Old Age Pension Bill Discussed by Eagles in Bristol
Dam L O Connor president of the State Vereoot Eagles addressed the Bristol Aerie 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles on the old age pension bill in the General Assembly. Hope block Connor reported progress of the pension law in several states. A committee for a dance in Eagles Auditorium was named. Proceeds fund pension work. Frank W Smith was installed as trustee by Thomas H Byrnes at the Aerie business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dam l O Connor
Vereoot Eagles
General Assembly
Bristol
Order of Eagles
Hope Block
Connor
Fagles
O'Connor
Aerie
Frank W Smith
Thomas H Byrnes
Nappi Infant Born in Town on December 13
In this town, Franc is, son of Mr and Mrs Antonio Nappi, born December 13, aged four months.
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Nappi
Francis
Antonio Nappi
Alterations and Repairs at Mount Carmel Parish House Nearing Completion
Alterations and repairs at the parish house of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Congregational Street are nearly done pastor Rev Joseph Poja says the house will be ready for occupancy before Christmas. The interior has been thoroughly repaired with new flooring replastering a stage and dressing room. Movable chairs and modern electrical equipment have been added for church society meetings and social gatherings.
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Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Congregational Street
Joseph Poja
Bristol events spell January programs at two schools
On January 11 the Bristol County Festival Chorus presents a cert in the Guiteras Memorial School auditorium. January 19 and 20 the Colt Memorial High School auditorium hosts the musical comedy In hid Vienna for the Senior Class and Athletic Association fundraiser.
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Guiteras Memorial School
Bristol County Festival Chorus
Inhid Vienna
Auditorim
Colt Memorial High School
Local Church Supper Aids Renovation Fund
More Than 156 persons attended an affair at First Baptist Church Cheirch Fancy Articles and Arrows. Proceeds from a chicken pattie supper served in the vestry under G. G. Group auspices will be added to the church renovation fund. Approximately 150 pastries were sold plus aprons at a separate table.
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First Baptist
Cheirch
First Baptist Church
G. G. Group
George Luther
Charlotte Stoughton
Dorothy Mott
Hattie Lord
Hope Mowry
Bertha Algers
Muriel Hodgdon
Eber W. Hill
Joseph Hall
Henry Bullock
Mite Society
Fred R. Mott
Charles H. Liscomb
Henry Buffum
Lucy Wall
Alice Bullock
Bristol Girl Scouts Council Reorganizes After Meeting
The Bristol Girl Scouts Council met at Mrs Charles B Rockwell Jr’s home with Muss Frances Morse of Providence giving a Scoutcraft talk. A 7 30 PM Monday meeting in Rockwell Hall was announced to reorganize the Bristol unit disbanded months ago. A Christmas tree program and nominating committee were set, with refreshments served by the hostess and Miss Joha Ao Herreshott assisting.
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Bristol Girl Scouts Council
Charles B Rockwell
Muss Frances Morse
Providence
Girl Scouts
Rockwell Hall
MCA
Bristol
Girl Scouts Council
Hope Corte
Howard R Newman
Harold DeWolt
Joha Ao Herreshott
Odd Power Attributed to Wearing of Rings
The article surveys legends about rings offering luck and protection. It cites ancient beliefs of King Solomon and Pliny about rings guiding decisions and repelling danger, notes claimed healing powers, and mentions social customs tied to rings and engagements.
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Solomon
Pliny
London Medical Journal
Bank Vaults Flooded to Outwit Burglars
A damaged report describes a method to deter break ins by flooding vaults and constructing reinforced concrete blocks with interlocking steel wire molds. The system uses six by two by two foot blocks with embedded grooves for electric wire sensors. When displaced, alarm wires trigger immediately.
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Threm
Lendon
Toonden
Avery
Meeting the King of Terrors
An elderly Scottish man on his deathbed is urged by his parish priest to prepare for the afterlife. The man quips that he has already lived with the queen of terrors for 30 years, implying he is not afraid to face death.
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Ed Seco
Detroit Free Press
Memorial High School Opens Season With Bristol Timetable
Hugh School Team begins season tonight at Guiteras Memorial School gym. Season tickets are on sale for games at Bristol. Schedule includes December 16 R S State College Kingston, January 4 Wickford, January 10 Providence Trade Bristol, January 18 Providence Trade Bristol, January 20 La Salle Providence, February 8 De La Salle Newport, February 15 Warren Bristol, February 29 R I School of Design Bristol, March 7 Mt St Charles Bristol.
