Funeral rites for Miss Elizabeth R. Bourn observed
Miss Elizabeth R. Bourn, born January 6, 1874, daughter of former Rhode Island governor Augustus O. Bourn, died Saturday in Providence after a brief illness. Services were held Monday at 2 15 PM at her Tate residence 140 Hope Street with Canon Daniel K. Davis presiding. Burial followed at Swan Point Cemetery Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth R. Bourn
Tate
Hope Street
Daniel K. Davis
St. Michael’s Church
Swan Point Cemetery
Providence
Miss Bourn
Theate Augustus O. Bourn
Rhode Island
Elizabeth (Merrill) Bourn
National India Rubber Company
Bristol
Bourn Rubber Company
Miss Bourn Noted as World Traveler and War Worker
Bourns traveled, lived in Europe, spoke several languages and was a skilled pianist. During the last war she volunteered at the United States Rubber Company, contributing as a worker and small-cart participant. Survived by sister Miss Alice M. W. Bourn of Cleveland and several cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Sither
Europe
Stiel
United States Rubber Company
Miss Bourn
St. Michael’s Church
Women’s Republican Club
Alice M. W. Bourn
Cleveland
Ohio
Class of 1953 Student Repeats as Social Committee Chairman
John D. Sous a son of Mr and Mrs John Sousa of 110 Constitution Street was reelected Social Committee Chairman of his class during the final business meeting this week. He belongs to the Class of 1953 at Rhode Island College of Education Providence and is a Bristol High School graduate from 1949. His class of 130 students ranks second for the Iron Anchor award recognizing class and college spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D.'Sousa
John Sousa
Constitution—street
Rhode Island College of Education
Providence
Bristol Senior High School
McKeevers Move To New Home In Pasadena California
Mr and Mrs Frank E McKeevers are leaving the Robert F Munro house on High Street for Pasadena California where they once resided They have completed 12 coast to coast trips visiting 145 colleges and universities and several national parks including Yosemite Zion Bryce and the Grand Canyon Their Memorial Day trip involved over 12 133 feet of summit snow cuts in Rocky Mountain National Park They have lived in Bristol since 1948 and were members of the First Congregational Church active in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E McKeever
Robert F. Munro
High Street
Pasadena
California
McKeevers
Yosemite
Hattonstarte
Zion
Bryce Canyon
Grand Canyon
Rocky Mountain National Park
First Congregational Church
Bristol
Funeral services for Leroy C Dunbar
Funeral services for Leroy Coggeshall Dunbar 66 retired machinist who died at Benjamin Church Home for Aged Men last Friday were held at 2 p m Monday at the McConnery Funeral Home. The Rev Leonard S Redlawn rector of Trinity Church officiated. Burial followed in the North Burial Ground with bearers Leroy R Dunbar Joseph M Edmonds Samuel J Smith of Bristol and Chester Dunbar of Naugatuck Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Coggeshall Dunbar
Benjamin Church
C McConnery
Leonard S. Redlawn
Trinity Church
North Burial Ground
Leroy R. Dunbar
Joseph M. Edmonds
Samuel J Smith
Bristol
Chester Dunbar
Naugatuck
Conn
Obituary for Miss Ellen Wood of Bristol
Miss Ellen Wood, 85, of 59 Collins Street Bristol, died at home Monday after a brief illness. Born in Stalybridge, England she came to Bristol at 13 months old and attended local public schools. She was active in St Michael's Church and a charter member of the Ivy Guild and Ladies Benevolent Society. Survived by sister Mary J. Wood and brothers Joseph S James R and J William Wood all of Bristol. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday at her home with Canon Daniel K. Davis officiating. Burial in North Burial Ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Wood
Collins Street
Bristol
Stalybridge
Cheshire
England
John and
Hannah
Kinder) Wood
St. Michael’s Church
Ivy Guild of
Church
Ladies’ Benealent Society
Mary J. Wood
Joseph S
James R
J. William Wood
Daniel K. Davis
North Burial Ground
Veterinary clipping and boarding listing in Warren
Advertisement for clipping and bathing services with boarding offered at 581 Metacom Avenue in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metacom Ave
Warren, R
Bristol Rangers Win Open Class Drum Corps Contest
The Bristol Rangers Drum and Bugle Corps won first prize in an open class drilling contest at McCoy Stadium Sunday afternoon. Eight corps from Rhode Island and Massachusetts competed. sponsor was Henrietta S. Drummond Post American Legion. The $200 prize helps their fund drive as they plan further events and rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Rangers
McCoy Stadium
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Henrietta S. Drummond Post
American Legion
Bristol
Rangers
Newport
Whitman
Mass
Sons of Italy Bugle and Drum Corps
Guiteras School
Bristol Women eClub holds fourth annual bridge party
Sixty five tables filled at the Bristol Women’s Club fourth annual bridge party held last Thursday at the Church Street Armory. Proceeds fund a Bristol boy and girl at camp and District Nursing Association equipment. special prizes awarded to several individuals and multiple table winners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Women's Club
Church Street
Bristol
District Nursing Association
Robert Suzman
C. J. Stenson
Louise Garcia
Mary Nunes
Etta Gaicia
Hugh Holmes
Thomas G. Pansa
Gardner West
Edward Leclerc
E. J. Newbold
Angela Carulli
Mary E. Carmone
Christine Murray
Edwin McGinn
Sydney Jacolinzer
Victor Abrams
Florence Belmore
Emily Leonard
Thomas Jenner
H. Jacolinzer
Colt Trims Barrington 16-3 At Guiteras Field
Joe Malloy pitched a three hitter to befuddle Barrington as Colt hitters rapped 15 hits and 16 runs. Herman Grabert hit a fourth inning triple and Lou Margo belted a fourth inning homer to center. Ronnie Rene made two outstanding one handed catches in center before Colt faces Warren High next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Malloy
Colt
Barrington
Guiteras Field
Bristol
Herman Grabert
Lou Margo
Ronnie Rene
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Heke
George’ M. Wilbur
Our Chapel
St Warren
Rter
Breakers
Newpol
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Elizabeth RF
Bourn
J. E. Connors Funeral Home Inc
State Street
H. 1
Joseph E. Pine
Perry’s Nurseries
Bristol, R. I
Ilentite
Silentite
Davol ST
Fall River
Tel
Enterprise
Calif
Leroy C. Dunbar
Miss Ellen Wood
WM. C. Todd, JR
C. W. Weaver
E. W. Weaver
High ST
Joseph Sansone
State St
Gusti, ‘Oaf
Seth Tauren
Wales
Giusti
Giust
Pawtucket
the Smoothies Orchestra
Arthur Vitullo
Yarvie
Raclond
Malloy
Guiteras
Warren High School
William LeClair
Spencer Corsetiere
Franklin St
District Nursing
Martha Graham
Hope Bt
Miss Carlson
Warren
Matinee
Glit-Deeee Beach ‘Terrace
the Revolutionary New
Tom
Nanatharn
F. J. Murphy
Hope St
Wood St
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