St Alban's Lodge Annual Field Day and Clam Bake
The St Alban's Lodge No. 6 F and A M held its annual field day and clam bake at the Newport Agricultural Society fair in Portsmouth with about 200 attendees including Hope Chapter and the Order of the Eastern Star. Events featured base ball, tug of war, quoits, races for men and women, and prizes such as a box of cigars and thermos bottles. The day concluded with a gathering organized by Reginald Dimond and committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Alban’s Lodge
A. M
Newport’ Agricultural Society
Portsmouth
Fehdeed
Hope Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Frank Durfee
North Tiverton
St. Alban’s Lodge
F. M. Dimond
H. F. Newman
Ernest W. Weaver
George W. Boutilier
Marion Paull
George F. Marshall
Reginald Dimond
George’w. Bouttner
Earl M MacKenzie
Vernon A. Gray
Herbert F Newman
George
F Marshall
J Howard Paull
Paul A Herzig
James Magee
Harry W Munro
Bristol Swimmers Enter Rocky Point Warren Race
Mach interest is shown by local swimmers for a Sunday afternoon match from Rocky Point to Town Beach Warren weather permitting. Silver prizes awarded to both men and women in first second and third places. Warren regiments act as starters and judges. Open to swimmers from any part of New England. Manuel Alnicidge and Mary Mott reputed for speed and endurance. Entry deadline is next Saturday night at 10 o'clock with John Natel of Warren handling entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Point
Warren
Newngland
W. Pis
Manuel Alnicidge
Marry Mott
John Natel
Junior Tennis Tourney Opens at Exelsior Club
Bristol County youths begin a county junior tennis tournament at Exelsior Tennis Club Silver Creek with singles play starting at 9 30 tomorrow. Entries close at 5 this afternoon and drawings are held tonight. A Fischer cup rewards the boys junior singles with a two win rule. The two rounds daily use N S T A rules two out of three sets and finals three out of five. Runners up trophies accompany the cup. Participants include players from Bristol Warren and Barrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County
Excelsior Tennis Club
Silver Creek
William M Fischer
Excelsior Club
Harold DeWolf
Mollie Hamill
William McCaughey
Fischer
Warren
Barrington
Twilight League Showdown Promises Battle Royal
Tomorrow night under likely clear skies, the Twilight League showcases a major clash as John Andrade's NIR Co faces Frankie Lewis's Cranston Worsted. Andrade will catch for NIR with Gallagher pitching, while Foxy Marshall and Jimmie Garvin anchor Cranston's battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrade
NIR. Co Outfit
Frankie Lewis
Cranston
Andrade
Gallagher
Nationals
Foxy” Marshall
Jimmie” Garvin
Cranstons
Coggeshall Announces Daughter Engagement to Barley
Mr and Mrs Daniel G Coggeshall of 117 Constitution Street announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Anna Gardner Coggeshall to Norman Durcelle Barley superintendent of schools of North Kingstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Constitution Street
Anna Gardner Coggeshall
Norman Durcelle Barley
North Kingstown
Town Council Meets to Open Tanyard Brook Wall Bids
The town council holds its semi monthly meeting this evening with bid openings for a wall along Tanyard Brook. A $1,000 appropriation was approved earlier for Tanyard Brook repairs at the financial town meeting. March 19, last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanyard Brook
Bristol Garden Club Tours Mount Hope Farms Rich With History
Thirty two members of the Bristol Garden Club visited Mount Hope Farms hosted by Mrs. Rudolf F. Haffenreffer Jr. The day featured views of Mount Hope Bay King Philip Spring and the Governor Bradford house with a luncheon in the colonial garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Garden Club
Rudolf F. Haffenreffer, Jr
Mount Hope Farms
New England
Mount Hope
Mt. Hope
Mt. Hope Bay
Fall River
Tiveston
Seaconnet Rover
Phobé Island
Cathedral Gardens
Washington, D. C
W. W. Perry
Garden Club
Mt.’ Hope
King Philip
Governor Bradford
George Washington
Bradford
Haffenreffer
Alice Gaertner
Gov. Bradford
US. Senate
Gov Bradford
Local Bryant Stratton College awards degrees in Providence
Frank DeFelice Leo Nussenfeld Mary Elizabeth Kelley and Anna Leonard Knowlton from this town received Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Commercial Science at Bryant Stratton College of Business Administration annual graduation in Providence on Friday. Miss Kelley will teach in Provincetown High School starting September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank DeFelice
Leo Nussenfeld
Mary Elizabeth Kelley
Anna Leonard Knowlton
Bryant-Stratton College of Business Administration
Providence
Kelley
Hugh F. Kelley
Provincetown
Mass
Successful Tag Day Aids Bristol Life Saving Corps
The Bristol Branch of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps report a very successful tag day last Friday raising a good-sized sum. They were assisted by a corps of girls and young women. Committee members include Jot Tat trie Donat Gladue James Gallagher Carl Velleca Arthur Demdis and Edward Walsh. The corps anticipates many entries for the water carnival next Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps
