Slayings Link Kefauver Hearings to Chicago Crime
A former Chicago police captain William Drury and a Chicago attorney were killed four hours apart, tied to Kefauver Senate Crime Investigating Committee hearings. The text warns the crime syndicate remains powerful and urges continued public support for the committee to combat organized crime. Virgil W Peterson of the Chicago Crime Commission critiques protection rackets enabling law enforcement capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
al Capone
Kefauver Senate
Denmark
Kefauver
Engagement of Flora Fusco to Edward Gooding Announced
Mr and Mrs Joseph Fusco of 30 Mount Hope avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Flora to Edward Gooding son of Mr and Mrs Albert E Gooding of Riverside. The marriage will occur Saturday November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fusco
Mount Hope Avenue
Flora
Edward Gooding
Albert E. Gooding
Riverside
Rae couple welcome fourth son in California
Announcement reports the birth of a fourth son to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Rae of Tujunga California, with a daughter already in the Rae family. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Rae of Ferry Road. William Ketchell, once of Bristol, has enlisted in the U S Navy and is stationed at the Newport Training Station. Hed Feather Day October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Rae
Tujunga
Cal
Rae
Arthur B. Rae
Ferry Road
William Ketchell
Bristol
U. S. Navy
Newsport
TownsGattney council forms road survey committee
The Bristol town council authorized Dr. Clark to appoint a road survey committee to study repairs and long term improvements. A letter from Norman A. Nevins of Warren requested paving 200 feet of Elmwood Drive to access his property and was referred to the special committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of ‘Défense
Dr. Clark
Norman A. Neveux
Brown Street
Warren
Elmwood Drive
Builders Finish Home On Byfield Street
Noting family ties, the article recalls the Buffums wedding in Bristol on Sept. 29, 1887 and mentions the couple who now reside on Byfield Street. It reports Franklin Street Garage sold to John C. Mello Jr. who will continue the former business. Red Feather Day on Oct. 15 is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Byfield Street
Buffum
Bristol
Stevens
First Congregational
Franklin Street
John C Mello, Jr
Louis A Beauregard
iHope Street
Mello
Beauregard
Bristol Teachers Elect Officers for 1950 51 Season
James R. Sullivan was elected president of the Bristol Teachers Association for the 1950 51 season at the annual officer election held last Monday. New officers include H Frances Horton vice president Esther Vitek secretary and Benjamin Oliver treasurer. Executive board members are Laurine Bradford Frank Campagna Joseph Securo Veronica Trainor and Emily Camara. M F Nerone named program director Anthony A Agatiello publicity director Aurelia Faria sunshine committee. The group voted to donate 5 to the Red Feather Fund 5 to the Firemen's Ball and 5 to the Kearney Post baseball fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Sullivan
Bristol Teachers Association
H. Frances Horton
Esther Vitek
Benjamin .Oliver
Laurine Bradford
Frank Campagna
Joseph Securo
Veronica Trainor
Emily Camara
M. F Nerone
Anthony A. Agatiello
Aurelia Faria
Women's Democratic Club Bridge Party Set for Oct 17
The Bristol Women's Democratic Club will host its annual bridge party at the Midway Steak and Lobster House on Tuesday Oct 17 with Mrs David Ferris and Mrs Edward Pontes as co chairmen. Tickets available from Mrs Anthony Massano with Mrs Marguerite Stone handling refreshments. Proceeds benefit the club's causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Democratic Club of
Bristol
Midway Steak and Lobster House
Bristol Women’s Democratic Club
Bristol Highlands Women elect officers for 1950 51
Mrs Richard Stoehr was chosen president of the Bristol Highlands Federation of Republican Women at a meeting yesterday afternoon held at Mrs Wallace Dibble home on Highland Road. Elected were Mrs Claudel Hazeldine vice president Mrs Albert V Pearson secretary and Mrs Clarence Smith treasurer.
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Richard Stoehr
Bristol Highlands Federation of Republican Women
Wallace Dibble
Highland Road
Claudel Hazeldine
Albert V. Pearson
Clarence Smith
Bristol Zoning Board to Hear Motor Repair Premises Request
The Zoning Board of Review will meet 7 30 PM Thursday October 5 1950 in Burnside Memorial Building to hear Virginia Del Toro and Wilfred Beausoleil on a petition for a special exception to permit a motor vehicle repair shop at Hope Street rear of Lot facing Church in Bristol Rhode Island The parcel is Plat 14 Lot 70 in a Commercial G District. The petition cites Geneva Laws 1938 Chapter 342 sections 8B 8C and Section 19C.
