Prudence Island Love Story Ends in Runaway Tragedy
A Prudence Island tale recounts a young man from a leading family who built a makeshift horse drawn carriage. On a moonlit February night the runaway rig slammed into a gate and toppled, injuring a sister and a Warren teacher who rode with him, while the driver’s mother, the island nurse, tended the injured.
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Prudence ‘Island
Narragansett’ Bay
Atlantic
Bristol
Simmer
Providence Newport
Bullock's Wharf
Sandy Point
City of
Newport
Providence
Prudence
Bay Islands
Roger Williams
Canonicus
Williams
Island Progress
Warren
Portsmouth
Seven Mile Long Island
North End
North Farm
Sweetheart
Potter's Cave
Old woman saved by brave act in distant night
An elderly woman 83 bears marks from a distant night when a quick act by a rescuer saved her life and her daughters. The incident highlights courage and lasting injuries from the event.
Attleboro Wedding of Miss Shockroo to Flynn in Attleboro
Miss Elizabeth A Shockroo daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry F Shockroo of 41 Holman street Attleboro wed Thomas L Flynn son of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Flynn of 379 Wood street Bristol on Saturday morning at St John church Attleboro The couple will reside in Bristol Narrows after a wedding breakfast at Hotel Hixon Attleboro Friends and relatives from Bristol Newport Providence Pawtucket Barrington New Bedford Millville New York and other areas attended The bride a Rhode Island Hospital Training School graduate works at Charles V Chapin Hospital Providence The groom a Colt High School and Rhode Island School of Design graduate works as a laboratory technician at Collins Aikman Bristol
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Elizabeth—A. Shockroo
Henry F. Shockroo
Holman Street
Thomas L. Flynn
Thomas J. Flynn
Wood Street
Bristol
St John’s Church
Attleboro
Frank Christopher
William Christopher
Agnes Fitzpatrick
Hotel Hixon
North Attleboro
John Flynn
Providence
Virginia Beach
Bristol Narrows
Newport
Pawtucket
Barrington
New Bedford
Millville
New York
New Hampshire
Central Falls
Franklin
Rhode Island Hospital
Charles V Chapin Hospital
Attleboro Lodge
Colt High School
Rhode Island School of Design
Collins & Aikman Corp
Bride-To-Be Irene Furtado Showered Before May Wedding
Miss Irene Furtado who on May 24 will wed Jose Vetoria of Philadelphia at St Elizabeths Church was honored with a silver dollar shower Sunday evening at the Colonial Hotel. More than 100 attended a turkey supper and entertainment with games and dancing. Hostess Miss Mary A Victoria, sister of the bridegroom. assisted by her mother Mrs Caroline Victoria and Mrs Furtado.
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Irene Furtado
Jose Vetoria
Philadelphia
St Elizabeth’s Church
Colonial Hotel
Mary A Victoria
Caroline Victoria
Furtado
Funeral Service Of Mrs Maria Fraize Viera
A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated Saturday morning in St Elizabeth's Church for Mrs Maria Fraize Viera who died Wednesday at her home 176 Thames street Rev Henrique Rocha administrator officiated at the service Burial was in St Mary's Cemetery The bearers were Manuel Rego Manuel Borges Manuel D Rebello Manuel Maciel Marton Ferreira and Joao Silvia all of this town.
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St Elizabeth's Church
Maria Fraize Viera
Thames Street
Henrique Rocha
St. Mary's Cemetery
Manuel Rego
Manuel Borges
Manuel D Rebello
Manuel Maciel
Marton Ferreira
Joao Silvia
Hellfires Capture Rotary Bowling Championship Title
The Hellfires led by captain Frank M. Dimond won the Roo Rotary Club bowling championship at Dudek's Alleys by taking all four points from the Spitfires. The first string was decided by a one point difference with a close overall score.
