Governor Speaks At Opening Of Eagles Hall
Governor John O. Pastore attended the dedication of the Bristol Aerie F O E hall along with national officers. A parade preceded the banquet as 23 new members were initiated and Raymond P. McElroy of Providence was named grand worthy vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Pastore
Bristol Aerie
F.O.E
Eagles
Pastore
Raymond P. McElroy
Providence
National Organization
Anthony J Nunes
Mr. McElroy
Francis O. Quinn
New Bedford
James Healey
The
Rhode Island Aerie
Louis Matrone
David Sanchas
AI State Guard
Boy Scout Bugle
Colt Defeats De La Salle Under Lights at Guiteras Field
Colt Memorial earned its second league win over De LaSalle of Newport 13 to 0 before about 2,000 fans at Guiteras Field. Morra scored on a two yard run after a De LaSalle fumble, Castro added a two yard TD, and Anania kicked the extra point. De LaSalle threatened late but fumbled at Colt’s three yard line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiteras Field
Colt Memorial
de LaSalle
Newport
Colt
Crusaders
DeLaSalle
Newporters
Dober
Eppie
Chi-Chi
Cirillo
Johnny Castro
Anania
New pastor welcomed at St Marys with visiting clergy
St Marys parishioners honor Father Curran as fresh pastor praising his Catholic Charity work since 1925. Clergy from Our Lady of Mt Carmel Bristol Holy Trinity and St Columbans attended. reception followed with greetings and gifts for Father Ryan and Father Curran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Curran
Catholic Charity
Austin Smith
Father Griffin
Griffin
Joseph Sorzana
PSSC
East Greenwich
Biagio S. Turillo
Cranston
Robert Newbold
St Francis Church
Wakefield
Father Ryan
Father Smith
St. Mary’s School
Bristol Bugle and Drum Corps Dominate Dexter Competition
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps, state champions since 1939, won five first prizes at the Memorial competition in Providence. They led with 290.50 total, including 95 for appearance 95 for bugles and 96 for drummers, while Walter Machado earned a perfect 100 as drum major Ray Goulet took 163 as twirling major. The squad plans for a Blackstone Mass Navy Day contest on October 27 and holds practice at Scout Hall tomorrow at 7.
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Bristol Boy Scout
Dexter Training Grounds
Providence
Uncle Sam
Walter Machado
Ray Goulet
Bristol Corps
Cranston Street
Africa Street
Scout Hall
Blackstone
Mass
Obituary of Albert Battcher 74 longtime town native
Albert Battcher 74 died Sunday at his home 9 Charles street after a long illness. Born April 26 1872 he was the son of the late Henry and Susan Battcher and widower of Emma J Carter Battcher. He owned a grocery at Wood and Charles for about fifteen years then worked for US Rubber Company and Dixon Lubricating Saddle Company before retirement about fifteen years ago. Survivors include three daughters Elsie L Battcher Mrs Ernest Meiggs and Mrs Russell Chafee and three sons Albert Battcher Jr Orrin L Battcher and Frank E Battcher. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 PM at George M Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren with Rev John P Beauchamp officiating. Burial in North Cemetery.
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Albert Battcher
Charles Street
Henry and
Susan (Cole) Battcher
Emma J (Carter) Battcher
Wood and
US Rubber Company
Battcher
Dixon Lubricating Saddle Company
Elsie L Battcher
Ernest Meiggs
Russell Chafee
Albert Battcher Jr
Orrin L. Battcher
Frank E. Battcher
George M. Wilbur
Warren
John P. Beauchamp
Trinity Episcopal Church
North
George Waterman Kempf Dies After Illness at 61
George Waterman Kempf 61 of Alma Avenue died Sunday night after months of illness. Born January 15 1885 in Bristol he was a gardener until retirement 15 years ago. Survived by brothers John H Kempf Providence and William F Kempf Newark NJ a sister Annie Cabral local nieces and nephews Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow at C M Connery Funeral Home 57 Buroni Street with Canon Anthony R Parshley of St Michael Episcopal Church burial in Jumiper Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Waterman Kempf
Alma Avenue
Bristol
Herman and
Eudore (Ford) Kempf
John H Kempf
Providence
William F Kempf
Newark
N. J
Annie Cabral
C M Connery
Buroni Street
Canon Anthony R Parshley
St . Michael's Episcopal Church
Jumiper Hill
Bristol Man Dies at 56 in Italy Born Pirri Family Link
Giacomo Pirr aged 56 died this morning at his cousin Antonio Pirri's home on Usher Street. Born in Falcone Sicily he lived in Bristol since 1922 and worked in the Collins and Aikman Combing Room. Survived by wife Guiseppine a daughter Francesca and sister Antonia, with Antonio Pirri as closest Bristol relative. Funeral Friday 815 at Sansone Funeral Home and 9 AM Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giacomo Pirr
Antonio Pirri
Usher Street
Falcone
Province of Messina
Italy
Guiseppe
Francesca (Squatrito) Pirri
Bristol
Collins and Aikman Corporation
la Bella Sicilia Society
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Guiseppine
Scattareggia) Pirri
Francesca Pirri
Antonia
Antonio Piri
Sansone
St Mary's Cemetery
Resolution On Death Of Dr Howard W Church
Bristol Rotary Club notes with sorrow the death of Dr Howard W Church on September 29 1946. He joined shortly after club formation and had near perfect attendance. He gave free dental service to St Andrews School boys for twenty years. Widows sympathy extended and resolutions spread in minutes.
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Howard W Church
Dr Church
Bristol Rotary Club
St Andrews School
Dr. Church
Bristol Phoenix
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Hunt Pac
Huntpac
Warren Shoe Store
Main ST
R. I
Vincent Deignan
NEW Method Finance Corp
Warren, R. I
D&g Electric Go
Radio Sales & Service
Ritten House
Westinghouse
H. F. Bell Fornity
Hope ST
Tel
Bristol, R. I
Aloha
the Colonial Hotel
State Street
Manny
Ringside
Thames Street
Eagles Hall
ST. Mary’s
Giacomo Pirri
O. J. Bisband
General Insurance
Howard W. Church
J Winthrop DeWolf
Albert A Edmonds
Stephen W Hopkins
Bristol County
Main St. — Warren
State ST. Wharf
Artie Mello Orchestra
Albert’s Jewelers and Watch Makers
Wood ST
U. S. Rubber Co
Albert J. Edmondson
Eugene Bayone
High Street
R. G. Gladding
Church ST Dock
Industrial Relations Office
Bristol, R
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