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Zoning Board of Review
Burnside Memorial Building
Virginia del Toro
Catherine Street
Bristol
R. I
Wilfred Beausoleil
Warren, RI
Hope St
Frederick T Goff
Probate Court to hear estate matters in Dimond case
The Probate Court will convene in the Probate Court Room at 10 o clock for hearings on the estate of Sarah Lee Dimond. Charles F. Dimond has qualified as Executor. Creditors must file claims with the Probate Clerk within legally prescribed times, beginning September 22, 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate
Almeida
John
Almeita, John
Maria Almeida Correia
Bristol Town Clerks Office Sees Licenses Listed for Intoxicating Beverages
On September 7 1950 the Bristol town clerk's office lists applications to keep for sale and sell intoxicating beverages under state law. The CLASS A PACKAGE STORE entities include Brownell Carvalho Ferrara Gladding Lawrence Manny's Package Store Inc McGinn Monahan Pansa Pozzi's Pharmacy Rode Rodrigues Laureno Rodrigues Tortorice and Verna with addresses on Hope Bradford Thames State and Wood Streets.
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Bristol
R L
Charles Dew. Brownell
Hope
Anthony M. Carvalho
Hope Street
Giovannina Ferrara
Bradford
Wesley Gladding
J.Y
John O Lawrence
State Street
Manny's
Bristol Scouts and Clubs Host Autumn Fundraisers
A series of sales and events to benefit the Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps and related groups. Activities include waste paper drives, rummage and food sales, a bridge night, and a fall social at the Masonic Temple and St Michael's parish facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle
Scout Hall
Hope Street
Women’s Auxiliary
Fall Bridge
Masonic Temple
Mt. Hope
Card of Thanks from Mrs Barboza
Mrs. Mary Barboza of 21 Bradford Street thank friends and neighbors for the many beautiful artists and flowers sent during illness at the hospital and at home.
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Mary Barboza
Bradford Street
Bristol School Plans Land Condemnation Notice 1950
The Bristol School Committee files a condemnation statement under Chapter 343 seeking to take two parcels plus a 2 foot strip in Bristol Rhode Island for Rockwell School as shown on the plan titled Bristol Rhode Island Plan of Land for Rockwell School 8 Sept 1950. Parcels I and II include land described by metes bounds and the 2 foot strip along Hope Street, with the taking authorized by the Bristol Town meeting and the School Building Committee.
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State of
Rhode Island
Bristol
Knope Island
Sait Town
Bristol School Committee
Lanas
Rockwell
J ¥ F Xavier
Hope Street
Meadow Lane
James W. Goff, Jr
Thomas Goff
Goff
John J Xavier
Saic
Wilfred M Hamill
Rhodes Island
John W Church
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Bristol Phoenix Publishing CO
Roswell S. Bosworth
Russell C. Hawkes
RY the New
Lewis Rego
Fuller Brush
Ellis Ave
Telcom
Bldg
Fred E. Garvin
Agent Tel. Br
U.S
Aron
Philadelphia
Bristol County Water Co
Hed Feather
Buffums
TownsGattney
Wir, Amy
Jaigé
Anter
Red Feather
GOP Town Committee
Senate
Jamestown
Newport
Joseph L. Buffum
Reed
Gilbert C. Hoover
U.S.N
Town Council
John R. Bernardo
G.O.P
General Assembly
James A. McKenna
Vincent L. Malafronte
Ruth H Watson
Frank J Silvia
Republican Town Committee
Franklin St. Garage
John C. Mello, Jr
Bristol Teachers’ Assn
Women’s Democratic Club
Midway
Bristol Highlands
Women’s Republican Club
Stella D’oro Biscuit Co
Joseph T. Pirri
Maple Av
Barrington, R.I
Jon
Probate Court
Town OF
John W. Church
Svi Guard
St. Michael’s Church
room_ho
Rage
Fon Ietely
Sipaite Quire
Argene Mtreet
Gin
Thames 5
DODGE
Thames Street
Florence
Prudence Island
G. N. Annis
Greenville Avenue
Johnston
R. J. Centerdale
Winecombe’s
No Craftsman
Robeson Street
Fall Aves
Winecombe
Lancera Teanrsee
Nobepan Street
Norge
Thompson Avenue
Beach Terrace
Bayside Shores
RCA
Capehart
Philco Hallicrafters
Admiral
Olympic
Motorola
Modern Electric Co
Child Street
George Lemaire
Ferrycliffe Farm
Iro
Francis Bros. Constructon Co
Metacom Avenue
Eterna
Scen
I A. m. Ve. Provident
Sinaaire
Roma Street
Garfield Avenue
M. Kert Emery
Rit
Hope Ave
John E. Merella
Cabrals
Fender
Corner Market St. and
Redmond — Warren, R. I
Aerands
River
Mass
Mrs. Budon
Johnn Francis
W. Im
Spencer Corsetiere
Ees
William LeClair
Tel
Joseph M Caiato
Spicuzza
King Street
Providence
Mon
Phoenix
Oliver Street
Iskiff
Mason Avenue
Desoto
Plymouth
ST. Angelo Motors
Barrington
County RD
Kearney
American Legion
S. George Solmonese — Wood ST. Cafe
Suzman’s Store
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