Widow of Warren resident 87 buried in St Marys Warren
Fa yarn tS ee srhiz Slee me RD pone ' OL cs berg eters Burke widde of 8 rd Burke a former resident of this town who died in Malden Mass Wednesday was brought to St Marys cemetery in Warren Saturday for interment. Mrs Burke native of Ireland resident of Warren many years. She left here about 30 years ago after husband died and resided with daughter Mrs Myra Whalen in Malden. She leaves three sons Thomas Burke of this town Timothy and John Burke of Boston and several grandchildren. Age 87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg Eters
Burke
Myra Whalen
Frank Whalen
Malden
Mass
Thomas Burke
Timothy and
John Burke
Boston
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Meiggs on Washington Street
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah J Blount Meiggs wife of the late John R Meiggs Civil War veteran were conducted at her son Thomas J Meiggs residence 6 Washington street. Rev Anthony R Parshley of St Michael s church officiated. Interment followed at North cemetery. She died Friday in her 91st year after a long illness. She was born in England August 30 1838 and resided here for about 85 years. Her survivors include two daughters Mrs William Cheselwood East Providence and Mrs Warren Blanchard Detroit as well as 25 grandchildren and several Brent grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. B. Meiggs
Sarah J (Blount) Meiggs
John R Meiggs
Thomas J. Meiggs
Washington Street
Anthony R. Parshley
St. Michael's Church
North
Rhode Island Volunteers
Meiggs
William Cheselwood
East Providence
Warren Blanchard
Detroit
Michigan
Brent
Funeral for Peter P. Murphy Held in Town
The funeral for Peter P. Murphy a well known local resident who died Saturday morning at his late home was held today in the town chapel. The services were attended by numerous friends and relatives with burial following in the family plot.
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Peter P. Murphy
Mrs. Jerminia De Toros Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Jerminia De Toros, wife of Francesco De Toros, died Friday evening at the family home south of Bay View Avenue after several months illness. A Bristol resident since coming from the Azores, she leaves husband two sons Frank Jr and Manuel and two daughters Rosa line Tavares and Mary De Toros. She was 52. Funeral held from the home to St Elizabeth's Church with a requiem mass. Interment in St Mary's Cemetery.
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Jerminia de Toros
Francesco de Toros
Munro Place
Bay View Avenue
Bristol
Azores Islands
Frank de Toros, Jr
Manuel de Toros
Rosaline Tavares
Mary de Toros
St Elizabeth's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Botelho Scewz Tie The Knot At St Marys Church
Manuel Botelho Jr. of 190 Metacom Avenue and Helen Scewz of the same address wed at St Marys Church on Saturday. Attendants were Margaret Botelho and Walter Leposki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary’s Church
Manuel Botelho, Jr
Metacom Avenue
Helen Scewz
Margaret Botelho
Walter Leposki
Shower honors Margaret Bullock before June wedding
A shower for Miss Margaret Bullock, fiancée of Charles Jordan, was held in Newell Brooks's home with yellow and white decor. Guests showered the bride with rose petals, gifts from relatives and friends, and a table of present prizes. An imitation wedding, dancing, and a specialty dance by Joseph Leahy highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Brooks
Reservoir
Aes
Eee Hiénor
Joseph Leahy
Brooks
Samuel Hackley
Morris Leahy
Miss Bullock
Charles Jordan
Rhode Island Independence Day Observed in Schools
Rhode Island Independence Day was observed in public schools with programs by pupils. In the upper grades the programs included songs readings and exercises drawn from programs issued by Walter E Ranger State Commissioner of Public Schools. Flags were displayed in town on the anniversary Sunday and yesterday.
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Rhode Island
Publc
Walter E. Ranger
Caizzi and Pacheco Unite in Mount Carmel Nuptials
Miss Florence Emma Caizzi daughter of Mr and Mrs Gaetano Caizzi 237 State Street and Anthony Manuel Pacheco of 8 Usher Street were married Saturday at Our Lady of Mt Carmel church. Rev Joseph Poja officiated with Miss Julia Tammaro and Joseph Pacheco as attendants. A reception followed.
