Appointment Debate Over Fr Barros Qualifies for Town Post
The town council debates Fr Barros eligibility after two months residence. Relief board salary dispute looms as questions swirl on whether Almeida or others may be appointed by relief directors. Council members clash over pay for two relief directors serving as public aid supervisors.
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Pial
Barros
Ipi
Almeida
Ayas
Frank J. Sylvia
Ee Ne
Sci Ai Ee
Lo Ncil
Peccigens Nikiems
Miflemage
Committee On Public Aid
Relief Board
Elisha Hibbert
Back Street opens at Pastime with Irene Dunne and John Boles
Universal presents Back Street at the Pastime Theatre starring Irene Dunne and John Boles in a sweeping romance about a woman’s lifelong devotion to a married man. Supporting cast includes June Clyde George Meeker and Walter Catlett. directed by John Stahl. Friday and Saturday showings feature The Crooked Circle with Ben Lyon and Zasu Pitts plus Strife Unreliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanne Hurst
Universal
Irene Dunne
John Boles
June Clyde
George Meeker
Whuliam Bakewell
Arietta Dunead
Doris Lioyd
Walter Catlett
John = Stahl
the Crooked Circle
Ben Lyon
Zasu Pitts
James Gleason
Irene Purcell
Thelma Todd
Strieth
American Legion Notes From Kearney Post Meeting
Members of Kearney Post No 6 Amerian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary held monthly meetings in GFAR Hall. The Bristol group joined the visitors at Warren bridge and the Masters ride ended at the Bristol Casino with 16 cars. Over 300 legionaries attended games and dancing as Providence Orchestra provided music. Senior Vice Commander Arthur J Duff announced the post has signed 6 new members toward a 119 quota. Domenic Mascola was elected employment officer replacing Brig Gen L H Callan. Annual reports from Finance Officer Frederick F Garvin were received. A joint Christmas party with the Auxiliary is planned for Dec 21. The post voted to buy a $500 Health Bond from the Bristol District Nursing Association. A radio program resolution urged parents to put name and address in pockets of shopping children to aid safe return if lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Kearney
Amerian Legion
Ots
GFAR
Mendes-Hobson Post
Obersaille
Steet
Auxdheartes
Bristol Casino
Providence Orchestra
Arthur J Duff
Domenic Mascola
L H Callan
Frederick F Garvin
Bristol District Nursing Association
Samuel J Smith Jr
Bristol 25 Nears and local club notes on 1907 events
The Bristol page reports Odd Fellows lodge officers including Noble Gradd, Miss Helen E Munro, and Mrs Emily Isslock with a three year delegates to Odd Fellows Home Association. It also covers a Congregational Club turkey supper on Tuesday night with candy cake ice cream and fancy articles and lists table captains across multiple groups. A Y M C A basketball game saw Bristol beat Fall River 44 to 23 on the local court with a 23 to 6 halftime lead and a wrestling match between Charles Rogers and Harry Morgan with Rogers taking one fall. Referee Brightman and scorer Philip Staady are noted.
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Noble Gradd
Helen E. Munro
Grahd
Matthews Cahoon
Recordi
Mgs
Bower
N. G
Emily Isslock
Fey
Odd Fellows’ Home Association
Wm. J. Munro
Congregational Club
Memorial
Elishat
Fannie
Cora
Bristol
Fall River Y M C. A
Spindle City Boys
Bristol Five
Fall Riverites
Charles Rogers
Fall River
Harry Morgan
Rogers
River Duffy
Balfour
Wilcox Balfour
Wardwell
Morley Herrmann
McCaughe
Manchester
Graham Simuister
Ib Leahy
Duffy
Herrmann & McCaughey
Fall Rivers
Hoor—leahy
Graham
Waleax
Morles
Morley
Wall River
Koos
Brightman
Philip Staady
Local Charity Event Brightens Burton Street Evening
Mis baeanor Curley received no surprise but several trends at her home on Burton street. During the evening whist was ensoved at two tables. Charles Dimond won first prize and Miss Corda Cole consolation prize. Vocal solos by Mrs Everatt pleased attendees. Ne lections from a graphophone and dancing entertained guests before a collation was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baeanor Curley
Burton Street
Charles
Dimond
Corda Cole
Amateur gold prospecting reality check for beginners
The piece argues there is little chance for an inexperienced person to earn a living from gold placers. It notes that placer operations are now larger scale, capital intensive, and likely only feasible for seasoned prospectors with substantial funds.
