Survey of Colt graduates planned to guide high school curriculum
School Superintendent Elmer S. Mapes told the committee a survey of Colt Memorial High School graduates since 1920 is planned to determine needed curriculum changes. He also proposed surveying former pupils who left without graduating to gauge useful courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial High School
Elmer S. Mapes
Mapes
William H. Angevine
Angevine
Colt High School
NYA
Guiteras Memorial Junior High School
Miss Carter renews appeal for Christmas Seal sale
Miss Evelyn Carter secretary of local tuberculosis program promotes Christmas Seals and Health Bond funds. Bristol District Nursing Association runs free chest clinics with state sanatorium physicians and mobile x ray units. Next chest and x ray clinic at Rockwell House on December 28 from 1 to 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Carter
Dpritan
Estes
Carter
Bristol
Wallum Lake
Thescome
SyWat Adside
Bristol District Nursing Association
Rockwell House
Local newspaper men plan farewell banquet for Carmine Maisano
Friends and associates of Carmine J. Maisano Bristol correspondent for the Providence Journal and Evening Bulletin organize a farewell testimonial banquet for him at the Hotel Belvedere on Sunday December 27. Committee includes William Dwyer Prescott Paull and Michael Pasquarelli with subcommittees for reception tickets and entertainment. Maisano will leave Providence Journal duties Christmas Day and depart for Washington around December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmine J. Maisano
Bristol
Providence Journal and Evening Bulletin
Aime J. Forand
Belvedere
William T. Dwyer
Bristol Sewer Commission
Town Council
Prescott B. Paull
Michael W. Pasquarelli
R. S. Bosworth
the Phoenix
Charles L. Hughes
Bristol County
The
Journal
Joseph P. Quartaro
John W. Church
A. F. D'Angelo
Anthony J. Ferrara
R. S Osworth
J. P. Quartaro
James T. Pierce
C. L. Hughes
James J. Lanzire
Manuel Perry
Charles E. Caffery
Anthony J. Nunes
Frank J. Sylvia
Providence
Maisanoj
Providence Journal
Pte
Washington
Hater Bae
Bristol Police Begin Sunday Liquor Closings Enforcement
Bristol officials will strictly enforce Sunday liquor closings from 1 p m to 12 noon, aligning with a state-ordered rule and a prior town council decision. Class B establishments face nightly midnight closures, affecting seven sites including Hotel Belvedere and Bristol Casino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael F. Costello
Bristol
Anthony J. Ferrara
Beverage Board Chieftain
Yiquor
Ferrara
Hotel Belvedere
Bristol Casino
Bristol Council
Warren Brothers
Warren Hotel
Pannone Succeeds Velleca as Church Society Head
Joseph F. Pannone was elected president of the Holy Name Society at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church succeeding James J. Velleca who declined another term. Michael W. Pasquarelli was unanimously reelected as vice president with officers including Louis Guida secretary and Louis Nastri treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Pasquarelli
Holy Name Society
Joseph F. Pannone
Holy Name Society of the Our Lady of Mt
Marshall
Joseph Sorzana
Joseph Santulli
Leo Ciarlelli
Ejia Guisti
John Sagsone
Lewi Guida
Michael W
Bristol approves Hayman School as temporary police HQ
Bristol police win council approval to use the Hayman school as a temporary headquarters once available. The move ends the plan to reclaim Burnside Memorial for sole commemorative use as debates continue on locating a permanent facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayman School
Bristol Police
Hayman
Burnside Memorial
General Burnside
Bristol
Merton A. Cheesman
Memorial Hall
WPA
Pasquale Pagnano
General Assembly
Bristol County
Burnside Building
Christmas Basket Fund Appeals for needy families aid
Christmas Basket Fund seeks $300 to provide dinner for needy children before Christmas. Donors urged to contribute at Bristol 421 or mail to B W Wall, chairman, 539 Hope Street, to ensure a joyful holiday for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Kearney Post
Lepton Sauid
Cee Wng Vancastige
Bristol 421
B W Wall
Hope Street
Bristol D A R Observes 45th Birthday Anniversary
Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated its 45th birthday and Yuletide with a party at the chapter house on Franklin Street. Mrs. Charles O Thompson opened the program with a history of Bristol Chapter founded December 14 1891 by Mrs. Joshua W Wilbur. Santa Claus duties were performed, and readings and vocal selections entertained members ahead of a business session naming delegates and alternates to the Providence spring conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution
Franklin Street
Charles O . Thompson
Joshua W. Wilbur
Thompson
Charles O. F. Thompson
Alice B. Almy
Samuel A. Hall
Howard K. DeWolf
Algernon L. Johnston
Clifford M. Wilson
Samuel C. Wardwell
Earl P. Mathewson
Howard W. Church
Clinton T. Sherman
Iola Dunbar
The
Inseéting
Alfred M. Merriman
Harriet Church
L.R. Farrington
Mery
Lena E
Adopted kitten wins hearts of local newsroom crew
S his ie TS, hut from Here and here BY THE SCRIBE Well at last we have an office cator rather kitten. We've adopted him and he's adopted us. In this case the "we" is no editorial we but means the whole gang. The little fellow has wormed his way into the affections of us all, so much so that each one feels a sort of personal interest in his wel fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chessie
Chesapeake and Ohio RR
Nanting
Puss In
Ghiewdle
Rescue of a cold tiger kitten outside the office
A reader found a starving tiger kitten shivering against a building on a bitter morning. He was almost unable to move, with hair eaten away and fleas covering his body. The writer warmed him inside and described his piercing weak meow.
Cat Rescued and Rested After Wobbling Walk
A shop foreman finds a weakened cat unable to walk far. He places it by a radiator, feeds it salmon, and administers tea powder found at home. The powder mysteriously stops the insect problem and the cat recovers, settling contentedly after the treatment.
Frisky Kitten Chessie Finds Comfort in Shop Lap
A growing kitten named Chessie became a beloved shop pet after discovering the lunch routine and receiving tidbits from the worker. Now Chessie naps contentedly in the lap of the well fed man, a common sight in the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chessie
Finotype
Chessie the Chesapeake and Ohio cat seeks hiding place
A retired writer recalls Chessie a C and O RR mascot cat who fears the outdoors. The cat prefers indoor safety and purrs in a lap while playfully batting a moving pencil as the office staff balance work and affection.
Chessie the Cat Dominates Phoenix Office Roost
The Phoenix office staff reveal a soft spot for Chessie the cat as seven coworkers admit the same fondness. Chessie reportedly rules the roost, contrasting with past pretenses about liking cats being uncool.
Don Cossacks Male Chorus Delights Audience with A Cappella Mastery
Review praises the Don Cossacks Male Chorus for superb pure tones and flawless technique. The performance impressed listeners with no accompaniment, relying on natural voices and a confident leader to deliver an education in singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Cossacks
Ates
Koices
Also Mentioned on This Page
COLT
Oliver School
Knights of Columbus
Hector Bellevance
Guiteras School
Donald King
R. H. Brightman
J. Brightman
Bristol Girl Scout Council
Burton School
Miss Carter
Marion ‘Davies
Clark Gable
Henry Wilcoxon
Betty Furness
Gene Raymond
Ann Sothern
Helen Broderick
Eric Blore
Erik Rhodes
Harry Jans
Gome
Edward -Arnold
Joel McCrea
Frances, Farmer
Mady Christians
Walter Brennan
Rane
Andrea Leeds
Reel Cartoon
Comeny ‘Pictorial
C. J. Maisano
Pannone
Velleca
Bristol D. A. R
Mirs
Spruce
Laurel
Phoenix
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