Kraus and Holly win five-set men’s doubles title at Excelsior
At the Excelsior Tennis Club Sunday, C N Kraus of Providence and H H Holly of Yonkers defeated Nelson Blake and C K Shaw of Pawtucket in five sets 6 3, 6 2, 10 12, 1 6, 11 9 to claim the championship. The women’s doubles final was postponed to Thursday at 6 pm.
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Excelsior Tennis Club
C. N. Kraus
Providence
H. H. Holly
Yonkers
N. Y
Nelson Blake
C K. Shaw
Pawtucket
Kraus
Shaw
Blake
Holly
Ronmely
Hattie Baker
Otillie Gaertner
Doris Ashcroft
Miss Mollis
C. Newton Kraus
Tennis Final Conducted Amid Wet Courts at Providence
Thorndike of Providence and opponent played a hard fought match in five sets despite rain and wet courts. The bout, halted previously by weather, went ahead with both finalists deciding to complete the contest. Spectator turnout was minimal as rain disrupted attendance.
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Sale
Junior Tennis First Round Results At Excelsior Club
Carl Witherell beat Milton Marks 6 1 6 2 Adrian Coutanche beat Daniel Burke 6 3 6 0 William McCaughey defeated Augustus Sousa 6 2 6 2 J Hunt beat Harold DeWolf Jr 6 4 6 1 6 2 A Gagnon Warren won by default T Hanley Warren beat C McCanna Warren by default Ted McGinn Beach Terrace defeated Herbert Howe 9 7 6 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Tennis Club
Carl Witherell
Milton Marks
Warren
Adrian Coutanche
Daniel Burke
William McCaughey
Augustus Sousa
J. Hunt
Harold DeWolf, Jr
A. Gagnon
T. Hanley
C. McCanna
Ted McGinn
Beach Terrace
Herbert Howe
Preserve wildlife plans headlined for youth involvement
A brief note from the Florida Times-Union urges readers to let wildlife preservation efforts unfold naturally and encourages young people to participate thoughtfully in protecting native species.
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Florida Times
Tips for Homemakers Boost with Candy and Toy Box Castors
Suggestions urge homemakers to eat candy for quick energy after fatigue. Advice also recommends adding small casters to a wooden toy box so children can move it easily for play or stow it away when not in use.
Bristol Lions Club Outing Plans Benefit Guiteras Field
Reports from a Bristol Lions Club meeting outline a social and financial event at the Bristol Casino on Hope Street and Gooding Avenue to fund the Guiteras Memorial School athletic field. A farm clam bake is set for August 28 at ex Senator Thayer’s farm with William H. Manchester to prepare the feast.
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Bristol Lions
Bristol Casino
Hope Street
Gooding
Lions Clubs
Guiteras Memorial School
Lions Club
William H. Thayer
William H. Manchester
Metacom Avenue
Mt. Hope Bridge
Ferry Hill
Earl P. Mathewson
Robert Be Siiman
Fresh Air Fund children depart Bristol for New York
Nine New York City youths hosted in Bristol under the Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund leave by Consolidated train for Providence. escorted by Miss Tracy and Kearney Unit and local families who hosted them for two weeks.
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Fi Lee Ne Pea
Adiit Sina
Shi Ing Wynderfyl
New York
City
Herald-Tribune Fresh Air Fund
Providence
Metropolis
Tracy
Kearney
Ladies’ Auxiliary
A. L
Franklin Street
Bristol
Richard J Connery
Bay View Avenue
George R. Fish
Alfred Greene
Camp Takarest
Henry DeWolf Allen
Mary Goulart
Gooding Lane
Rose Silvia
Fountain in operation at Bristol County Court House
The Colt Memorial fountain on High street in front of the Bristol County Court House has been repaired to provide drinking water. A bubbler sits on the east side and a faucet with removable key allows water for baseball teams and athletic events. The large bowl used for refuse has been cleaned and may be filled or covered.
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Colt Memorial
High Street
Bristol County Court House
Wild deer, moose and elk menace New Zealand forests
Deer moose and elk were introduced to New Zealand in 1860 and have multiplied due to a lack of natural predators. The growing herds now threaten forest cover and ecosystem balance.
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New Zealand
Fifth District Court Disposes Most Docket in Quiet Session
No cases for trial. Several cases continued to October 20. Fines issued for drunkenness and speeding. A parking violation against Nicola Castriotta was dismissed on cost payment. Arthur Jackson fined five dollars and costs for possessing liquor. Additional cases and defaults noted.
