Bristol area notes include fires, meetings and travels
Firemen answered an alarm in the 25th district at 1 20 pm and put out a rubbish fire behind Shaw's. The Mer cantile Division of Bristol Chamber of Commerce holds its spring meeting May 1 at the Y M C A with supper at 7. Various local reports cover church sales, school talks, travels to St Cloud and Harrisville, and plans for an Italian Hall expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
F. E. Suzman
Mercantile Division
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
the Phoenix
Earl R Moore
Harrisville
R. I
First Baptist Church
Fla
Booth
Board of Fire’ Engineers
Henry W Peterson
Dreadnaught
George H Baldwin
Colt Memorial High School
Hgh
Fgges
Bristol County Poultry Association
Agricultural Department
Swansea
Suzmans Ad
Wood Street
Bristol
United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps
Church Street Wharf
Lews Gladue
Newport N Ho
Bhliven Field
Base
St Marys Church
Providence
Peter J Lannon
Vo Fulam
Thomas J (Nillan
John J Condon
Henry Svial Jr
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pytthias
Grand Lodge
Biltmore
J Morton Ferrier
Redwood Lodge
Newport
Oxford
Suzman’s
Charles A Rounds
Eugene A Rounds
Allston
Mass
New York
London
Europe
Belgium
Switzerland
Italy
France
Rounds
Boston
Senate Filibuster Fight Overshadows 9-Week Legislation Toll
Democrats long block major bills in the State Senate while Republicans push the Lavander Act a 48 hour weekly cap on women and children. The act failed 20 to 17 with Republicans opposing and Grinnell siding with them. Senate moves also place the Quinn and Condon measures back on the calendar as Democrats threaten open votes amid a party committee effort for a joint policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lavander
Grinnell
Tiverton
Special Legislation Committee
Quinn
Tacutt
Toupin
Barry, Quinn
Coggeshall
Bristol
Colt Memorial Ambulance Drive Aids Bristol Community
A Bristol town notice explains the Colt Memorial Ambulance service by the National India Rubber Company. It has operated 131 trips this year and 1 228 trips since 1917, free to residents and plant employees. The annual Ambulance Tag Day is set for tomorrow with strong local support urged. A $250 gift from James Allyn to the fund is acknowledged for his 35 years at the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial Ambulance
Bristol
National India Rubber Company
Colt Memorial Ambulance Committee
James Allyn
Colt Memorial Ambulance Fund
Allyn
Harold DeWolf
H J Gross
O R Siegel
W F Duffy
C J. Hasbrouck
E F I Cooper
J W. Franklin
Eagles A Special Meeting Notice
A special meeting will be held Monday April 30 at 8 o'clock to receive applications and take action. Also other important business.
Y M C A Plans Spring Summer Talks and Supper
A Bristol area YMCA outlines events including a May 3 talk by National Secretary of India Frank V Slack on spring and summer plans. A committee nets $100 from a supper and a big boys camp gathering at Mt Hope is open to Bristol youths with a Narragansett Bay Conference meeting in Fall River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tok Y. M. C. A
Frank V. Slack
India
Mt. Hope
Bristol
Bers
Card of Thanks from Bristol DAR Regent
Bristol Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution thanks all who assisted in the successful entertainment held last evening at Colt Memorial High School. Mrs A M Merriman Regent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution
Colt Memorial High School
A. M Merriman
American Legion fund drive seeks endowment for grave decorations
The American Legion aims to raise 100 000 for an endowment to decorate graves across Europe with Bristol support hoped for through a city fundraiser. Nearest post branches and officials invite subscriptions at Phoenix Office Adjt Bottomley at NIT R Co and Commander Wall at Reynolds School. Campaign closes May 25 with total funds due to National Treasurer by May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Europe
Nearne
Post
Phoenix Office
Adjt
W A. Bottomley
NIT R Co
Wall
Reynolds School
Bristol
For Rent Furnished Tenement in Central Location
To let a furnished tenement with five rooms suitable for two or three persons. Apply by PO Box 19. Also notice for a room in private family for gentle man or lads, telephone 3-3-3. Found eyeglasses request to return to Suzman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentleman Oar Lads
Beware of Sharers Swindlers Targeting Wallets This Spring
The government warns the public to beware of sharpers selling worthless paper while promoting Treasury Savings Certificates. The drive against these con men continues, with new tricks earlier this spring, and officials urge readers to choose sound securities and consult the government booklet advertised in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Government
Treasury Savings
Daylight Saving Time Begins in Several Cities
The article notes that many towns in the state will begin Daylight Saving Time next Sunday morning. Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, and residents are urged to set their clocks accordingly to attend church on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Phoenix
Beistol
Unsigned Social Evening Promises Music and Talent
A community event is advertised with plans for a theater and moving pictures. Miss Ida Connery is named as a featured singer and two notable judges, A. A. Capotosto of Providence and Joan De Silva Pitta of New Bedford, are listed as dignitaries for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frye
Heatre
Sanday
Ida” Connery
Salonita
Alcekere
A. A. Capotosto
Providence
Oan de Silva Pitta
New Bedord
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Arnterest
Edward V. Hughes
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Owen Hughes
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George A. Bacon
James P Fay Whuist
John Connors
Margaret Gillespie
Henry Trudell
Philip C
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Hugh F Kelley
H. M. Darling
Northup Bros
Richard Quirk
Harold EB
Samuel Molasky
James F Duffy Morris
Eisenstadt
Julio F. Xavier
Phenix News
Y M.C
Hasbrouck
Oda Fellows
Easterbrooks
State Street
National India Rubber Co
King Philip Fire Co
Mary E. McClure
Knights of Columbus
White Cross Fund
Simpson
J KB Simpson
Adams
Chicago
Ike
Colt Farm
EL. L, Miller
North Farm
Warren Gazitte
State St
Warren, R I
Elizabeth ID
Constitution Street
Beck
Ferry Road
Ft I
Lancaster
Sherry Avenue
Oliver J Lemaire
Ford
Charles A Johnson
Garfield Ave
Cypress
Eg&s
Warren
Gagnon
Market Street
Warren 93-Y
A. R. Fisher
T. Downey
PHCEN
Florida
California
J. F. Gilroy
High Street
K St
A.L
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Sore Street
F. T. Remieres
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Benjamin Moore & Co
Planet Jr
Myer
Pure Food Store
Quaker Mill
Charles A. Johnson
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