Bristol Fourth of July Preparations Highlight Parade and Muster
Bristol prepares for a standout 1953 Fourth of July with a big parade and a championship muster as afternoon concert by a combined destroyer band, a 21 gun salute from USS Purvis, and guests from Maine to Rhode Island join firemen and drum corps in a colorful program. Active committee members receive praise for their time and effort, and donations are welcomed to aid the effort.
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USS Purvis
US Coast Guard
Spar
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Bristol
Bristol notices and announcements round up
A sixth anniversary mass for Arthur Belmore is slated at St Marys Church at 7 am tomorrow. Various births, memberships, meetings, and civic notes follow, including a Newport Naval Hospital birth and a Bristol garden club plant gift from Joseph Maiato, plus Naval Academy departure for Kenneth Robinson and travel plans of the McKeevers to Bristol.
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St Mary’s Church
Arthur Belmore
Card of Thanks for condolences and tributes
We express thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and flowers after the death of Jose Correia Jr We especially thank Poese Independent Band Club Carr Athletic Association Batonwood Dairy Coun 1 and 23 A.P UM.E.C. and others for floral offerings and spiritual bouquets in this time of loss.
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Poese Independent Band Club
Carr ' Athletic Association
Ro Inc
Batonwood Dairy
Coun
Um.e.c
Jose Correia, Jr
Wedding of Miss Christine Ivone and Anthony Marine
Miss Christine Ivone daughter of Mr and Mrs Domenick Ivone of Parnell Street Providence married Anthony J Marine son of Mr and Mrs John Marine of Bradford Street Saturday at Holy Ghost Church Providence Rev Flaminio Parent officiated Gifted away by her father she wore a French lace over satin gown with bouffant skirt and matching veil The couple plans to reside in Bristol after a Bermuda honeymoon with reception at Venice Hall Providence.
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Christine Ivone
Domenick Ivone
Parnell Street
Providence
Anthony J. Marine
John Marine
Bradford Street
Holy Ghost Church
Flaminio
Elsie Ann Ivone
Philp Marella
Venice Hall
Bermuda
Bristol
Bristols Last Land Mark The Poor House Loss Debate
Local letter to the editor laments the demolition of Bristol's Poor House named after James O Wolf. Proponent cites its historic role as a home for the needy and its potential as a museum, noting the loss of a landmark and memory. The piece recalls its origin as the Poor Farm and questions current treatment of the site.
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Bristol
James O’wolf
Miphes Eae
Farewell to the Old Structure
James O Wolf born 1784 died 1837 left a family including a daughter born 1812 and six living great grandchildren. The writer Josephine Gibson Knowlton, sole Bristol resident, invites others to join in bidding farewell to the old structure.
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James O’wolf
Bristol
Josephine Gibson Knowlton
Second Annual Summer Frolic at Bristol Narrows
July 24 marks the Bristol Narrows Improvement Association and White Rail Riding Club hosting the second annual Summer Frolic. The event features community groups and local hospitality for residents and visitors.
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Bristol Narrows Improvement Association
White Rail Riding Club
St Columban's Seminary
Columban Fathers
Hope Curele
D. of I
Marguerite Jordan
Lauren Park
Warren
Funeral of Antonio S Pacheco
The funeral of Antonio S Pacheco of 11 Turner Avenue was held from his home with a solemn requiem mass at St Elizabeth's Church. Rev Fernando De Freitas celebrant, Rev Virgilio Oliveira deacon, Rev Lawrence Esteves subdeacon. Santo Christo members served as bearers. Burial at St Mary's Cemetery with committal prayers. Bearers: John Rodrigues, Frank Vargas, Joseph Cabral, Manuel Travers, Manuel Mello, Louis Benevides.
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Antonio S Pacheco
Turner Avenue
St Elizabeth’s Church
Fernando de Freitas
Virgilio Oliveira
Lawrence Esteves
Don Luis Felipe Society
Santo Christo Club
St Mary’s Cemetery
Fr Freitas
John Rodrigues
Frank Vargas
Joseph Cabral
Manuel Travers
Manuel Mello
Louis Benevides
Probate Court notices in Bristol town
Public notices list matters pending in the Bristol Probate Court with hearings set for July 1953. Guardianship and executorship actions among Clarke Oskytel H, Tobin Thomas J, Liscomb Charles H, Goglia Concetta L, and Bolt Louis G include guardian accounts and executor qualifications. Creditors must file claims in the Probate Clerk’s office within legally prescribed times.
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Siode
Bristol
Hope E Mowry
East Long Meadow
Mass
Raymond A Thomas
A. Thomas
Brista
Rhode Island
Goglia
Concetta L
Amalia Goglia
Beinning
Bolt
Louis G
Amalia Goxtra
Smee
One Room 314 Hope Street Tel Br 1562
A brief listing shows a single room at 314 Hope Street with contact number Br 1562. The entry provides no further details on availability amenities or owner.
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Chevrolet
Catherine Street
Hope Street
Aires
Franklin Street
Narrows
Chester Carpenter
Pontiac
Bristol
Stix
Metacom
Wood Street
Emilie
Burton St
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Bristol Phoenix
Bristol R I
Daponte Poultry
Baker ST. Tel. Br
Bing Sam Restaurant
Water St
Tel
Warren, R.L
Ansonia Avenue
East State Street
A. N. Nunes Agency
Bristol, R
Manuel Roderick
Alma Avenue
William
Lying In Hospital
Mary
Michael Cavallaro
Richmond Street
Newport Naval Hospital
Cavallaro
Antonetta Sansone
Bristol Garden Club
Joseph M . Maiato
Kearney
Post No 6
American Legion
J W Douds
Newport Nazarene Church
Bristol Nazarene Church
Court Street
Howard Hurd
St. Michael’s Church
Wil
Albert C Larned
Edward Price
Philemon Sturges
Halsey Howe
Anthony R Parshley
Ivy Guild
St. Michael's Church
Holmes
Frank Pardee
Ferry Hill
Nunzio James Annarummo
Nunzio Annarummo
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
John Wells James III
Brooklyn Heights
Duncan Roberton James
James
Frederick M. Dixon, Jr
Francis J. Murphy
Narragansett Bay
Taunton Yacht Club
Dighton
Kenneth F. Robinson
Joseph Robinson
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Bristol Public Schools
Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute
Frank McKeever
Pasadena
Cal
St Elizabeth's Church
Frederick Hochberg
Manuel Janarlo
Turkeys
Serge Medeiros
Coggeshall Avenue
Bristol Narrows
Ira
Marine
IVONE
Antonio S. Pacheco
Probate Court
Ww. Cler
Louis Tortorice
Constitution Street
Mutual of
Omaha
Bayside Shores
M. Finger & Sons
Wood St
Studebaker
Tuplin’s
Thames St
Hope Hardware
Ford
Tuplin
Roma Street
John
Waterman Ave
Juelin
Warren Jewelers
Main St
John B. Merella Warren
F Winecombe
Robeson St
Fall River
Glen Lyon
America
Water Street
Town OF
Amos
Gorham
Raed
Yar
Woodttars
Conley’s' Jewelry and Gift
Phoenix
R. I
Department of Rene Works
Mt. Hope
Onder
Councun
W. Church
Manuel Cabral
Greylock RD
Tol Mate Norco
Frank Cardoza
Rock Street Tel. Com
Manuel Marshall
Fox Hill Ave
Ijv
Tom
Qiustis
Alan Ladd
Gary Cooper
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