Leaks At Guiteras School Will Cost 5000 To Repair
Bristol School Committee learned from plant engineer A J Holmes that about $5000 is needed to repair leaks and cracks at Guiteras Memorial Junior High School. He attributed shrinkage related wall cracks and recommended repainting with non shrinking cement. The plan may be included in the budget and action later.
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Guiteras School
Y. i
Guiteras Memorial Junior High School
A.J. Holmes
Bristol
US Rubber Products, Inc
Guiteras
Holmes
James F Meiggs
Mir
Meigts
Dr Rockett
State Department of Education
Sh State
Sinehearies
Meigi
NYA
New Andrews Memorial School
William H Sivocum
Riverside
Gatteras
Colt
Colt High
Reynolds
Kearney Post
Andrews Memorial School
FEW Weaver and Sons
Christmas Basket Fund Appeal Seeks Extra Gifts
The American Legion Christmas Basket Fund asks for funds to cover increased meal costs and more applicants for dinners. Last year raised 278 dollars, but this year needs at least 75 dollars more than prior year. Contributions may be sent to B W Wall at 539 Hope Street or left at his office.
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American Legion
Natenhassett Racing
Wall
Hope Street
Christmas Party of Rebekah Lodge Held at Odd Fellows Hall
Rebekah Lodge will hold its annual Christmas party in Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday December 15. Arrangements committee includes Pauline Brelsford, Mrs Minnie Alder, Mrs Anne Seymour, Ivy Stewart, Helen Hambrick, Minnie Gorham, Mass Mabel Dunbar, Gladys Landell, Marian Blease, and Rachael Simmons.
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Reba Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Pauline Brelsford
Cheifads
Minnie Alder
Anne Seymour
Ivy Stewart
Helen Hambrick
Minnie Gorham
Mass Mabel Dunbar
Gladys Landell
Marian Blease
Rachael Simmons
Women's Club Embarks On Charity Program
The Italian Socialites Women’s Club recently started a charitable program and plans to donate to the newly opened Community House on Colt's Drive. The group began as a social circle of young women meeting privately, but has evolved into a service-minded organization seeking broader community impact.
Social club expands charity drive led by Mrs Ruggiero
New by laws stress aid over entertainment as the Sotial club forms a charity fund with اول proceeds from entertainments. A Red Cross donation a Health Bond and gifts to a Children's Home were funded. A February bridge party plans a tonsil clinic at Colt High auditorium.
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Vasta L. R. Ruggiero
Red Cross
Colt High
Nancy Vitiello
Hugh Holmes
Mary Salzano
Anna Joseph
Ruggiero
Ways and Means
Bridget Nasty
Lathan Pasquerell
Elm Farm
Altar Society Christmas Party at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will hold its annual Christmas Party on Thursday December 16 in the Parish Hall. A arrangements committee led by chairlady Mrs Elia Gniusti includes Mrs Leonardo DiGati Mrs Lena Perron Mrs Nancy Santulli Mrs Carmella Santulli and several others along with several Mass attendees.
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Altar Society
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Elia Gniusti
Leonardo DiGati
Lena Perron
Nancy Santulli
Carmella Santulli
Madeline Cortellesa
Mary Soldano
Mary DeFelice
Nancy Tucarella
Laura Aiello
Phyliss Spaghetti
Luillian
Father and Son Supper Planned by Local Men's Union
The First Congregational Church Men’s Union hosts a Father and Son supper this evening in the General House with Jeff Davis noted as principal speaker, a sailor-writing author. Each member brings a son or another boy, and oyster stew by Daniel Bowron is featured.
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Men’s Union
First Congregational Church
Guneral House
Jeff Davis
Daniel Bowron
Arthur B. Rae
A. H. Payne
Henry Sanford
Beginnings of the YMCA Told by Pawtucket Secretary
Kenneth S. Dale recounts the YMCA origin story at a Pawtucket Men's Union meeting. He cites Williams of England in the 1840s, a snake bite, and a family of fourteen as catalyst, leading to moral reform, prayer, Bible study, and the name YMCA after a 3 4 5 vote. The talk traces YMCA growth in Britain Canada the United States and abroad, praising its cross class reach and practical development.
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Ym.c.a
Kenneth S. Dale
Men's Union
General House
Mr. Dale
Pawtucket
Williams
England
London
Charles Dickens
Willams
Wallan
Christian Young Men's Association
Young Men's Christian Association
Dale
YMCA
Great Britain
Canada
United States
China
Japan
The
Ain
Avith
Freedom of Worship a Baptist Contribution, Dr Thomas Says
Dr Albert C Thomas of Fall River cites Roger Williams and the US Constitution to argue freedom of worship as a Baptist contribution to the church. He warns against totalitarian pressure, recalls Brown University's religiously open founding, and notes immersion is not universally required.
