Town Council Acts On School Safety High Street Hazard
A Bristol sub committee urged safety steps for school children near High Street speedway. The council approved portable flashing red lights at intersections and larger units, plus a trial of part time policewomen for traffic duty. Volunteers will be sought from parents for morning noon and dismissal shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol School Committee
High Street
Bruno
Monsignor Lynch
St Mary's
The Lucille Ball episode and the House Un-American Activities hearings
A newspaper opinion critiques the use of anonymous informers in HUAC investigations. It argues charges should be tested in court with cross-examination, citing Justice Douglas on the dangers of unnamed witnesses and the harm to the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Ball
House UN- American Activities Committee
Washington
Lucy
Sen. Jenner
Sen. McCarthy
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Bristol notices and events span town life in Rhode Island
Scallop season begins as Bristol hosts visitors at 117 Bay View Avenue. Birth announcements include Mary Patricia Bettencourt at Truesdale Hospital Fall River and Charles Allen Burke at Lying In Hospital Providence. School and civic meetings cover Civil Defense, Knights of Columbus, Bristol Fair Rent, and Voiture 1188 plans. Rotary Club to discuss Rhode Island child care tax dollar value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bettencourt
Bay View Avenue
Mary Patricia
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
Bettencourt
Agnes Carvalho
James E Burke
State Street
Charles Allen
Lying In Hospital
Provence
Rhode Island
Rotary Club
White Rail
Lawrence C. Cole
State Department of Social Welfare
Edward E Leclerc obituary noted local leader and businessman
Edward E Leclerc aged about 56 died at his home on High Street after a long illness. Born August 19 1889 in Centerville RI he came to town in 1918 and worked for National India Rubber before starting a trucking business in 1931 later taken over by his son in law Andrew Vorro. He was active in local entertainments the Fourth of July committee and church activities at St Marys and Knights of Columbus. Survived by wife Clara J Leclere children Albert FE Leclere Mrs Andrew Vorro and Mrs Donald E Clements sister Mrs Clara Stites and nine grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 8 15 am from J E Connors Funeral Home with a 9 am high Mass at St Marys and burial in St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Leclerc
High Street
Centerville
R. L
John and
Mary Jane (Paquin) Leclerc
National India Rubber Company
Andrew Vorro
St Mary’s Church
Holy Name Society
Knights of Columbus
Bristol
Clara J (Cote) Leclere
Albert FE Leclere
Warren
Donald E Clements
Belton
Texas
Clara Stites
Andover
J E Connors
State Street
St Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Donald Spaulding Family
The family thanks relatives and friends for sympathy and for the floral offerings during their bereavement for Donald Spaulding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Spaulding
Funeral of Mrs Emma Goulet in Bristol Mass at St Marys
The funeral for Mrs Emma Dion Goulet widow of Edward Goulet of 32 Washington Street was held yesterday morning from C M Connery Funeral Home with a high Requiem Mass at 9 am in St Marys Church. The Very Rev Charles H Lynch officiated and Rev Paul Connelly of St Columba's Seminary attended. Bearers were Nunzio Asciolla Anthony Asciolla Vincent Malafronte V Alessandro Norman Rene and George Dion Jr. Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters Leah Malafronte Emma Erhardt May Victoria Doris Pereira a granddaughter and great granddaughter two sisters Ida Vermette and Joseph Perfall and a brother George Dion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Dion) Goulet
Edward Goulet
Washington Street
C M Connery
Burton Street
St. Mary’s Church
Charles H Lynch
Paul Connelly
St Columiian’s Seminary
Nunzio Asciolla
Anthony Asciolla
Vincent Malafronte
V Alessandro
Norman Rene
George Dion, Jr
St Mary's Cemetery
Father Lynch
Leah Malafronte
Emma Erhardt
Bristol
May Victoria
East Providence
Doris Pereira
Naugatuck, Conn
Ida Vermette
Joseph Perfall
Long Island
George Dion
Domenic D Ambrosio of Bristol dies in Pawtucket hospital
Domenic D Ambrosio 487 Hope Street Bristol resident and barber died after illness in Pawtucket Memorial Hospital. Born in Scafati Italy on November 2 1883 he came to Bristol as a child. He owned several barber shops and at his death operated on Hope Street. Survived by son Andrea daughter Mrs Francis Hanley two grandchildren and brother Frank. Funeral Thursday at 8 am from C M Connery Funeral Home to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church burial in St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domenic D’ Ambrosio
Hope Street
Pawtucket Memorial Hospital
Pawtucket
Scafati
Italy
Andrea and
Jenny (Romano) D’ambrosio
Bristol
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Dom
Buffington’s
Andrea
Francis Hanley
Barrington
Frank
Chicago
C. M. Connery Funeral Home
Burton Street
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Edward B Munro Dies After Short Illness at Truesdale
Edward B. Munro of 1014 Hope Street died at Truesdale Hospital yesterday morning after a brief illness. He was a longtime figure in the Neck community and a favorite of the Defiance Engine and Hose Co. He served for many years in local duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Munro
