Brockton Daily Enterprise
Tuesday, July 5, 1955
Page Two
Barbara Olson
RANDOLPH. — Barbara Helen Olson, six, daughter of Robert T. and Ruth (Cross) Olson of 46 Cedar circle, died in a Boston hospital Monday after a long illness. She was born in Portland, Me. and came here from Milton. Besides her parents she leaves a twin sister, Ruth, and a brother, Charles, age four.
The funeral will be held Thursday from the funeral home at 419 North Main street.
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1852 MICHAEL G. CARR 1934
HIS WIFE
1852 MARY A. BRADY 1926
1887 EUGENE B. CARR 1947
1887 HIS WIFE ETTA E. 1963
1918 PAUL S. CARR 1936
1881 THOMAS F. DEVINE 1965
WIFE
1890 ALICE CARR DEVINE 1966
1924 GEORGE V. CARR 2000
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| Photo originally taken on January 13th, 2014 in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA |
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| Photo originally taken on January 13th, 2014 in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA |
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Brockton Daily Enterprise
Tuesday, July 5, 1955
Page Two
James N. Pappas, 64, Photographer, Dead at Studio
James N. Pappas, 64, proprietor of the Rialto photography studio in the Clark Block, 86 Main street, was founded dead at his place of business shortly after 10 o'clock this morning by another tenant of the building who notified police.
Lt. J. Frank Cavanagh and Patrolmen Walsh and White were detailed to make an investigation. Medical Examiner Dr. P. H. Leavitt who viewed the body stated that the deceased has expired several days ago.
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Brockton Daily Enterprise
Thursday, July 20, 1944
Front Page
PFC Grippen Is Missing
When a telegram arrived at the home of Mrs. Clara C. Grippen, 90 Highland street, she thought it was from her son, PFC Nelson D. Grippen, notifying her of his return home, but instead it was from the war department notifying her that he was missing in action since July 7. No further details were given.
Mrs. Grippen had just received a letter from her son dated July 3, in which he wrote, "I expect to be home soon and you would be very surprised if you knew where I was writing this letter from."
Pvt Grippen was wounded last year in New Guinea and received the Purple Heart. He was shot through the left thigh by a bullet and was hospitalized for a long time.
PFC Grippen enlisted in the army in January, 1942, and went overseas in April of the same year. He was graduated from Brockton High school in 1934 and before entering the service was employed by Producers Dairy Co.
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Brockton Daily Enterprise
Monday, January 16, 1978
Linda Brazil, 75
Long-time city resident
Mrs. Linda (Balboni) Brazil, 75, a resident of Brockton for 65 years, died unexpectedly on Sunday. Mrs. Brazil had made her home in Middleboro for the past eight months, and formerly lived on Hemlock Street in Brockton. She was the widow of Joseph Brazil and had worked at Randolph Manufacturing Company for 22 years. She was also a former member of the Hilltop Bowling League.
Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Michael (Dorothy) Colombo of Brockton, Mrs. Franklin (Thelma) Reams of Bridgewater, Mrs. Chester (Evelyn) Hall of Middleboro, and Madeline Cliff, Mrs. Frederick (June) DeCosta, and Mrs. Nicholas (Josephine) Bertocci, all of West Bridgewater; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Mary) Anthony of East Bridgewater and Mrs. Louise Nelson of Brockton; and a brother, John Balboni of Rockland.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Joseph J. Pica and Son Funeral Home, 419 Main St., followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Margaret's Church. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, West Bridgewater.
BRAZIL — In Stoughton, of Middleboro, formerly of Brockton, Jan. 15, Linda (Balboni) Brazil, beloved wife of the late Joseph Brazil and mother of Mrs. Michael (Dorothy) Colombo of Brockton, Mrs. Franklin (Thelma) Reams of Bridgewater, Mrs. Chester (Evelyn) Hall of Middleboro, Madeline Cliff, Mrs. Nicholas (Josephine) Bertocci, all of West Bridgewater; sister of Mrs. Carl (Mary) Anthony of East Bridgewater, Mrs. Louise Nelson of Brockton and John Balboni of Rockland.
Funeral from the Joseph J. Pica and Son Funeral Home, 419 Main St., Brockton, Tuesday at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Margaret's Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to visit the funeral home today from 2-4 and 7-9.
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The Brockton Times
Friday, January 2, 1920
Page 3
About the City
—A tuberculosis clinic was held this afternoon in the office of the board of health, City hall.
—There was a large attendance at the Ward street movie dance Thursday night, the special picture being a thriller.
—About 300 couples were present at the New Year's eve dance of the Lauretto club in Canton hall Wednesday night, and the New Year was greeted.
—The pivoting contest at the movie dance Thursday afternoon in Pythian hall was won by Hugh McCaffrey and Miss Mabel Burns. There was a large attendance at the dance in the evening.
—Mrs. Rose French of Prince street entertained at a New Year's eve party Wednesday evening. The guests included Alfred Mackin, Miss Doris Julian, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Julian of Spencer, Alfred Tetreault and Mr. and Mrs. James Twomey.
—City hall officials and clerks today expressed their grief over the loss of the son of Mayor and Mrs. William L. Gleason by contributing to a collection for floral pieces to be sent to the home this afternoon. Two pieces were sent, one by the clerks and another by the officials.
—The Massachusetts Catholic guild will hold a business meeting this evening in K. of C. hall at 8 o'clock.
—Plans were made at the meeting of King David lodge, K. of P., Thursday night for the working of the rank of page on 25 candidates at the first meeting in February. Deputy Isaac McArthur of Boston will install the officers Jan. 15.
—Miss Lila Storey of the Y. W. C. A. was hostess Wednesday night at a New Year's party. Several young women connected with the North Baptist church were present. Games were played and ices and cake were served. Gifts from a grab box were also enjoyed. Those present included Misses Edith Illsley, Ruth Mitchell, Helen Matthews, Euna Baine, Nita Urquhart, Ruth Mitchell and Bernice Conway. Miss Illsley was at the piano during chorus singing.
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The Brockton Times
Monday, August 16, 1915
Page One
SHOT AFTER WEDDING
Joseph Bartos Arrested for Killing of Stanislaus Soja.
ADAMS, Aug. 16.—Stanislaus Soja was shot and killed today and Joseph Bartos, a friend of the dead man, was arrested, charged with murder.
The shooting is said to have been the aftermath of a wedding celebration during which Bartos discharged a revolver several times, one of the bullets striking Soja.
Police authorities said the charge against Bartos probably would be changed to manslaughter.
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