Inner tube magic sparks kids play in Tucker garage
Lois Snelling recounts rescuing a worn inner tube from Joe Tucker to craft silhouettes of Dick Polly and other figures for her children. The rubber toy becomes a playful classroom, sparking creativity and cooperative games, with Mrs Tucker noting it as a tiny civic lesson in imagination. The piece ends urging support for kindergartens and offering guidance from the National Kindergarten Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Tucker
Ways and
the Society For the Amusement of Children
Joe
Tucker
Polly
Untitled quote on action and opportunity in society
A brief fragment reflecting on people who know what to do about social conditions yet do not seize the opportunity or power to effect change. The wording suggests frustration with inaction and underutilized capability.
Nation's windiest spot on Mt Washington
Mile high Mt Washington in New England is recorded as the wind iest spot in the United States according to government meteorological records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New England
United States
Bunyan Finishes Great Work Before Release
John Bunyan in prison completes initial work on Pilgrim's Progress and is granted a formal pardon dated September 14 17. The first issue of Pilgrim's Progress appeared in February 1478.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunyan
John Bunyan
Woman First to Climb Pikes Peak in 1859
Mrs Holmes of Lawrence Kansas becomes noted as the first woman to hike Pikes Peak in 1859. The Colorado SpringsChamfer of commerce records the historic ascent highlighting pioneering female achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Commerce
Battery C Triumphs Over Headquarters in Bristol Rifle Match
The Bristol range match saw Battery C defeat Headquarters and Service Company 775 to 657 as Sergt G Moren led with 177 of 200 and a perfect 50. Lieut Tucker led the visitors with 162. The Kings beat the Jaks 681 to 617 with Private A Cirillo top scoring for the Kings and Private A Moren for the Jaks. Next Tuesday the teams meet again to decide the series while drill persists ahead of Mayor Smith’s inspection tour tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Headquarters and Service Company
Chief of Militia Bureau
Bristol Range
Sergt
G. Moren
Lieut
Tucker
Kings
The
Jaks
A Cirillo
A. A’ Moren
Jacks
Iieut
E. McMillan
Tieut James Garvin
Mayor Smith
Keep Good Habits Health Essay on Daily Living
The passage argues that health is shaped by daily living habits. It links eating, cooking, ventilation, clothing, and hygiene to overall well being, noting habits reflect preferences and influence physical state.
Rhode Island Republicans set May 4 1932 state convention
The Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee adopted a plan calling a State Convention of African delegates in Providence on May 4 1932 at 10 a m to choose four delegates at large and four alternates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Primary meetings are urged for April 30 1932 to elect delegates, with credentials forwarded to secretary Nathan M. Wright. Eligible voters are invited to unite under the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Rhode Island
Providence
Republican National Committee
Elka 1
Chicago
Ilineisa
General Assembly
State Central Committee
Nathan M. Wright
Sdid
First Congressional District Convention Delegates Call 1932
The Rhode Island Republican Committee calls electors to unite for a First Congressional District Convention in Providence Ellis Hall May 4 1932 at 1130 am to elect two delegates and two alternates to the Chicago National Convention. Primary meetings urged by April 30 with delegate credentials forwarded to State Central Committee. George R Lawton chair and Nath an Wright secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
United States
First Congressional District
Providence
General Assembly
State Central Committee
Nathan M Wright
Rit
George R Lawton
M Flouibe San Souci
Mortgagee’s Sale of Bristol Rhode Island Property
By order of the mortgage holder, a public auction of Matteo Cantiglio’s Bristol land will be held Saturday April 30, 1932 at 1 PM. The parcels include Lot 6 and adjoining Lot 7, on Coggeshall Street, with two prior mortgages held by Industrial Trust Company. Sale to include improvements and boundaries described in Coggeshall Plat. Attorney Emilio Diannaccillo advertising for the holder. Bristol Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Rhodesland
Matteo Cantiglio
Coggeshall
Benjamin R Wilson
Matteo Castiglico
Pasquale Pagano
Rhode Island
Coggeshall Street
Paulo Murgo
Manuel Vargas
Pascuale Pagnano
Matteo Castielico
Pasquale Pagnano
Industrial Trust Company
R.I
Emilio D.iannaccillo
Hope St
Elephant size estimates across species and individuals
The text compares typical body lengths and weights of elephants, noting adult males can reach about 9 feet in height and 200 pounds? 250 pounds? in weight, while savannah African elephants may average around 10 feet tall and far heavier. It stresses that these are averages and individuals vary greatly.
