Carelessnss blamed for fire deaths and losses nationwide
V J deRocha of Wardwell Lumber outlines National Fire Prevention Week aims noting that careless habits and unsafe building materials drive annual fire losses. He cites hundreds of millions in property damage, about 18 000 injuries and 10 000 deaths, with two thirds of fatalities in homes and children under ten among the at risk. He urges chimney inspections, fire resistant coverings, proper insulation, and firestopping to reduce hazards and improve safety in existing homes.
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America
V. J. deRocha
Wardwell Lumber Lambang
deRocha
Mr. deRocha
New York
San Francisco
Bristol-Warren Series Hitless Bristol Sinks 6-0
Warren blanked Bristol 6-0 at Guiteras Athletic Field to take the second straight win in the five game series. Alex Fish pitched well for Warren and Donat Brochu starred at short as Bristol's bats were quiet.
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Myo
Guiteras Athletic Field
Warren
Class Advisors Named At Colt High
Miss Sarah Callan was named advisor of the senior class by principal Edward Fitegerald at Colt High School. Other advisers named include Frank Canario for the junior class Laurine Bradford for the sophomore class and James Sullivan. Officers will be elected later and the student council to be appointed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Callan
Edward Fitegerald
Pricipal
Colt Memoryrealdagh Schog
Frank Canario
Laurine W Bradford
James D.sullivan
Fitzgerald Iid
Sunhehore
claSeee
En Oras
St Marys Church Military Whist Benefit Planned
Indications point to a capacity crowd at St Marys Church auditorium tomorrow night for a military whist benefiting the parish fund. Sponsored by women parishioners, the event was moved from September 28 due to storm conditions. Mrs Louis Beauregard chairs the arrangements with Mrs George H Baldwin Mrs John Tobin Mrs William Owens and the Misses Mary Scanlon Viola Leclerc Catherine Levere Helen Condon Veronica Trainor and Winifred C Walsh on the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary’s Church
Louis Beauregard
George H Baldwin
John Tobin
William Owens
Mary Scanlon
Viola Leclerc
Catherine Levere
Helen Condon
Veronica Trainor
Winifred C Walsh
Rhode Island-born woman leads tax crusade in Minnesota
Mary A. Trafton of Rhode Island, a descendant of Roger Williams, organized the first National Consumers Tax Commission unit in Mankato Minnesota. She links New England women to a nationwide push against hidden taxes, noting mid western women grow more tax conscious as Es say taxes rise. Trafton, a former East Greenwich Academy student and Weslayan alumna, retired after 25 years teaching at Mankato High School where she started adult education programs.
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Roger Williams
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Boston
Mary A. Trafton
South Scituate
East Greenwich Academy
Mankato
Gopher
National Consumers Tax Commission
James C Carmark
Irving Avenue
Providence
Commission On Rhode Island
Trafton
New England
Pratier
John Quincy Adams
Hebronville
Dodgeville
Bourne
Truro
Harwich
Cape Cod
Connecticut
Mary Jane Phinney
Warren
R. I
A Williams
Weslayan University
Middletown
Gonn
Helen Newcomb Weds Arthur Dunbar in St Michael's Church
Helen Newcomb and Arthur Dunbar wed Saturday afternoon at St Michael's Church. The ceremony was led by rector Rev Anthony R Parshlex. Bride's cousin Miss Dolly Newcomb attended. best man was Lan Gaal. A reception followed at the Holmes House hosted by the Misses Drury and other guests from Milton, Providence, and local families.
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Pier Riage
St. Michael’s Church
Anthony R Parshlex
Dolly Newcomb
Pawtucket
Sibel
Lan Gaal
Dunbar
Holmes House
Drury
Samuel Drury
Milton, Mass
Samuel Clark
Providence
Gertrude Drury
Dr. Joseph Mayer to Speak at Bristol High Forum
Dr. Joseph Mayer PhD LL D will headline the first monthly forum at Colt Memorial high school auditorium on Thursday evening. The Bristol School Committee along with state and federal education departments sponsor the event open to the public and Colt pupils. Mayer, a former Tufts economist and sociologist, has written The Seven Seals of Sciences and lectured internationally. A fire at 2 Wood Street damaged the Dennis residence but was contained by nearby workers and fire companies.
