Bristol Christmas Seal Sale records decline in progress
The Bristol Christmas Seal Committee reports slow progress for the annual sale, with first day success followed by falling totals. It notes last year 762.01 dollars and hopes to reach 800, while Bristol’s tuberculosis death rate shows mixed trends and pressures for continued funding of clinics x rays nursing services and health education.
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Bristol
Bristol District Nursing Association
Apni
Gutteras Memorial Junior High Plans Library Tour
Gutteras Memorial Junior High students will visit Providence Public Library and Providence Journal printing establishment as part of their activities program. Fifteen children led by Miss Jessie Molasky will tour tomorrow, with another group planned soon. Participants include Mildred Littlefield, Jean Malafronte, Mary DuPonte, Rose Securo, Grace Bruno, Flora Fusco, Alice Castro, Ann Leahy, Bridget Turillo, Rose Balzano, Gladys Weaver, Tylvena Sousa, and Mary DeCosta.
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Gutteras Memorial
Providence Public Library
Providence Journal
Jessie Molasky
Bristol School
Mildred Littlefield
Jean Malafronte
Mary DuPonte
Rose Securo
Grace Bruno
Flora Fusco
Alice Castro
Ann Leahy
Bridget Turillo
Rose Balzano
Gladys Weaver
Tylvena Sousa
Mary DeCosta
Teachers Plan Bingo in Colt Auditorium
Bristol Teachers Association members arrange a bingo party in Colt Memorial High School auditorium on Thursday evening December 12. Vincent Leahy chairs the general committee with Helen Condon Miss Helen Romano Mrs Mary Mancini Carl T Carlson and Mrs Charlotte Makowsky on the organizing team.
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Colt Auditorium
Bristol
Teacher's Association
Colt Memorial High School
Vincent Leahy
Helen Condon
Helen Romano
Mary Mancini
Carl T Carlson
Charlotte S. Makowsky
Colored Lights for Christmas Cheer Sought by Businessman
Fred Ex Suzman a prominent businessman advocates installing brightly colored street lights in downtown during Christmas and New Year to brighten the dull business area. He notes other cities fund the plan by local merchants and invites interested people to contact him.
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Yuletide
Fred Ex Suzman
Mr. Suzman
Jesse P Sousa Heads United Brothers Lodge
Jesse P Sousa was elected Noble Grand of United Brothers Lodge I O O F at the annual meeting held Tuesday night in High Street lodge rooms. He succeeds Willard S Kenny with Raymond S Brightman as vice grand and John G Stewart recording secretary among others. Grand Master Irving H Philips and his suite will visit at the December 17 meeting with Bristol district lodges as guests.
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Jesse P. Sousa
United Brothers Lodge
High Stret
Willard S. Kenny
Raymond S. Brightman
Vigg Grand
John G. Stewart
Amasa € Williston
Sranviia Sanretary
Frederick G. Garvin
William H. Remieres
Merton A. Cheesthee Forthe
Pines
Apie
Man Fa Card
George W Coggeshall
Irving H. Philips
Bristol
Kearney Post Makes Christmas Aid Plans
For the ninth year the American Legion Kearney Post No 6 will provide Christmas dinners to needy families. Last year 198 dinners were distributed. Names must be submitted by December 14. contributions are requested to fund baskets and careful selection will be practiced with church and welfare group cooperation.
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B. W. ‘Walt
Kearney Post
American Legion
Post
Public Aid
WPA
Teing Rchel
B. W. Wall
Hope Street
Cook Street
Kearney Post Weem
Two Friends
Mt Carmel Players stage life of a newspaper in two shows
The Mount Carmel Players present a three act comedy Hot Copy at Guiteras Memorial Junior High. Kenneth Wade editor battles a political boss while colleagues rally to save the Evening Herald. The production features Italian songs and a large supporting cast with scores of local talent.
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Mount Carmel Players
Guiteras Memorial Junior High School
Sbee Rebrarcal
Pesparanate Ipo
Joseph F
Kenneth Wade
Louis Stabile
Fvening Herald
Dudley Kay
Valentino Alessandro
Kenneth
Jane Corwin
Josephine Cortellessa
Bill Gregory
Edward DuPonte
Sylvia Dale
Genevieve Pagnano
Mrs. Devine
Emily Delmonico
Bud Rice
Pat Camera
Peggy Wilson
Anna Carmone
Randolph Peters
Bernard Quartaro
Hazel Winston
Marv Turdle
the Pest
Velleca Re elected President Of Mt Carmel Holy Name
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church announces James J Velleca's re election as president. Michael Pasquarelli names Velleca and reports officers including vice president Pasquarelli, secretary Nastri, treasurer Pannone, with Cirillo Ferruola counselors and Riccio marshal.
