Columbus Day events mark 76th Island State K of C anniversary
Friday event in Providence hosted by Bristol Council and local K of C members to celebrate the 76th anniversary of Island State Council, K of C Newport. Past Grand Knight James J Driscoll spoke about Columbus and the migration of the order.
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Providence
Aebeph H. Driscoll
Island State Council
K. O Tad
Newport
Columbus m
James Jimery, Jr
Stephen Columbus
K. of C
Rego outlines Rhode Island conservation efforts at St Mary’s
John L. Rego state director of Rhode Island Department of Agriculture and Conservation spoke to about 100 members of St Mary’s Holy Name Society at St Mary’s Auditorium during a Communion Breakfast. He praised woodlands, noted 500000 of 750000 acres are forests, reported fire losses down from 50–60 to four acres, and credited Gov. Dennis J. Roberts.
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John Lb. Rego
Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Tno
Rhode Island
Probate court proves will of Antonio Bottiglieri
The will of Antonio Bottiglieri valued at about 2000 was proved and allowed by Judge Frank L. Martin. Real estate to his widow Frances Bottiglieri and the remainder to daughter Frances Lombardi. Widow named executrix with bond set at 3000 with no surety. Albert N. McKendall appraiser. Other actions: will for Carlo Tammaro continued to Nov 5 for probate and executrix appointment. first and final accounting in Joseph E. Connell estate allowed. Phoebe R. Corea estate inventory of 200 accepted. guardians petition for sale of Oskytel H. Clarke personal estate granted and proceeds reinvested.
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Antonio Bottiglieri
Frank L. Martin
Carlo Tammaro
Joseph E. Connell
Phoebe R. Corea
Guardsman
Guardian
Oskytel H. Clarke
Columbus Night Ends With Shawnee Patrol Skits Victory
Mohawk Patrol and Honor Group Mohawk performed as honor patrols at the Columbus Night meeting of Troop One BSA in Scout Hall last evening. Shawnee patrol won the dramatized life of Christopher Columbus sketches and Shawnee also captured the Columbus word game. Mohawk led in most games and contests while Shawnee moved ahead of Pioneer in the inter patrol standings for the week.
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Troop One
BSA
Scout Hall
Christopher Columbus
Shawnee Patrol
Hawk Patrol
Inter Patrol
Pioneer Patrol
Daughters of Isabella Install Eighteen Officers
Hope Circle No. 70 of Daughters of Isabella installed eighteen officers Sunday night at K of C Hall with Mrs. Hilda Ferris as regent. State regent Mrs. Blanche LeDuc served as installing officer and Very Rev Mgr. Charles H. Lynch read the installation prayer at St. Marys Church nearby.
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Hope Circle No. 70
Daughters of Isabella
Hilda Ferris
K. of C. Hall
Blanche LeDuc
Mgr
Charles H. Lynch
St. Mary’s Church
Bristol waterfront progress urged to boost shellfish industry
Harbor Talk notes that Bristol aims to expand the shellfish trade and allied businesses through waterfront improvements. Bosworth recalls the 1954 commission vision, cites over 85,000 in combined funding from town state and federal sources for Church street to State street block work including a launching ramp, with $35,000 locally and $50,000 from the state, plus federal support.
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Bosworth
Church Street
State Street
General
Month of October Community Fundraisers and Bridge Events
October events list fundraising and social gatherings: a Friday rummage sale by the flower committee of the First Congregational Church, townwide waste paper and rag drives by Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps on Oct 21 22, spaghetti supper by Kearney Post No 6 American Legion on Oct 21, bridge events at Thacker y Hall by Eastern Star Mt Hope Chapter on Oct 23, fall bridge by Hope Chapter in Masonic Temple on Oct 23, annual bridge by Bristol Democratic Women's Club on Oct 29 Harriet Bradford Inn, bridge party by Trinity Church on Oct 30, and a note of Oct 30 bridge.
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Flower Committee
First Congregational Church
Kingsmen Bugle and Drum Corps
Kearney Post No. 6
American Legion
Post Home
Thackery Hall
Eastern Star
Order of Mt. Hope
Hope Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Bristol Democratic Women’s Club
Harriet Bradford Inn
Trinity Church
Church
Party Sponsored by Trinity Church in Church Auditorium
A church party sponsored by the Trinity Church parish was held in the church auditorium. Guests attended the church event in a community gathering space within the building, sharing refreshments and fellowship.
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Trinty Church
OLMC Mothers Plan Nov Bridge And Penny Social
Over 100 members of the Mothers Club of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church met to plan a bridge and penny social for November 19 with location to be announced. The arrangements committee is chaired by Mrs. Vicky Van Voast and includes Mrs. Emily Mascena, Mrs. Mary Federico, Mrs. Grace Sousa, and Mrs. Mary Rosano. The group voted to hold meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. A program followed titled The Story of the Miraculous Medal, and Rev. Joseph Bernardi led the opening prayer. Officers for the year are Mrs. Van Voast, president. Mrs. Mascena, vice-president. Mrs. Julia Bisbano, secretary. Mrs. Sousa, treasurer. and Mrs. Theresa Castigliero, scribe.
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Rego
Dennis J. Roberts
John J. Sylvia
Charles H Lynch
Clyde J. Walsh
St. Mary's Church
Raymond C Dyer
Raymond Bullock
Conrad Beauregard
James M Flynn
Mother’s Club of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Vicky van Voast
Emily Mascena
Mary Federico
Grace Sousa
Mary Rosano
Joseph Bernardi
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
van Voast
Mascena
Julia Bisbano
Sousa
Theresa Castigliego
Honor Bisbano And Centazzo Dinner Honorees
Bisbano and Centazzo were honored at a testimonial dinner by the Sgt. Anthony M. Cappucci Post Italian American World War veterans at the Midway. More than 200 attended. Bisbano is state commander. Centazzo heads the local post. Principal speaker was Leonardo Leonelli of Rice. Master of ceremonies was Albert Russo. Arrangements were led by Letizia, Alessandro, De Luca, Bruno, Armillotto, and Caruso.
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Orlando J. Bisbano
Frank Centazzo
Anthony M. Cappucci
Midway
Bisbano
Centazzo
Leonardo Leonelli
RICE
Albert P. Russo
John Letizia
Nicholas Alessandro
Jerry de Luca
Fred Bruno
Fazio Armillotto
Lawrence Armillotto
Fortunato Caruso
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