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Joseph Mayer
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol School Committee
State Department of Education
Federal Bureau of Education
Colt High School
Elmer S. Mapes
I Leo Cantwell
Anthony R. Parshley
St Michael’s Church
Library of Congress
Washington, DC
Tufts College
Social Science Research Council
Tust
University of Texas
Southwestern University
Harvard Graduate School
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Kentucky
New
Lersey Sod
Tames W Dennis
Wood Street
Herreshoft Mfg Company
Ezra Steen
Herreshoff Company
Ellef Peterson
William Dwyer, Jr
Manuel Mello
Vernon McHugh
George L. Howe
Washington, D.C
Jesse M. Martin Dead In 60th Year
Jesse Medeiros Martin died yesterday at his home 22 State Street after a long illness He was in his 60th year A native of St Michaels Azores he came to the country 25 years ago and lived in this town He worked at the US Rubber Company plant Surviving are his wife Emily Ferreira Martin two sons John and Joseph Martin a daughter Mrs Joseph Rego and one grandchild all of this town The funeral will be held at 8 am from his home followed by a solemn high mass of requiem at 845 am St Elizabeths Church Burial will be in St Marys Cemetery
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Jesse Medeiros Martin
State Street
St Michael's
Azores
Martin
US Rubber Company
Emily (Ferreira) Martin
John
Joseph Martin
Joseph Rego
St Elizabeth's Church
St Mary's Cemetery
Cup Defenders Resume Bowling In Four Team League
Four teams of the Cup Defenders Association open action at State Street Alleys with Resolute meeting Reliance and Rangers facing Rainbow. Squad rosters include Ranger Eugene Mansi James Salzano John Sicignano Cosmo Marabello Orlando Bisbano and others for Resolute Rainbow Reliance. Firemanship Night observed by First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts with hose coupling contests fireman relay and dramatizations during Fire Prevention Week.
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Cup Defenders Association
Resolute
Reliance
Rangers
Rainbow
Ranger
Eugene Mansi
James Salzano
John Sicignano
Cosmo Marabello
Orlando Bisbano
Michael Cappucci1
Felix Pasquarelli
Michael Ascott
Frank Arruda
ID Bisbano
Norman Servant
Leo Mansi
Charles Marabello
Martin Mansi
Raymond Bisbano
Jerome Cadille
Fred Parella
John N. Bisbano
Domenic Pasquarelli
Michael Proto
Stephen Mascena
Gino Accardi
Antonio Nastri
John St Angelo
Anthony di Cianmi
Louis Alfano
Antonio Cupolo
Elia Giusti
Carmine Marabello
James Bisbano
Alphonse
Florenzano
Santo Matrone
Antonio Marabello
John Principe
Bennie Mansi
Michael Antinucci
Victor Formisano
Joseph Rich
Frank Panzarella
Albert Brunelli
Bernard Quartaro
Joseph Quartaro
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Hall
Installation ceremonies for Kearney Post and auxiliary unit
Elaborate installation rites were held Friday at Colt Memorial high school auditorium for Kearney Post (American Legion) and its auxiliary. District Commander Henry Mac Murray installed the post with Francis P. Cuomo as commander. Mrs. Elizabeth Gifford became auxiliary president. Officers named include Walter E. Briggs senior vice commander and A Elmer McNamara junior vice commander. A letter from Police Chief Ferrara thanking the Legion for aid during the emergency was read, and a $5 donation to the Red Cross fund was approved. A social period followed with dancing and refreshments.
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Kearney
American Legion
Colt Memorial High School
Henry MacMurray
Francis P. Cuomo
Marie Hawthorne
Edward Callahan
Bertha Gillon
Légion
Auxiliary
Elizabeth Gifford
John E. Baird
Anthony J Ferrara
Legionnaires
Red Cross
Cuagma
Gifford Ofer
Funeral for William John Pierce At St Marys Church
State and town officials joined mourners at St Marys Church for William John Pierce father of James T. Pierce. A solemn high mass was led by Rev Michael L. Ryan with Rev Vincent J. Griffin assisting. Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery with bearers from Bristol and New Haven among attendees.
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St. Mary’s Church
William John Pierce
James T. Pierce
Rhode Island Soldiers Home
Michael L. Ryan
Vincent J. Griffin
St. Mary’s Cemetery
John J. Mulkern
New Haven
Conn
Charles Martelly
Frank J. Rinaldi
Charles McGinn
Charles E. Callery
A. A. Edmonds
Bristol
Rhode Island Soldiers’ Home
Lawrence A Mooney
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Caremony Guide of
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