Three Ashton Brothers Injured Returning From Funeral
Five members of the Ashton family and one other were injured in a four car crash on Route 6 near Fall River avenue Seekonk while returning from John T. Ashton Jr. funeral services at North Cemetery. The injured include Robert Ashton and his wife Dorothea Stewart and Catherine and Harold Ashton and Pearl Ashton. They were treated at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital and later discharged. A seventh person, Leona Kina, was treated for injuries from the crash. The limousine was driven by A W Smith Jr of Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ashton, Jr
North Cemetery
Fall River Avenue
Seekonk
Pawtucket Memorial Hospital
Robert F. Ashton
Algonquin Road
East Providence
Dorothea
Stewart Ashton
RFD 2
North Scituate
Catherine
Harold P. Ashton
Doyle Avenue
Providence
Pearl
A. W. Smith, Jr
Warren
John T. Ashton, Jr
Leona Kina
Cottage Street
Newport
Planners Meet Discuss Fire Hydrants and Benchmarks
Planning board and town departments reviewed Fire Chief Rishe proposal to require hydrants on new plots and to set benchmarks on plats for elevations and street lines. Also discussed were town hall survey, sewer survey, future school needs, and an industrial park. A Cedarcrest Shores letter reported San Juan drive dug out creating a two foot pond and water danger to children. Charles Rupp signed the notice. Board voted it has no jurisdiction as the road has not been accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar A. Rishe
Sewer Commission
Cedarcrest Shores
Three-Way Tie For Coach Cronin's Nine
The Eagles earned their first win in 10 contests by beating Pawtucket West 6-2 as Anderson threw a one-hitter. Colt's 2-1 ten-inning victory over Anderson came with Mansi and Ray Cordeiro combining on a one-hitter. Monday at Newport Bristolian teams face De La Salle at 3:15 led by Duke Abbruzzi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Cronin
Eagles
Pawtucket West
Anderson
Bud
Colt
Mansi
Ray Cordeiro
Boy Hit By Car On Street In Broad Daylight
May 23 a five year old, Carl Benevides, was struck on St Elizabeth street while chasing a ball. Police report the driver, Robert Le Page, applied brakes but could not avoid impact at 12 45 pm. The child received head lacerations and elbow bruising after treatment by Dr A F D Ango. A second incident notes Henry Ramos reporting damage to his car on Wood street with deep scratches from a sharp instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Benevides
Joseph Benevides
Wilson Street
St. Elizabeth Street
Robert le Page
All River
A. F. D’angelo
Henry Ramos
Wood Street
Gentian Garden Club Wins Haffenreffer Bowl
Garden Meeting members wore floral hats while Mrs House exhibited. A fashion show by Bette Rand featured club members as models. Members prepared exhibits of hobbies with flower arrangements. Mrs Palmer photographed flowers. Mrs Bernard served as a judge. Carolyn B. Haffenreffer silver bowl awarded to Gentian Garden Club to encourage gardening activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. House
Bette Rand
Ite
Carolyn B. Haffenreffer
Gentian Garden Club
Mansi Added To All Star Lineup For Doubleheader
George Mansi of Colt joins the Eastern squad for the R I Interscholastic Baseball League doubleheader at Cranston Stadium tomorrow night. Lou Sansone and Ray Cordeiro also selected for Bristolian reps. Tolman’s Alex Nahigian to coach the Eastern team with Artie Pansa. Cordeiro may pitch three innings, Mansi one, Sansone to play much of the nightcap. Central faces Southern after 6 p.m. Tickets 50 cents at Colt High or Cranston Stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mansi
Colt
Pawtucket West
Alex Nahigian
Tolman
Artie Pansa
Mansi
Cordeiro
Barington
George May
Sansone
Colt High 1
Cranston Stadium
Return From Visit By Mrs Dean And Mrs Remieres
Mrs Ida N. Dean and Mrs Frank A. Remieres returned from a visit, completing their trip and resuming daily activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida N. Dean
Prank A. Remieres
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cranston
Lou Sansone
Bristolians
Wallace Motors
Caren
National Bonded Cars, Inc
The
United States
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
Warren, RI
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