Local Gossip Page Sparks Through-town Chatter
A lively column lists town characters and scenes from recent days. Curly Desilets marches in town with shirt off, while Joe McGrath and friends snack peanuts in a car near the Y. Early rising contest leads John Lon erg an to a 6 am lead. Ed Levy notes pride in his pharmacist photo. Ira Newman repairs a flat as pals offer tips. Al Levy learns to roll cigarettes from California. Fanes of bird lore and canned music denials appear. The page also mentions drug store ice cream, local dating, nearby ferry walks, a collapsible hot dog idea, and plans for an Alumni casino hop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curly ‘Desilets
Joe McGrath
Billy Eckersley
al. Pierce
Windy” Barr
Joe
John Lonergan
Ed. Levy
Ira Newman
Jamesey St. Angelo
Chet Dunbar
Bristol
Ball River
Fall River
Jake” McCarthy
al. Levy
California
Thim
Frankie Lewis
The
Ever Readys
Johnnie Cortelessa
Ace Barber
Court Street
Narrows
Hampden Meadows
Tony Bonnano
Nate McCarty
Yacht Club
Johnnie Ruggierio
Pawtucket
Luke Corey
Beach Terrace
Y. W C
Carl Witherell
Army
Navy
Alphonse
Munro
Eddie Beavis
Magee
O'Rourke
Warren
Saturday choices and a closing line tease for readers
The note compares options for Saturday outings at Slocums or the Yacht Club, promising good pictures and a reminder about prudent spending. It signals the Little Black Book will reopen soon while urging readers to stay awake and ends with a multilingual farewell.
Meanest Thief Strikes Local Farm on Asylum Road
Early Friday a thief or thieves raided the community farm on Asylum road, stealing a large quantity of early potatoes while leaving the cabbage patch intact. A truck was observed near the road around 3 a.m. The public aid department will assign 24 hour watchmen at the farm to deter further raids.
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Asylum Road
Department of Public Aid
Baptist Church Notes Weekly Meetings and Picnic
The midweek prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Marz on Burton street. The J O Y Chapter meets Friday at 7 in the church vestry. Sunday School members plan a shore picnic at Mt Hope Bay on Saturday Aug 6 transportation provided north end gathering 11 30 at the church south end 95 High street basket lunch.
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Fred Marz
Burton Street
Christian Endeavor
Mt. Hope Bay
North End
South End
High
Marriage Intentions Filed In Local Clerk Office
Charles Sommerville MacDonald of Naugatuck and Grace Morgan of Bristol filed intentions. William Sousa of this town and Margaret Pola Romano of Bristol also filed marriage intentions.
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Charles Sommerville MacDonald
Naugatuck
Grace Morgan
Hope Street
Bristol
William Sousa
Kirkemuit Avenue
Margaret Pola Romano
Honor tricks and distribution guide no trump bidding
A 1932 IWNU Service piece by Lelia Hattersley explains counting honor tricks and distribution to value no trump bids. It covers when to use yardstick measurements, the effect of partner bids, and how hand distribution can justify bypassing honor-trick limits in certain cases.
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Pho
Lelia Hattersley
IWNU
Upcoming Bristol Area Socials and Fundraisers Dates
The list covers events in August including an outdoor bridge party by Girl Scout Countress at Guiteras House on August 4, a Bristol Colt Alumni Association summer dance at Bristol Casino on August 5, a baked beans sale at State St M E Church on August 6, an Ivy Guild supper at Holmes House on August 11, and a Kirkemuit Grange annual clambake on Grange grounds in East Warren on August 18.
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Guiteras House
Bristol Colt Alumni Association
Bristol Casino
State St M. E
Epworth League
Ivy Guild
Holmes House
Kirkemuit Grange
East Warren
Crater Made Into Garden Near Edinburgh
The crater of a volcano near Edinburgh Scotland has been transformed into a garden showing creative reuse of natural features. Local planners highlight landscape craft and tourism potential.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
TWI League Notes Race Tight As Signups Close
With six weeks remaining the Defiance and Ever Readys lead tied for first while Olympians and Frost Kings share third place. Yesterday was the closing date for new player signups, requiring consent from the other three managers to sign a new coach for the roster.
