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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1953
Page
2
Councilman Jerome Donovan urges Bristol to diversify beyond its two main industries. He highlights nearby New England towns hit by unemployment and praises a proactive approach by compiling local qualifications and sites for the A. I. Development Council.
Bristol officials praise Police Commissioner Joseph F Bruno for directing the force during hunting season. The council urges swift enforcement of town ordinances against restricted area violations, noting double prosecution if state laws are also broken. Hunters and the public back the move to safeguard citizens amid a risky period.
A series of Bristol notices lists four volunteer fire companies meeting tomorrow at 8 in their stations, plus talks by Rev. John N. Sinclair at the Bristol Rotary Club tomorrow noon and FBI agent Joseph A Oxley addressing the Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce Thursday night at the White Rail. The Bristol Women’s Club hosts a Saturday food sale at 473 Hope Street Evans Radio Shop and the First Congregational Church Women’s Missionary Society runs an all day meeting starting at 10 am tomorrow.
Dolores and Dorothy Ferreira twins of Mr and Mrs Manuel F Ferreira of 19 St Elizabeth Street wed Daniel T Manchester Jr and Aaron Jeneous Rene respectively in St Elizabeth Church. Each served as attendant for the other as Rev Henrique Rocha officiated. The weddings featured chantilly lace gowns and orchids, with receptions at Independent Hall and plans for a New York honeymoon.
A funeral service conducted Saturday from the home followed by interment at St Marys Cemetery. Clergy present included Rev Nesauis R Roc and Rev Lawrence with Rev Moniz of East Providence as subdeacon. Bearers were Alfred Dasvid George Daniel Joseph Barboza and Herman Arru.
The funeral for Manuel del Gouivela who died after three months of illness was held at 8:15 AM from the Jennny Funeral Home 192 Wood Street followed by a 9:00 AM high Mass at St Elizabeths Church. Rev Joaquim Lawrence celebrated and offered committal prayers at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers included Virgil, Mee, Mello, Morra, Rodrigues and Cirillo.
The funeral for Mrs Viveiros was held from James E Connors Funeral Home at 8 am to St Elizabeths Church for a solemn high Mass of requiem. Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were nephews Louis and David Viveiros Ferdinand and Norman Viveiros Joseph Sousa and Joseph Silva. Born August 16 1897 in St Michaels Azores she lived in Bristol over 30 years and worked at Bristol Mfg Co. Survivors include husband Gildo Botelho daughter Mrs Gildo Botelho two sons Avers and Sgt Edward De Silva US Army a brother Louis Viveiros a sister Mrs Concetho Tavares and five grandchildren.
The text indicates an ordinance to permit the installation of a 10,000 gallon marine tank at a designated plot. It references a lot number and a specific district, outlining site and regulatory considerations for the installation.
Three Bristol women have been named to the Dean's List at Pembroke College for high scholastic standing. Anne Clowes, Joanna Pozzi, and Barbara Sunseri are seniors or juniors pursuing Bachelor of Arts degrees, with backgrounds from Mt. Lebanon High School Classical High School and Wilkinsburg High School.
The Chrysanthemum Show staged by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Horticultural Hall in Boston runs November 5 6 7 and 8. It has grown into a major autumn event comparable to famed Chrysanthemum festivals in the Orient celebrating this showy flower.
Police report Frank E Rawson of 1 Chestnut Street said a gun pellet cracked his truck windshield while heading south on Sherry Avenue at 1 30 pm Sunday. He noted several hunters in the area. John Cardoza Jr. was arraigned in Fifth District Court Sunday for speeding, fined 10 dollars plus costs. The arraignment related to a highway accident on Hope Street near Oliver Street on August 16, 1953.
George H Capron of 112 Spring Street Pawtucket reported his parked convertible on Church Street Wharf damaged with a rock shattered canvas top and wind shield blades removed after being left Thursday night Manuel Ferreira of St Elizabeth Street reported dog bite on Mt Hope Avenue near Seigel Street early last evening with dog officer notified by police
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