Old Fashioned Minstrels Delight Gui eral School Audience
A large crowd praised the Old Fashioned Minstrels presented by Hope Chapter O E S and the Doric Club directed by Mrs Gladys B Brightman. The show repeats tonight with end men in blackface and a full cast of soloists, choruses, and the mysterious two songsters drawing strong applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guieral School
James F. Meiggs
Louis Gallo
Dom Santos
Merry Muinstrels
Dapper Dan
Albert Metcalf
My Hero
From the
Oscar Straus
Audrey Munro
Bristol Police Filing System Project Begins With Two Hire
Two Reserve police officers Henry J Sylvia Jr and James T Perce start a ten month assignment to create and maintain a filing system at Bristol police headquarters. The project approved by the Town Council and WPA totals 1200 with the community share 100 and labor funded by unemployment service funds.
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Bristol Police Department
Peter Vitullo
Bristol County
United States Unemployment Service
Henry J Sylvia, Jr
James T. Perce
Democratic Town Committee
WPA
Funeral Services for Miss Fanny Morse
Miss Fanny W Morse died Saturday December 7 in her 82nd year. Services were held at her home 210 High Street with Canon Parsaley officiating. Bearers Warry C Munro Robert F Munro Daniel W Coggeshall and Charles E Weaver were former pupils. Burial followed in the North Cemetery.
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Fanny W Morse
High Street
Canon Parsaley
St Michael's Church
Warry C Munro
Robert F Munro
Daniel W Coggeshall
Charles E Weaver
North Cemetery
Bristol Knights of Columbus Plan Christmas Visit and Bingo
The Bristol Council Knights of Columbus refined preparations for the Supreme Agent John H Daly visit on December 20 and approved buying a $5 health bond. They also advanced plans for a Christmas turkey bingo on December 23, with Joseph King as committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Knights of Columbus
John H Daly
New Haven
Joseph King
Gremial D O P Elects New Officers
Miss Mary Andrade was elected president of the Gremial of the Daughters of Portugal at a Wednesday meeting held in her High Street home. Officers chosen include vice president Mrs Margaret Viera secretary Miss Olivia Andrade treasurer Miss Alice Sousa and board of directors Miss Julia Ferrara Mrs Rose Paiva Mrs Mary F Nunes Miss Alden Rego mistress of ceremonies Miss Gloria Cabral.
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Mary Andrade
The
Gremial of the Daughters of Portugal
High Street
Margaret Viera
Olivia Andrade
Alice Sousa
Julia Ferrara
Rose Paiva
Mary F Nunes
Alden Rego
Gloria Cabral
Taft Pupils Stage One Act Operetta The Cruise of Trundle Bed
Taft School pupils presented a one act operetta The Cruise of Trundle Bed in the school auditorium directed by Miss Annie M Tobin. The cast included Carl Vernon Huestis Hubert Henry Newman and others with Santa Claus and Santa s helpers among the roles. Costumes were arranged by the Barbara Mapes and Mapes families with food sale committees led by Mrs J Floyd Huest and Mrs Earl P Mathewson.
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Taft School
Trundle Bed
Annie M. Tobin
Carl
Vernon Huestis
Hubert
Henry Newman
Eleanora Costa
Jean Crowley
Betty May West
Sally Mapes
Gladys Usher
Elizabeth Perry
Mary Medeiros
Sam
David Mathewson
Norma Sardelli
Barbara Newman
Helen Almeida
Eleanor Costa
Santa Claus
John Moren
Richard Usher
Clarence Wills
Betty West
Norma
Sardellas
Barbara Hill
Freddie Sever
Usher
Elizabeth Sevez
E & Mapes
Joseph Sardelli
D. Carts
Abseog
Mat AE. van
Claude Hazledine
J Floyd Huest
Earl P Mathewson
Delwyn Crowley
Earl H Hobson
Taft Club
Hope Circle Plans Bingo and Social for Charity Event
Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isa bella plans a public bingo party at Kw C Hall State street on December 19 to benefit the Christmas Basket Fund featuring turkeys groceries and vegetables. A social follows next Monday with committees led by Mrs Sara Sweeney and Mrs Annie Fariex guiding the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Circle
No 70
Daughters of Isabella
K Uw C Hall
State Street
Twente
Sara Sweeney
Marie Vermette
Margaret Conner
Rose Preen
Margaret Callan
Mary Callan
Mary Cannon
Baptist Pastor Ends Sermon Series at First Baptist
Rev. J Yoemans, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will begin a series of sermons this Sunday at 10 30 am on The Life. Special music and group singing are featured. Young parishioners meet next Wednesday with the Fishers of Men Club and the Bible Class.