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Pacheco—Caizzi
Florence Emma Caizzi
Gaetano Caizzi
State Street
Anthony Manuel Pacheco
Usher Street
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Joseph Poja
Julia Tammaro
Joseph Pacheco
Anniversary Message from American Board Leader
An anniversary note from ROCKWELL HARMON POTTER President of the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions. He signs Cordially yours extending peace and shared worship across the kingdom for all mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae
Rockwell Harmon Potter
American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions
Congregational Churches Send 250th Anniversary Greetings
The National Council of the Congregational Churches sends greetings to Bristol Rhode Island on its 250th anniversary May 2. Secretary Charles Emerson Burton extols the church's two centuries and a half of spiritual influence and asks the church to continue guiding lives through the years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council OF the Congregational Churches
First Congregational Church
Bristol
Rhode Island
Congregational Churches of
United States
National Council
National Council of Congregational Churches
Charles Emerson Burton
Rhode Island Congregational Conference
Congregational Conference of
Universal Church of Christ
Congregationalists
Massachusetts Congregational Conference Extends Bristol Anniversary
Res Herbert D Graetz Bristol R J The Massachusetts Congregational Conference offers sincere congratulations on the Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary. May the deep roots of your noble past continue to bring forth fruits of the spirit to the blessing of Bristol and Rhode Island. Frederick Harlan Page President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Herbert D. Graetz
Bristol
R. J
Massachusetts Congregational Conference
Massachusetts Congregationalists
Bristol Church
Rhode Island
Frederick Harlan Page
250th Anniversary of First Church in Bristol Observed
Rhode Island Congregational Conference offers congratulations on Bristol church’s 250th milestone. The Bristol visit included a Young People’s Rally with about 150 attendees and a pageant titled The Conquering Faith depicting early church history.
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Christian Endeavor Scouts of the Church
Young People’s
Ro I Congregational Conference
Young Peoples
Promimum
Farnum Devoe
Young Peoples Division
Bristol
Sybil Anderson Res Jauns Gordon Galkes
Springfield
Mass
DT Gilmore
Brown University
EL Wilbur Mason
Metacom Avenue
Historic church observance marks founding milestones and organ dedication
A church exhibition recalls early events from 1621 to 1816 with portraits and objects. 225 took Holy Communion and 46 joined the church as Rev. Charles E. McKinley gave the dedicatory address. Ralph Kinder performed a first time organ recital with Roswell Bosworth and others in attendance.
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Parson
Joseph Pola
Church of Our Lady of
Ralph Kinder
Philadelphia
Charles E. McKinley
Graetz
Kinder
Mr. Kinder
Roswell S Bosworth
Hamblem
Hattie C Manley
Gladys Osterberg
Church Welcomes New Pastor Howard S Hurd
Rev Howard S Hurd was installed as pastor of the Nazarene Church and preached his first sermon to a grateful audience. A native of Van, Massachusetts, he studied at Eastern Nazarene College Gordon Bible College Boston University and held pastorships in Massachusetts and New York including Grace Church Saratoga Springs. He is a singer composer and author who performed one of his compositions at the Sunday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard S Hurd
The
Nazarene Church
Hurd
Van
Mass
Eastern Nazarene College
Gordon Bible College
Boston
Boston University
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nazarene
Massachusetts
New York
Grace Church
Saratoga Springs
Mr Hurd
New Fnedland
Daughters of Isabella Circle Donates to Disaster Fund
Daughters of Isabella Hope Circle No 70 donated 500 to the Nashua disaster relief fund and 25 to Catholic Charity. Next meeting is May 19 as Guest Night in St Mars auditorium with Miss Nora F Dwyer chairing. An outing is planned for May 24 at Mrs Margaret J Morris's summer home in Kirkemuit. Miss Helen A Condon chairs that committee.
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Hope Circle
Nashua
St Mars
Nora F. Dwyer
Margaret J. Morris
Kirkemuit
Helen A. Condon
Italian Expatriate Talk Prompts Unity and Self-Reliance
The address urged listeners to guard against divisive moves and emphasized advancement on merit in America. It noted no class distinctions, saying a son of a laborer can earn respect by conduct and achievement, while even a king’s son must prove himself in this country. Musical and dramatic entertainments followed the speeches.
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America
Italy
Neumerettes
Lodge
Clara Ferrara
Providence
Peter A. Iasiello
Carmine Cavallaro
Leonardo de Luca
Raffaele Amendola
Giuseppe Fusco
A. Amico
John Romano
Michael Vitiello
Saverio Rinaldi
Gesto Vivenzio
John LaFazia
Joseph Formisano
John Ferri
Giuseppe R. Perroni
Paul C. Millemaggi
Peter A. Casiello
Joseph F. Rinaldi
Domenic Proto
Girls Club to Hold Dance at Bristol Yacht Club
The Collins and Aikman Girls Club announces a dance tomorrow evening at the Bristol Yacht Club. Originally set for April 25, the event is now moved to May 5 with The Red Hot Peppers orchestra from Providence providing music. Chairwoman Mrs J H Tuplin leads the planning with assistants Mrs Leah Mala fronte Miss Virginia Asciola Miss Antonette Grimo and Miss Ida Rawson.
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Collins and Aikman Girls Club
Bristol Yacht Club
Providence
The
Red Hot Peppers
J. H. Tuplin
Leah Malafronte
Virginia Asciola
Antonette Grimo
Ida Rawson
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Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
St Mary’s
Paebc Ok
Philadeciphia
Botelho-Scewz
Reading
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Grecongs
Christ
Bristol County Association of Clergy
Church
Bane
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weyhosset Street
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Ave
Charles M. Connery
Burton St
William A. Doran
Bay View Ave
Freeborn
R. Cole
GEO. T. Ingram Moving and Trucking
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
E. W. Weaver
High Street
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
Wood Street
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