Surprise 70th Birthday for Barre Pastor Hood
More than 100 parishioners and neighbors gathered at the Barre State Street M E Church vestry to honor Rev. W. Lenoir Hood on his 70th birthday. Guests included his sister Minnie Hood and daughter Eleanor Hood with a bouquet for Hood, a 70 candle cake, a silver loving cup, and remarks from church leaders. Hood has led the Barre church for nearly four years and is praised for parish growth and community service. the crowd hopes his ministry continues for many years.
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Barre
Mass
State Street
M. E
Methodist Vestry
W. Lenoir Hood
Mr. Hood
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sarah Lincoln
N. E. Holland
Ernest Howard
Miss Hood
Hood
Norton
Boston
N. E Holland
Mr Hood
Worcester
Mr _ Hood
Minnie Hood
Elenoir Hood
Basketball Tomorrow at Y Gym Delights Local Fans
Tomorrow night the local Y Seniors face the Delphi team of Fall River at 8 o clock in the Y gym. Delphi recently beat Mt Pleasant of New Bedford and has appeared in Bristol before, drawing praise for clean amateur play. A second game features the Y Juniors versus Reynolds School in a lively follow up contest.
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Delphi
Fall River
Mt Pleasant
New Bedford
Bristol
Reynolds
Probate Court Actions Opened by Judge Leahy Yesterday
In a Probate Court session before Judge Edward L. Leahy several matters were heard. The guardian’s final account for William H. Coggeshall was allowed. The executors first and final account for Sarah E. Sherman was allowed. The administratrix petition for sale of real estate in the Henry Paul Trudell estate was allowed. The administrator petition to erect a monument for Josiah Everett Coggeshall was allowed. The inventory for the Owen Morris estate was allowed.
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Edward L. Leahy
William H. Coggeshall
Ward
Sarah E. Sherman
Henry Paul Trudell
Josiah Everett Coggeshall
Owen Morris
Mount Hope Order of Eastern Star Initiates Class
The 10th regular meeting of Mount Hope Chapter No 23 OES held in the Masonic Temple Hope Street initiated a large class of candidates. Grace Huestis presented a bible and Jane Patton presented a charter container. Refreshments followed in the banquet hall.
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MT. Hope
Mount Hope
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Hope Street
Grace Huestis
Martha Washington
Warren
Jane Patton
Providence
Christmas Good Turn by Bristol Scouts Aids Needy Children
Bristol Volunteers prepare to distribute toys to 200 to 300 needy local children at Christmas. Boy Scouts collect broken toys through boxes in town stores to repair with funds for parts and clothing if surplus remains. Last year they repaired over a thousand toys for 205 recipients and invite donations or toy drops via scout headquarters or any scout.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts
Scout
Boy Scout Express
Members Supper at Y Inaugurates Series at Rockwell Hall
Last Friday Rockwell Hall hosted the first members supper bringing together Junior Employed Boys and High School groups. Ed White presided with Hobbs Burnham Perry Remineres and Miss Kinder providing remarks and music. A membership contest was announced with prizes a sweat shirt Keds and bowling checks. A health themed talk by Mr Hobbs followed and moving pictures were shown. A Juniors versus Employed Boys basketball game concluded the evening with broad praise for the event.
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Rockwell Hall
Agai
Frank Remineres
Betty Kinder
White
Hobbs
Frank Remieres
Sidney Dunbar
Community Calendar to Feature Bristol Doorway Scene
The Community Calendar is on the press and will be ready for sale early in the month for holiday gifting. All quotations are secured and a cover design depicting a Bristol doorway with verse is set. Each contributor will receive a copy and 435 extra copies will be sold by the Ladies' Committee at fifty cents each.
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Bristol
Social Study Supper Launches Educational Series
Thursday at 6 30 the first Social Study Supper for men and women will feature a fine menu served by the ladies at a nominal charge. Colin T Holms will lecture on Thomas Jefferson Builder of America with special music and moving pictures. Tickets are available at the Y up to Wednesday evening.
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Colin T Holms
Thomas Jefferson
Relief Corps Meeting Notes and Upcoming Officer Election
The Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps gathered Friday evening with one new membership application recorded. Officers for the coming year will be elected at the next meeting. Refreshments followed the business session served by the executive committee. A flag team drill preceded the meeting.
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Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
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