1935 Demographics of World War Veterans Decline
Washington report shows average veteran age 43 in 1935 with about 78 deaths daily. There are roughly 129 700 widows and 195 323 minor children of deceased veterans. About 72 percent are married with an average of 248 children per two parent family and 359 days average service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs
Watson B Miller
National Rehabilitation Committee of the American Legion
The Best Dress Exchange at Bridge Club
A humorous exchange reveals a player claiming the best dress at the bridge club afternoon. The dialogue contrasts fashion with a rival’s concern for high scores, ending with playful remarks about attire over game results.
Bristol Teaming Up For Strong Semi Pro Season
George Guinan signs Cartier, Chapderlain, and Martin as promising hires for Bristol's semi pro squad. Veterans Tucker and Van awaiting final decisions, while Geo Demara plans Mill League play. Season starts first Saturday in May with several road games on the schedule. Also notes the launch of racing schooner Westward from Herreshoff's with Captain Charles Barr and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Guinan
Bristol
Guinan
Cartier
St James
New Bedford
Carner
Beis
Wwe
Arele
Chapderlain
Carrier
Martin
Warren
Tucker
Van
Geo. Demara
Ahearn
Philip Morns
Senior Class Dance at Colt Memorial High School
The invitation dance hosted by Colt Memorial High School’s Senior Class drew a large crowd. Crown Orchestra played as Russell Straght filled piano duties, replacing Isaac Gorham. Two moonlight waltzes were danced, refreshments followed at intermission, and the event ran until 1 o’clock with Gen R Fish as chairman and Miss Helen Potter Miss Mary Reynolds and Bessie West assisting the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gar
Colt Memoral High School
Crown Orchestra
Russell Straght
Iiaac
Comet Sightings Told by 1835 Eyewitnesses
Mrs Mary Essex, nine in 1835, recalls Halley’s Comet causing great excitement as a sign of disaster. Gertrude Church recalls her father Capt William Howe Church telling of the same Halley’s Comet.
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Ashong
Lhase
Brea Ries
Halley
Mary Essex
O. L. Bosworth
Essex
Gertrude Church
William Howe Church
Halles
Infant Son Edward Kenneth Manchester Buried
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Manchester of West Street died Tuesday at St Joseph's Hospital Providence. He was one year and two months old. Rev A R Parshley of St Michael's Church officiated at Juniper Hill Cemetery burial yesterday afternoon.
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Edward Kenneth Manchester
Daniel Manchester
West Street
St Joseph's Hospital
Providence
Juniper Hill
A R Parshley
St . Michael’s Church
Firebug Strikes Again in Unoccupied Bristol House
A Bristol firebug struck the unoccupied house at William and High streets owned by Mrs Clara Bassing and Charles Slocum. The fire was noted shortly before midnight with four local fire companies responding to a general alarm after discovering the blaze. The structure had burned 12 days earlier and tonight’s fire was set in the same location.
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Bristol
William and High Street
Clara Bassing
Charles Slocum
Gleeson Shows Wide Repertoire At Concert
Mrs Gleeson displays a broad concert repertoire while wearing a dress that draws attention, prompting remarks about the effect.
Secret Keeping Study Sparks Debate Among Women
A provocative survey meme labels ninety nine out of a hundred women as naturally generous, sparking discussion on privacy and sharing. The piece notes one woman will guard a secret, while many will reveal it.
First World War film promoted by Fox and stars Baby Jane
A Fox Film Corporation feature based on Laurence Stallings The First World War tours theaters April 8 9 aims to show wartime scenes and world peace. Praises from Lloyd George Jane Addams and others accompany hype for Baby Jane's early screen breakout in Straight from the Heart with Roger Pryor Mary Astor and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
Laurence Stallings
Fox Film Corporation
Europe
Stallings
America
Dean Inge
St. Paul’s Cathedral
London
David Lloyd- George
Jane Addams
Baby Jane
Universal Picture
Roger Pryor
Mary Astog
Carol
Probate notices and adoption petition posted in Bristol Rhode Island
The Probate Court of Bristol announces probate of the will of Emma S G Bennett and bond requirements for executrix Emily D B MacDougall. The notice invites all creditors to file claims by March 29, 1935 and lists clerk John W Church. A separate petition by Francesco Pepe and Antonetta Pepe seeks adoption of Diana Marie Conca now Diana Emily Pepe, with publication orders and date set for May 20, 1935 in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma S. G. Bennett
Bristol
Emma G. Bennett
R. I
John W Church
Emily D B Macdougall
Francesco Pepe
Diana Marie Conea
Rhode Island
Antonetta Pepe
Diana Marie Conca
Rose Conca
Antonettta Pepe
High Street
Diana Emily Pepe Francesco Pepe
Crawford L. Easterbrooks
Bristol Notice for Administratrix of Sartini Estate
In Bristol on March 27 1935 the estate of Charles Joseph Sartini asks for a writte n request by Catherine Sartini widow to be appointed administratrix. The matter is referred to April 15 1935 at 10 AM in the Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration and notice is ordered published for fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Bristol Phoenix
John W Church
Charles Joseph Sartini
Catherine Sartini
Bristol Area April Events Schedule List
April events include a Bristol-Colt Alumni Association dance at Colt High School, a public whist by the Bristol Portuguese-American Men’s Civic League, a bishop lecture at Masonic Temple, a Rotary Club frolic and Easter Monday event at the Bristol Casino, a three act comedy at First Baptist Church vestry, Dock 1935 at Guine ras School auditorium, Colt High School whist, Hope Circle D of I, a Bristol Baby Show at Guiteras House, and Olympian Club performances at Guile ras School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol-Colt Alumni Association
Colt High School
Bristol
G. G. Bennett
Masonic Temple
Hope Street
Hope Chapter No. 6
R.A. Ms
St. Alban’s Lodge
Bristol Rotary Club
Charlie
United Baptist Players of Providence
First Baptist Church
the Dock
Olympian Club
Guileras School
Auspices Hope Circle
D of I
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Brookside Creamery
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Gorton
Underwood
Oscar
Mirabel Pure
Bensdorp
Formay
Foss
NBC
Chesterfield
Htsbury Flour Ny
Eeerine
Pillsbury
W Crokert Club
Vite
Phoenix Files
Alexander S. Cochran
Herreshoff
Robert L. Beeckman
Charles Barr
Harry Cliff
John Swenson
New York Yacht Club
Takes
Phoenix
Trys
New York
Colonial Wharf
Colonial Line
Buffington's
Hope St
Rotary Club
Bristol Baby Show
Netopian
Guiteras
Albert M. Remieres
Tel
Thomas Bldg
Intoxicating Beverage License
Bristol, R. L
Louis H Sorell
Bristol Casino
Burnside Memorial Building
John W. Church
Evelyn A. Munroe
Wellesley
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
B. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
R. L
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street , Tel. Con
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Thyra Carlson
High St
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