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Velleca
MT. Carmel Holy Name
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of
Ancient check racket targets Bristol bakers
Bristols Sodini and Giusti bakers fall prey to a scam where a man orders wedding cake items then pays with a check for less than the amount. A $20 check marked no funds was returned after a Wednesday visit, prompting police to note a vague description of the suspect who dealt with Emily Sodini.
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Sodini
Mr. Sodini
Mr. So- Situ
Emily Sodini
Miss Sodini
Miss. Sodini
de Bristol
Stave
Particalarty
Wrth’ Bakers
Truck and sedan collide at Bradford High streets intersection
Anthony H Rego 18 of 180 Bay View Ave drives a southbound truck that collides with Cecil C Getchell 553 Hope St driving a sedan on Bradford and High. The sedan sustains heavy damage. no injuries. Esther Ionergan rides with Getchell and escapes harm. Police Chief Ferrara and Sgt Cashin lead the investigation.
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Anthony H. Rego
Bay View Avenue
High Street
Cecil C. Getchell
Hope Street
Bristol County Water Works
Bradford Street
Bradford and
High Streets
Getchell
Esther Ionergan
United States Rubber Products
Anthony J Ferrara
William T. Cashin
Reverend Townsend to Speak at St Michael's on Dec 11
Reverend Charles Townsend rector of St Stephen's Providence and a member of Bishop Bennett's Commission will speak at St Michael's Church in this town on the evening of Wednesday December as part of preparations for the Diocesan-Wide Preaching Mission. The Rev Irving A Evans of Lonsdale and Bishop Bennett will participate in related services.
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Charles’ Townsend
St. Stephen's
Providence
Bennett
St Michael’s Church
Irving A. Evans
Lonsdale
Bishop Bennett
Special Town Meeting on WPA funding set for Monday
Bristol taxpayers will gather at Reynolds school auditorium Monday at 7 30 p m to vote on the Town Council request for a ten thousand dollar appropriation to finance the town's share of the WPA program for the remainder of the current fiscal year
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Bristol
Reynolds School
Brown Bruins Struggle in 1935 Football Season
The Brown University football team has endured a disastrous 1935 schedule, winning only one game. The November issue of the Brown Alumni Monthly examines reasons for the slump and notes a rare 14-0 win over Boston University as a bright spot.
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Brown University
Brown
Syracuse
Bruin
Boston University
Brown Alumni Monthly
Curbstone Quarterbacks Attributed Blame To Coach McLaughry
The Monthly notes that some critics blame Coach McLaughry for the team’s troubles in harsh terms. An anonymous Brown Daily Herald writer apologizes after confronting the coach in tears the next morning. Students and squad members rally to support him.
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the Monthly
Brown Daily Herald
McLaughry
Struggling 1935 squad hampered by injuries and delays
The article notes lack of material and late classes hinder the 1935 football team. It argues only three or four squad members could become major college players, with injuries crippling prospects and a congested schedule preventing cohesive practice.
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Ing’ Jn
Aldrich
Freshman squadron hampered by limited practice time
The Freshman squadron under the McLaughry system has had an excellent season but suffers from scarce practice time. The writer notes four or five promising backs hindered by late class schedules leaving only one day of combined practice.
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McLaughry
Brown Football Slump Attributed To Obstacles Not Coach
The Alumni Monthly argues Brown’s current football slump and the criticisms should focus on the obstacles facing Coach Mc Laughry rather than on the coach himself. The column emphasizes that Brown men would admit things are on the level if not for the tough conditions surrounding the program.
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Brown
Alumni Monthly
McLaughry
Swedish contralto Gertruds Wettergren heckled at sea interview
Reporters aboard a Swedish steamer entering New York harbor sought dignitaries to interview and met Gertruds Wettergren, the Swedish contralto about to debut at the Metropolitan Opera. After a reporter wished her luck she smiled and said, Kick me, turning away.
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New York Harbor
New York
Gertruds Wettergren
Metropolitan Opera
Swedish Kick Tradition Explained for New Endeavor
Reporters present in a Swedish scene show a stiff group briefly undone by a request from Mme Wettergran’s husband. One man steps forward to honor colleagues as he explains the custom of giving a kick to wish luck when starting a new venture.
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Mme. Wettergran
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