Dog Licenses for Bristol Town 1932
Town of Bristol Rhode Island announces annual dog registration by April in the Town Clerk's Office. Licenses require a collar with owner name and registered number. Fees: male or spayed dogs 1.30, unspayed female 5.30. May licensing higher to 2.30 and 6.30 respectively. Public notices specify April 1 as start date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. I
John W. Chur
Bristol Estate Administrator Notice for Annie C Meiggs
John S. Ingraham appointed administrator of Annie C Meiggs estate by the Probate Court of Bristol. Bond filed as required. All claimants must present their claims to the court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Annie C Meiggs
OHN
Ingraham
Hope St
Estate of Philip Brady probate notices issued
Probate court in Bristol announces admission of Philip Brady's will and executrix Ellen Hrady must file bond. Creditors urged to present claims by April 1, 1932. Clerk John W Church posts details. additional notice for Mary E Northup estate declares six month claims period. Elizabeth M Coggeshall administratrix of Northup estate lists address in Bristol Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Brady
Bristol
John W Church
Ellen F Hrady
Public Auction Sale of Bristol Cottage Street Lot in 1932
At one o clock PM on Monday April 25 1932 a public auction will be held in Bristol Rhode Island to sell a lot with buildings on Cottage Street. The sale follows a mortgage dated August 13 1929 showing a broken condition and is conducted by the mortgagee and present holder through attorney O D Iannuccillo. The property lies in Bristol and is Lot No 6 on a plot by James M Gooding and others with prior mortgages totaling $1300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Rhode Island
Isaac Phenes
Cottage Street
Hezekiah
Ingraham
Alonzo Carey
Samuel C. Bullock
James M. Gooding
Fannie Phenes
Dora Felson
Industrial Trust Company
O D. Iannuccillo
Hope St
R. L
Bristol Probate and Weights Notice and Court Scheduling
Public notices from Bristol dated 1933 include official weights and measures reminders, a probate hearing for Manuel Marshall, and court scheduling details. The notice references court actions in the Bristol Court of the Town of Bristol and Avon Probate Court with dates in March and April of 1933.
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National Kindergarten Association
West 40Th Street
New York City
Lois Snelling
Willis A. Sutton
National Education Association
West Fortieth Street
New York
Battery C
Prn
Moren
Morris
Ascoh
Fe More
Myer
Udell
Keegan
Corp Onforth
Poet
LS Ee
J Xavier
Rawford
Narragansett Electric Company
Gas & Electric Shop
Belvedere Block
Hope Street
Republican Committee
First
Republican Party
Ita
Ellis Hall
R. 1
Sheriffs Sale
State OF
Providence Plantations
Sheriff's Office
Bristo
A. D
District Court
6Th Judicial District
Holden
Tober
Coud
Francesca Ruggiero
Rhodesand
Plaine
Antonio Murgo
Castigliego
Ptano Castigliego
Matteo Castigliego
Rhode Talend
Owgeshall Avenue
Tigiego
Bay View Park
Naomi Street
Bristol County Court House
James F Meiggs
Mary E Northup
Elizabeth M Coggeshalt
Ico Mascolao
Metmot
Sparpor
Manuel Marshall
Brinton
Bristol Phoenix
John W. Church
J.C. Alger
Cole Street
Garvin's Express
Burton Street
Peter Sansone
Bradford & High Sts
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co of
Boston
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
E. W.‘ Weaver
Dane
Robert J. McKay
Peter Bonvicin
Burton ST
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Lanzire’s Express
Ashes & Rubbish
Pricen
Frank Lanzire
Augustus P. Duffy
W W. Franklin & Co
Wood Street
Freeborn R. Cole
Cook Street
Charles M. Connery
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Thyra Carlson
Hope
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