Bristol Highway Department monthly report September 1948
The Bristol Highway Department reports September 1948 work including cleanup week September 13–17 with 190 loads hauled, four trucks and eight workers for 256 labor hours. Major projects covered road cleaning, patching, and seal coating on Fort Hill Colonial Lincoln Sherman Thames. Bristol Highland roads funded by special appropriation. seal coats on Ridge Cherry Highland Sunset Forest Ledge and Donn Streets. rebuilt 44 foot Mulberry Road section and added Sunset road and other Mulberry segments. brush hauled from Monkey Wrench Lane Cliff Drive cleaned and gravel section rebuilt. Kirkemuit Congregational Bradford Naomi Streets cleaned and patched for oil. 800 gallons regular gas dispensed to departments. 835 gallons regular and 160 gallons special gas used. Respectfully submitted Bristol Highway Department Reynolds Northup Surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Hill Road
Colonial Road
Lincoln Avenue
Sherman Avenue
Thames Street
Bristol Highland Roads
Ridge Road
Cherry Lane
Highland Road
Sunset Avenue
Forest Road
Ledge Road
Donn Street
Mulberry Road
Sunset Road
Monkey Wrench Lane
Cliff Drive
Beach Terrace
Kirkemuit Avenue
Congregational Street
Bradford Street
Naomi Street
Bristol Highway Department
Reynolds Northup
Civil Service Exams Announced for RI Workers
The Rhode Island Department of Civil Service re announces application periods for Insurance Supervisor and Insurance Rate Analyst posts with salaries from 4140 to 5100 dollars. Applicants who already applied Aug 9–31, 1948 need not re apply.
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Rhode‘Island Department of [Civil, ‘Service
Rhode Island Department of Civil Service
State
Providence 2
United States
Civil Service Office
RI Employment Service
Harvest Festival at Odd Fellows Hall by Rebekah Lodge No 12
Rebekah Assembly and Lodge No 12 held its annual Harvest Festival and Supper in Odd Fellows Hall. Present were Mrs Effie Rowe president, Grand Master William E Ragsdale and district officers. Mrs Christine Rkemeires presided. a gift was given to Mrs Rowe. The next meeting will raise donations for the Odd Fellows Home with President Mrs Aay Elkins present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Rebekah Lodge No. 12
Odd Fellows Hall
Effie Rowe
Rebekah Assembly
William E. Ragsdale
R. I. Grand Lodge
Jean Ross
Christine Rkemeires
Lodge No. 12
Rowe
Odd Fellows Home
Aay Elkins
Subscribe List for St Mary's Bridge Fund
The committee at St Mary’s Church announces 140 subscribers for the bridge fund to be raised under church auspices. Names include Mrs Edward Leahy, Mrs Lucian Capone, Mrs Francis Murphy, Mrs Harold Brown, Mrs James Munro, Miss Bridwat Denne, and many others in a long local list.
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St. Mary's Bridge
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Auditorium
Edward L. Leahy
Lucian Capone
Francis J. Murphy
Harold G. Brown
James Munro
Wm. LeClair
Fred Serbst
James Fay
Rose Fitzpatrick
Bridwat Denne AI
Miss Elisabeth Lunden Greer Weds William H. Shaver
Elisabeth Lunden Greer and William Henry Shaver wed in a four o clock ceremony at St Michael's Episcopal Church The Ven Anthony R Parshley officiated with the Rt Rev G G Bennett bishop of R1 giving the benediction The couple will reside at 6 Union Street after a Canada wedding trip Maid of Honor Ella Frances Gray Best man Benjamin W Peckham Ushers Donald Clements and C Edward Burns Jr Organist Mrs Cora Shaw Anderson and soloist Vernon A Gray performed The reception was at Holmes House and families and friends attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisabeth Lunden Greer
William Henry Shaver
St Michael's Episcopal Church
Anthony R Parshley
Daniel K Davis
G G Bennett
R 1
C Wilfred Clarke
Thébride
Ella Frances Gray
Benjamin W Peckham
Kingston
Donald Clements
Edward Burns
Holmes House
Canada
Union Street
Cora Shaw Anderson
Vernon A. Gray
Navy cruiser Portsmouth hosts junior high girls gym class
Salvatore Abate of Bristol and Mrs Mary levenings note new gym sessions for Irwin Ey Moore's junior high girls at 6:30 to 7:30 with Miss Gladys Brightman as instructor. The plan expands to include group games and volleyball for grades 7 and 8, with later 9th grade time slots.
