World War Memorial Committee Chooses New Chairman
Senator Daniel W Coggeshall elected chairman of the World War Memorial Committee after Dr W Fred Williams resigned due to ill health. The group discussed memorial types, favoring a town building housing offices and veteran facilities, with another meeting planned within weeks. Members present included Edward E Bunn William H Manchester and John H Wall.
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Daniel W. Coggeshall
Dre W. Fred Williams
Financial Town
Daniel W Coggeshall
W Fred Williams
Senator Coggeshall
Council
Edward E. Bunn
William H Manchester
John H. Wall
W Fred Willams
the Phoenix
Local interest grows as Byrd reaches South Pole flight
Commander Richard E Byrds South Pole flight draws wide local attention with radio operator Chief Petty Officer Harold I June a former town resident and former Hershhoff employee. Telegrams report the crew back at Little America after achieving the historic run in Floyd Bennett.
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Richard E. Byrd
South Pole
Byrd
Harrd
I June
Herreshoff Manufacturing Co
South Poles
Floyd Bennett
June
Bernt Belchen
Ashley Mckhinles
Edmund Lemaitre
Cottage Street
Harold I June
Lemaire
Little America
Edwin S Godfrey
Robert M. Floyd
W8cfr
Alleghany Avenue
Emsworth
Col Godfrey
Col. Godfrey
Antarctic
Harold Jane
Arctic
Tax Delinquents Urged to Pay as Collector Warns
The Tax Collector warns delinquents real estate, personal property and poll taxes overdue as of January 2 1930 will face levy and extra costs. 1929 taxes total 29689822 unpaid with 14816 still due, poll taxes largely unpaid with late fees. Notices go out this week, and if ignored the attorney will be engaged for collection.
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The
Phoenix
Telephone rate changes by New England Telephone Company
The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company announces effective January 1 rate changes. Local monthly base rates stay the same while moving charges drop from 5 to 3.50 dollars. New service at existing telephones ranges from 200 down to 150 dollars. Extension telephones installed at 2.50 for business and 2.00 for residential. Rural service incentives appear in the new schedule.
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New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
St Michael's Church Announces 1930 Programs And Events
The article lists upcoming St Michael's Church activities including the Corporate Communion for men next Sunday December 8 at 8 o clock with an Ivy Guild breakfast at 8 40 costing 35 cents. Rector led parish program conferences and future sessions discuss the parish work for 1930. Varies speakers from St John's Cathedral Providence, Dean Cotter, Rev Charles H Temple, and a Girls' Friendly Society tea sale. A Ways and Means Committee meeting is set for tomorrow at 8 o'clock in the parish house.
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St. Michael's
Ivy Guild
St. Michael's Church
St Michael's Parish
Girls’ Friendly Society
Ways and Means Committee
St Michael’s Church
Guest Day of Bristol Chapter D A R
Bristol Chapter D A R observes Guest Day next Monday afternoon at Memorial Chapel Congregational church. State Regent Mrs Edward S Moulton and Miss Susan W Handy address attendees. Golden Red Troop No 1 Girl Scouts perform. Mrs William Leonard Manchester hosts.
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Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution
Memorial
Congregational Church
Edward S Moulton
Susan W Handy
Girl Home Makers Committee
Golden Red Troop
No. 1
Girls Scouts of America
Jessie Molasky
William Leonard Manchester
The
National Society
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Providence
Woonsocket Pascoag
Federal Reserve
Sytem
Letty’s Shop
Hope Street
E. A. Skinner
Hope St
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Bristol County Festival Chorus
John B. Archer
Mrs. May Hiller
Colt Memorial High School
Pastime Theatre
Eddie Quillan
Sally O'Neil
Corey Ford
Veena
FOX Sound News
Pathe Comedy
Dr. Fu. Manchu
Warner Oland
Jean Arthur
Fu Manchu
Sax Rohmer
Janet Gaynor
Charles Farrell
FOX Movietone News
Northwoods
Colored Novelty “Frontier Romance
Havana
Lola Lane
Paul Page
Kenneth Thomson
America
World War Memorial Committee
ST. Michael’s
Cranston ST
Providence, BR. I
Gaspee
Bristol Phoenix
Waldron Company
Bradford Street
Stectoete Manufacturing Co
St. Lowles
Tive American Industries
F. Reginald Dimond
Anderson & Company
Industrial Trust Building
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