May Day History as a Popular Holiday and Labor Day
May Day, dating to Roman times, arrived in England with the invasion and became a major public holiday in medieval Tudor England with crowds rising at dawn to go Maying and dance around the May pole. It gained later recognition as an international labor holiday by the Socialist Congress in 1890.
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England
International Socialist Concrees
Pozzi's Drug Store Wins Bowls League Doubleheader
Pozzi's Drug Store bowlers defeated the Senators in a pair of string matches at State Street alleys to claim two points, while Night Hawks, 1931 32 champions, took two of three strings from the B T A aggregation. Oyster Crackers led by G Mello edged Fire Crackers 24 17, Wise Crackers beat Animal Crackers 23 2 with Frankie Lewis starring.
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Pozzi's Drug Store
Speants
Ne Ene
Saints
Teague
Senators
Om Senators
Night Hawks
Chamions
G. Mello
MN. Cabral
Frankie Lewis
Wise Crackers
Animal Crackers
D. Arruda
Oyster
Mello
If Night Hawks
M. Sousa
IJ. DaLessio
Pozzi R. Fitzpatrick
Malatrante
Pozzi M. Langello
A. Guerre
Mont
Ig. A. Guevremont
Lewis
Hawes
Bisbane
Rafour
del Tora
Graham
Arruda
Kinder
Night Hawes
Servant
Silvia
If Menard
Aga 'J Cadile
Seymour
Osofsky
WwWurke
Nunes
Darling
Bisbang
T. A
Storer
Mansier A. Buyke
Canning
PC Wise Crackers
Ryone
Pozzi's
DRS
D'Angelo
A. Pozzist
Callan
A Guevremont
Ia Ethier
Ss—K Stee
G Balfour
Ingraham
Kenney
Eight Year Old Newsboy Named Worcester’s Biggest Man
A Worcester eight year old newsboy garners praise for selling newspapers despite refusals, seen as the town’s biggest man that day. Neville Chamberlain notes unemployment tide turning in Britain as fall charity drives begin. Citizens urged to support charitable campaigns during coming winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Bay State
American Marketing and Management Service
Cocoanuts Beat Walnuts In Opening Nut League Showdown
The Cocoanuts defeated the Walnuts 26 to 16 as Capt Desilet and Fred Marz scored 17 points between them. In the second game the Beechnuts upset the Peanuts, 12 to 10, with J Bishano scoring for the Peanuts and the Beechnuts showcasing new red jerseys.
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Cocoanuts
Y. McA Nut
Walnuts
Capt . Desilet
Fred Marz
Lemaire
J O'Connor
Beechnuts
FT Mans
J Duff
J Bishano
Poxs' Marshall
Hank’ McGrath
Mike
Rats Cause Two Deaths in Edinburgh Gas Leak
In Edinburgh two elderly siblings, William Fiddes and his sister, were found dead sitting over books as rats gnawed a wooden gallspipe. Holes in the pipe allowed gas to escape after the landlord demanded rent. The incident appears to be caused by gas accumulation from the damaged pipe.
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William Fiddes
Edinburgh
Scotland
Iced Coffee and Cool Beverages for Summer Days
The article extols iced coffee as a refreshing go to drink for hot weather. It compares hot and iced coffee noting iced coffee is easy to make by doubling the usual brew and emphasizes using freshly brewed coffee for full aroma and flavor.
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Menry R. Gogayah
London
Neville Chamberlain
United Kingdom
USA
St. Angelo
A. Vento
Ile
Bisbano
THE
Narragansett Electric Company
Gas & Electric Shop
Sarah Blackwell
Rae
Bes Rissies
Ralston
Campbell's
John Alden
Birdseye
Massachusetts
Kavanagh
Pilgrim Bakers
Angel Cakes
Bristol Bakery
Vienna
Clark
Swift
S. S. Pierce Blue
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