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Irwin Ey Moore
Salvatore Abate
Sec
New England Electric System
USN
Mary Levenings
Theia
Catherine St
Bristol
Girls’ Athletic
YMCA
Uss Portsmouth
Gladys Brightman
Mara Oaf
Bristol Scout News and Y M C A Plans Report
More than 50 girls attend the Falls Day event noting the Y's growth and plans for new facilities to serve rising electric load. First Bristol Troop meets with the Sea Hounds earning 62 points. upcoming inter patrol contest runs to January 1, 1949. Scoutcraft, reviews set for Oct 19. winter camp at Yawgoog planned. new recruits joining. Cubs Pack 14 announces Friday meetings and Fall Roundup with East Providence event on Oct 23. Paper Drive, and related activities in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pany
Bristol County
Moore
Bristol
Scout Hall
Sea Hounds
Parol
Sisck
Virgil Almeida
Providence
Yawgoog
John Sylvester
SP L Roger Pereira
Green Bar Scouts
Sea Hounds Cubs
East
Vasconcellos Correia Tie the Knot in Double Ring Ceremony
Miss May Ann Correia daughter of Mr and Mrs Antonio Correia 57 Church Street married John T Vasconcellos son of Mr and Mrs John Vasconcellos at St Elizabeths Church The Rev Henrique Rocha presided A dinner and reception followed at the Correia home and the couple plans a Florida honeymoon after which they will reside at 57 Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Corria
Florida
Church Street
The Smoothies Orchestra for Weddings and Dances
The Smoothies offer orchestral music and vocals for wedding receptions and both modern and old fashioned dances. Call Bristol 1096 3 after 5 PM for bookings.
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Highway Department
Lippelt
Bristol and Vicinity
John
C. W. Weaver
E. W. Weaver
High ST
Andrade
CAV
First Street
George S. Sparks
Dimond Ave
Bristol, R
Tel
O. J. Bisband
Insurance & Real Estate
Hope Street
Frank Cardoza
Shaws Lane
Dorchester Mutual
Bristol, R. I
Charles M. Connery
J. E. Connors
Burton St
Bristol, R. L
James E. Connors
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO
Main St
Warren
Constitution St
L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
R. I
Bradford ST
Waldron Co
John Donato & Son
Franklin St
Geo. E. Wightman
R. J
M. Stuart Barr
William LeClair
Spencer Corsetiere
Bristol 281-J
Easterbrooks
Hope St
Morra Bros
Joseph C. Silvia
Bayview Ave
Dict
Iwliss
Lizzie Breen
John McKenna
H. Choquette
A. Guilmette
Albert Dubuc
Laura Simmons
Edward Simmons
Arthur Samson
Elizabeth Garrity
Agnes Beavis
George R McCarthy
Joseph A. Cavallaro
Muriel O'Connell
Adolph Ferreira, Jr
Leo Hayes
Earl Cabral
Hugh Holmes
John Hogan
James Meenna
Luise Iasiello
Joseph King
Arthur
James R Thompson
G. K. Martin
R. G Newbold
John J. Egan
James Connery
Margaret Nerone
Bridget McClure
Paul Bruno
Ambrose Desilet
James C Ruggiero
Helen Condon
Fred Goff
Mary Quirk
Mary Newbold
Masses
Sallie
Katherine Hughes
M J O'Brien
Nelson Wells
Catherine Hamill
George McClure
Norman Vermette
Regina Farley
George Salmonese
Louis Beauregard
James E.connors
William I Baker
John Burke
Vincent Leahy
Oscar Pivin
Owen Trainor
Veronica Trainor
Minnie Murphy
Margaret Morris
Mary Walsh
B W Wall
James E Sullivan
Grdman Gay
Charles Richards
Charles Benson
Robert
WM. J. Smith & Son
Robert J. McKay
W Smith
McKay
Kady
ZEL
Eugene Bryone
District Nursing
Martha Graham
Hope
Thyra Carlson
Victor A. Masiello Barrington
Joseph M. Amaral
Parker Ave
Warren, RB
Carvalho
Poultry
Goulart Ave
Shaver
Greer
Revere
USS
Portsmouth
To Caribree le Dea
Vean
Partemouth Wae Reammie
Norfolk, Va
Cruiser Division Ten
Mediterranean
Naval
BOY Scout
Forces Mediterranean
iCall
R. I. Shore Dinner
Manny
Girll
Thames ST
FORD
Yries
Ford Service
Fred Alles
NBC Network
CBS Network
Bristol Motors
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