The Make Believe Army of Billy and His Family
A Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children case details Billy a neglected boy drawn into a gang led by Tommy. Family breakdown alcohol abuse and poverty plague the household until SPCC workers intervene providing protective care temporary shelter and foster placement leading to family reunification and schooling for Billy. The article urges ongoing local support to protect children and prevent crime through early intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Billy
Rhode Island Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Tommy the Terrible
Flo
SPCC
Mar
Doyle Avenue
Mather
Hegan
Funeral Services For Antonio S Germano
The funeral of Antonio S Germano, 58, who died Thursday after a long illness, was held Saturday at 815 am from Joseph Sansone Funeral Home. A requiem Mass followed at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 9. Rev Enicio Donanzan officiated. Bearers were Anthony Cabral, Harry Diodati, Albert Emery, George Machado, Thomas Majorane, and Fred Oliver. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio S Germano
Joseph Sansone
Mt Carmel
Enicio Donanzan
Anthony Cabral
Harry Diodati
Albert Emery
George Machado
Thomas Majorane
Fred Oliver
St Mary's Cemetery
Elizabeth Botelho Weds John Raposa in Army Family Nuptials
Wednesday morning at Elizabeth’s Church Miss Rosé Mary Botelho daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Botelho of 36 Washington street married John Raposa U S Army son of Mrs. Caroline Raposa of 12 Ryan avenue Rev Henrique Rocha officiated and celebrated a nuptial mass. The bride wore white satin with a Juliet cap and chrysanthemums. Maid of honor Miss Mary Raposa sister of the bride wore blue velvet. Best man was Gido Raposa brother of the bride. After a wedding trip the couple will live with the groom’s mother while he reports to duty at Fort Benning Georgia. The bride is a Colt Memorial High School 1939 graduate and works for Collins & Aikman Corp. The groom was born in town and is stationed at Fort Benning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth’s Church
Rosé Mary Botelho
Louis Botelho
Washington Street
John Raposa
U. S. Army
Caroline Raposa
Ryan Avenue
Henrique Rocha
Mary Raposa
Gido’ Raposa
Colt Memorial High School
Collins & Aikman Corp
Chikan of Mary Society
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Fort Benning
Wedding of Bertha Clina Zeitler and William Goglia
Bertha Clina Zeitler of Warren on Reeds avenue wed William Goglia of 85 Hope street at St Michael's Church at 5 p.m. Rev Anthony R Parshley officiated with Leonora Lambert as matron of honor and the bridegroom's father as best man. Canon Parshley and the couple had worked together at U S Rubber Company for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Clina Zeitler
Reeds Avenue
Warren
William Goglia
Hope Street
St. Michael’s Church
Anthony R Parshley
Leonora Lambert
Frank A Rounds
Goglia
Canon Parshley
U S. Rubber Company
Government controls after the war threaten American industry
The piece argues wartime government regulation of industry is a costly medicine that may hinder postwar recovery. It cautions that persistent controls could shrink production and push wages down, risking a slide to European living standards. It warns against overrelaxation or further tightening after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colibbid
Europe
America
United States
Service men dance with Marines and sailors invited
Readied by the Young Women's Club of the Y for a dance and social tomorrow at 8 pm. Marines from the Naval Operating Base Newport and about 20 sailors from Prudence Island Base are urged to attend. Rhythmaires provide music and snacks include doughnuts apples and candy. Local Hi-Y officers and club members attend the Officers' Training Conference in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Club
The
Naval Operating Base
Newport
Prudence Island
Attawal Litt
Mira Robert
Cragan Mero
Arcae PO Yhon
Mirs Cinndrew Wilcox
Fred Costa
Joseph Pagano
Narragansett
Providence
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Our Boys
Cirillo
Hubert Fo Hill
Hal loween Party Held by Mary Senior Sodality
A Halloween party was hosted on Thursday night in the parish hall by the Children of Mary Senior Sodality. Games and songs entertained attendees as Catherine Pante and others chaired the event. A bowling league was formed and will meet Friday evenings at the High Street Alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Machado
Edmund Santos
Joseph Almeida
Don Chis
Walter Machado
Manuel Torres
Thes
Mary ‘Senior, Sodality
Catherine Pante
Mary Mazza
Connie Latizia
Josephine Pante
Mary Martrorne
High Street
Sodality
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Stee
Antonio S. Germano
Botelho
Zeitler
BOY Scout
Emily Paiva
Fall River
Louis Pacheco
August Furtado
William Hall
Anthony Pinheiro
John Asali
Raymond Bullack
Frank Sowter
St. Mary's Cemetery
Miss Paiva
Middlesex
Mass
Jesse and
Hortense
Travers) Paiva
Mary Nappi
Alice Osborn
Hilda Paiva
Elsie Paiva
Laura Mello
Raymond
Jesse
William Paiva
Army
Ralph Paiva
Navy
Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Sadie Hawkins
St Michael’s Parish House
St Andrew's Club
K of C
St Mary's Mothers’ Club
Independence Hall
Wood Street
CYO Club
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Kearney
American Legion
Legion
Congregational Club
Guiteras House
Mite Society of the
First Baptist Church
Peers
Anaes
Geng Wa
Hi-Y
Officers’ Training Conference
Poretel Tied Club
Vincent Seema
Ralph Celene
Gerald MehKen
Kenseth DD Miller
Nates
U. S. Employment Service
Piarty
Hallows Tate
Wardwell Lumber Co
Thames St
J. E. Connors Funeral Home, Inc
Bristol
Bristol Council, K. OF C
K. of C. Hall
State Street
Ever Ready Fire Company
Thames Street
Don Euiz Filipe
Lincoln Hall
Usher Avenue
Rotm
Sutomart Vloercasts
Yon Leaen
Op Ahly
Walsh-Kaiser CO
Washington Avenue
R. I
Renee War Or
Peithe
Bristol Phoenix
Robert J. McRay
G. W. Simimens
Sewing Machine CO
Box A
Singer Sewing Machinsé Co
South Main Street
Van’s Variety Store
Weid Sa Maraitits
Charles M. Connery Funeral Home
Burton ST. Rit
Salvador Nunes
Mt. Hope Ave
Ulysse Forget
M.D
Main ST. Warren
Warren Rdeo
L. Watson
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO
Constitution
Tel. Br
Bristol District Nursing Association
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