Watchtower at Desert View Mirrors Ancient Southwest Pueblos
The Watchtower at Desert View on the Grand Canyon South Rim recreates ancient Pueblo towers with stones and a round Kiva. Walls display old Indian pictographs and carvings while the tower offers sweeping views of the canyon, Painted Desert, and Kaibab National Forest. Government trails, mules, and motor coaches provide canyon access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert View
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Southwest
Painted Desert
Kaibab National Forest
Yavapai Point
Fragmented Text Dives Into Diverse Topics From Governance To Biology
The passage touches on government checks exceeding 10 085 dollars each and a non agricultural concern at 150 000 dollars, then shifts to the Temple of Heaven in Peiping era lore. It notes starfish devouring oysters as a major enemy, comments on a wife’s supreme household authority, explains lunula as the fingernail half moon, and mentions California Oregon growth of a cream colored plant in glacier soils.
Assistant Gardener Vacancy at U S Naval Hospital Newport
Navy Civil Service announces a competitive examination for an Assistant Gardener at the U S Naval Hospital Newport R I with a monthly salary of 110 24 to 131 04. Applicants need two years in gardening including one in greenhouse work and must file by August 23 1938. Competitors will be judged on sworn statements and corroborative evidence.
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Selly Ae Nt
Ted Stattegia Civil
Pse Commission
Oper
U. S. Naval, Hospital, Navy, Department
Newport
R. I
Board of Civil Service Examiners
First U. S. Civil Service District
Post Office
Court House ‘Building
Boston
Mass
Recorder, Labor Board
Naval Torpedo Station
Withom
Barrington Couple Married at St Marys Church
Mrs Amanda Cloutier and William G. Cloutier Jr. wed Saturday morning at St Marys church with Rev Michael L Ryan officiating. Groom's sister Lillian Cloutier maid of honor, Walter Jamroy Jr. best man, Rene twins Claire and Lily flower girls. The couple resides at 23 Lillis Avenue Barrington and left for a New York bridal trip after a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home.
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Mick * Tearet
Martha
Te ‘Doughter
Margarets
Ar “Maras
White
Charles Carrect
William G. Cloutier
Amanda Cloutier
Lillis
Avenue
Barrington
St. Mary's Church
Michael L. Ryan
Lillian E. Cloutier
Walter Jamroy, Jr
Warren
Rene Twins
Claire
Lily
Henry F Serbs, Jr
New York City
Lillis Avenue
Rhode Island Workers Hit Eight Million in Old Age Insurance
James M. McGarry of the Social Security Board says Rhode Island wage earners have $8,263,150 accumulated in Federal old-age insurance representing 3 1 2 percent of wages for the first 16 months. The program, to start monthly benefits at 65 in 1942, includes a lump sum on 65 and death benefits for relatives. Also notes on beavers and Michigan topography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
James M. McGarry
Social Security Board
Providence
Scout Corps Meet Tonight and Scout-O-Rama Recap
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps plans a 7 pm meeting at Scout Hall with Virgil Arryda and Norman Rene guiding drills. The First Bristol Troop held a Scout-O-Rama at Camp Wampanoag as prep for the Kingston State Fair, with events from semaphore to flag relay won by the Flying Horse patrol led by Anthony Balzano. Troop 3 will meet Thursday at Camp Wampanoag for athletic and water events ahead of a dual meet with Troop 1. Sea Scouts practice for a regatta at Camp Wampanoag with crews from S. S. Kearney to participate.
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Bristol Boy Scout
Scout Hall
Virgil Arryda
Norman Rene
Bristol
Anthony Balzano
Henry Arouca
Albert Vasconcellos
Troop 3
Camp
Wampanoag
Camp Wampanoag
Sea Scouts
SS. S
Admiral Edwards
Fegiohrevatta
Ae Bostar
Sentay
S. S. Kearney
Probate Court Continues Bristol Estates to September
Bristol Probate Court docket items were continued to Sept. 6 by Acting Judge John W. Church. Cases include final accounts for John J McMahon alias McMann F ost and others, guardian accounts for Clarence A Osterberg and Salvatore A Giglio, a proof of claim filing for Thomas P Goggin, and a will: Andrew W. Francis named executor. A London exhibit features a bracelet made from Queen Victoria’s hair.
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Bristol
John W. Church
John J McMahon
McMann
Clarence A Osterberg
Thomas P Goggin—Petiion
Salvatore Anthony Giglio
Mary A Francis
Andrew W. Francis
Pitcairn Island Colony Reunites After Overcrowding
The article notes Pitcairn Island faced overcrowding in 1856 and 1831, causing many islanders to return home. It highlights the island’s climate, abundant fruits, fish, salads, and increasing meat intake with New Zealand corned beef. A radio station funded by American manufacturers aids communication, and Kohler Wisconsin provided a lighting plant. Landing at Bounty Bay remains risky, ships’ boats used for landings. Panama Canal—era shipping lowers surplus produce but fruit and vegetables stay affordable.
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Pitcairn
New Zealand
Kohler Company
Kohler
Wisconsin
Andrew C. Young
Pitcairn Island
Tech Auness
Bounty Bay
Panama Canal
Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup Aug 24–26
Every year more than seven thousand Indians from about forty tribes gather in Gallup New Mexico for the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. The three day program includes a downtown parade at 10 30 a m native dances Indian sports and rodeo events and an illuminated evening pageant with bonfires and a harvest moon.
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Gallup
New Mexico
Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Association
Santa Fe
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Desert
Coconino Plateas
San Francisco Peaks
Arizona
Temple of Heaven
Peiping
Nikima
Crane
Ae Tows
California
Egon
Death Valley
Amargosa River
Furnace Creek
Amerilcan
Thomas E. Moran
General Motors
Bay City
Mich
Moran Towing and Transportation Company
N. Y
Shirley Temple
East
George F. Temple
Pasadena
Tokyo
U. S
Japan
Misa Margaret Trzcmaki
University of Washington
Ichiro Katsura
Keio University
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Edward J. Noble
Clinton Hester
New
City of
New York
Anis
Sharres
la Jolla
Echo
Lower Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Michigan
Cadillac
Queen
Queen Victoria
London
Stadars
District Court OF the United States
District OF
William
Willimi
Sventhet
William J. Ingram
A. D
Bristol Phoenix
G. J. Sheehan
Dorchester Mutual
E L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset
R. L
Ulysse Forget
M. D
Main ST
Luther's Repair Shop
Henry W. Luther
Thames Street
E. W. Weaver & Son
Building Contractors
High Street
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel. Conn
G. M. Wilbur
Main St. Warren
Constitution
Bris
Bristol District Nursing Association
Hope Street
To & P. Me
Martha Gratam
Hope St
Thtra Carlson
High St
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