New England’s Economic Position Given Optimistic View
Laurence P. Whittemore president of the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston spoke in Providence on New England’s prospects. He argued the region remains good economically, citing total employment rising 14 percent from 1920 to 1940 while manufacturing jobs fell 7 percent, and noted growth shifted toward services and durable goods. He warned against clinging to relative shares and urged continued growth for both New England and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Federal Reserve Bank
Boston
Laurence P. Whittemore
Providence
Funeral for William D. Looney at St. Patrick Church
The funeral of William D. Looney age 54 who died at his home 70 Thames Street was held from St. Patrick's Church in Brockton Friday Oct 31. He was born in Brockton Mass and had lived in Bristol for about 14 years while working in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Looney
Thames Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Brockton
Mass
Bristol
Providence
Engagement and births listed in local notices
Peter Cassano of 16 Catherine Street announces his daughter Anne engagement to Russell Charles Mugford of 417 Hope Street. Birth announcements include Michael son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Campo of 60 Oliver Street, Diana daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Ruggiere of 37 Cottage Street, and John Henry son of Mr and Mrs Henry Fergerson of Harbor View Avenue. There is a Garden Club meeting and a Knights of Columbus gathering at local halls with charity drives for Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cassano
Catherine Street
Anne
Russell Charles
Ford
Hope Street
Grandipristol Garden Club
Weather Holmes House
Anthony Campoceale
Oliver Street
Michael
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Providence
Michael D. Ruggiero
Cottage Street
Diana
Truesdale Hospital
Henry Fergerson
Harbor View Avenue
John Henry
Roger Willams General Hospital
Fergerson
Hary Gallagher
Church notices share November activities and meetings
Rt Michael s Church announces communion on All Saints Day at 10 am Church events include Young People s Fellowship at Parish House November 1 followed by Vestry at Holmes House November 4 at 8 pm Altar Guild meets November 5 at 7 45 pm and sanctuary cleaning November 2 at 2 30 pm Ivy Guild rummage sale November 12 Parish House donations accepted by November 11 Ladies Benevolent Society meets November 3 at 2 30 pm speaker Archie Burdick Seamen s Institute Singletons schedule November 2 at 8 pm Parish House November 19 at 8 pm tickets from members committee roles listed including John Hambrick Paul Washburn Natalie Herreshoff Mildred Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere
Luna
Holmes House
Altar Guild
Guiteras House
John Hambrick
Paul Washburn
Natalie Herreshoff
Mildred Dixon
Obituary Girolamo Squatrito 63 Bristol resident
Girolamo Squatrito 63 husband of Josephine Bommaci Squatrito of 57 Usher Avenue died this morning at Truesdale Hospital Fall River after three weeks ill Born in Falcone Italy August 29 1884 he lived in Reading PA before moving here 36 years ago He ran a grocery store ten years prior to earlier work in fish business Survived by widow four sons Frank Fortunato Joseph and Matthew all of Bristol and one daughter Anna Sansone Funeral Monday from Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church with burial at St Marys Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girolamo Squatrito
Josephine
Bommaci) Squatrito
Usher Avenue
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Falcone
Province of Messina
Italy
Reading
Frank
Fortunato
Joseph
Matthew Squatrito
Bristol
Anna Sansone
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Leahy Family Obituary From Warren Bristol St Mary’s
Born in this town on October 30 1871 he was the son of the late John and Anne Murphy Leahy. He worked 35 years at U S Rubber in the cutting room and was a Holy Name Society member of St Mary’s Church. Survived by widow two sons Maurice P and Joseph F Leahy a daughter Margaret Anne four brothers John V William N James P and Judge Edward L Leahy State Tax Administrator of R I three sisters Mrs Sarah Sweeney Miss Mary A Leahy and Rev Sister M Virginia and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from William J Smith Son Funeral Home Church Street Warren followed by a high Mass at St Mary’s Church Bristol Burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John and Anne (Murphy) Leahy
U. S. Rubber Company
Holy Name Society of
James P
Edward L. Leahy
R. I
Sarah Sweeney
Mary A. Leahy
M. Virginia
Order of the Mesdamées of the Holy Union of the Sacred Heart of
Fall River
William J. Smith & Son Funeral
Church Street
Warren
St. Mary's Church
Bristol
St. Mary’s Cemetery
In Memoriam 1946 William Simmons 1947
A memorial notice from a family group remembering William Simmons who died a year ago. The message expresses ongoing sadness and cherishes his memory shared by aunts uncles and cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Simmons
In Loving Memory 1 46 Billy Simmons 13947
A memorial verse from a grieving mother father and sister written for Billy Simmons with prayers and assurances of reunion in heaven. The poem expresses longing loneliness and comfort in faith as the speaker recalls a young son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Simmons
Remembering a Friend Taken Too Soon
A tribute to a friend lost at a young age. The writer recalls shared memories and expresses sorrow, love, and enduring remembrance as time passes. ANG SAL.
Army and Air Force Recruiting Opens Warren Office
Master Sergeant David F. Stein announces Army and Air Force recruiting in Warren will run 2 to 4 30 p m on Monday Wednesday and Friday from now on. Qualified high school graduates may apply for technical courses and will be enlisted after choosing a course. Former service members are being accepted for service in Europe and for initial assignments of at least one year in the First Army area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Air Force
David F. C.tein
United States Army
Warren-Bristol
Post Office
Warren
Stein
Europe
First Army
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phoenix Publishing Co
Bradford St
Corner of
Thames
Roswell S. Bosworth
R. 1
Bradford
State ST
Bristol, R. L
Nick Orlando
Don Santo
Bristol & Vicinity
Goulart
Jeanette
Jeanette’s
N. Y
Tommy Masso
Jimmy Motta
Trumpet
Asino
Rhode Island
Rt. Michael's Church
Bristol Agen
Amos S Gorham
Wood Street
Frank Sinatra
Bing Crosby
Paradise
Peggy O’neil
Frankie Carl
Woody Herman
Vaughn Monroe
Mills Bros
Dardenella
Les Brown
Ballerina
Larry Green
Mimi
Frankie Carle
the Little Old Mill
Sammy Kaye
Kate
Andrew
Dinah Shore
Perry Como
Jimmy Durante
Arthur Godfrey
Redingle
Downtown
Polka Club
Phil Harris
Spike Jones
Dr. Scholl
Arch
Makowsky’s
Quifitter
Hope St. Briste
Memoriam
Billy
ANG Sal
Henry Welleca
Henry
Aughters
Henry Velleca
Ang and
Sal
Andrade
Bristol, R. I
John L
Linda Darnell
Greg McClure
Dakota
John Wayne
Paulette Goddard
Burgess Meredith News and
Aia
Victor A. Masiello Barrington
Arthur Howe
John Howe Joseph Brito
Robert G. Ashman
Gilbert C. Hoover Ethel T. Carr Charles E. Luther, Jr
Halsey DeWolf Weir Williams Hezekiah Wardwell
Molasky
Stoney
State Street
S. Ri
Cliff Drive
Setre
S. Fy Vinecom Robels
St. Falk River
Call Andersons
John E. Merolla
Wood St
Molasky's
Woodlawn Ave
Condour
Ida Josephs
Roma St
Gladys E. Paull
Bay View Ave
Florence
Perry Plat
High
Oliver Streets
Fox Hill Avenue
Franklin Street
Hudson
Sedarf
Oldg Club
Child St
Tel
Ito
China
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!