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Hellfires
Frank_M.—Dimond
Dudek's Alleys
Spitfires
James G. Carns
Mayors leadership powers Hellfires to dominant win
Mayor Huestis sparked the Hellfires with a 123 score that set a winning pace as Capt. Frank Dimond of Bristol led his team with inspired play. Spitfires praised Dimond but conceded defeat, noting officials and press presence could not lift them to victory.
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Huestis
Hellfires
Frank Dimond
Bristol
The
Spitfires
Gene de Rocha
Social Committee Sets Meeting After Novena at St Marys
Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella plans a Monday night gathering at Kof Hall after the novena at St Marys Church. Chairwoman Mrs Laura Sousa leads plus assistants Mrs Brid get Sicignano Ruth Tattrie Mrs Theresa Robel Mrs Elizabeth Goulart Mrs Genevieve Dunbar Martha Gallagher and Lena Ingram as ex officio members.
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Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Kof
St. Mary's Church
Laura Sousa
Bridget Sicignano
Ruth Tattrie
Theresa Robel
Elizabeth Goulart
Genevieve Dunbar
Martha Gallagher
Lena Ingram
Councilman Pasquarelli Honored by His Many Friends
A Bristol testimonial honors Councilman Michael W. Pasquarelli with praise from Louis V. Jackvony and other officials. Speakers stress Italian American patriotism and unity, noting willingness to defend the country and uphold the Constitution. The event included a steak supper, entertainment, and a large guest list.
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Pasquarelli
Louis V. Jackvony
Michael W. Pasquarelli
Bristol Casino
Isms
Rose Pasquarelli
America
Jackoons
Jacksony
John R. Bernardo
Republican Town Committee
C A Bowlers Hold Annual Banquet in Lincoln Hall
Thirty members of the Collins and Aikman Bowling League gathered for a Saturday night banquet in Lincoln Hall Usher avenue. A Providence caterer provided a turkey supper. Prizes went to Night Owls for circuit champions and to Albert Ethier high season average Albert Florenzano three string and William Alger third single.
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Collins and Aikman Bowling League
Lincoln Hall
Usher Avenue
Providence
Night Owls
Albert Ethier
Albert Florenzano
William Alger
Tird
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Prudence Sland
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Halsey Chase
Maria Viera
Sadie O. Corey
Hollywood
Colony
S. O. Corey
Westminster St
RB. I. MA
Washington Auto
North Main
Narragansett Metal & Salvage
South Main
Infantry Hall
Bidg
Gaspeé
Allen Building ‘Wrecking Co
Corner
Smithfield Aves
Providerice
Stanley Stables
Junction Branch Ave
Silver Spring St
Camp Blanding
Florida
Jacksonville
Empire St
R. I. Gaspee
B. F. Folgo Phone
Gaspee
Empire Street
R. I
Employment Agency
Ruth W. Fisher
Jo An
Westminster
Office Appliance Company
Pine St
Rotary
Bosworth
Pinch
Parshley
Carns
Dr Pernardo
American Legion
James J. Velleca
B. W. Wall
Michael Ascoli
Pasquale Pagnano
Henry Alfred
Ralph T. Church
Tucion Capone
Paul Millemaggi
John Romano
Joseph Sorzana
Emilio Donanzon
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Sportlites
Uw Nore
Colt Memorial
Barrington High
Guiteras Field
North Providence
Coventry High
North
East Greenwich Academy
Colt
Harvey Gladue
Engine and Hose Company
Eddie Alzek
Leo Dalmaine
Worcester
Tony Reno
Billy Connerty
Boston
Will
Fall River
Dave Cashman
Augie Almeida
Bristo
Joe Gainer
Tony Almeida
Tony Andrade
Frankie Topazio
Almeida
Topazio
Andrade
Jiggs Butler
Truesdale Hospital
Dempsey- Carpentier
Galento
Ferreira
al. Linibaldi
Rinyside Bargym
Sef
Chevrolet
Ecrows
Army
Jearries
Sravice
Ieartney SF Spa
Sipeer
Ieee
Li Fort
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