Bristol Woman Vies for Legislature Seat
A Bristol Democratic candidate profile highlights Mrs. Brightman born in Providence daughter of Ira A. Ballou and Ida J. Ballou. Her career spans government service charity and music with extensive community work and leadership in Bristol Community Chest and War Fund drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Ira A
Ida J. Ballou
Ballou’s of America
East Providence
Miss Hylands’ School
Childs Business College
Hans Schneider's
Providence College of Music
Wassili Leps
U. S
Quartermaster Corps
Boston
Mass
Mr. Stone
Providence Insurance Co
Morris F. Conant
O’bannon Corp
Brightman
Taft School Club
Girl Scout Council
Bristol
National Academy of Music
St. Michael’s Church
Reba Rebekah Lodge 1
Mt. Carmel
Doric Club
Ever Ready Engine & Hose Co
Defiance Engine & Hose Co
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
The
Ladies Benevolent Society
St. Andrew’s Club
Bristol Y.M. C.A
Jewish Synagogue
Bristol Lions Club
Rotary Club of
St. Albans Lodge No. 6
Democratic Party
25th Anniversary Observed at St Michael’s Church
Rev. A R Parshley marks twenty five years in priesthood with morning Holy Communion at St Michael’s Church Providence RI where Bishop James DeWolf Perry will preach. Evening service by Rev Clarence H Horner. Reception follows with Duke arrangements and names of committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s Church
Anthony R. Parshley
Parshley
James DeWolf
Clarence H. Horner
Grace Church
Providence
Robert Hampton Mercer
Herbert A. Jefauld
John Wilson
Haynes
Francis Wingate Hayes
Handel
Bishop Bennett
Granville Gaylord Bennett
D.D
Diocese of
Rhode Island
Bennett
Mr. Horner
Horner
Wallis E. Howe
St. Michael's Church
Howe
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Agnes Herreshoff
Wesley A. Armstrong
Marion L. Darling
Norton M. Zinderstein
Elinor Dunstan
Lorraine Bradford
Evelyn Bache
John H. Wall
Florence T. Nelson
Martha Graham
Harry W. Munroe
J. William Wood
Howard R. Newman
Frank A. Rounds
John R. Magee
W. Fred Williams
Charles B. Rockwell
Arthur M. McCaw
Local Soldier Hogan Promoted to First Lieutenant
John D. Hogan Jr. of Usher Place has been promoted from Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. A Chemical Warfare unit member, he is currently in Belgium after participating in the D-Day landings at Cherbourg. His wife and son in Providence are kept informed through letters describing the ongoing European conflict and hopes for final victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Hogan, Jr
United States Army
John D. Hogan
Usher Place
Hogan
Belgium
Providence
Jerry St. Angelo
Europe
France
Cherbourg Penninsula
Paris
Mons
Liege
Aachen
Glasgow
Scotland
Devon
England
Scholastic Honor Rolls All Senior High Announced
The Bristol Senior High School honors for term one of 1944 45 announce First Second and 80 to 85 percent awardees by class year. Notable lists include Class of 1945 1946 and 1947 students with names such as Charles de Wolf Mary Vermette Joseph Castro Jr Rose Jamiel and James Fusco along with certificates of merit for general excellence across senior to sophomore grades. Room 1 and Room 206 banners highlight top homeroom standing and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Senior High School
John L. Burke
Charles de Wolf
Benjamin Franco
Rose Jamiel
Joseph Pagano
Mary Vermette
Joseph Castro, Jr
James Fusco
Joseph Berretto
Joseph Guisto
Vernon Huestis
Marguerite Kebrek
David Mathewson
Mary Paiva
Lavina Fales
Mary Soares
Anthony Abate
William Meiggs
Anthony Bernando
Francesanne Doyle
Sally Mapes
Barbara Shulman
Francis Velleca
Dorothy August
Anne Bruno
Mary Cardoza
Eleanor Lemaire
Shirley Seamans
Sanford Town
Gladys Usher
Mary Correira
Elizabeth Greer
Esther Migliori
Alice Pacheco
Eleanor Vera
Cynthia McCaw
Jacquelyn Pettine
Constance Belle
