Pythian Sisters Celebrate 25th Anniversary Event
Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters of this town held the 25th anniversary with exercises in G A. R. Hall. An afternoon business session preceded a supper for 180 guests, a one act play Rubber Boots, harmonica band selections by the Bristol Boy Scout group, and dancing to a local orchestra. Participants included Misses Pauline Brelsford Gladys Brelsford Lillian Brosseau and Mrs Wm H Remieres.
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Edgehill Temple
Pythian Sisters
G A. R. Hall
Bristol Boy Scout Harmonica Band
Pauline
Gladys Brelsford
Lillian Brosseau
Wm H Remieres
Eight Local Youths Called for Forest Work in Bristol
Eight Bristol youths have been sent toward a 25 man quota for reforestation work under Uncle Sam. The names of those already selected include John J. Mc Govern and Lincoln avenue, Fortunate Abate, Anthony Almeida, Raymond Bisbane, Joseph Butler, Pasquale Camara, Anthony Cardoza, and Nicholas Castighego. Director Johns DesLauriers has filed a May relief program with Ro FC funds for State Unemployment Relief Commission approval, prioritizing repairs to rough ways and sidewalks.
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Bristol
Uncle Sam
John J. McGovern
Lincoln Avenue
Fortunate Abate
Catherine Street
Anthony Almeida
Mt Hope Avenue
Raymond Bisbane
Joseph Butler
Bourn
Mares Named Head of Men’s Union at First Congregational
E S Mares was elected head of the Men’s Union at the First Congregational Church during the annual meeting held Wednesday evening at the Garteras House. Supt of Schools Fimer S Mapes was elected president, succeeding Dr Alfred M Merriman. Other officers named were Vincent Pettine vice president A H Bense secretary treasurer and Rev Herbert D Graetz class leader. A turkey supper followed with contributions from Bense Sanford Steen Gale and Bennett. Samuel Ramsay presented a Scotch monologue with help from Mrs Elsie Reyfolds.
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Fimer S Mapes
First Congregational Church
Garteras House
Alfred M Merriman
Vincent Pettine
A H Bense
Herbert D Graetz
Bense
A. M. Merriman
Henry Sanford
Samuel Steen Albert Gale
Charles Bennett
Samuel Ramsay
Riverside
Elsie Reyfolds
Local man opens stationery store in Mello Block
John Andrade launches a new stationery and office supply shop in the Mello Block. A town native and Colt Memorial High School graduate, he previously worked at the National India Rubber Company and later in insurance. Friends wish him success in the venture.
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Mello
John Andrade
Mr Andrade
Colt Memorial High School
Bates College
National India Rubber Company
Andrade
Bristol Battery of Artillers Seeks Trophy Competition Details
The Bristol Battery of Artillers held its weekly drill and discus sed plans to compete for a trophy donated by Mr Waltham Prerineke. The Battery commander requires all members to attend next Tuesday night for further trophy instructions.
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Bristol Train of Artillers
Waltham Prerineke
Doctor Winthrop McGinley Dies. Noted New London Physician
Dr Winthrop Pasey McGinley, 48, prominent New London physician, died suddenly yesterday. A Baltimore College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate, he served in the British Army's Black Watch and earned the Military Cross. He practiced locally since World War I, leaving a wife Joyce Holmes and two children, John and Ann.
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Winthrop FE. McGinley
Winthrop Pasey McGinley
New London
Feelyn
FL McGinley
Mes
Orrin I. Bosworth
Hopestreet
McGinley
Baltimore, Md
State Infirmary of
Montana
United States
Fighth Black Watch
Buckingham Palace
George V
Army of Occupation
Solingen
Germany
Joyce Holmes
John
Ann
Your Column Opens For Timely Town Topics
This note invites readers to submit written comments on timely topics affecting the town's welfare and interests. It signals an open column for resident discussion and civic concerns.
Letter urging Rhode Island vote against liquor repeal
A correspondent urges readers to oppose restoring the liquor traffic citing suffrage allies and Prohibition gains. She recalls early temperance leaders and warns against repeal, urging Rhode Island voters to back dry candidates next Monday to prevent a return to alcohol in society.
