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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1947
Page
3
A letter from M.O. L. T. describes women facing constant harassment by drivers along town streets. They report cars pulling up and following, creating fear and a desire for action. Residents urge authorities to stop these incidents and ensure safe, respectful streets for women.
The couple wed after church rites with Miss Raith Tucci as maid of honor and Michael Grimo as best man. Miss Anna Peters led the traditional wedding music. A reception followed at the New Highland Casino and a honeymoon was planned in New York and Washington, D. C. They will reside at 17 Franklin Street.
Miss Nancy E. Sisson of River was guest of honor at a wedding shower for Miss Fate Morep. The event, hosted by bridesmaids and attendants, celebrated an upcoming marriage to William McLane of Fall River.
Cub Pack 5 sponsored by CoMarCos opened its 1947 48 fees with a Guieras House video. Cubs wore Cowboy suits during the roundup they were branded with a ball point branding iron. Den Chiefs John Price and Harry Hadfield marked a number 5 on one ear. Den 1 awards Gordon Fields Wall Badge Paul Price Gold Arrows Bert Brown Denner's stripes. Den 2 Theodore Kullberg Bobcat James Terra Gold Arrow. Pack 5 thanks CoMarCos for a Pack Flag.
The Rev. Charley E. Bley urges a conference with Joseph Stalin to ease tensions before war. He says Russia may fear America and Britain or push communism and that a religious emissary group could persuade concessions from both sides. The idea draws mixed reactions as the public weighs the risk of delay.
Joseph D Leonard 81 died at home after a long career as an engineer with the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. He was an 1888 La Salle Academy alumnus and Bristol Philatelic Society charter member. Born Springfield MA 1867, he was buried in St Johns Cemetery Warren after a high Mass at St Marys Church.
The funeral of William G. Cooke, 54, who died Sunday morning, was conducted Wednesday afternoon at his home on Mt. Hope Avenue. The Rev. Charles R. Cooley of the Firh Congregational Church officiated and burial followed at North Cemetery with bearers Joseph Bullock, William Simmons, Olaf Peterson, George Peterson, Joseph Cruz and Eugene Ryone acting as pallbearers.
Providence Knights of Columbus member Mary Ellen Leonard widow of a Bristol survivor lists three sons Frederick of Bridgeton RI Joseph and Richard of Riverside three daughters Mrs William Peterman of Riverside and Misses Gertrude and Emily Leonard at home. Also four brothers Daniel Rudolph and Phillip Leonard East Providence Frederick Leonard Providence four sisters Sr Ange Augustine of Chicago Cecilia Davis and Emily Keating of Providence and Clara Leonard East Providence. Eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The funeral for Edwin A Skinner age 4 of 259 Hope Street was held from his home on Wednesday. He died Sunday evening. The service was conducted by Reverend Charles R Codley of the First Congregational Church. Bearers were Charles D Skinner Norman W Skinner William D Skinner Robert A McCaughey Jerome C Sisson and M Stuart Barr.
Readable fragments list Daniel Gae John W Church Frank Dimond Malcolm MacNaught Robert Anderson and Cape Paul Herzig among figures in a North area study. The text is incomplete but centers on identified individuals connected to a local initiative.
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