Unusual Cold Weather Report From Bristolians
Captain Chase recaps Miami weather over winter, notes near forty degree lows and frequent rain. He details Bristolians visits, rapid south Florida growth, grand yachts in Biscayne Bay, a March speedboat regatta, Edsel Ford’s yacht, and new Venetian Island real estate plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Newman
New Port Richey
Daytona
Arthur Deslauriers
Miami
Florida
South Florida
Herreshoff
Nat
Biscayne Bay
Maimi Beach
Edsel Ford
Middle West
Bristol
Halsey Chase
Expressing appreciation for your timely 1924 editorial
A Philadelphia reader, Ralph Kinder, writes March 31 1924 to praise a March 28 1924 editorial attributed to Senator George Wharton Pepper. He quotes the senator on Americanism and thirst and signs his name from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Phoenix
United States
Pennsylvania
George Wharton Pepper
Kearney Auxiliary Plans Evening Meeting at G A R Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit No 6 holds its regular monthly business meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in G A R Hall. All members urged to attend as matters of importance will be acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
American Legion Auxiliary
G. A R. Hall
Town Council Meeting Chooses Officers and Approves Road Plan
At Tuesday evening’s semi monthly session John Grabert was re elected Chief of the Fire Department with a salary rise from 75 to 125 dollars per year. Several assistant engineers and other town officers were elected or re elected and the Callan Construction Company gravel bid accepted. Gooding avenue to be first paved under a 40000 dollar town appropriation, with a concrete sidewalk planned near Colt Memorial High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grabert
Henry W. Peterson
Committee On Firemen
Samuel A. Mott
Hydraulion Engine & Hose Co
Herman B. Gablinski
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Co
Arthur H. Manchester
Defiance Hose Co
King Philip Fire Engine Company
Ernest E. Alder
John H. Kemph
North Cemetery
William L. Manchester
Egista D. Goglia
David J. Walker
Clinton T. Sherman
Kearney Post
American Legion
Bristol Common
Hugh F. Kelley
James W. Carnes
John J. Armstrong
Callan Construction Company
Jewell
Gooding Avenue
Financial
Colt Memorial High School
Central Street
State Board of Public Roads
Walter L. Cole
North Burial Ground Commission
Edward E. Bunn
Bristol Train of Artillery Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Bristol Train of Artillery held its regular monthly meeting at the Armory on State Street with routine business. Col Merton A Cheesman was re elected Colonel and officers for Lt Col Captain and Major were chosen without opposition. Various staff appointments were made including Sutcliffe as Adjutant and Rev Anson B Howard as Chaplain. Company A and B elected officers and future camp plans were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Train of Artillery
Armory
State Street
Merton A. Cheesman
J. William Sutcliffe
Edwin S. Grey
Fred M. Straight
Cheesman
Anson B. Howard
J. Frank Keating
Fred E. Suzman
A. Elmer ‘McNamara
William
Age
William T. O'Donnell
Oliver J. Lemaire
Joseph Marshall
Stephen W. Bourn
Alfred M. Merriman
Arthur W. Barrett
Salvation Army Drive Set For April in Town
The Salvation Army drive runs April 19 through 26 led by Adjutant John Strain and C B Rodway with Providence Home Service, aided by local workers. The Silver Band of Providence, 25 pieces, performs April 19 programs and April 20 mass meeting at Pastime Theatre. From April 21 canvassing for subscriptions and April 26 tag day by local young ladies. C T Sherman is local treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
John Strain
C. B. Rodway
Providence
Home Service Appeal
Silver Band of
C. T. Sherman
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Preg Heey
WESL
Bowker
A. E. Markoff, Inc
Hope Street
Deltah
Richelieu
Francis Newbury Close
Optometrist
Markoff
Automobile
Hope St
E. A. Skinner Insurance
Pastime Theatre
Carl Laemmle
Ruth Cliffford
Charlies Clary
Fox News
Universal
Alice Lake and
Owen Moore
Wm. Duncan
Edith Johnson
Robert W. Chambers
New York
Greenwich Village
Corinne Grifath
Conway Tearle
Elliott Dexter
Doris May
Hobart Bosworth
Miss Dupont
Bryant Washburn
Phyllis Haver
Harry Myers
Wally van
Dagmar Godowsky
Carl Laemmie
the Man From
Wyoming
Jack Hoxie
Lillian Rich
Billy Sullivan
Pushers
Capt. Chase
Bristolians
Fla
The
Phoenix
Ralph Kinder
Philadelphia
Salvation Army Drive
Woonsocket
E.P Vidroa
Pascoag
Warren Wickford
Legion
Edward BD
Ktizorccmcc
Brsjot
Connery
Ingram’s
Overland Express
Frovidence
Franklin St
Laxman’s
Aia
Comstock’s Express
Fage & Friendship
Sts
Wasa
Sadiy
Isexsyn
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