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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1948
Page
3
A contemporary home designed for cost conscious buyers with a hipped roof and logical floor plan. The large living room opens to light on three sides while the front kitchen faces an unattractive street outlook. No cellar is required by default, but drawings include two cellar alternates for basement enthusiasts.
Probate court met Tuesday morning with Judge Benjamin F. Lindemuth. Petitions included guardianships for Salvatore A. Giglio estate and others, with various accounts and allowances approved. Several cases continued to September 20, plus appointments of guardians and administrators, and estates of Bridget Culley Anna Romana Petion and others.
Miss Shirley L. Breed daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth L Breed of Springfield Mass married Herbert C Sylvester son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Sylvester formerly of Bristol at Little Harbor Chapel Portsmouth on September 4 The Rev Edward Brewster officiated The bridal gown ivory satin Chantilly lace with long train veil tiara bouquet Attendants included Miss Olivia Fitz maid of honor Miss Karen L Breed junior bridesmaid Best man Gordon B Sylvester Usher party John W Briskay and Robert C Zecchini Reception at Folsom Salter House Portsmouth A three tier cake was cut The couple will honeymoon in New England Canada and Washington DC and reside in Hartford Connecticut
First prize in a playground raffle funded a Boston bus trip went to Tom Farrell of 222 Wood Street Friday. He received a grill barbecue set and coal bag donated by Ray-Car Sports Co. Second prize a warming pad went to Guy Proto of 248 Wood Street donated by F H Murphy Co. Third prize five dollars in merchandise was won by Mrs Mary G Freitas of 64 Fox Hill Ave Ferris Dry Goods provided the prize.
Saturday October 7 schedule lists Bridge and drawing events hosted by the Eastern Star and Masonic Temple. Local groups invite members and guests to attend the sessions beginning in the evening.
Thirty three men registered for the draft yesterday with sixty three total in the pool. Fifty one veterans joined the process at the American Legion Post Hall on Franklin street and Martin Hall school.
A recent report claimed L Francis Herreshoff was the sole active designer in the family. The correction notes Sidney Herreshoff of Bristol remains actively engaged in boat design, drafting at his Bristol Harbor workshop where he develops several swift craft on paper.
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company No 1 held its annual field day at Colt Farm in Pappasquash on Sunday afternoon with over 100 attendees. The old timers dominated the tug of war horseshoe and three legged races while local entertainment included James Sisson Manuel Goulart and Joseph Marshall. John King former Millville fire chief spoke on advances in firefighting techniques. Samuel A Mott chaired the planning committee with Charles L Pendleton assisting.
Bert Reynolds Dunbar 77 died late Sunday night at 23 Oliver Street. Services were conducted by Canon Davis at George Wilbur Memorial Chapel Warren with burial in North Cemetery. He was born January 20, 1871 in Bristol, son of the late Robert R. and Sarah M. Dunbar. He worked as a crossing tender at the Pappasquash crossing of the M Y N H and Hartford line. He leaves his widow Mildred Bullock Dunbar and two sons Earl K. and Charles W. Dunbar. Bearers were Robert J. Anderson Benjamin Dorstrom Ralph T. Church and Jefferson J. Goff. Burial was in North Cemetery.
Harold Manchester Walter Walander George Fish Edward Wilkinston and Oscar Pivin referenced as bakers with Joseph Honey Marshall serving as Bakemaster in the article segment.
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