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the Phoenix
Rhode Island
Susan B. Anthony
Lucretia Mott
Carrie Chapman Catt
Anna Howard Shaw
Alice Stone Blackwell
King Alcohol
Sincerels
Saram Algeo
Pastime Friday and Saturday at the Sing Sing Prison Picture
Warden Lewis F Lawes of Sing Sing advised on the First National film Twenty Thousand Years In Sing Sing shot largely at the prison He supervised the script from 3500 miles away via daily studio contact The cast features Spencer Tracy Bette Davis and others and the program includes Speed Demon and Whistline in the Dark with a noted lineup
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Lewis F. Lawes
Sing Sing
New York
Lawes
Hollywood
Spencer Tracy
Dames
Abyve
Bette Daris
Arthur Borth
Eve Talbert
Grant Mitchell
Warren Plymer
Lams
Calhern Edaard
McNamira
Sheila Terrs
Wm Colher Tr
Joan Marsh
Ross Lederman
Inoa
Wheeler Oakman
Robert Pls
Frank Sheridan
Wade Boteler
Fuzzy Knight
Ernest Trucs
Una Merkel
John Milan
Johnny Hines
Arnold
Ever Ready Whist Raises Funds for Local Baseball Team
The Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company hosted a Wednesday whist event on Thames street with six tables. Winners included Mrs I Dodworth and Wilfred Lemaire for first prize, Mrs William McMillan and Arthur Guevremont for second prize, while Oscar Desrosiers and Councillman William P McLaughlin received consolation and door prizes. Frank Lewis chaired the arrangements committee.
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EVER
Ever Ready Engine & Hose Company
Thames Street
Wilfred Lemaire
William McMillan
Arthur Guevremont
Oscar Desrosiers
Counalman
William P McLaughlin
Frank Lewis
Sunday Services At First Baptist Church April 30
Sunday services announced at First Baptist Church with morning worship at 10 30 led by Rev Herman W Watyen sermon titled The Censorious Critic. Church School at 11 45 and JOY Chapter gathering at 6 30 with Alpha Chapter CE in the vestry. Union services follow at 7 30 at First Congregational Church.
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First Baptist Church
Herman W. Watyen
D. D
Providence
First Congregational Church
The
Missionary Society
Morning worship sermon on Contentment at 10:30 AM
Morning worship opens with a sermon on Contentment at 10 30 followed by 12 noon Church School led by Robert I Munro. At 12 noon Men s Union installs officers for the ensuing year Miss Hazel Nettleton superintendent 5 30 PM Junior Christian Endeavor 7 30 PM Union services Louis J Bernhardt director of the Church House Providence will deliver an address on the liquor situation with Miss Marjory Burgess as soloist.
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Robert I Munro
Men's Union
Junior Christian Endeavor
Hazel Nettleton
Louis J. Bernhardt
Church House
Providence
Marjory Burgess
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Mass Schedule
Rev Joseph Sarzana serves as acting pastor at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Masses are 7 30 A M on weekdays and 8 and 10 A M on Sundays
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Our Lady OF MT. Carmel Church
Joseph Sarzana
Colt High Now Assured Of Base Ball Team
List of local officials and notable residents includes Health Officer Daniel F Dwyer former Town Council presidents James J Walsh and W Fred Williams Jr and Governor staffer Edward J Higgins as Colt High secures its baseball team continuation amid civic leadership figures and community names.
