters, Bristol calls for blood donations at Colt High School through the Red Cross Bloodmobile Unit from 12:30 to 5:30. The Red Cross faces a depleted Disaster Budget and appeals for funds to aid Worcester victims, while the Bristol Phoenix Fire Relief Fund launches to assist families displaced by last Monday's fire.
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Korea
Bristol
Red Cross
Colt High School
American Red Cross
Worcester
Bristol Phoenix Fire Relief Fund
Sunday church picnics and meetings announced in Bristol area
Multiple reads note events in June including St Michael's Sunday school and Junior YPF picnics at Easton's Beach Newport. Guiteras House departure times 9 30 am for trips. Home for Aged Women board meeting at 55 Franklin Street next Wednesday at 3 00 pm with officers to be elected. Bristol Women's Republican Club date and officer elections at Republican Headquarters. Theresa Ann Velleca graduates from Katherine Gibba School Providence after secretarial course.
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First Congregational Church
Easton’s Beach
Newport
Guiteras House
Board of Managers
Ged
Franklin Street
Daniel K Davis
St. Michael's Church School
YPF
St. Michael's Church
Holmes House
Bristol Women’s Republican Club
Republican
High Street
Ellections
Theresa Ann Velleca
James J. Velleca
360 High Street
Katherine Gibba School
Providence
Charity group pledges aid for Bradford Street fire victims
Mrs. Vasta L. Ruggiero from the Pyramids of Charity encloses a $50 check as supplemental help for families ruined by the Bradford Street fire. The writer promises fair fund distribution and urges other organizations to follow the lead and act.
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Bradford Street
Brng
Vasta L. Ruggiero
Pyramids of Charity
Local elections urged for four Rhode Island cities
To the Editor the General Assembly is called into Special Session by Gov Roberts to act on legislation for four cities Newport Central Falls Woonsocket and Pawtucket and their new charters election procedures voters favored non partisan off year elections in Pawtucket 23000 to 3000. Readers urged to contact Senators Curvin and Kingsley to support local home rule and allow towns to determine procedures.
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General Assembly
Gov Roberts
Newport
Central Falls
Woonsocket
Pawtucket
Harry Curvin
Donald A. Kingsley
Barrington
Bristol
Bristol Fire Department thanked in salvage notice
Gabriel M. Ruggieri expresses gratitude to the Bristol Fire Department and individuals Nicholas Nappi Jessie Paiva and many friends for aiding in salvaging personal belongings after Monday's fire.
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Bristol Fire Department
Nicholas Nappi
Jessie Paiva
Cardoza Elected President of Local 220 Rubber Workers
Joseph Cardoza was elected president of Local 220 Rubber Workers at Bristol Manufacturing Corp defeating Tindaro Maiorano by 462 to 201. Alvaro Aguiar Edmund Cardoza were named to the executive board, with Mary Silvia Dela Perry as trustees and Joseph Qualey sentinel Anthony Mattos chief steward. A run off June 18 will decide remaining executive board members.
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Rubber Workers
Bristol Manufacturing Corp
Joseph Cardoza
Cardoza
Tindaro Maiorano
Anthony A. Balzano
Alvaro Aguiar
Edmund Cardoza
Mary Silvia
Dela Perry
Joseph Qualey
Anthony Mattos
Funeral of Miss Maretta Hamill tennis star with local ties
The funeral of Miss Maretta M. Hamill who died after a long illness was held at 8 15 a.m. at the James E Connors Funeral Home and followed by a 9 a.m. mass at St. Marys Church. Born Sept 15 1868 she rose to state and county tennis champion and remained active with the Excelsior Tennis Club. She owned a Hope Street dry goods store with her sister Margaret retiring recently. Bearers included Harold Maciel John Oliver Edward Davis and John Kruszynowski.
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Maretta M. Hamill
James E. Connors
State Street
St. Mary’s Church
Miss Hamill
Molly” Hamill
Molly Hamill
Hope Street
Excelsior Tennis Club
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Harold Maciel
John Oliver
Edward Davis
John Krusnowski
Card of Thanks to Firemen and Kind Helpers
The Bristol and Warren Firemen are thanked for cooperation during our catastrophe. Gratitude is also extended to Charles J. Falugo, Family Cleansers, and Lombard Pozzi for assistance. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. John Marine and son Anthony and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rogers.
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Bristol and Warren
Charles J. Falugo
Lombard Pozzi
John Marine
Anthony
Daniel Rogers
In Memoriam for Jodgeph Marshall
In Memoriam for our dear father who passed away June 6 1945. His smile has gone forever but his memory remains with us as we recall his kindness and character.
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Jodgeph Marshall
Memorial note for a late mother by her children
A brief tribute from her sons and daughters recalling a loving mother. The message honors her deep love and enduring memories that surround their days.
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Peemet Rane
Repairs to Sea Wall and Ramp At Rockwell Park
Sealed bids are due at the Town Clerk's Office by 4 pm on Thursday June 18 1953 for repairs to the rear Ever Ready Fire Station Ramp and the Sea Wall at Rockwell Park foot of John Street. Bidders may obtain details from the Surveyor of Highways. Bid envelopes must be marked Bid For Ramp and Sea Wall. The Town Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids in the town's best interest.
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Rockwell Park
John Street
Surveyor of Highways
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Scout Honor Society
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Hal's Fish Market
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