Brown University Professor Urges Co operative Action
Brown University economist Prof George H Bigge urged Rotary Club to shift from pure competition to cooperative action. He noted the need to create a market for goods, ease wage standards via collective effort, and use public works as government-led stimulus. He cited the cotton textile industry and tariff debates as examples.
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George H. Bigge
Department of Economics
Brown University
Rotary Club
Hotel Belvedere
Bigge
Prof Rigge
E Scape
Firemen Discuss Baseball Plans at Defiance Meeting
The Defiance Engine and Hose Company debated returning to twilight league play. A committee of Brightman Gray and Ingram was formed to negotiate with league officials. The meeting also welcomed a new member. Hyds held routine business with their Dreadnaught and Hydraulician units.
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Defiance Engine and Hose Company
Raymond S. Brightman
Harry R Gray
George T Ingram
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
Hivdraulian Engine and Hose Company
John Dimond
William
Simmons
Hyds
DesLauriers Reappointed Leader Of Local Public Aid Dept
Town Council long session ends with John G DesLauriers reappointed head of the Local Public Aid Department by a 3 to 2 vote. Debate centered on a potential female candidate Mrs Diman and a separate highway surveyor appointment. Dog officer and local fire positions were also decided amid factional clashes and ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. DesLauriers
Clara Diman
James Holmes
Denis‘g. Ferreira
John Romano
Vasta Lar. Ruggiero
Romano
DesLauriers
Commen Romano
Joseph J. Dennis
Domenico Mascola
Kearney Post
American Legion
McLaughlin
James B. Lee
Holmes
Hibbert. Romanov
Dennis
Arnold Carroll Sr
CWA
Aisik
Ant Thomas M Leahy
Denis G Ferreira
Ast
Council
Angevine
Ferretra
James F Connors
James T Connors
Robert J Anderson
Board of Fire Engineers
Raymond A Card
Moses M Moore Harrys R Gray
Fred
Mascolas
Diman
Hibbert
Ruggiero
Rugefera
Angeline
Messrs
Connors
Ferreira
Mr Ferreira
Nationals Down Olympians In First of Series Wins
Nationals display fast attack and stubborn defense to beat the Olympians in game one of the series. Lemaire and Perry lead scoring for the champions in a strong first half showing.
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N.lr. Downs
Committee to Hear Four Fire Truck Makers Tonight
Representatives from four well known fire truck manufacturers will present merits of their apparatus before the Bristol Fire Department purchasing committee tonight. The panel led by Councilman Elisha Hibbert is not expected to reach a final decision at this session. Members include Council President Willam H. Angevine, Fire Chief Robert J. Anderson, former School Committeeman Robert J. Connery, and Building Inspector Ernest FE Alder.
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Bristol Fire Department
Elisha Hibbert
Willam H. Angevine
Robert J Anderson
Robert J Connery
Ernest FE Alder
Battery B Dance Plans April 14 at Armory
Members of Battery B Bristol Train of Artillery finalize arrangements for a dance on April 14 at the Armory on State street. Music by a local orchestra. The organizing committee includes Sergi James Perry Col Edmund Borges Privates Henry Cardoza Manuel Cardoza and Joseph Perry with Lieut Luke H. White serving ex officio.
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Bristol
Hope Circle to Observe 17th Anniversary Banquet
Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella will host its 17th anniversary banquet with clergy from three local Roman Catholic churches and state officers as guests. Rev Ambrose Gallagher will be principal speaker in the Knights of Columbus Home on State Street.
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R. C
K. of C
Father Gallagher
Order
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Columbus
State Street
Mt. Hope Catering Co
Ambrose Gallagher
Columban
Ferry Road
Thomas J. GiJlan
Lawrence Deery
Saint Mary’s Church
Manuel J. Barros
Saint Elizabeth’s Church
Joseph Sorzano
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Agnes Conley
West Warwick
Nora E. Dwyer
Matthew Preble
Annie Farley
Louis Beauregard
Geraldine Marino
Mary E. Callan
Anthony L. Silvia
Circle
Alphonse Vermette
Sara Sweeney
Louise Doyle
William P. McLaughlin
Joseph Lewis
Margaret Connery
William T. Dwyer
Margaret Callan
James McHugh
To Stage Operetta Mrs DeWolf to Perform Gondo liers
Mrs John W DeWolf Jr will perform in Gilbert and Sullivan operetta to be presented in concert August 18 at Churchill House Providence by the Junior League of Providence glee club and the Savoyards directed by John B Archer Prof Thomas Crosby of Brown University will interpret the operetta Mrs DeWolf also serves on the committee and can sell tickets to local attendees
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John W. DeWolf, Jr
Jorez
Ags
Churchill House
Providence
Glee Club
Junior League of Providence, Inc
Savoyards
John B. Archer
Thomas Crosby
Brown University
DeWolf
Oxford Group Movement To Be Discussed At Union Service
Rev Herbert D Graetz will discuss the Oxford Group Movement at a union service in DeWolf Memorial Chapel Sunday evening at 730 o'clock. Soloist will be Nelson Terry, tenor, of Fall River, Mass, adding musical interest to the program.
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Oxford Group
Herbert D Graetz
DeWolf Memorial
Nelson Terry
Fall River
Mags
April 14 Dance at Armory on State Street
April 14 social event hosted by BTA with Battery B at the Armory on State Street. April 18 Bristol Girl Scout Council Bridge and Backgammon party to be held at the home of Mrs. Henry Wood.
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Armory
State Street
B. T.A
Battery B
Bristol
Girl Scout Council
Henry Wood
Budget Committee Backs Taxpayers Group To Aid Local Finance
The Budget Committee met in executive session at Francois L. DeWolf's home to discuss business and potential resignation over town budget disputes. They favor forming a taxpayers association free of political control to give local government issues serious consideration and may resign if taxpayers do not act.
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Wardwell
Holmes
Ward
Francois L. DeWolf
William L. Doran
The
Phoenix
Local K of C Whist Winners Named at Bristle Council Event
Bristle Council No. 379 of the Knights of Columbus held a public whist on State street last night awarding four prizes. First place went to Miss Magdalen Wylie, second to Fréd Cleaver, and consolation prizes to Miss Margaret Peters and William Ingram. Refreshments were provided by the arrangements committee: Joseph King, Henry J. Sylvia Jr., Dr Edward J. Murphy, John Lavander, John G. DesLauriers, and Thomas Tobin.
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Bristle Council
K. of C
State Street
Magdalen Wylie
Fréd Cleaver
Margaret Peters
William Ingram
Joseph,King
Henry J. Sylvia
Edward J. Murphy
John Lavander
John G. DesLauriers
Thomas Tobin
Edgehill Temple Whist Benefit Draws Local Players
Seven tables of whist were in play at the home of Mrs. Robert J Steen on Oliver Street Tuesday evening for the Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters benefit. Prizes went to Miss Gladys Brelsford first among ladies and Mrs Albert Hartley of Pawtucket second, with Elizabeth Marz as consolation. For gentlemen, Jesse Viera won first, Lewis Meservy of Riverside second, and Robert Turnbull consolation. Refreshments were provided by the hostess.
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Robert J. Steen
Oliver Street
Edgehill Temple
Pythian Sisters
Gladys Brelsford
Albert Hartley
Pawtucket
Elizabeth Marz
Jesse Viera
Lewis Meservy
Riverside
Robert Turnbull
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Conway Tearle
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