Bris tol Citizens Ordered to Bring Weights and Measures
Town of Bristol residents engaged in trade are notified to present their weights and measures to Nicholas Mancery Sealer of Weights and Measures at 170 Bradford Street, Rhode Island, between May 23 and June 25, 1953 for adjustment and sealing. The notice references the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island and official seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eere
Thareday
M.C
R.C
Bristol
Ed Eps
Bradford Street
Arate
Rhode Island
American Empire State Contimiet in Newport Burning
The text describes a vessel tied to Providence and New York in 1887, varnished and refitted for another summer excursion. It details dimensions about 317 feet length and 39 foot breadth, many state rooms, and a mystery arson suspected but never proven. The ship was a celebrated spectacle and valued at $100 000 with $40 000 insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
New York
Las State Rooms
Smith Named Executive Secretary for Red Feather Campaign
Ralph Henry Smith is chosen as executive secretary to lead Rhode Island Red Feather allocations and campaign efforts. His prior roles include executive director positions in Altoona and Albany where campaigns raised more funds, expanded participation, and earned national recognition. he is active in Rotary, Knights of Columbus, medical lectures, and several social work and service associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RICC
Providence Commany Fund
Council of Amity
Ralph Henry Smith
Kenyon Sonne
Rhode
Paul
Law
Poe Altoona
Soma
Eeeus ‘Tive
Albany Community Chest
Altoona
Albany
Smith
Knights of Columbus
Albany Medical College
Alpha Kappa Delta, Eeeiological Honor . Society
Service Association of América
American Public Welfare Association
Amercan Association
of Social, Worker
National Conference of Social Work
Gym Exhibit Draws Public At Bigharhoo Hall
A two hour program at Bigharhoo Hall featured tumbling relays pyramids and calisthenics. Miss Gladys M Brightman and Attilio A Pansa organized the public event with students Peggy Lewis Ann Cornell Judith Garvin and many others performing in separate girls and boys groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys M. Brightman
Attilio A. Pansa
Peggy Lewis
Ann Cornell
Judith Garvin
Priscilla Usher
Ann Carreiro
Carol Benson
Barbara Middleton
Ann Gablinske
Patricia Bullock
Elizabeth Josephs
Leonora Ruggiero
Mai+ sano
Suzanne Weise
Elena Proto
Sarah Tattrie
Mary Lou Teixeira
Ida Cirillo
Patricia Vollaro
Janet Jannsen
Anne Jane Terra
Jeanne Garakop
Dorothy Med
SS Hate
Hobe Cor Cordeiro
Raymond In
Geel Brown Died in New York City May 8 1953
Genevieve Lutlither Anne and Henry Martin of New York mourn the death of Mrs Geel Brown who passed away in New York City on Friday May 8 1953. The obituary notes the late Brincoudartin Hall and references heirs in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geel, Brown
New As City
Genevieve Lut ‘Lithier
Anne and
Henry Martin
New York
York City
Oben
Obituary Manuel Sousa Dies in Summit Avenue Area
Manuel Sousa thirty years old died Thursday in Summit Avenue Pennsylvania. He served in the Marine Corps during the last war. He is survived by Mrs Josie Sousa, his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Sousa
Reageisaa
Jos Re Sousa
Seusa
Funeral for Benjamin Paull Sr. Held in Warren
The funeral for Benjamin Paull Sr., 72, of 694 Hope Street, was held yesterday at George M. Wilbur Jr. Memorial Chapel in Warren with Rev. Driftmier officiating. Burial followed at North Cemetery. Bearers were Robert J. Anderson James F. Duffy Arthur McCaw Joseph Wood and Harold C. Paull. Paull, a longtime gardener and producer of premium onions and potatoes, retired seven years ago. Born January 24 1881 in Bristol, he was the son of the late Augustus R. and Jane Burnham Paull. He belonged to the Methodist Church until it was destroyed in the 1938 hurricane. His widow was Mrs. Manchester Paull, with sons Benjamin Jr. of Bristol and Augus R. Paull of Providence, and sister Miss Martha P. Paull of Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Paull Sr
Hope Street
George M. Wilbur Jr
Warren
F F. Driftmier
First Congregational Church
North Cemetery
Robert J. Anderson
James F. Duffy
Arthur Mc McCaw
Joseph Wood
Harold C. Paull
Paull
Bristol
Augustus R
Jane
Burnham) Paul
Methodist Church
Meentaager
Manchester Paull
Benjamin,Jr
Aueiats R
Providence
Martha P. Paull
Funeral rites for Mrs Mary Santos at St Elizabeth Church
The funeral for Mrs Mary Santos of 37 State Street was held Wednesday from James S Connors Funeral Home with a 9 am high Mass at St Elizabeth Church. Rev Fie Rocha celebrated with Rev Virgilio Oliveira deacon. Burial at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Santos
Mary
Medeiros) Santos
State Street
James S. Connors
Joaquim Lawrence
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Father Rocha
Victor Franco
Antonio Rego
Carmine Aquilino
Joseph Telxetra
Joseph Perry
Joseph Silvia
Dedication Marker Unveiling for Rubin-Miller Child
Eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Rubin-Miller will unveil the marker. He is the grandson of Judge and Mrs Leahy and nephew of the late Lt Leahy. Canon Albert Larned chaplain of Kearney Post will conduct the dedication ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rubin-Miller
Leahy
Lt. Leahy
Albert
Larned
Kearney Post
Receivers Sale Authorized for DeLeo Property
In Superior Court Judge G Frederick Fos authorized receivers Joseph Goodman and James J McAleer to sell DeLeo Construction Co property including a truck a station wagon and office equipment. Proceeds will first satisfy a $2552 debt to a finance company. The firm had been placed in receivership two months earlier by former employee Edmund for back wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLeo Construction Co
G. Frederick Fos
Joseph Goodman
James J. McAleer
DeLeo
Edmund
Town Beach Opens June 11 With Six Instructors
Town beach in Bristol will open Thursday June 11 announced by Councilman William E. Magee. Playground openings follow June 22 with a 10 week program run by Anthony E. Agatiello assisted by six instructors. Lifeguard duties under Red Cross state oversight await final name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Magee
Bristol
Magee
Anthony E. Agatiello
C. C. Cirillo
Frank Duarte
Anthony J. Bamos
Carl T. Carlson
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Chase
Prands
Christenas
Charles M. Connery
Burton St
Conners
State Streat
High Street
R. 1
John W. Church
Nicholas Mancery
Brisol
R. L
Briggs & Stratton
Crucible Steel
Probate Court OF the
Terra
Frank’m
Ang FE
Spooner
Millie L
Empire State
Hing
Cape of
Newport
Lazsely
New England
Charles C. F. Thompson
The
Rhode Island Historical Society
Bristol Phoenix
Providence Journal
Bristol Orner
Mila Af Danszinags
Fleeree Wood Street
Town Beach
Qren
Phoenix
Pic Va
Rybler
Chrysler Aletemp
Bowen Motors
Chrysler
Plymouth
Warreti
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