Bristol Boy Scout Court of Honor Held on Hope Street
Col Merton A Cheesman presided at the Bristol Boy Scouts Court of Honor held Wednesday evening in the Scout hall on Hope Street. William F Head of Troop 4 qualified as a Star Scout. Other qualifiers included Amon Jama, Frank Sylvia, Louis Di Lauro, Maynard Suzman, Leonard Aban, Michael Ruggiero, and Gerald Byrnes. Recessing merit badges covered by Edward Allesandro, Harry Gravy, Arthur Manchester, Dominick Romano, Louis Di Lauro, and William F Head. Col Cheesman was assisted by George R Fish and Lawrence S Ashton.
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Merton A. Cheesman
Bristol
Boy Scouts
Hope Street
William F Head
Amon Jama
Frank Sylvia
Lous di Lauro
Maynard Suzman
Leonard Abanande
Michael Ruggiero
Gerald Byrnes
Inick Romano
Louis di Lauro
Col. Cheesman
George R Fish
Lawrence S Ashton
Alligator Vocalization Noted by Scientists
An alligator researchers describe makes a distinctive roaring bellow when angered or disturbed, a unique trait among its saurian group. The note highlights the creature as the only reptile in its family observed with this vocal behavior.
Rotarians Hear Controversial View Of Australian Natives
Capt Kilroy Harris of Australia described Aboriginal survivors as nomadic with primitive shelters and limited language. He claimed marriage is non traditional and some tribes practice forced unions, citing a scarred woman as an example. Visitors included Daniel Aldrich Percy Redmond Harold Lowe Allen Doty and Rev Allen Greene.
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Kilroy Harris
Australia
Rotary Club
Capt Harris
Daniel Aldrich
Providence Club
Percy Redmond
Providence
Harold Lowe
Newport
Allen Greene
Union City
Allen Doty
Mr Greene
Australian Country Life Described by Speaker
A speaker recounts a journey from Adelaide to Newcastle covering eleven hundred miles in six weeks. The account notes costs for bread, chaff, drinks of water for a pony, and emphasizes no personal expenses were spent.
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Adelaide
Newcastle
Eddy in this town Friday 9 April
Julia Allen Eddy aged 86 funeral Monday at 1 pm from Wilbur Funeral Home Warren relatives and friends invited to attend om t flowers
Color Blindness Found in Middle West In Navy Use
Pathfinder Magazine reports color blindness is more common in the Middle West and poses navigation risks. It notes a ship commander ran aground due to misreading lights and cites Navy and Annapolis concerns. It adds an air service officer's wife can navigate traffic by memorizing light locations.
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Navy
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Middle West
Washington
Pathfinder Magazine
Handsome Tribute to Women of America Fosters Tourism
Pusul Merand in Vanity Fair lauds American women for reviving tourism by bringing style, laughter, and curiosity to ships, hotels, and hotels lounges. She credits their influence with transforming travel into a parade of pleasure and knowledge across seas and continents.
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Women of America
Pusul Merand
Vanity Fair
Egypt
Alexandria
Hartford Convention Protest Marks 1814 Gathering
Delegates from New England met in Hartford Connecticut December 15 1814 to oppose the War of 1812. George Cabot of Massachusetts chaired the meeting which lasted about three weeks. The group urged state defense tax relief and seven constitutional amendments but the war ended rendering the proposals moot.
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Hartford
New England
Conn
George Cabot
Massachusetts
Union
Ants ranked as world’s heaviest eaters by sugar diet
A German scientist reports ants consume about half their weight per meal and their 100000 strong colonies ingest over 22 pounds of sugar annually. The sugar comes from domesticated plant lice that graze on forest vegetation while ants tend and drain their honeydew.
Curse of the Chins and Tibet Liquor Traditions
A report from Asia Magazine describes the Strong Liquor Tribe in Tibet where both genders and even children drink a potent curse called Wet. It notes health effects are mild, yet drinking fuels quarrels and idleness. It cites government caution in enforcing laws without disrupting tribal customs.