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J Yoemans
First Baptist Church
Fishers of Men Club
Greer Responds to Critics on Patriotism and Paganism
Rev James E Greer pastor of State Street M E Church replies to critics of a Bristol address He defends free speech opposes broad teacher oaths and warns against patriotism tied to pagan symbols He argues God love and conscience should govern the state and flag symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Greer
State Street
M. E
Commander Béehler
Congregational Men's Club
Bristol
Legion
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Beehler
Rerhige
Scouts Head Renews Appeal for Old Toys
Bristol Scouts urge residents to donate old toys or buy inexpensive new ones for distribution to needy children before Christmas. Commissioner George R. Fish said about 300 toys collected. 2500 more needed. Toys can be picked up by calling Scout Headquarters. letters from children are answered with toys each year.
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Bristol
Bristol Boy Scouts
George R. Fish
Scout
Mr Fish
Santa Claus
Scouts Daily
Goldenrod Troop Holds December Meeting at Reynolds School
The Goldenrod troop met in the Reynolds school auditorium Tuesday at 3 45 pm. Mrs Bartlett led curtain pulls, Mrs Kinder Christmas cards, and Mrs Zinderstein weaving. A January cooking class at Naragansett Electric Shop was discussed with a scout executive to oversee.
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Goldenrod
Reynolds School
Bartlett
Kinder
Zinderstein
Naragansett Electric Shop
Scout House
Nancy D Bosworth
Bristol's oldest church to mark 255th anniversary
Bristol's First Congregational Church will observe its 255th birthday on Thursday evening December 19 with a supper for the entire congregation. Special music by organist Cora Shaw Anderson and magic by Curt Hall Covell are planned, followed by an after dinner speech by a former pastor. The anniversary committee includes Robert F Munro and Mrs Charles L Pendleton among others.
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Bristol
First Congregational
Cora Shaw Anderson
Curt Hall Covell
Chapel Chauville
Providence
Samuel M. Lindsey
Brookline
Mass
Robert F Munro
Charles L. Pendleton
Anderson
Herbert B Burnham, Jr
Herbert D Graetz
Mrs Peters Re-elected Edgehill Temple Chief
Mrs Stella Peters was re elected Most Excellent Chief of Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters at a meeting in Mello building. Officers chosen include Pauline Brelsford Metta Nelle Annie Saunders Rachel Simmons Catherine Marz Jennie Nelle Catherine Brelsford James Steen Ida M Newman. Installation Jan 10 in Metro building with Catherine Marz installing. Silver tea next Monday at Hillside Tea Room Hope Street.
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Stella Peters
Edgehill Temle
Pythian Sisters
Mello
Pauline Brelsford
Metta Nelle
Annie Saunders
Rachel Simmons
Catherine Marz
Jennie Nelle
Catherine Brelsford
James Steen
Ida M Newman
Metro
Hillside Tea Room
Hope Street
This and That from Here and Shere
A writer recalls a schemer named Dupont who used a smooth line to obtain deposits. The tale notes his recent visit, the resulting sadness, and questions the reader with a closing quip about imagine receiving a million dollars.
Bristol City Slickers and Local Businessmen Exchange Cautionary Tales
Two Bristol businessmen recount experiences with a city slicker in the area. A grocer and a retired dry goods merchant describe their encounters and warn others to be cautious, noting that gullibility has affected others as well.
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Bristol
Visit by suspect to town shops prompts police appeal
A man identified as Dupont visited every garageman in town attempting to cash checks. None notified Bristol 900 or police of suspicions. Weeks earlier a bakery theft involving rubber checks had been reported. Police urge residents to relay suspicious activity immediately to help prevent crime.
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Eee RE Etetine Ingen ‘Dupont
Iis
Bristol 900
Police Department
Bristol stunts fear further copycat attempts
A local report notes that after a successful act by "Dupont" Bristol residents doubt another stunt will occur but reports a stranger attempting a $50 check payment at a State Street grocery. The clerk refused due to insufficient funds, illustrating the risk and misfortune of such schemes.
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Dupont
Bristol
State Street
Christian Pacifism Talk Urges Enlightened Debate
Readers are urged to study a letter published in Your Column signed by C Clifford Wilson. The piece offers a strong explanation of a Christian attitude toward war love and peace and is praised as an excellent discussion. It invites readers to think and discuss pacifism with greater understanding even if they disagree with some points.
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C. Clifford Wilson
Opinion by Rev Greer on flag dangers in Phoenix
Rev James E. Greer responds to criticism of a recent speech in Phoenix. He argues the flag is "in danger" of becoming a pagan symbol, but not yet. He says true patriotism comes from seeing flaws in one’s country and addressing them.
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Pointvol Mae
Phoenix
James E. Greer
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