Sammy of Bristol and the Lafayette Visit
The account recalls Sammy’s excitement during Lafayette’s 1824 visit to Bristol as preparations filled the town with ceremonies and crowds. Sammy rode in style, met the senator’s wife, and later faced pranks, disputes, and aging, ending with a funeral split between church and chapel debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George DeWolf
Sammy
Marquis de la Fayette
Bristol
Providence
Sammrity
LaFayette
Newport
Usher
Toads
Scouts Camp Notes From Mt Prospect Mt Owen Hikes
A transcript traces a St Michael's Gram Club camp at Marti Meadow Pond with stormy weather and field trips. It records climbs to Mt Prospect and Mt Owen, a swimming meet with winners named, a spaghetti dinner, and a camp visit to Candida. Names include Anthony Agatiello Gaetano Marino Gordon Besser and Bobby Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's
AW Sens
ESE Andecer Salova
ASRS
Marti Meadow
Mt Prospect
Mt. Prospect
Mt. Owen
Senior and junior relay winners named in total scoring event
Dean Armstrong and Alec Anderton led senior and junior relay squads with Sinclair MacDonald, Thomas Remieres, and Robert Williams also earning top spots. Henry Hambrick and Alec Anderton posted high individual marks as total scoring leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony E Agaiello
Gaetano Marino
Candida
Dean Armstrong
Alec Anderton
Bill McCaw
Henry W Hambrick
Henry Hambrick
Sinclair MacDonald
Earl Rounds
Tommy Remieres
Jack Hambrick
Bob Williams
Ecco Eee
Alec Anderton Wu
Thomas Remieres
Robert Williams
Thomas Remieres Searc
Tees
Bridges Linking Nations Open With Joint Dedication
The Collins Landing to Ivy Lea bridge project spans the St. Lawrence with five new bridges using American and Canadian labor and Culux finishes. Du Pont and Canadian Industries Limited supplied three coats of Patina Green paint. Premier of Canada and U.S. President jointly dedicated the bridges on August 18.
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Erie
Mar
Atelicas Trad
Pach ‘Ation
Collins Landig
N. Y
Ivy Lee
Canda
iThousand Islands
Lost Channel
St. Lawrence River
du Pont Company
Canadian Industries Limited
Canada
United States
Fatalities On Highways Decrease Across New England States
Reports from motor vehicle commissioners show an overall 26 percent drop in highway fatalities during the first six to seven months of 1938 versus the same period in 1937. All New England states registered declines, with Massachusetts leading in the percentage decrease.
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Motor Vehicle Commissioners
St Fenland
Ratas
New England
Massachusetts
Double Feature Nights At The State
Sunday August 21 features Jack Holt in Flight Into Nowhere with Jacqueline Wells and Dick Purcell. A second feature The Lady in the Morgue stars Preston Foster and Patricia Ellis. Monday Tuesday August 22 23 presents Stolen Heaven with Gene Raymond Olympe Bradna and Don Randall plus Romance On The Run with Donald Woods and Patricia Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Holt
Nowhere
Jacqueline Wells
Dick Purcell
Preston Foster
Patricia Ellis
Frank Jenks
Barbara Pepper
Thomas Jackson
Gene Raymond
Olympe Bradna
Glenda Farrell
Lewis Stone
Porter Hall
Douglass Dumbrille
Donald Woods
Notice of Personal Responsibility for Debts
A dated notice states that after this date the signer will not be responsible for debts contracted in their name by others. Signed by ANSHONY aS jae Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ade
Anshony
Jae Wood
Unclaimed Checks and People Named in Bristol Records
Names and addresses appear in a Bristol notice listing unclaimed checks and accounts. The long roster includes individuals with deceased status and trustees, with municipal entities and local firms noted among the entries.
Story of the Month radio experiment sparks trend debate
NBC may adopt a monthly serial format to keep radio drama fresh, rotating new stories and setups every four to six weeks to broaden audiences while risking weaker arcs. Listeners’ reception will determine its success as an experiment worth watching. Jane Froman headlines concerts in Chicago after Missouri and Cincinnati radio training. Judy Starr and Jackie Shirra wed. Bayard Velker earns nickname Squire. movie plans swirl around The Laugh Liner as Billy House eyes a Paramount vehicle. Uncle Ezra’s NBC Station E Z R A takes a fall break. Jumpin Jenny Wren remains on National Barn Dance. Fibber McGee and Molly head Yellowstone tour as Molly nears recovery. Wild Bill McGray’s NBC chats praised. Arnold Grimm’s Daughter returns on Ceene Whiteman’s show. George McCall sets a Hollywood to New York air travel record.
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NBC
Jane Froman
Chicago
Grant Park
Jane
University of Missouri
Cincinnati
Judy Starr
Hal Kemp
Jackie Shirra
Bayard Velker
Squire
Billy House
Hollywood
Paramount
Jack Fulton
House
Ezra
E-Z-R-A
Jenny Wren
William
Wild Bill) McGray
Arnold Grimm
Ceene Whiteman
Rae
George McCall
New York
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Darkey
Buck
Pipey
Jerusalem
Jeremia
yVkt
Gorden Besser
Anthony
Om Agatiello
Total
Connecticut
Maine
Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Burnside Social Club
Statale
Robert Mctgomery
Virginia Bruce
Lewis‘ Stone
Ja Devine
Henry Hull
Charles Sob
Buddy
Ebsen
Henry O'Neill
EEE RS
Mehler Sevintal
Brown
Mary E
Congregational
Cabral
John St. Carvalho
Antonio
George D
Burton
Kee
Chin
Hope
Kemph
Annie B
Kate
Trustees
Ave
William J
Murphy
Leonard &T. Foo
Cath
NU Man
Ara
Catherine Omers May
Cole
Siren
Pleasant
Perkins
Charles V. Perry
Phi Alpha Pi
Hope St
Pierce
William. J. Jr
Bradford
Quirk
Joanna
John
Rainha
Mary Borges
Thames Bt
Weston
Mary BE
Willams
Bay View
A. Wilson
Elisabeth H
Lincoln Ave
Anderson Shoe Store
Bosworth
H. H
Lyman B
Wixec
Iaon
Percy
Bristol Choral Society
Bristol Infantry
Bristol, Marine Ore Co
Canfiald
J-C.b
Coriery
Eat
Johns-Cotton
John -B
Cruick- D
Wetman
Kartwright
Gouvenere
Lee G. E
Leigh
R.A
Lybeck
N.A
Lung
H. van
Kahak
Noosheen
Merrill
John Harvey
Mille
John B
National Beneficial
Dimond
Nichol
Adm
Wean
Farry
Payson
Caeagen
Ster
Parry
Juss
Pitman
Margaret
Powell
Howard
Hare Prentiss
William H
Rose
Walker
Lauriders and Weat Co
Skinner
H. C
Ee Spooner
C. H
Colin
Spencer
Willimantic Gas Light
Witcon
F. D
Qrmr
Wood St
Bristol, R. I
Airtemp
Chrysler
Maisano’ Bros
Fibber McGee
Molly
James Jordan
Yellowstone National Park
Molly McGee
Martha Lee
Boston Sunday Advertiser
Martha. Lee
The
Friendly Circle
Knights OF Pythias Hall
Makowsky Building
Johnson& Wales
Providence, Rhode Island
Sansone Funeral Home
State Street
Casino Theatre
Mabel Taliaferro
Agnes Morgan
BOWEN
Bowen Heating Oil
Bowen Motors
Warrex
Bel
Ratler
Herbert C. Eales
Pleasant ST
Fal River, Mass
J. J. Nascimento
E. A. Skinner
Bristol, R. L
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