Bristol First Congregational Church 275th Anniversary Observed
The Bristol First Congregational Church marks its 275th anniversary with reflections on its origins in the town meeting era and the wartime closure years. It emphasizes spiritual strength, mutual church goodwill, and ongoing leadership as the community celebrates its long faith history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational
Bristol
Nathaniel Byneld
John Walley
Benjamin Church
Atlantic
High Street
Bristol clubs plan state convention attendance and local events
Members of the Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce plan to attend the state convention on May 20 and 21 in Woonsocket, with overnight stays and events across the two days. Local notices mention hospital stays, nursing meetings, a bridal shower, a pilgrimage, scout activities, and a new baby born to the DelToro family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bristolians
Woonsocket
Kingsmen
Scout Hall
Lincoln Park
Mass
Obituary of Roland W Rene 24 Vietnam Vet
Roland William Rene 24 of 39 DeWolf Avenue died at the Veterans Administration Hospital Davis Park. A Korean campaign veteran and nearly three years in the U S Air Force as an airman second class, he worked at Bristol Manufacturing. Born Warren Jan 5 1931 he was the son of the late Joseph and Evalina Rene. Survived by widow Marilyn Stratton Rene four brothers Henry Edward Russell and Robert US Coast Guard and three sisters Eva West Mary Rose Calderiso Irene Dunbar. Burial from James E Connors Funeral Home 117 State Street at 8 15 Monday with a military funeral. high Mass of Requiem at St Marys Church 9 a m burial in St Marys Cemetery.
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Roland William Rene
DeWolf Avenue
Veterans Administration
Davis Park
Rene
U. S. Air Force
Bristol Manufacturing Corp
Warren
Joseph
Evalina (Gagnon) Rene
Marilyn (Stratton
Russell
Robert
US Cooast Guard
Eva West
Mary Rose Calderiso
Irene Dunbar
James E. Connors
State
St Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Mrs Ermine Wood Dies in Providence Hospital Aged 67
Mrs Ermine Mallette Wood 67 widow of Arthur Wood died after a short illness in a Providence hospital. Born Taunton Mass April 12 1888 she was active in Democratic party affairs and ran a hair-dressing business before retirement. She lived in Bristol Narrows over 30 years until an explosion at her Lindberg Avenue home forced relocation. Funeral from Charles M Connery Funeral Home to St Mary's Church with High Mass and burial at St Mary's Cemetery. She leaves no survivors.
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Ermine (Mallette) Wood
Arthur Wood
Providence Hospital
Charles M Connery
Burton Street
St Mary’s Church
S Leonard Rawson
John Grabert
Frank Bickford
Hugh Breen
St Mary's Cemetery
Joseph Burke
Columban Seminary
Funeral of Charles L Pendleton Sr in New England funeral
Funeral services for Charles Lee Pendleton Sr of 7 Howestreet were held Sunday at 2 pm from the First Congregational Church with Rev Frederick F Driftmier officiating. Attendees included Councilman Jerome Donovan fire commissioner delegates from Hydraulian Engine and Hose Co Narragansett Electric Co and many friends. Bearers were Fire Chief Oscar A Rishe Samuel A Mott James Milne Thomas D Adams Lester Gurney 3rd and Henry L Sanford. Burial followed in North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lee Pendleton
Howestreet
First Congregational Church
Frederick F Driftmier
Jerome Donovan
Hydraulian Engine and’ Hose Co
Narragansett Electric Co
New England
Oscar A. Rishe
Samuel A. Mott
James Milne
Two Sailors Nuisance Case In Warren
At 2 20 a m officers found Gerald L Williams and Gerald A Tuley both 20 sailors from USS Badger causing a disturbance on Hope street. They kicked a car and threw stones then were jailed after refusing to quiet down. They were fined ten dollars plus costs in Fifth District Court in Warren.
