Chorus of town gossip and letters to the editor
A lively compendium of reader letters and social notes from a local town, mentioning corrections about a Providence Concert Trio member, calls for printing reactions to local industry, plans for a Bridge Club, piano needs, accusations, dances, charity events, and a flood of personal gossip about residents and visitors. The writer relays events at the Pastime, Academy Hall, and mentions several individuals by initials, with humor and a frank, hometown tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Eddie Vaccaro
Chickie Rollo
Charlie St. Angelo
Art Tattrie
Roy Weber
Academy Hall
Tony Perry
Marty Biancuzzo
Alabama
Phoenix
Raymrightman
Civic League
Birdie
Wally Mossop
Alonzo Vail
Bristol
Charlie Dunbar
Johnny Tattrie
Charlie
AJ Ruggieri
Rhodes
Ino Guild
Chester Myers
Herbie Burnham
Mothiballs
Johnny Moreno
Eddie Levy
Belvederes
Warren
Weil
A. R
L. N
L. E
M N
R. G
E. C
H G
M. G
J. R
M P
J H
M B
E. F
Ja. P
L. W
A. S
J. V
Mom
E. M
R. Ny
L. BE. B
D. S
Massachusetts
Noah
Powerful Jawa Cat Captures Hunter's Gun in Feud Tale
A wild cat suspected after hens vanished attacks a deer watcher’s wife. In a stakeout a large specimen snatched the rifle by the teeth, leaving a jaw imprint on the barrel. The fur of the skin measured one unk from tip to top, illustrating the cat’s strength and ferocity.
Rotary Club discusses liquor problem methods in Australia and England
The Rotary Club meeting featured two prepared articles read by Charles Cutler and Rev. A R Parshley. One outlines the Australian method of handling the liquor problem and the other describes the English approach prepared by G Andrews Moriarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretbler Bt
Rotary Club
Charles Cutler
England
G. Andrews Moriarty
A. R. Parshley
Australian Method and English System of Liquor Regulation
A comparative article by Charles W. Cutler and G Andrews Moriarty contrasts Australian high license and strict enforcement with English restricted hours. It notes Australia’s orderly pubs, no upstairs drinking after hours, and strong prohibition debates, while England favors regulated sale times and high licenses, claiming improved public behavior and reduced crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
England
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Newcastle
Geelong
Tasmania
Opton
G. Andrews Moriarty
Brigland
Liverpool
London
English Club Party Held At Reynolds School
The English Club directed by Miss Anna B. Foley hosted a party at Reynolds School on Tuesday December 20 at 3 45 PM. The entertainment committee led by Vincent Santo chairman included Ann Iasiello Jean Malargente Alfred Nunes and Nicholas Ancieri with Maynard Shusman president and Lilian Borges secretary assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna B. Foley
Reynolds
Comittée
Vincent Santo
Ann Iasiello
Jean Malargente
Alfred Nunes
Nicholas Ancieri
Maynard Shusman
Lilian Borges
Bristol Club to Hold First Annual Christmas Party
Members and guests of the Bristol Portuguese-American Women's Club will gather Thursday evening at the Columbian Hall Wood Street for their first annual Christmas party. Gifts will be distributed from a tree by Santa Claus followed by dancing to Vernie Munro's Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Columbian Hall
Wood Street
Santa Claus
Vernie Munro
Evening bowling stars shine in standout performance
William Burne Sr and Ally Guevré led outstanding bowling play as Hawké and Alée earned second place. The night featured strong scores and notable frames from both teams, highlighting top individual efforts in a competitive contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burne
Hawké
Alée
Guevréont
Porki
Obituary Morris Hazen Resident of Bristol Dies at 55
Morris Hazen died early this morning at Wallum Lake Hospital. He lived in Bristol 15 years and was 55. Funeral at Segarmah Parlors Providence with burial at Lincoln Park Cemetery Warwick Rhode Island. Survived by wife Ida a son Benjamin 16 and daughter Esther 14 of 225 Wood Street. He was a grocer by trade in Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Hazen
Wallum Lake Hospital
Segarmah
Providence
Lincoln Park’ Cemetery
Warwick
R. I
David Werner
Congregation Sons of Zitn
Hazen
Russia
Ida
Benjamin
Esther
Wood Street
Bristol
Infant daughter of Sheriff Meiggs dies at 1 year
Mary Elizabeth Meiggs daughter of Sheriff James H F Meiggs and wife of 14 Franklin Street died at 2 this morning after a brief illness. The child was 1 year 3 months old. Funeral will be held tomorrow from the parental home and burial in St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Meiggs
James HF. Meiggs
Franklin Street
St Mary's Cemetery
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LURK
Ferrycliffe
Ferrycliffe Farm
E. A. Skinner
Hope St
Charles W. Cutler
Aise
Ee Dé Lessig
J. Miranda
F. Lawstone
Morr
Wise Crackers
Fire Crglers
Melo
Wise Cracker Pester
Jed
F. Lewis
F. Ruggeiri
Cardoza
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co of
Boston Incorporated
Oi. Watson
OL Inc
Weybosse Street
H. W. Church
Constitution St
Lanzire’s Express
Ashes & Rubbish
Lanzire Telephone
Hope Cleansers
Warren F. Luther
Priscilla Beauty Shop
Hope Street
E. W. Weaver
High Street
Velephone
Pyean Pete Wharks Buffingxomns
Maibano
Weed St
Brivtel
RB. L
Kamas Joy
Kentucky
Burley
Kentucky Burlay Tobacco
Independent Tobacco Growers’ Association _McCLURE
Frankfort
Seymour Wersaup
Darling
Hawes
U. Cet
A. Pozzi
B. Ethier
D'Angelo
Night Hawks
Pozzi Drugs
Senators Uef
Carload
New Hampshire
P. J. Gladue
Belvedere Building
Western Union
Peter Bonvicin
Burton Street
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Nyas Thyra Carlson
High St
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