Bristol Women Honor Local Enlistees in Army Acknowledgment
The Bristol Women’s Field Army acknowledges and thanks numerous enlistees and donors including Judge and Mrs. William T. O’Donnell, Mrs. Eva Makowsky, Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Haffen, Miss Gertrude E. Guiteras, Collins & Aikman Girls Club, and the Sisterhood of the Chevra Agudas Achim. Donations range from 2.00 to 590.00, with numerous individuals listed by name. The acknowledgments reflect community support and appreciation for enlistments and contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol’ Women's “Field Army
William T
O'Donriehhese
Eva Makowsky
Carl W. Haffen
Gertrude E. Guiteras
Collins & Aikman Girls Club
Sisterhood
Chevra Agudas Achimou
Tan Wee
Society of Baptist Church
Maurice Barron
Wallis E. Howe
James Bertrand
Marion Hill
Herbert Medley
Leah Young
Margaret Morris
Earl Mathewson
Anna Camera
St. Rita’s Catholic Girls Society
Frank Camera
Fred Atkinson
Henry W. Peterson
Albert Johnson
Mae T Horner
Albert
First Applicants For Marriage License In Bristol
The first couple to apply under Bristol’s new blood test law are Angelo Carmine Stanzione and Jennie Saviano. Stanzione, a wire worker and musician of 228 State Street, and Saviano of 7 Thompson Street Warren, sought the license as Town Clerk John W. Church issued it. He said the new law is good but a bit of red tape to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Carmine Stanzione
State Street
Jennie Saviano
Thompson Street
Warren
Bristol
Stanzione
John W. Church
Bristol Man Refutes Rhode Island 35 Cent Wage Claim
Louie Q Blodgett Commissioner of Minimum Wage argues Massachusetts also enforces a 35 cent per hour minimum for women and minors in cotton garment work. He notes Massachusetts already has a wage order with strict penalties and predicts the rule will become mandatory in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brstel
Phoenia
Bristol
R. I
Mr. Tallman
Masachusetts
Thomas F McMahon
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commissioner of Labor
Mortart
Olympians Rout Narragansett to Open Twilight Season
The Orlando Bisbane led Olympians, 1937 Twilight League champions, defeated Narragansett Fire 7 to 2 on the Bristol Common in the first twilight game of the year. Foxy Marshall pitched three innings for the winners with one hit, one walk and no runs allowed. Tupay fanned five in three innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Bisbane
Olympian
Narragansett Fire
Warren
Bristol
Foxy Marshall
Tupay
Marshall
Fish
Dryer
del Piano
Jim Salzano
Abbruzzi
Cardoza
Joe Velleca
Borges
Santo
Velleca
Duffy
Boy Scouts Hold Jamboree at Nar Ragansett Council
The 12th annual Jamboree of Nar ragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America is held at the R I Auditorium this evening and tomorrow evening Bristol scout units participate Sea Scouts from SS Kearney and St Admiral Edwards join in Sea Scout Act Scouts perform in a clown act and the Bugle and Drum Corps compete for the State Championship in a drum corps contest Tomorrow evening the entire organization will attend the sanivorecy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett Council
Boy Scouts of America
R. I
Bristol
Sea Scouts
SS Kearney
St. Admiral Edwards
Wis
Bank Robbers Steal Through City Amid Hold Up Shootout
A gang in a slow moving van robs a bank then forces patrons to lie flat as they flee past a waiting posse. One girl freezes, prompting an officer to shout that this is a hold up not a directors’ meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Notice Bids For Gasoline In Bristol
Sealed proposals will be received at the Town Clerk's Office Bristol until 4 PM Thursday May 5 1938 for 15000 gallons gasoline for twelve months ending May 1 1939 for Highway Police Fire and Sewer departments delivered curb pump as needed Also 100 gallons motor oil for bulk delivery to Town Garage for twelve months ending May 1 1939 Bidders must state brand on envelope bids for gasoline and to be mailed to the undersigned The Town Council may reject any or all bids or accept the most advantageous bid JOHN W CHURCH Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Po- Nee
Highway Department
Bids For Road Material Advertised For Local Work
A local notice invites bids for road materials on Thursday May 5th 193k for various gasoline and asphalt quantities including 10000 gallons No 65 to No 5 vis and 5000 gallons for 13-18 vis. Bids to be delivered as ordered on the job with possible adjustments. Addressed to the undersigned Town Clerk John W Church.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brookside Creamery
Florida
Richmond Creamery
Henfield
Richmond
Pillsbury Best Flour
Flivast
John Alden
Dfefreieto
OZ Tins
LOE
PKU
Ass't
York State
Bakers OR Hershful
Worcester
TIN
Maxwell
Spaghett
Clapps
Hadi Foods
Raspberry
Gooh IK
Fvangeline
Primolive
Scott Tissue
Mufufr
Na Tin
Ath Ticle Waeau Stores
Pee Cannce
Gontrol
Emeliney
Usut
Louie Q Blodgett
The
Friendly Circle
Knights OF Pythias Hall
Makowsky Building
Narragansett
Eda
Boy Scouts
John W Church
Deangelis
Brighton’ Street
Tel. West
Providence, R. I
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