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Defiance
Ever Readys
Olympians
Frost Kings
Local resident defined by board as permanent or summer dweller
The Board of Governors clarified residency rules last evening specifying a local resident is someone who makes this town his permanent home or who spends the summer season here regularly.
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Board of Governors
Local Players Wary of Out‑of‑Town Additions
Community leaders advocate keeping hometown athletes on the field over short‑term newcomers working or living in town for a limited period. They argue local players strengthen team chemistry and community support.
Local residents form four rival teams draw big crowds
The four teams formed from local residents draw record crowds and high interest, though collections are smaller as expected. Whitey Mello is set to debut as pitcher for the Frost Kings, a left handed thrower scarce in the league, and his impact on the Ever Ready batters will be watched closely.
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Whitey” Mello
Frost Kings
Whitey
Frost Kings Field Pitch Trio with Whitey Moore and Franchy Cavalaro
The Frost Kings boast a strong pitching trio anchored by Whitey, Mosse Moore, and Franchy Cavalaro. The group provides solid depth and potential for the rotation this season.
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Whitey
Frost Kings
Mosse Moore
Franchy” Cavalaro
Hut Correira Shines on the Mound in Newport
Local reports say Hut Correira pitched well Sunday in Newport. Frankie Sousa plans to join the game tonight, with enthusiasm for the matchup and potential performance.
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Hut” Correira
Newport
Frankie Sousa
Bristol Naval Reserves Win Cutter Race in Old Home Week
Bristol Naval Reserves rowers won first prize in a Providence River cutter race during Old Home Week. The Bristol crew led from the start in a 1 3/8 mile straight course, beating Providence and East Providence boats with John C. Connery as cox swain and George Gladding stroke among a seven-man lineup. They wore blue sleeveless jerseys and white duck trousers amid light taunts about their regalia.
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Bristol Naval Reserves
Providence
Rhode Island Yacht Club
Pawtuxet
Naval Reserves
East Providence
Bristol
Newport Naval Reserves
John C. Connery
John D. Dimond, Jr
George Gladding
William Shepard
Willard Snow
Fred Snow
Edward Gladding
John Cam Rawson
George McGann
Fodrank Stuart
Bristolians
Towng. Ree Ning Team Engraving Summary Debate
A fragmented report lists a theft summary with times and locations. It names Beets Time, Providence time, and East Providence with specific clock readings 3 54 17 3 54 50 and 3 55 17, suggesting a sequence of events.
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Providence
East Providence
Lawn party at Paull home features songs and tableaux
Miss Catherine Paull entertained friends at her parents Franklin street home with a decorated lawn, flags and lanterns. A program of songs recitations and tableaux included Vira Paull Esther Osterberg Viola Brownell Miriam McCaughey Johnny Norris Marguerite Flowers Katherine Paull and Helen Osterberg. YMCA director E J Robertson notes Boy Scout camp life at Prudence Island with five tents and Horace Collins as cook.
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Catherine. Paull
Edward G. Paull
Franklin Street
Vira Paull
Esther Osterberg
Viola Brownell
Miriam McCaughey
Johnny Norris
Marguerite Flowers
Katherine Paull
Helen Osterberg
E. J. Robertson
Prudence Island
Horace Collins
Roland Goddard
Robertson
Tommy Andrews
National India Rubber Company
Tommy
George Fish
Clarerice Osterberg
Wesley Young
Vincent Young
Renne Sawyer
Harold Orchard
William Cook
Japan’s quake studies suggest predictive clinometer method
Japanese researchers review earth bulges and prequake signals to forecast quakes days ahead. A clinometer measures subtle elevations on surface and subsurface layers, enabling potential early warnings and preparations based on observed cycles and timing.
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Teagan
Japan
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Baptist Church
WJSAR
Eleanor Lynn
Electric Kitchen
Narragansett Electric Company
Gas and Electric Shop
Belvedere Block
Beasa
Seadees
TWI
Phoenix Files
Queen Victoria
Vancouver
Prince Consort
Great Britain
England
Waa
van Camp
Hormel
College Inn
S. S. Pierce
Snow Peaks
Newman’s
S. Pierce
Nerly
Titi
K Shakes
S. P
Swift’s
Frankfort
Hamburg
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