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Colt High
Charles M Connery
James F. Duffy
Joseph Dupont
Daniel F. Dwyer
Manuel Borges
James J Walsh
Harold Blease
Stanley F. Friswell
Lombard Pozei
Edwin S Godfres
Thomas A Brightman
Raymond S Brightman
James J Velleca
Bng
I. H Callan
Anthony R Parshlex
William L Serbst, Jr
J Floyd Huestis
John R Magee
Fred Wilbur
James A Sisson
Henry H. Lawson
W. Fred Williams
Maurice C. Smith
N J
H. W. Vermette
Rafael C Martins
Donatd Gladue
Franklin St
George W Boutilier
Edward J Higgins
Theodore Francis Green
Charles W. Cutler
Glen W Smith
Henry DeWolf Allen
Joseph R. Perroni
Nora E Dwyer
Frank M Dimond
Getchell Elected Rotary Club President
C C Getchell was elected president of the local Rotary Club at the annual meeting in the Hotel Belvedere. New officers include Elmer S. Mapes as vice president, Howard R. Newman secretary, Richard Simmons treasurer, and directors C C Getchell Elmer Mapes Virginia J deRocha Alfred M. Merriman Charles Otten Jr J Winthrop DeWolf and F Reginald Dimond. Installations set for July 1.
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C C Getchell
Rotary Club
Hotel
Belvedere
Supt. of Schools
Elmer S. Mapes
Howard R. Newman
Richard Simmons
C C Getch
E. S Mapes
Virginia
deRocha
Alfred M. Merriman
Charles Otten
Winthrop DeWolf
Reginald Dimond
St Elizabeth's Church Mass Schedule
Rev Manuel J Barros pastor. Weekday masses at 7 a m. Sunday masses at 8 a m low mass and 10 a m high mass.
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Manuel J Barros
Reverend Gillan Schedules Masses at 7 30 9 and 10 30 A M
Rev Thomas J Gillan announces parish Mass times in the morning list 7 30 9 and 10 30 A M. The notice outlines service hours for worshippers.
St Michael's Church Service Schedule
Rev A R Parshley leads Second Sunday after Easter with 8 AM Holy Communion. 9 30 AM Church School. 10 45 AM Morning Prayer and sermon by the rector.
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ST. Michael’s Church
A R Parshley
State Street M. E. Church Morning Worship and Union Services
Rev W C Darby leads the 10 AM Bible School session and 11 AM Morning Worship at State Street M E Church. Union services at 7 30 PM are scheduled with the First Congregational Church.
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State ‘Street
M. E
W. C. Darby
Church Bible School
First Congregational Church
Trinity Church Schedule of Services and Instruction
Rev Nelson Kellogg leads Trinity Church on the Second Sunday after Faster Masses with services at 8 and 10 45 am. A 12 noon instruction is scheduled followed by Evensong at 7 30 pm.
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Trinity Church
Nelson Kellogg
Welcome Home Banquet for Rev Edward J Walsh Planned
A committee meeting to arrange the welcome home banquet and testimonial for Rev Edward J Walsh will be held Tuesday evening at 7 at Miss Nora E Dwyer’s Hope Street office. Tentative ticket returns will be discussed, with final returns due by May 5 per Norman E. Benard, chair of general arrangements.
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W H
Edward J Walsh
Belvedere
Nora E Dwyer
Hope Street
Norman E. Benard
May events schedule across Guiteras and local venues
A May calendar lists events at Guiteras House and area halls. Netopian Society hosts a breakfast May 1. Olympian Club presents Min strel Revue May 4 5. C M H S students stage The Count and Co-Ed May 8 9. Hope Circle D of I serves Chicken Salad Supper May 11. Parish Council presents The World's All Right May 18 19. June 8 Cotton Ball by Portuguese-American Civic League at Bristol Casino.
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Olympian Club
Guiteras Memorial School
Hope Circle
D. of I
K. of C. Hall
St. Michael's
Guiteras Memorial High School
South African Diamond Fields Discovery near Kimberley
The 1866 diamond rush began when a child found a 21 percent carat stone at Kimberley area. Claim value rose to $2,100 as miners flocked to the region known for rich diamond fields.
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Kimberley
Grapefruit Declared Natural Fruit Free of Grafting
An article asserts grapefruit is a natural fruit not produced by grafting other fruits, emphasizing its organic origin and distinguishing it from grafted varieties.
Vermont’s First Settlers
Vermont was first settled by the French and ceded to Great Britain in 1763.
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Vermont
Great Britain
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