Jot Tattrie
Donat Gladue
James Gallagher
Carl Velleca
Arthur Demdis
Edward Walsh
Birthday Party for Muriel Sylvia at Tagaltong Inn
Last Friday two year old Muriel Sylvia daughter of Frank J Sylvia of Coggesham Avenue Bristol Narrows was guest of honor at a birthday party at Tagaltong Inn summer home of Mrs John D Hill East Providerate. Narrows Colony children attended guests were assisted by several hostesses. Pink and white decorations featured as games were played and gifts were given. Dainty refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Sylvia
Frank J Sylvia
Coggesham Avenue
Bristol Narrows
Tagaltong Inn
John D. Hill
East Providerate
Narrows Colony
Hill
John Wilmarth
Paul Gardner
Sylvia
Freitas Sousa Wedding Planned for Labor Day
Invitations announce the engagement of Miss Mary Laura Freitas and John August Sousa. The ceremony is set for September 3 at St Elizabeth's Church at noon with a wedding breakfast at the bride's home and a reception from 12 to 5 PM. Marriage intentions were filed in the town clerk's office Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candido Freitas
Collins Street
Mary Laura Freitas
John August Sousa
First Street
St. Elizabeth's Church
Midnday
Labor Day
Tows
Playground Exhibit Attracts Attention In Local Store
Child crafted handiwork from two public playgrounds is on display in A. L. Johnston’s window at Hope and Court. The show features hooked rugs, teed baskets, lamp shades, candy jars, flower pots and dolls and runs through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Johnston
Hope and
Court Streets
Bristol Common
Playground Association
Buffington
Probate Court Action on Multiple Estates
At a semi monthly session presided by Judge Edward L. Leahy the final account of the administrator of William H. Bell's estate was presented and allowed. The will of Anna B. Manchester was proven and Charles H. Manchester approved as executor with bond set at 25000 dollars. Inventories for Rose McKale Alphonse Morra minors Clara Morra minor Maria Morra minor Mary J. Ingraham and Daniel E. Ingraham were allowed and ordered recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Probate
Edward L. Leahy
E. A
William H. Bell
Anna B. Manchester
Charles H. Manchester
Rose McKale
Alphonse Morra
Clara Morra
Two Laborers Injured In Explosive Accident
Antonio Garcia and Jack Thomas laborers for Callan Construction Company were injured Friday when dynamite exploded on the job site in the east part of town. A rock shattered by the blast struck the men, who escaped more serious harm as Dr A M Merriman treated shoulder wounds and shock.
Bristol Town Bristolians Defeat Warren Life Saving 12 to 6
The Bristolians of the Twilight League beat the U S Life Saving Corps of Warren 12 to 6 on a Saturday. Bristol sent all players to bat in the first inning and scored six runs to seal the win. Joe Kelsey N I R first baseman played shortstop and made a one hand catch in the first frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristolians
U. S. Life Saving Corps
Warren
Bristol
Joe” Kelsey
N.I. R
Frank ‘Sousa
Honey” Menard
Harvey Gladue
Forty Hours Devotion Ends At St Marys Church
The Forty Hours Devotion at St Marys Church began after the 10 30 mass Sunday and closed this morning with a high mass and processional. Clergy and parish children participated as many hundreds received Holy Communion across the weekend services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Twilight League slate reshuffled with Whirlwinds vs Cranstons
The Twilight League Board of Governors changed the date of the game between the Whirlwinds and Cranstons to August 28. The board also accepted the resignation of umpire Joh Josephs, who has served as the official on-baser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twilight League
Whirlwitds
Cranstons
Joh Josephs
Cranston's Blake Battery Dominates Twilight League Win
Cranston's Blake Battery and Outfit shut out the Soldier Boys 10 to 0 in a Twilight League game on the common. Blondy Halbert starred with a triple and a homer, Bill Emmett added a double, and Eddie Enright, Dick Chapman, and Campbell contributed key hits before darkness halted play. Umpire Gutowski ended the contest after five innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Lewis
Cranston
Ils
Dick Chapman
Biber
Blondy
Halbert
Church Street
Campbell
Gutowski
Bill’ Emmett
Bill” McKenna
Bill
Union Church Band Concert on Prudence Island
The Union Church band plans a Saturday concert with a 2 p.m. Brockton departure for Bristol boarding at 4 p.m. They will play along the shore to Bristol and back to Homestead then perform a two hour set at 7 p.m. Guests may enjoy chowder and sandwiches while a church sale offers food, fancy items, and useful articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
Prudence Island
Brocktony
Church Street
Bristol
Homestead
Enjoyable outing by N I R Co foremen and inspectors near Mt Hope Bay
About 20 men from the making room enjoyed a shore outing at Mt Hope Bay last Saturday. Breakfast at 9, a baseball exit featuring Jim Brown as umpire, followed by lawn bowling and a later luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hope Bay
Jim” Brown
Lurich
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