Blindie of the Follies in a Modern Broadway Tale
Edmund Golding directs a lively production featuring Mariott Davies and Montgomery with a cast including Billie Dove Jimmy Durante James Gleason Zasu Pitts Sidney Toler and Douglas Dumbrille. The story follows two working girls rising to Broadway success then returning home amid glamorous settings and backstage vignettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldwyn
Mariott Davies
Abbert Montgomery
Billie Dove
Jimmy Durante
James Gleason
Zasu Pitts
Sidney Toler
Douglas ‘Dumbrille
Edmund Golding
New York
Hada
Pam
Tehétaent
Maridh
Hiotitent
Town plans tighten land use and advisory board urged
An April Town Council appointment formed a three member committee to study town land rentals and pasture leasing on Bristol Neck. The report favors residential use for future leases and discourages long term commercial leases, while advocating an Official Map driven by an Advisory Planning Board to guide highway development and subdivision layouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Neck
Whitten
Baptist Sunday School Christmas Festival Planned
The Baptist Sunday School announces its annual Christmas festival to be held Friday evening at 7 o clock in the vestry. The program includes songs prayers and exercises by Miss Dora Batley and the class, with refreshments to follow organized by committee members Harold Po Pedley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Sunday School
the Baptist Sunday
Dora Batlew
Barth
Iain
Hedholt
Otis Barion Wethestan
Vauboeys
Pitts
Parish Society Trims Budget Amid Pending Changes
Parish group tightens its budget as reforms loom at the Parish Assembly. Trustees review financials and plan for upcoming changes affecting church activities and community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaeb Society
Trims
Restoration Statue Erected in Strand by British Sailors
The restoration brought back the mace and a 134 foot high statue was set up in the Strand, London, by 12 British sailors under the personal supervision of James I, then Duke of York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
England
Strand
London
James I
Duke of York
Guerrilla Term Origins Traced to Spanish War Word
The term guerrilla comes from the Spanish guerra meaning war, with the diminutive form signaling a smaller or insurgent war effort. This etymology highlights how irregular fighters are named in relation to conventional war.
Holiday notices and births in local town paper
Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Oniphe Rene of Hope Street. Various holiday visits and engagements noted including Mr and Mrs Duffy, Manning, Gladding families, and Marion Coggeshall engagement. Police report missing teen Peter Botteghert. a car fire on Woodlawn Avenue destroys a car owned by Andrea Pansa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oniphe Rene
Hope Street
Tuplin
Thames Street
Arthur J. Duffy
Verndale Circle
Andrew Manning
Pawtucket
William T
Richard Dunbar
Walter
Milton
Mass
Dunbar
George N Dunbar
Charles Street
Mathew D DeMartino
Perkins Institute
Watertown
Ralph DeMartino
Woodstreet
F J Coggeshall
International Tel & Tel Co
Porto Rico
Wm I Baker
Bay View Avenue
Eugene Harrington
New York City
Joseph Sullivan
Portsmouth
William J Pierce, Jr
High Street
John J Mulkern
Betty Ann
Francey McDermott
Cvenime
Woodlawn Avenue
Andrea Pansa
Beadford Street
Congregational Street
Miro Picasa
Local Christmas Cheer Highlights Community Events
Nearly 900 local youths attended a free matinee at Pastime Theatre by Alonzo Vail the manager. Mrs Wardwell to host a Christmas groceries hearing tonight. Santa Claus to distribute gifts at First Congregational Church Yuletide party. Rev Parshley and family head to North Carolina for holidays. Mr and Mrs Callan welcome a baby boy born Christmas Day at Truesdale Hospital Fall River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest F. Morgan
Rose Helen
John Street
Lormer
James Morgan
Fall River
Alonzo Vail
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. M. E
Wm. H. Remieres
Pearso ‘Avenue
Richard J. Simmons
Louis A. Beauregard
Franklin Street
Bristol Zoning Board of Review
Harriet A. ‘Wardwell
Hope Street
Church School
First Congregational Church
de Wolf
Love Your Garden Plant One New Thing This Year
A short gardening tip from Woman's Home Companion urges gardeners to add one new element to their beds each season to maintain interest and variety in outdoor spaces.
Andrade Charges Follow Fatal Weekend Crash
John Andrade aged 24 of 47 Thompson Avenue faced two charges after a four car crash Saturday evening. Police say he drove north on Wood Street at high speed, hitting John Diodati of 8 Bourne Avenue as Diodati turned from Bradford Street, then struck a parked car owned by Sous Rego of 156 Bay View Avenue. Minor damage reported to all vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrade
Thompson Avenue
Andrade
Wood Street
John Diodati
Bourne Avenue
Bradford Street
Sous Rego
Bay View Avenue
Scouts Celebrate 20th ASEAN Anniversary with Parody Parade
The town Scouts plan a Thursday evening celebration at the AiMichielis Parish House in uniform with bugle and drum corps. They will parade from the Scout Building to the parish house, followed by stunts and a post event collation. A Saturday 20th birthday party for Troop 1 is also slated with program by James Scribe and Edward Alles.
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ASEAN
Iversity
AiMichielis
Theescouts
Atighao
Atom
James
P. L
Edward Allessandra
John Abenante
Moose
Awashonks Herd
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Phesix Publishing
TATE
Geante
Reditec
Roswell S. Bosworth
Prace Breen
Joseph F. Quartaro
Bradtech-Stscorser
Thames
Pheenix
HLM
Darling Estate
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Julio F. Xavier
Wood St. John Maisa
Phoenix Ney
Richard C. Quirk
Wood St
James F. Duffy
Easterbrooks
Wood St. Perry's Spa
Hope
Rotary Club
Bristol Rotary Club
Garthult
Staten
Toyis
Sumilar
Lee
John G.deslauriers
R. I
Michael Vaccaro
Munroe Ave
Bristol, R. I
Berns
SB State Street
Kitten
Aga Tiura Ta Bate de
Bull Dog
John ¢ Trudell
Serand St
Fool Products
Mt Warren
Bergestran
Toamd
Union ST
Bristol Phenix Office
Annie C Carter
Tel
Itsky
Menard
Thiges
Swn
St. Joseph's
Providence
John C. Tradell
F. & E. Della Morte
Peter Bonvicin
Burton Street
Csmeray J
Fox Point Wharf
N.R
Pulton Street
Buffington's
Maisano's
Wood &J
R. L
NEW England Steamship Company
Lanzire’s Express
Frank “Tanzire
Bristol 3S
G. M. Wilbur
Saan
Constitution ST
Cala
Industrial Trust Company
Alden Mattress CO
Gar
E. A. Skinner
Hope St
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