Harbor View Preserved As Town Debates Guard Storehouse
Town officials consider giving land near the Church Street Armory to the National Guard for a 51 by 104 foot storehouse to house guns and equipment. A 99 year lease or gift is proposed if the Federal Government funds the project. The town vows no further obstruction of harborfront streets to preserve views for future generations.
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Church Street
National Guard
James A Murphy
Soldiers Home
General Assembly
Bristol
Bristol and Vicinity French Column Deemed Useful
A lighthearted column invites readers to engage with local topics and courtesy. It suggests friends and guests discuss plans and time use, emphasizing usefulness and cooperative tone for community interest.
Community Notes and Local Social Updates
The Regina Elena Society meets at Mrs Theresa Vaccaro 182 Mount Hope Ave on Monday March 29 at 7 30 pm. Frank Fojo resides 1 Easterbrooks Ave and is recovering after a three week Truesdale Hospital stay. St Michael's Episcopal Church holds Annual Corporation Meeting in Parish House Monday at 7 30 pm. Bristol and Warren Rotary Club bowling match postponed to April 6 in Warren. Mr and Mrs Floyd Meestis traveled to Columbia MO to visit son Vernon at the university. Mr and Mrs Louis A Beauregard return from Santana FL guests of Richard J Simmons and daughter Nancy. Mrs Margaret Donahue State St and Mrs Charles Drummond Barrington attend surprise birthday luncheon for Hogans Hookers at Mrs John Hogan's home with floral by Sebastian Bernai Jr. Mrs Donahue marks 80th birthday.
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Regina Elena Society
Theresa Vaccaro
Mount Hope Avenue
Margaret Donahue
State Street
Charles Drummond
Barrington
Hogans Hookers
John Hogan
Sebastian Bernai Jr
Donahue
Corporation of St. Michael's Church
Marianna Operetta Set By B S High School
B S High School will present Marianna an operetta in three acts on April 1 and 2 at the Colt Memorial Auditorium under the direction of Mrs Theresa M Donovan with scenery by W lhan Topazio. Art students painted the backdrops under Miss Margaret Nerone. James F Meiggs Sons handle lights and lighting. Colt Banc provides music with accompanist Miss Dor Favreau. Stage managers are Richara Belmore Aaron Usher and Aniderw Sicignano.
Easter Services Continue at Mt Carmel Parish with Special Masses
Mt Carmel Church holds Easter services led by Pastor Rev Joseph Sorzano and Rev Victor Salmasi with masses at 7 30, 9 30 AM and a solemn High Mass at 10 30 AM followed by Benediction. Choirs perform standard liturgical music under Mrs Jennie Balzano and others. Children’s Service features a choir at the 8 30 mass with Mrs Dora Iannuccillo directing.
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Regina Coele
Melchioire
Mauri Cottone
Pizzoglio
Benedictus
Joseph Concone
Agnus Dei
Christ Triumphant
Stephen Erst
Jennie Balzano
Lillian Pasqua
Minni Gogha
Pauline Bruno
Anna Cavallaro
Cornelia Iannuccillo
Patricia Pagnano
Connie Troiano
Anna Bruno
Obituary of Emma Devaux Resident of Hope Street Peck Avenue
Emma Devaux died at her home on Hope Street Peck Avenue after a long illness. Born in Lille France she would have been 85 next month. She lived 42 years in this town and 10 in Central Falls. She is survived by her son Pierre Devaux. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from her residence with Rev Daniel Thompson officiating at North Burial Ground family lot.
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Emma Devaux
Corte
Hope Street
Peck Avenue
Lille
France
Devaux
Central Falls
Pierre
Brisool
Daniel Thompson
Warren Baptist Church
Class of 45 Reunion Plans Meeting
A meeting is scheduled for Saturday March 27 at 6 p.m. at the YMCA to finalize arrangements for the class reunion. All members are urged to attend.
Hymns and Mass Parts Performed at Trinity Church Rector Led
Trinity Church with Rev Thomas E Little CSSC conducted a service featuring hymns and mass components from various composers. Soloists included Mrs Chester Burgess and Mrs Marilyn Livingston among others with Miss Lenora Medetras as accompanist.
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Trinity Church
Thomas E Little
CSSC
Salzburg
Boy Scout Notes on Rehearsals and Events
The Bugle and Drum Corps rehearse Sunday at 11 at Scout Hall with next week sessions Tuesday Wednesday and Friday at 7 pm Uniforms for new members issued Tuesday evening The Corps competes Saturday April 3 indoors at the Cranston Street Armory under St Agnes Fife Drum and Bugle Corps Arrangements for transportation will be set at Thursday night rehearsal The First Troop will hold its final pre anniversary meeting Monday at 7:30 pm at Scout Hall uniform inspection and banquet tickets will be distributed to all Scouts in good standing Plans for the anniversary observance will be rehearsed A troop board of review will follow Guests include Troop Committee members The Bristol Indian lore class meets tomorrow at 7 at Scout Hall Instructor Richard K Belmore to lead all members are urged to attend
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St. Agnes Fife
Cranston Street
Providence
Firs
Boy Scouts of America
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Card of Thanks from Louise E Rounds
I extend heartfelt gratitude to my relatives friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown during my recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythia Mrs Louise E Rounds
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Neightor
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythia
Louise E Rounds
Legionnaires of Kearney Post plan membership drive
The American Legion Kearney Post No 6 invites members to meet at Legion Home on Franklin Street Saturday at 2 PM to conduct house to house calls. The goal is 311 members by April 1 with 80 more paid up by noon next Thursday.
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Kearney
American Legion
Legion Home
Franklin Street
Ralph DeLeo
National
Department
Frederick E. Garvin
Church Street
DeLeo
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