Town Council Holds Special Session Votes and Plans
A Tuesday town council meeting elected Peter Gaspar as chair pro tem in President Howe's absence. Council approved bridge plans over Tan yard Creek and streets Garfield avenue to Charles, agreed to repair the harbor sea wall under Councilman Wall, and formed a jury list from local property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallis E. Howe
Peter Gaspar
Tanyard Creek
Garfield Avenue
Collins
Cole
Charles Streets
John H. Wall
William F O'Donnell
State Street
National India Rubber Company
Samuel P Colt
Army reorganizes draft with 109487 moved to technical units
Through a card catalogue system 109,487 men have been transferred out of Army divisions into technical units to function according to individual educational, occupational and military qualifications.
Our 14 inch guns weigh nearly 95 tons and are over 58 feet long
The article notes 14 inch guns with a weight near 95 tons and lengths over 58 feet, costing $118000. The figures highlight the scale and expense of the artillery described.
Army Plans Production Of 10,000 Auto Trucks
The Army commences mass production of 10,000 new automobile trucks. The initiative involves major manufacturing facilities and defense procurement, aiming to bolster transport capacity for military logistics.
Army's annual pay exceeds fifty million dollars
The annual pay for the Army now surpasses 50 million dollars, reflecting increased funding and compensation levels for military personnel and operations across the service.
Local News From Bristol Area Highlights Furloughs and Events
Naval Reservist Coxsivaih at Newport ill at home. Camp Devens officer John J. Condon home on 10 day furlough. Mrs Herbert E Strong visiting relatives in town. Liberty Bond presented to Congregation Aguas Achim by Young Women’s Hebrew Association. High School baseball win 16 to 3 over Torpedo Boat Morris. Wampanoag Encampment meeting postponed. Judge Hammill denies jury commissioner rumor. Altar Society dance for church fundraiser May 20 with Wynne’s orchestra. Knights of Pythias knighted a candidate. Marriage intentions filed for Elmer Lord and Harriet Chase. Rotary Club seeks 19-year-old baseball opponents. contact Anthony J Bruno. Bristol dog licenses deadline looming. licenses required. Colt High School beat North Attleboro 17-16 in 10 innings. Baker notable. 143rd anniversary of Rhode Island Militia observed in Providence. William R Cronin back home in Baltic recovering. returns to work soon. Fourth of July committee reorganized. officers unchanged. Julia Nerone official stenographer appointed. Jake Brown’s horse injured after collision with RI tracks. horse euthanized.
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Chanies L. Davis
U. S. Naval Reserve Force
Newport
John J. Condon
Third Co
76Th Div
Camp Devens
Mass
Herbert E. Strong
East Templeton
George Clark
Burton Street
Young Women’s Hebrew Association
Congregation Aguas Achim
Charles J. Maytum
Charles Sanford
Reading
Colt High
Morris
Wampanoag
Frank H Hammill
Alfred G Earle
Sergt Henry G Earle
Quartermasters’ Corps
Newport News
Andrew Ramsay Trotter
W. R. Trotter
309Th Infantry
Camp Dix
Altar Society
Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Suzman
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Elmer
United States Navy
Bucksport
Maine
Harriett Littlefield Chase
Frank I Chase
Rotary Athletic Club
Rhode Island
Anthony J Bruno
State Street
Bristol
Colt High School
North Attleoro
Baker
Gentral Falls High School
Foundina
Providence
State
Col Merton
William R Cronin
Franklin Street
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Baltic
Conn
George Drowne, Jr
John G Stewart
Fred Wilbur
Julia Nerone
Bargains in Men's Seal Metal Shoes Offered
Bargains in men's seal metal shoes priced at 3.00, down from 3.50. Reverend Charles J. thecurate of St Stephen's Church Providence will officiate at Trinity Church Sunday with Holy Communion at 10.30 and Sunday school at 12. At State Street M. E. Church Sunday Pastor Rev Dr A C McGilton will present Our Boys a message from the front as the Union service in the Baptist church in the evening. Rev S S Drury of Concord NH has been seriously ill with bronchitis and cannot attend the funeral of his brother John Temple Drury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Nerone
Charles J Thecurate
St Stephen’s Church
Providence
Trinity Church
State Street
M. E
A C. McGilton
Our Boys
Baptist
S. S Drury
Concord
John Temple Drury
Observed Tenth Anniversary of Dyehill Temple No 1