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Baptist Church
Thomas
United Church
Roger Williams
Albert C Thomas
First Baptist Church of
Fall River
St. Michael's Church
Massachusetts Colony
Cotton Mather
Brown University
Oxford
Church Union
Christ
Dr Thomas
Germany
Colmery
American Legion
America
Dr. Thomas
Can
Testimonial to honor Manuel Perry at Hotel Belvedere
A testimonial dinner will be held Thursday at the Hotel Belvedere in honor of Manuel Perry Grand Deputy President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Rhode Island. Master of ceremonies will be William F. Kelly from Naugatuck Connecticut with main speaker James Telvin of Boston Massachusetts. Also addressing the gathering are William Worochock state FOE president Louis Mattrone Bristol Aerie president John Andrade Bristol Aerie vice president and Manuel E Vargas Jr who heads the arrangements committee.
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Fo.e
Louis Mattrone
Bristol Aerie
John Andrade
Manuel E. Vargas, Jr
Christmas Green Party Set by Bristol Garden Club
The Bristol Garden Club hosts a Christmas Green party this evening at Hotel Bel Vedere with Mrs Edward D Kunz as hostess. Four exhibit classes will judge Christmas table decor, a centerpiece, bouquets, and a Christmas package. judges include Mrs Frank L McCool, Barrington Garden Club president, and another member.
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Garden Club
Hotel
Belvedere
Bristol Garden Club
Edward D. Kunz
Frank L. McCool
Barrington Garden Club
Ivy Guild Christmas Party at St Michael's Parish House
Ivy Guild of St Michael's Episcopal Church will hold its annual Christmas party this evening in the Parish House. The organizing committee includes Mrs Chester W Whitman Mrs Leonard Sanford Mrs Russell Southwick Mrs Charles Davis Mrs Arthur M McCaw and Mrs Leon F McCaw.
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IVY Guild
St Michael’s Episcopal Church
Chester W. Whitman
Leonard Sanford
Russell Southwick
Charles Davis
Arthur M McCaw
Leon F. McCaw
Holy Name Society hears talk on journalism
Francis X Flannery of the Newport Herald spoke on journalism at the Holy Name Society meeting in St Marys Church auditorium. Plans set for the Holy Name feast on Sunday January 2 with collective communion and an evening benediction service. A committee led by President Augustine B Nerone includes James J Connery and others.
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Francis X Flannery
The
Newport Herald
Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s Church
Augustine B. Nerone
James J. Connery
Wm. T. Dwyer
Wm. H. Sisson
George T. Ingram
Raymond McNamara
Father Ryan
Father Griffin
Toy Town drives New England toy shipments to coast
Business in many lines is tight as toy manufacturers work at capacity. Santa’s Christmas orders flood New England, with Winchendon, Massachusetts known as toy town, sending carloads of freight to Atlantic coast points, more than expected several months back.
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Santa Claus
New England
Winchendon
Mass
Pb pIarty
Eliees “Ehian
Ohe
New England towns see shift from Japanese goods
Marlboro Mass Keene NH and Gardner Mass report a trend against Japanese products after the China invasion. The movement reduces imports and boosts American made toys as consumers reconsider items marked made in Japan.
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New England
Marlboro
Mass
Keene
Gardner
China
Japan
Toy Trains Boom Boosts 1937 Sales and Lionel Lead
Toy makers report booming 1937 sales near ten million dollars with Lionel Corp dominating two thirds of production. Lionel’s new 340 ton Hudson model debuts at eighty five dollars as adults join children in the electric train hobby.
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Lionel Corp
Joshus Lionel Cowen
New York Central Line
Irvington
N. J
Lionel
Cumberlandite: Iron Mine Hill a Heavy U S Rock Formation
Prof Charles W Brown of Brown University geology notes Cumberlandite in Cumberland Rhode Island is among the heaviest US rocks. It is nearly twice Earth's crust density, four times water, with 20 to 30 percent magnetic iron ore. Coast and Geodetic Survey team measured gravity effects on the formation.
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United States
Cumberland, Ril
Iron Mine Hill
Charles W. Brown
Brown University
Department of Geology
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
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A. J. Holmes
Wm. H. Slocum
Andrews
Guiteras Memorial Athletic Field
Kearney
Mite Society of First Baptist ‘Church
Charles B Rockwell
W DeWolf
H. Gertrude E. Guiteras
Pixon Friendly Circle
Sy Total
Rebekah Lodge
Thurs
Paul Muni
Emile Zola
Robert Mareen
Rosalind Russell
Obert Benchley
Action Navarro Heir
Bill
Myrna
William Powell
Myrna Loy
Florence Rice
John Beal
Jessie Ralph Edgar
Kennedy News -Ree
Ie Hari Ws
Ttalida Sécialites
En's Club
Y.M.C.A
Kenneth S. Dale Says
Leonard B. Rasmusson
Warren
Nathaniel G. Herreshoff, Jr
Woonsocket
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