Hope Street
Truesdale Hospital
Munro
Defiance Engine and Hose Co
Keeper of the Lamps at the station a life’s main joy
Born January 2 1874 in this town Munro son of Allen and Sarah Norton Munro. Survived by one sister Mrs William Remieres and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from C M Connery Funeral Home 57 Burton Street Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev Samuel S Livingston officiating. Burial in North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen and
Sarah (Norton) Munro
William Remieres
C M Connery
Burton Street
Samuel S Livingston
Warren Methodist Church
North
Whiddings Welcomes Elizabeth Ann Warner and Saverio Vitello
Elizabeth Ann Warner and Saverio Joseph Vitello wed on Labor Day at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Providence. The ceremony featured ivory satin gown with Chantilly lace, palms and white gladioli, and a bridal party including sisters of the bride and the groom. After the reception at The Farm the couple, who intend to live at 74 Auburn Street Cranston, will honeymoon in Florida. Elizabeth is Cranston High School graduate. Saverio is College of Pharmacy and Allied Sciences graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzabeth Ann Warner
Stanley L Warner
Canton Street
Providence
Saverio Joseph Vitello
Domenic Vitello
Wood Street
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Anthony Nunes
Vincent Saviano
Everett Kauffman
Lee Guisti
Domenic Buccio
Florida
Auburn Street
Cranston
Cranston High School
College of Pharmacy and Allied Sciences
Nastri DaPonte Wedding At Our Lady Of Mt Carmel
Miss Cecelia Nastri daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Nastri of 20 Cooke Street married Joseph DaPonte son of Mr and Mrs Jose DaPonte Jr of 14 John Street on Saturday at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Rev Joseph Sorzana officiated as white gladioli adorned the altar. The couple’s reception followed at White Rail Riding Club. They will reside at 74 Constitution Street Bristol after a wedding trip to New York and Washington DC. The bride is a Bristol Senior High School graduate and is employed by the Bristol School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecelia Anna Nastri
Louis Nastri
Cooke Street
Joseph DaPonte
Jose DaPonte
John Street
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Joseph Sorzana
Theresa Velleca
John da Ponte
Louis F
In Memoriam 1951 James L Bullock 1933
Memorial note from Alma remembers James L Bullock who passed away, recalling loves shared and lasting memory. Wife Alma asks friends and family to keep him in their hearts today as they cherish his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Bullock
Alma
Bristol High School Graduate Wed to U S Rubber Employee
The groom, a Bristol Senior High School graduate, is employed by the U S Rubber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Senior High School
U S. Rubber Company
O Connell Bottomley Ceremony at St Marys Newport
Miss Sarah Elizabeth Bottomley daughter of Mrs Catherine Bottomley united in marriage to William Henry O Connell son of Mr and Mrs John J O Connell Saturday at St Marys Church The Very Rev Msgr Lynch officiated with music by Henry Serbst Rita Colbert and Timothy OConnell. The bride wore candlelight satin with Florentine Lace and a train. The twin sister Mrs Stephen Fougere was matron of honor. The couple's reception followed at the EM Club Newport. The groom is a Navy serviceman and former De La Salle High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Bottomley
Catherine Bottomley
Howe Street
William A. Bottomley
William Henry O'Connell
John J O’connell
Main Avenue
Newport
St Mary’s Church
Charles H. Lynch
Henry Serbst
Rita Colbert
Robert M. Bottomley
Ivy
Stephen Fougere
Stephanouis
Ivy Tne
Barbara Campanella
Mary Lou Greene
Celia Carvalho
Glen Himle
Edward Connelley
Frank Murphy
William G Dixon
High Street
EM Club
New Hampshire
New York
St. Mary’s School
Bristol
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Bristol Phoenix
William R Hodge
Paul
Hodge
Pine Glen
Pennsylvania
Ann Barabara Carreiro
Joseph Carreiro
Ann Jane Terra
Manuel Terra
Chestnut Street
R I. Hospital School of Nursing
Civil Defense Council
Bristol Fair Rent Committee
A A. Edmonds
Bristol Volunteer Firemen Veterans’ Association
Defiance
Michael A DeLeo
Italo-American Disabled Veterans Foundation of the
Boston
M. C. Smith, Jr
Paul F Smith
Bristol Highlands
Bristol County Little Bigger League
Midway Steak
Sen. Green
Bristol County
Kearney
Awashanks Herd
Honor Society of Scouting
Scout Hall
Bristol County District Board of Review
Robert Huey
Star Scout
Life Scout
Eagle Scout
Mrs
Emma (Dion) Goulet
Domenic D’ambrosio
Vitello-Warner
Maguire
Josephine Vitello
Jane Warner
James Weremay
Patricia Burke
O’connell
Bottomley
Florence
Bourne St
Bayside Shores
Union St
Pasqua
Metacom Avenue
Fales Road
Ho Street
Hope Realty Co
Hog Island
J. Bisbano
Church Street
O. J Bisbano
Wilson ST
Fosar
Bisbano
Call O
Bisbane
Francis Street
Guisti
Wood —Street
O. J. Bisbano
Phoenix
Hope St
Catherine Street
Phoenix Office
Warren Jewelers
Main St
Warren Wai
John E. Merella Warren
Robeson St
Mass
CalleBristol
Mexican
Chihuahua
Industrial Trust Company
District Nursing Association
Thyra Carlson
Hope Stffice Oo No
John Brown, Jr
Franklin Street
Legion Hall
Jefferson ST
Home Delivery Service
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