Annual Boy Scouts Bazaar Opens in Bristol Hall
The First Second and Third Bristol Troops opened the annual Boy Scouts of America Bazaar in G A R Hall with a large crowd. Novelty Night featured a street parade, dancing, and music by Straight's Orchestra. Prizes included a fountain pen to Mae Munro, a Universal Vacuum Cleaner to Martin Nelle, and a large home made cake to W J McDonough. Balloon Night follows with a balloon dance, with further bazaar dates set for April 29 May 6 and 13.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
G. A. R. Hall
Wasi
Mae Munro
Martin Nelle
W. J. McDonough
YMCA Appeal Seeks Help Ahead of Bristol Year End
The Bristol Y M C A appeals for donations before April 30, the fiscal year end. It outlines financial strain from loss of external funding and the need to sustain service programs for unemployed men and boys, with membership subsidies and summer activities planned at a cost of 590 dollars. Signed COLINT HOLM, General Secretary.
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Y M.C.A
YMCA
Bristol
Moe
Tristol
Fifth District Court Opens Hearing in Purro Case
Chief of Police Hugh F Kelley sues Pasquale Purro a 17 year old boy arrested a week ago for discharging a revolver on Wood Street and Bristol Neck in the compact part of town. Purro admitted firing four shots at the Wood Street dump and one while with two other boys. a birth certificate shows he was born in 1905. The case, briefly heard before Judge Frank H Hammill, was continued for one week as testimony proceeds.
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Hugh F Kelley
Pasquale Purro
Hugh Breen Atte
Frank H Hammill
Fifth District Courr
Young Purro
Wood Street
Fred
Bristol Neck
Kelley
Real Business Opportunity with J R Watkins Products
A real opportunity targets live, wide awake men and women to handle city trade for the J R Watkins Co products established 1868. The offer promises a superior proposition with free sample and exclusive territory on a first come basis from Dept 7% New York NY.
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J R. Watkins
J R. Watkins CO
Dept
New York
Florida Pioneers Build From Sand to Sunshine Wealth
The letter portrays Florida settlers who endured hunger and frost for a chance at a year round paradise. They faced isolation and transport barriers yet used labor and faith to transform swampy land into farms and towns. Tourism later became the key incentive, inspiring investors and new homes as Florida proved its promise.
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Aire Oil King
Florida
Chambers of Commerce
Flagier
Halsey Chase
Second Bristol Troop Holds Anniversary Banquet Tonight
The third anniversary banquet of the Second Bristol Troop is planned for 8 PM at the Scout Building with guests from Troops 1 2 and 3. Scouts assemble at 7 30 for uniform and roll call before the Mothers Council serves the banquet.
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Bristol
Mothers’ Council
Herbert W McKay
McKay
Knightly Service Colloquy By Odd Fellows and Reba Lodges
United Brothers Lodge No. 13 I O O F with Amity Lodge No. 6 Warren and Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge attended Sunday services at First Congregational Church. They gathered at Odd Fellows Hall at 6 pm, proceeded to the church at 7:15 pm, joined by Reba Lodge, and Pastor Rev. James J Goodacre preached on A Knightly Service focusing on the order’s three cardinal principles. The church quartet sang two anthems The Sun Shall Be No More Thy Light and When Night Involves the Sky.
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United Bros. Lodge
United Brothers’ Lodge
Amity Lodge
Warren
Reba Rebekah
First Congregational Church
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Reba Lodge
James J Goodacre
James P Fay wed Mary Josephine Bullock at St Marys
James P Fay a Bristol letter carrier married Mary Josephine Bullock yesterday at St Marys Church rectory the ceremony was conducted by Rev T J Gillan. After a trip to New York the couple will reside at Franklin and High streets.
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James P. Fay
Bristol
Mary Josephine Bullock
St Mary’s Church
T. J Gillan
Philip T. Momrms
New York
Bay
Franklin and
High Streets
Marriage Intentions Listed for Local Residents
Charles Williams Dunbar and Genevieve Ellen Flynn, Frank Garcia Jr and Mary Goulart, Joseph Sylvia and Mary Joseph Campos, Manuel Teixeiros Medeiros and Eva Cabral Reis, all of this town.
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Charles Williams Dunbar
Genevieve Ellen Flynn
Frank Garcia, Jr
Mary Goulart
Joseph Sylvia
Mary Joseph Campos
Manuel Teixeiros Medeiros
Eva Cabral Reis
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W. A. A. Edmonds CO
Hope St
John B. Mills
Ferry Road
R. I
Hope Circle
Isabella
Grand Army Hall
James F. Duffy
Sete and
Hove
E. E. Couillard
D. C
Constitution Street
Colint Holm
Industry
Fifth District Court
Belvedere Sun Parlor
Burke’s
Block Island
Wheatsworth
Virginia Burley
Yoffteen
Virginia and
Burley Tobaccos
Fay—Bullock
ST Mary’s Tuesda
Cappy Ricks
Thomas Meighan
Edgar
Booth
Tarkington
House Peters
Buster Keaton
Teddy Birds
Gost
Dorothy Gish
Newspaper Life
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