The Dyehill Temple No 1 Pythian Sisters celebrated its tenth anniversary at Temple Hall G AR Block with Grand Lodge officers and visitors from Providence Riverside Warren and other towns. A program of vocal and instrumental selections and a playlet Wanted a Maid Maybe a Wife entertained attendees. The Star Spangled Banner and America were sung with a welcome by Mrs Charles Card. Short remarks followed then a Dutch supper and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyehill Temple
Pythian Sisters
Temple Hall
Grand Lodge
Providence
Riverside
Warren
Charles Card
America
Real Estate Transfers Recorded by Town Clerk
Caterina Scoloro and Nunziato Pirri transfer four Harbor View plat lots to Giovanni B Bruscato. Lewis Herreshoff transfers 27 Cottage Street house and adjoining land to Mrs Dora Felson. Mrs Lillie Church transfers two tenement house and lot on east side of High Street to Mrs Dora Felson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caterina Scoloro
Nunziato Pirri
Giovanni B. Bruscato
Harbor View
Lewis Herreshoff
Dora Felson
Cottage Street
Lillie Church
High Street
Roll-Off Bowling Tournament At YMCA Monday
The roll-off of the two man bowling tournament will be held at the YMCA Monday evening. All entries should be in before that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Marriages in town April 24
Two marriage notices record nuptials on April 24 conducted by Rev Dr A C Moe Gilton George C Bradley of Providence wed Miss Fannie R Congdon Harriett Littlefield Chase wed by Rex O H Wallace of this town and Flmer C Lord of the USS Morris in this town
Obituaries Notice Summary of Annison Drury Fraize
Frederick G Annison 56 dies in West Barrington on April 23. John Temple Drury 48, son of Lemuel S and Hannah W Drury, dies in town on April 24 with funeral set Saturday at 2 pm from 868 Hope Street. Irene Fraize 1 year 9 months 17 days dies April 25. Funeral arrangements invited.
Exemption Revoked for Roswell C Colt in Draft Ruling
Roswell C Colt son of Col Samuel P Colt has had his draft exemption revoked after a Department of Justice review reopened his case. The Bristol board had classified him in 4A, but the new ruling places him in 1X, a category for men not covered by other classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell C. Colt
Samuel P. Colt
First District Board
Department of Justice Sat
Bristol Selection Board
Colt
Hut
Canadian Consolidated Rubber Company
Montreal
Canada
Bristol Board
Mr. Coit
August Flower Remedy Claims Digestion Benefits
Uses described as treating disorders of the stomach and liver including sick headache constipation sour stomach nervous indigestion fermentation of food and heart palpitations from gastric gases. August Flower is presented as a gentle laxative that cleanses the alimentary canal and stimulates bile secretion. Sold by J H Young & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
J H Young & Co
A Top Notch Job at College Point
Big business growth attracts men and girls to rubber soled canvas shoe factory jobs. Live near the plant with sea shore recreation, affordable transit to New York City, Jamaica and Coney Island. Advancement chances cited. illustrated booklet offered by The Top Notch Co Employment Dept College Point IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Jamaica
Coney Island
College Point
Top Notch Co
For Sale Twelve-Foot idha item from Reed House
For sale a twelve foot idha in good condition from Ap Reed House Furnishing Co. Call 143 J Bradford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ap Reed House. Purnishing Co
Bradford Street
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Bristol Phoenix
Farrally
Bristol Post Office
Hope Street
Bsubscriftion
Sir Monte
HB. M. Darling
North’ Bros
Hasbrouck
Richard C. Quirk
Wood Street & Foster
Dodge & Camfield Co
Exchange Place
Butler Exchange
Providence, Ry
Adams Express
Post Office
Ypres
Naty Nek
Jake Brown
Rhode Island Company
Thames Street
Pure Food Store
Santa Clara California
Sun Maid
Priscilla
Warner’s Egg Noodles
Charles A. Johnson
Scotts
Pomerat
Scott
Scott Nore Om
Bristol Y. M. C. A
J. F. Gilroy
CARRINGTON P_ SLADE
Industrial Trust Co
Gorhan’s Express
Young’s Drug Store
Phoenix
Bristol Terrace
Wood Street
Oliver Streets
Office
Hope _ street
Phgnix Office
Ezra Dixon
Sergt
Chas. R. Beals, Co. B
Eng
BEP
Tel
Adams Express Co
Bradford Farm
B. French
John C. Trudell
Second Street
B. I
Gale
W. Hochman
R. I
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
Uncle Sam
WEE Wee Poultry Yards
BR. L
Woodmoor Lodge Metacom Avenue
Motion Pictures
Jack
Urday
Pickford
Varmit
Owen Johnson
Burton-Holmes
Miami
Palm Beach
Paramount Pictograph
Vivian Martin
Susie
Staples Coal Company
Bristol 339
R. A. Deslauriers
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