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Memorial High School
Uaste
Guiteras Memorial School
Bristol
R. S. State College
Kingston
Wickford
Providence
Proview
Rogers High
Providence Trade
la Salle Academy
Janet Salle Academy
de la Salle
Newport
Taft School Club Presents Santa Claus Playlet
Pupils of the Taft School presented the playlet Santa Claus and His Company yesterday afternoon in the Main road school building. Directed by Miss Anne M Tobin the cast included William Cantwell Jr as Santa Claus Priscilla Ostby as his secretary Alice Sylvia as poet Arthur Manchester as postman and others making up a festive ensemble selling homemade candy boxes.
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Taft School
Santa Claus
Main Road
Anne M . Tobin
William Cantwell, Jr
Priscilla Ostby
Alice Sylvia
Arthur Manchester
Carpenters
Stephen Burns
Nelson Beals
Edward Sylvia
John Sousa
Alfred Sylvia
Edward Burns
Ruth Hazledine
Agnes Andrade
Betty Hobson
Emily Cardoza
Barbara Higbee
Elizabeth Cardoza
Shirley Sparks
Concetta Freitas
Max Andradé
Attie Freitas
Maria Alegria
Shirtes Sparks
Dan Furtado
Virginia Enghtman
Nelson
Social Discipline as a Moral Duty in Public Life
The Philadelphia Record quotes a view that social discipline guides human virtue. It argues that facing life’s difficulties requires restraints and studying proper behavior to improve self and benefit others, while suffering should not be sought but may be endured to avoid guilt or aid good.
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Philadelphia Record
St Rita Club elects officers for Mount Carmel parish
Mrs John A Ruggiero was reelected President of the St Rita Club of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel for a seventh year at the recent annual meeting. Officers chosen include Bridget Nastri Secretary na Percella Treasurer Lillian Alzano and executive committee members Mary D'Alisio Helen Pagnano Rose Di Giano Mary Votra and Margaret Proto. The club, formed November 14 1920, reports strong support and welcomed new members. An Ever Ready Engine Hose Company fair in Grand Army Hall on Saturday evening Jan 28 was welcomed and a private dance in Mt Carmel parish hall on Saturday evening Dec 31 was approved.
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John A. Ruggiero
St. Rita Club
Church of Our Lady of Mount, Carmel
Bridget Nastri
Na Percella
Lillian Alzano
Mary D’alisio
Helen Pagnano
Rose di Giano
Mary Votra
Margaret Proto
Engine & Hose Company
Grand Army Hall
Mt. Carmel Parish Hall
Iron Crown of Italy Ages Old Amid Royal History
The iron crown of Italy, forged around 504 by Theodolinda for a Turin duke’s marriage, symbolizes enduring royalty. Once kept at Monza, it has graced Charlemagne, Frederick IV, and Charles V, and finally Napoleon linked it to the French crown in a ceremony. The crown belongs to the state with Monza basilica’s custodian as keeper.
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Italy
Theodolinda
Turin
Monza
Charlemagne
Frederic IV
Charles V
Napoleon Bonaparte
France
Basilica of
Order of Cavaliers
Leap Year Privilege in Historical Marry First Proposals
The Liberty article notes leap year proposals by unmarried women with legal basis. Scotland allegedly enacted 1288 law granting this right and fining men who refuse marriage. France, Genoa, and Venice reportedly followed in the fifteenth century with similar customs.
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Scotland
France
Genoa
Venice
Estate sale notice in Bristol Court records
Court of the Town of Bristol issues an estate final account for Harold J. Gross as executor of LeBaron B. Colt will. Sale of real estate set for 8 o clock A M at the court room Bristol Court House. Notice ordered to be published weekly for four weeks. John W. Church, Clerk. Nov 28, 1927.
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Lebaron
COLT
Harold J. Gross
Nate LeBaron
Celt Ag
Sorviv
J. Grows
Ateourt
Bristol
Ristol Ph . Church
Sierk
Rhode Island
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Peat
Charles B. Rockwell, Jr
Prezered
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New England Coke
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Tel
Bristol, R. I
Compensio General Insurance
Health Foods
Lawrence S. Edwards
Franklin Street
Emily
Thetr Sieims
John W. Church
Amos S. Gorham
Charles M. Connery
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Burton St
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Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
A.R. Depasquale & Bro
E. W. Weaver
High Street
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
Wood Street
Moxie
Hanley
Morris Bros
Thames Street
RB. I
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Willam Street
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
E L. Watson & CO
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Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
Freeborn
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William A. Doran
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O. M. Bailey
Johns- Manville
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