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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1947
Page
2
A veteran writer reflects on the two world wars, arguing lasting peace requires national strength and informed public duty. He cautions against isolationism, notes the lessons learned about global events, and urges parents and friends to work toward a strong United States to deter aggression.
Vincent J. McEwérgan of Central High School Providence will speak at the Rotary club meeting tomorrow at noon. John H Lehman RI and Mass YMCA secretary will report on a recent program survey at the YMCA Board of Directors meeting November 17.
Miss Jane Greene daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Greene of Williams Street married George Thomas Ingram Jr son of Mr and Mrs George T Ingram at St Marys Church in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev Charles C Curran. They will reside at 1608 Hope Street after a wedding trip through Vermont Maine New Hampshire and Canada.
Miss Mary Velleca Correia daughter of Albert and Mrs Velleca of 332 High Street and Charles Fe son of Mrs Mary Silvia of 17 Franklin Street were married Saturday at 9 AM in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Rev Lorenzo Dalton officiated. Nancy Ferrara was maid of honor. Michael Biancuzzo served as best man. The bride wore chocolate brown satin with an ostrich feather hat and carried chrysanthemum blooms. The couple will live at 332 High Street after a trip to Canada and Niagara Falls.
Research notes from 1930 on Deeds of Highways 1694 page 11 reveal streets then called Wood Street later renamed State Street and High Street renamed from the Common. The record cites boundaries around eight acres and properties of Richard Smith and heirs with streets renamed over time. An early Bristol map also shows Wood Street formerly Franklin Street and Broad Street formerly Bradford Street.
William Gilmore Cooke 54 died suddenly early Sunday morning from a heart attack at home 45 Mount Hope Avenue. A charter member of Kearney Post No 6 American Legion and long time Dreadnaught Fire Company, he was active in YMCA years ago. He served in World War I with Rhode Island National Guard 19th Company. He was employed as a watchman at Erie Shoe Manufacturing. Funeral from his home Wednesday at 2 pm. Burial in North Cemetery.
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