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Fifth District
F H Hammill
Arthur Jackson
Metacom Avenue
Jackson
Joseph Reposa Duarte
Joseph Ferreira
Joseph F Silvia
Joseph R. Duarte
Samuel J Conners
Public Aid
Aritonia Consalves
Antone Martin
Vincent S. Kelley
Providence
Bradford Street
Nicola Castriotta
R J Kavanaugh
James Jo Cronin
Warren
Arthur F. Johnson
Cial
Reuben & Sons
Cavaco Furniture
Cat
Mary Pimental Obituary of Local Resident
Mrs Mary Pimental wife of John Pimental of this town died in Providence hospital after a three month illness. A native of this town she leaves three children and her husband at age 29. The wake is Thursday morning at 162 Thames street and the procession to St Elizabeth's Church for a requiem mass. Interment will follow at St Mary's Cemetery.
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Mary Pimental
John Pimental
Providence
Thames Street
St Elizabeth’s Church
St Mary's Cemetery
Died Pimental Tia Providence Aug 18
Pimental Tia Providence aged 29 years and from this town died on August 18. The obituary notes survivor details and local residence.
Births in town on August dates reported
Matorano adds a daughter born August 17 to Mr and Mrs Thomas Matorano of 11 Roma Street Pettine announces a son born August 18 to Mr and Mrs Vincent Pettine of 17 Constitution Street Proulx reports a son born August 16 to Mr and Mrs Henry Proulx of 199 State Street in this town.
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Matorano
Thomas Matorano
Roma Street
Pettine
Providence
Vincent Pettine
Constitution Street
Proulx
Henry Proulx
State Street
Local Bride Mary Sullivan Donovan Weds James Donovan
Miss Mary Theresa Sullivan of Warren and James Donovan of Housatonic Mass were married at St Marys Church in a ceremony officiated by Rev Fr Thowing J Giktan. The bride, director of Bristol Train of Artillery Band, wore a flesh colored gown with orchid bouquet. The couple honeymoon in New York Catskills Adirondacks and Canada before residing at 78 Union Street.
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Yesteedhy
St. Mary’s Church
Mary
Theresa Salah Ootér
James R Sullin Llivany
Warren
Ormerly
James Donovan
Ofc
Housa
Thig
Giktan
Marcella Keevers
Providence
Francis J. Doyle
Ralston Donovan
Housatonic
Mass
Awerth
Union Street
James E. Sullivan
Colt Memorial High School
Lowell, Mass
Bristol
Mr Donovan
Great Barrington
Pittsfield
France
Outlet Company
Col A. A Merriman
Bristol Train of Artillery Band
Oes
Savastano Lero wedding in Providence main ceremony
Miss Antonetta Lero daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Lero and Orlando Savastano of Providence wed at Our Lady of Mt Carmel with Rev Joseph Poya officiating. Attendants were Eleanor Balzano and Louis Lupo. After a breakfast at the groom’s home, a reception at Jim Smith’s Inn drew more than 150 relatives and friends before the couple’s honeymoon trip and new home at 186 Julian Street Providence.
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Antonetta Lero
Joseph Lero
Bradford Street
Orlando Savastano
Providence
Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Joseph Poya
Eleanor Balzano
Lous Lupo
Calla Hahtes
Jim Smith
Canada
New York State
Julian Street
Marriage Intentions for Local Residents
Frank Ferrara age 21 of 8 Bourn Street and Margaret DeLucchio age 19 of 513 Wood Street file a marriage intention. Antone Goulart of 462 Hope Street and Agnes Cadeiro of 88 DeWolf Avenue also file intentions in town.
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Frank Ferrara
Bourn Street
Margaret DeLucchio
Wood Street
Antone Goulart
Hope Street
Agnes Cadeiro
DeWolf Avenue
Impromptu Sept Wedding With Socata Music
A fragmented report notes an imitation wedding event at Ferrara on Sept 88 with three sames. Socata instrumental music and an invitation added to the enjoyment of the occasion.
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Ara Ferrara
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Buick Motor Company
Flint, Michigan
General Motors Corporation
McLaughlin-Buick
Oshawa
Ontario
H. H. Lawson CO
Buick Salesroom
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Fifth District Court
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Thyra CaRlson
Mepe Street
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BH. LL. Watson Co., Inc
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E. W. Weaver
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
O. M. Bailey, JR
National Radio Institute
P. O
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Charles M. Connery
William A. Doran
Dean
Bay View Ave
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
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