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Tibet
Asia Magazine
Founding of William and Mary College by Royalty
The college was chartered in 1693 by the English king and queen whose names it bears, fostered by royalty and the bishop of London. Dr. James Blair led its early organization and served as president from 1602 to 1743, shaping its early Virginia role.
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William and Mary College
London
College of William and Mary
Virginia
James Blair
Church Services and Schedules For Two Local Parishes
Baptist Church announces morning worship at 10 30, church school at 11 45, evening service at 7 30 with JOY Chapter meeting in parish vestry. St Marys Church lists Masses at 7 30, 9, 10 30 AM and an evening service at 6 30 PM on April 3, 1932.
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Baptist Church
Arthur F Jennings
Church School
JOY Chapter
Christian Endeavor
Tenacity to the Task Sermon at Rev Graetz Church
Rev Herbert D Graetz, pastor, will deliver a sermon on the value of persistence at 10 30 P M. Morning worship follows. Church School at 12 M. Men’s Union meets in Garteras House, 6 30 P M Alpha Chapter Society Christian Endeavor in church parlors.
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Garteras House
Alpha Chapter
Society Christian Endeavor
Mount Carmel Church Mass Schedule Announced
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church announces Mass times with Rev Joseph Sarzana acting as pastor. Weekday masses at 7:30 AM and 8 AM, Sundays at 8 AM and 10 AM.
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Our Lady OF MT. Carmel
Joseph Sarzana
St Elizabeth's Church Mass Schedule
Rev Francisco G Vieira, Pastor, invites worshipers to Masses at 8 and 10 A M and an evening service at 730 PM.
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ST. Elizabeth’s Church
Francisco G Vieira
St Michael’s Church Sunday Services Schedule
Rev A R Parshley Rector leads First Sunday after Easter with Holy Communion at 8 and 9 AM Church School at 9:30 AM Morning Prayer and sermon at 10:45 AM and Evening service at 7:30 PM at St Michael’s Church.
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A R. Parshley
State Street Church Rector Leads Morning Worship
Rev W C Darby pastors the State Street M B Church with 1030 AM morning worship and a sermon by the pastor. Bible School at noon with a 6 PM Intermediate Young People group meeting followed by the 7 PM Evening Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C Darby
Church Bible School
Trinity Church Schedule for Sunday Services
Rev Nelson Kellogg presides at 8:00 AM Mass and 10:45 AM Mass and Sermon. General Instructions at noon. Evensong at 7:30 PM.
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Nelson Kellogg
Strong Winds Cause Town Wide Minor Damage
A severe gusty storm with rain and lightning caused minor damage across the town. Police reported wires down at Metacom and MacKenzie avenues, Walles and High street, and Bay View and Metacom avenues. A large tree fell at Poppasquash home of Albert H Coggeshall and another near Wardwell Boat Shop. An electric pole and wires were down opposite 21 Borden avenue. A sign at Hope and John streets for Belvedere Garage was torn down. A fence at Mrs. Molasky’s property was blown over with many window panes and spouts damaged.
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Metacom and
MacKenzie Avenues
Walles and
High Street
Bay View
Metacom Avenues
Albert H Coggeshall
Wardwell
Poppasquash
Borden Avenue
Hope and
John Streets
Belvedere
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Sonny Boy Bread
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Harry Gravy
Arthur Manchester
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Ann Page
Kellogg’s
van Camp
Roosters
Haddock
Frankforts
A&p Food Stores
the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
ST. Mary's Church
Thomas J. Gillan
Congregational Church
Herbert D Graetz
ST. Michael's Church
State Street
M. B. Church
Trinity Church
Don v
Vpndes
Bali
Newman Bros
Brookfield
Swift
Bristol Broilers
Birdseye
Texas
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Newmans
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