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Serbst and McCallum
Hope Street
Gerald L Williams
Gerald A’ Tuley
Linehan
Fifth District
Warren
Plea for Cancer Drive Returns Seeks Missing Funds
Mrs Raymond J Makowsky, chairwoman, reports the Cancer Drive raised $1,614.28 of the $2,200 goal with the drive officially over after a final list of captains filed. Gifts in memory of the late Mrs Mildred Herreshoff include $500 from Mrs Rudolph Haffenreffer and numerous smaller donations from individuals and couples across Brunswick and local connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond J Makowsky
Makowsky
Joseph Vorro
Clyde L. Pendleton
James B French, Jr
Joseph DuPont
William Head
Herbert E. S Clark, Jr
Phillip Carr
Salvatore Massano
Stephen Ganz
Arthur Pansa
Mary Germano
Mildred Herreshoff
Rudolph Haffenreffer
Norman Herreshoff
James S. Coles
Brunswick
Gladys Friswell
Frank Pardee, Jr
Estate matters list hearings and qualifications in Probate Clerk records
The page records multiple estate actions with hearings set for May 16 1955 and April 22 1955. It notes guardianship and administration petitions for Thomas J Head Callan Joseph L Alves Anthony T Vasconcelos Jr William J Hogan and Patrick Fay plus Francis L Hogan as Administratrix and required creditor claim filings.
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Head
Thomas J
Guardian
Callan
Sar4
Alves
Joseph L
Vasconcellos
Anthony T
JR. Estate — Petition For Aintment of Guardian
Hogan
William J
Francis L. Hogan
Times Seeureclerk
Fay
Sane Patrick
Als Catute Z Gnes Ren O Barreton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phoenix
Bristol Phoenix Publishing CO
R. S. Bosworth
R. S. Bosworth, JR
R. I
Congregational Church
Joseph Rinaldi
Rinaldi
Jane Brown Hospital
Rhode Island College of Education
Prudence Island
Ann Cornell
Emily
Cecilia Perry
Carole Magee
Patricia Swanson
St. Michael's Church
Amicae Guild of the Baptist Church
Olive Luther
Baptist Street
Swanea Mass
Walter W Swanson
Ralph Lawson Jr
Nursing Committee
District Nursing Association
Nanny
Birdie McKeen
National League For Nursing
Loretta Borea
George Wilcox, Jr
White Rail
Matthew C Borgia
Gooding Avenue
Frances Marshall
St. Theresa
Nasonville
Holy Name Society
Mary I. Perry
Sand Point
Kearney
American Legion
Franklin Street
Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps
Vincent Fasano
Rhode Island Hospital
Roswell S. Bosworth
Jane Brown Memorial Hospital
Howard L. House
Bristol County
Joseph DelToro
Wood Street
Truesdale Hospital
Rhode UA
Mont
Ermine
Charles Lee Pendleton, SR
Earl G. Sturdevant
Robert Lamphear
Robert R Miller
George Brewster
Frederick Dixon
Dudley Williams
Benjamin F Lindemuth
Jack D. Sylvester
St Elizabeth St
Mulholland
GEO. F. Mulholland CO
Thames ST
Newport
Broad Street
Providence
MR. Hinckley
Hope St
Carl H. Witherell
Angelo J. Pozzi
Serol Dero Cameco Corporation
Wolf Avenue
Barrington
Pennns
Artis Vinecombe
Robeson Street
Fall River
Mam Tucker
Lincoln Avenue
Florence
Laurel Lane
Suzman
Barbara R. Jaycox
Constitution Street
Aimsbury
Oliver Street
Cape Cod
Fatima Drive
George Olivera
Stoughton’s
St Elizabeth Street
Metacom Avenue
Catherine Street
DaPonte
Hope
Church Streets
Phoenix
Box B
Suecent Tech Avon
Bristol Neck
ORCIT
Eddie May
Caiato
William H. R
Manchester
Sunnyside Avenue
Marshall
Orlando
Bisbane
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
Elivered
Beer Street
Gu Bill
Clare
Fran Ferry
Ralph S
Ralph Catzzi
State Street
Warren Jewelera
Main St
Child Street
Ted Manny
John E. Merella
Agnes B Tattrie
Robert Taylor
Bleargs Parker
Cinemascope & Color
Stewart Granger
Grace Kelley
Vistavision
Norway
Technicolor
Walter .Collins
Cooke St. Tel. Br
Ferm Bureau
Phobate Court
Town
Rhode Island
Cobate Court
King Philip’s Bakemaster, Inc
John W. Church
BLDG
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