Margaret Dunbar
Dorothy Estrella
Barbara Giarusso
Carolyn Marabello
Elsie Medeiros
Elvira Pansa
Bertha St. Angelo
Estelle Vena
Elizabeth Perry
Josephine Alfano
Ida Careiro
Ann Ferreira
Mr. Burke
Matthew Maetoza
Saverio Vittelo
Frances Anne Doyle
John Moren
Clarence Smith
Joseph Castro
Louis Cirillo
Edmund Costa
Anna Ferreira
James Celone
Mrs. Mary A Moitozo Dies After Brief Illness At 72
Mrs. Mary Amelia Moitozo died at the home of her grandson Dr. Joseph E. Pine on Hope Street after a brief illness. She was 72, a 50 year resident, born May 10, 1873 in Fayal Azores. She leaves four daughters, three sisters, a brother, nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Funeral services Monday begin 8 15 AM from 700 Hope Street with a 9 AM high mass at St Elizabeth's Church and burial at St Mary's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Amelia Moitozo
Joseph E. Pine
Hope Street
Mary Pine
Phoebe Rodrigues
Anna Motta
Jennie Cardoza
Warren
Angela Morris
Providence
Emily Marshall
Theresa Bonito
California
Joseph DeRosa
St. Elizabeth's Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Angelo Squatrito Completes Overseas Years in New Guinea
Angelo Squatrito a 5th Grade Signal Corps corporal from Bristol Rhode Island has finished two years of duty overseas. Former Colt High student he trained at Fort Monmouth served in the Hollandia operation aiding MacArthur forces. He is 28 with two brothers in the military, Frank and Jerome A. Squatrito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt High
Cpl
Squatrito
Excelsior Fruit Co
Bristol
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
Hollandia
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Sgt
Frank
Medical Corps
New Zealand
SC 3c
Jerome A
Navy
Captain Arthur E. Jordan 1877 196... Longtime ferry captain dies at 67
Capt. Arthur E. Jordan of 27 Cole Street died at home after a long illness. A 45 year town resident and former captain of the Bristol Ferry Steamboat Co between Constitution Street Wharf and Portsmouth. He began as a seaman then captained schooners along the New England coast. He left the sea during World War I to work at Herreshoff and later ran a contracting carpentry business until illness. He was born September 12 1877 in Boston. Survived by his wife Mary McKenna five sons John E Ebbin Charles E and Robert C and two daughters Mrs Mary E Liptak and another daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Jordan
Cole Street
Bristol Ferry Steamboat Company
Constitution Street Wharf
Portsmouth
Jordan
New England
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Ebbin
Mary (Smith) Jordan
Boston
Mass
Deer Island
Mary
McKenna
John E
U. S. Army
South Pacific
Ebbin P
Providence
Charles E
Ur E
Robert C. Jordan
Mary. E. Liptak
James
Quiet Halloween Observed in Bristol as Merchants Clean Up
Halloween in Bristol was comparatively quiet with little property damage and many costumed youths parading the streets. Families gathered for bobbing for apples and party games, while jack o lanterns lit the town under a clear, crisp night. Engagement announced: Esther Garvin to Gene Accardi of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Fred O. Garvin
Byfield Street
Esther Garvin
Gene Accardi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladys M. Brightman
House of Representatives
A.R. Parshley
Sale
Elie
U.S.A
Mary A. Moitozo
Florence Luther
St. Mary’s Church
Angelo Squatrito
Lincoln Hall
Daniel la Polla
Joseph Reis
Pawtucket
Daniel M. Vargas
Democrats
Daniel G. Coggeshall
the Democratic Party
State Senate
Henry Alfred
Democratic Town Committee
Pasquale Pagnano
Hallowe’ En
Rotary
Hell Cats
Wild Cats
Pole Cats
Tom Cats
Chippers
Sheetmetal Workers
Employment Office
Washington Avenue
United States Employment Service
Naan
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