Daughters of Isabella Hold Grand Army Hall Supper
The Hope Circle No. 70 served 200 chicken and salad suppers at Grand Army Hall last evening. Mrs. Peter J. Lannon chaired the supper committee with Mrs. J R Lannon and Mrs. J Connery assisting. Piano selections entertained guests and William Dixon won the Hope Chest along with contestants from Valley Falls Greenville Providence Fall River and this town.
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Isabella
Hope Circle
Grand Army Hall
Peter J. Lannon
J. R Lannon
Je J. “Connery
Bristol Town Council Defends Smith Street Public Route
In a signed statement Town Council President Edward E Bunn rebuts a Friday Phoenix letter by “Taxpayer” arguing citizens should consult officials. The council cites 1848 deeds dedicating Smith street as public highway and notes gates and encroachments prompted court-backed protection of the town’s rights.
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the Phoenix
Smith Street
Bristol
Mary Paine
Wallis E. Howe
Misses Barns
Hope Street
Tanner
Superior Court
Town Council OF
Edward E Bunn
Fifth District Court Hears Manslaughter Case and Samplings
The Fifth District Court session before Judge Frank H Hammill continued the manslaughter case of Chief Hugh F Kelley versus Kadis Levitan linked to Joseph F Gracia's death at Rhode Island Hospital after injuries from a hit by Levitan's truck on Nov 11. Also, Francis McCormack was found not guilty for reckless auto operation after an Oct 18 collision that injured Gloria Fontes. James E O'Donnel's intoxicated driving case was continued a week. Antonio Coppola, of 433 Wood Street, faced a warrant from Barrington Chief of Police Robbins for reckless operation on County Road in Barrington on Nov 29, with four injuries. his case was continued two weeks and he was released on bond of 200 posted by Angelo Panzarella.
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Hugh F Kelley
Kadis Levitan
Joseph F Gracia
Rhode Island
Fifth District Court
Frank H Hammill
Francis McCormack
Providence
Gloria Fontes
James E O'Donnel
Antonio Coppola
Wood Street
Robbins
Barrington
Angelo Panzarella
American Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers in Kearney Unit
Kearney Unit No 6 of the American Legion Auxiliary held Friday at GAR Hall electing President Mrs Fred M Straight and officers across the board. The group voted to assist Kearney Post during American Education Week and formed a three member committee to aid in the work. The harvest supper committee reported success and 14 boxes of fruit cake and candy were sent to ex service men at Wallum Lake. A Christmas party for Post members was set for December 21 at Grand Army Hall and Mrs Sarah Kearney was made an honorary member. A whist series was approved to begin January with the first at Mrs L G Cote’s home.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Kearney
Gar Hall
Fred M. Straight
L. George Cote
Guy Sullivan
Nora Dwyer
Frank Paull
Abby Hill
Mae Pierce
Thomas J. Carnes
George F Marshall
Isabelle Morris
George A. Janson
Bessie Pierce
George S. Marshall
Whalliam Gablinsky
Ambrose Desilets
William Pierce
Arline Janson
Kearney Post
Elizabeth H. Carr
Wallum Lake
Grand Army Hall
Sarah Kearney
William Hirst Keaegey
Admiral Edwards Dies After Long Naval Career
Rear Admiral Edwards died after a long Navy service marked by engineering leadership and research. He held key posts from the Bureau of Steam Engineering to the Portsmouth Navy Yard and the Cramp shipyards. He chaired the 1912 London radiotelegraphic conference delegation and contributed extensively to naval engineering and port harbor studies.
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Bureau of Steam Engineering
Bureau of
Steam Engineering
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. H
Edwards
William Cramp & Sons Company
Philadelphia
United States
Cramps Works
Atlantic
Charleston
Navy
Navy Department
Newport
Taft
London
Army and Navy Club of
New York
The
Army and Navy Club
Washington, D. C
Hope Club of
Providence
American Society of Radio Engineers
American Society of Mining Engineers
Franklin Institute of Philadelphia
American Education Week Promotes Broader School Education
Bristol addresses its literacy and infant death concerns during American Education Week. The program, led by Bristol leaders with national support, includes lectures by judges and professors, church sermons, and meetings for Italian and Portuguese residents. Parents are urged to visit Reynolds School to engage with teachers and observe student exercises.
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Bristol
American Legion
National Americanism Commission
Joseph S Neves
Providence
Reynolds School
Attacked by 1500-pound Jersey bull at Colt Farm
Harry DeWolf Allen superintendent of the Colt Farm Poppasquash was attacked by the prize bull Little Laddie while brushing him. The 200-pound man was gored in the inner thigh, tossed by the horns, and left with a badly lacerated thigh, contusions, and heavy bleeding. He remains confined to bed and is recovering with medical care.
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Harry DeWolf Allen
Poppasquash
Faber Elected Director of Bristol Y M H A Juniors
Saul Faber was unanimously chosen Director of the Y M H A Juniors in Bristol. Laur ie known in Providence as a Hope High School graduate and former captain of football and basketball. Rudolph M. Bassing was elected Secretary to fill a vacancy after Abraham Goldstein’s death. A memorial committee was formed and a Round Table is set for Thursdays at 7 30 in the Synagogue with Debating Team trials to report.
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Saul Faber
Bristol
Laulie
Providence
Hope High School
Faber
Rudolph M. Bassing
Abraham Goldstein
Laurie
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