Bristol in 1931 A year of industry loss and reform
A brief overview notes Bristol’s 1931 collapse of its largest manufacturing plant costing about 1500 jobs and hurting local business. It records pollution dispute progress, the start of a sewage plant, adoption of a zoning ordinance, and creation of a budget commission to improve public funds efficiency. It highlights social aid gains, church involvement, and community efforts to aid the unemployed amid urban recreation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
State Board of Purification of Waters
Department of Public Aid
Checkers
Cours
Holiday greetings and local social notes from Bristol area
Birth announcements and a flurry of holiday visits as Bradford and Providence residents celebrate new arrivals and family gatherings. Rotary, club dances, guests from New York and Boston, and a Russia trip fodder for talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Silvia
Bradford Street
Roger N Brooks
Burton Street
Brooks
Gardner
Mass
Net Sharkey
Collins Street
Frederick Barstow
John Gunning
Providence
Francis L. Fitzgerald
New York City
National India Rubber Co
Everett E. McMillan
Constitution Street
Bernard Quartaro
Marie
Joseph P. Quartaro
Franklin Street
Rotary Club
Joseph C. Kinder
Bristol
New York
John FE
Red) Lonergan
Anthony R. Parshley
Christmas Socials and Local Sports Highlights Chronicle
Christmas Day visits unfold among Providence families and friends as Miss Ruth Kerr visits New York Health officials and plans tours of historic sites. Colt Memorial’s 1931 athletics falter in baseball and football but end with a strong note in basketball, while Barrington wins the Class B title on the board’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gallagher
New
Carlos Wright
Providence
Stanley Friswell
Ferri Road
Evelyn Bache
Qskytel Clarke
New York
Frelon Leonard
Attleboro
Mass
Wm Sims
Concord
N. H
Colt Memorial
Colt
Sullivan
South Kingstown High
Barrington
Warren boxers dominate Rhode Island amateur titles in 1931
The 1931 Rhode Island Amateur boxing scene saw Ed Cala of this town win the middleweight title while Al Diodatis earned Golden Glove welterweight honors. The late George Camsse previously claimed the state middleweight crown after defeating all challengers in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Rhode
Amateur boxing tourney in Providence pits foreigners against locals
A Battle of Nations event by the Veterans of Lore ar Wars brings together representatives from several countries. The semi finals and trials follow for the Friday evening matches. Local boxers include Al Diodati, likely Italy's rep, and Bill Furtado with Manuel Indehan Philips as Portugal’s entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oat Infantry Hall
Providence
Eveniuz Tis
al Diodati
Italy
Bill Furtado
Manuel Inedhan
Philips
Portugal
Junior Bowlers Break Long Standing Records
In the Junior YMCA League finals at the Y alleys on Saturday, captain Wm St Angelo of the No 2 team set a single string record with 123 and Ed St Angelo surpassed the three string mark with 314 while his team lost two to one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm St Angelo
Ed St Angelo
Names of New Haven Area Residents and Associates Listed
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and families from New Haven and nearby areas connected to various addresses and relations. It includes Perkins Institute in Watertown Mass, Loyola University Medical School Chicago, and several Providence Boston and Brooklyn households along with associated relatives and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins Institute
Watertown
Mass
Ralph DeMartino
Woodstreet
John J. Mulkern
Betty Anne
Mae Pierce
Catherine Pierce
Francis McDermott
New Haven
John Pierce
Helen
William Pierce
High Street
Walter DeWolf
Riverside
James H. Holmes
Providence
James Holmes
Byfield Street
Charles A. Serbst
Loyola University Medical School
Chicago
Henry F. Serbst
Court Street
Frank DuPonte
Brooklyn
N. Y
Joseph DuPonte
Wood Street
John and
Thomas Morrissey
New York City
Hannah Morris
Church Street
Carlos Wright
Stanley Friswell
Ferry Road
John M. Scanlon
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
Julia Scanlon
Terence P. Morris
Patricia
Boston
P. H. Morris
Hope Street
Ida F. Herrmann
Summit
N. J
Fred Wilbur
Constitution Street
Bristol County Scout Activities Outline For New Year 1932
Christmas gathering at the Scout Building awarded gifts from the decorated tree. Ralph Matrone, William Head, Manuel Cardoza and Frank Ruggiero served on the arrangements committee. Troop 5 meets at 7 30 in Scout Building. plans for 1932 discussed. Advisory Committee session at Warren High School 8 PM. Court of Honor to meet 7 30 tomorrow at Scout Building. Troop 1 19th annual meeting 7 45 tomorrow. 20th Scouting anniversary plans for 1932. Bugle and Drum Band resumes 6 15 tomorrow in Artillery Armory. Awashonks Herd P O W S plans for New Year’s party. Troop 2 resumes Thursday 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barty
Ralph Matrone
William Head
Manuel Cardoza
Frank Ruggiero
Bristol County
Warren
Court of Honor
Troop 1
Bristol
Artillery
Awashonks Herd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phoenix
Existel Phenix Publishing Co
Ofselal Paper
Bristol Post Office
Roswell S. Bosworth
Bradford St
Thades
Pas
Phoenix News
H M Darling
M.C. A
Richard C. Quirk
Daniel G Coggeshall I
O. F
James F Duffs Easterbrooks
Julio Fo Naver
Teena Ewan
John Massano Perry
Wuvu Pyres
R. J. Burke
Michael Vaccaro
Monroe Avenue
Suzman’s
Colt Memorial High School
Mary Magee
Mary Corey
Helen Remieres
Battery C
243Rd CA
E F E. McMillan
Sergi L. Sevigny
R. Brown
J. Bishano
A Moren
William R Williston
Vincent Pettine
Lucius Neserve
Hope Valley
A. C. Williston
Samuel G. McCaw
Russia
Betty Leviten
Western Electric Corporation
Barney Leviten
Thames Street
Earl Climenson
Wakefield Mass
William Footman
Roslindale
Henry S Campbell
Ie Henry
Earle
Jane Brown Hospital
Edith Williston
Louise Shedd
Chas. Halloway
St. Louis
Abbie Newman
Knights of Columbus
State Street
Andrew Perry
Floride
Oliver H. Perry
Philadelphia
C. V. Perry
Drury
Samuel Drury
St. Paul's School
Ida Herrmann
Garden Tea Room
Miss Herrmann
Hope
Dimond
Ady
Bache
Santa Claus
Fred Fisk
Unemployment Relief Committee
Key A R Parshles
Vasta Lar Ruggerio
Public Aid
Gerardo Codola
Henry Fernandez
Ruth Kerr
Walter Kerr
Cris
Miss Kerr
Ruth B Crasson
Washington Irving
Tarrytown
The
Hudson
DR. Grossman
Makowsky
Hope St
Nyy
P. T. Bailey
R. R
Newport
R. I
BAY Berry Farm
EF Burns
My Hope Steel
Hooro
Mt Plepe
Fall River
Home Ridge
Belwater
Frank Sousas
Central Street
Kinders Store
Phenix
Sravel
Teale
Fox Point Wharf
N.R
Fulton Sweet
Buffington
Abe Hedg
Wood St
NEW England ‘Steamship
LI Lines
Osterberg
Central St
Coats
Annie C. Carter
Tel
Kristol
William H. Bell, Inc
Upper South Colt
Colt Farm
Dew. Allen
Katherine KH Dewort
Guido Posytan
Jos Bruno Or
Frank Duarte
Wm Ethier
Chris, Madeiros
Wim. St Angelo Ri
Gabriel DeFelice
Francis Lewis
Frank Maddros
A Vorra
Ed St. Angelo
Chas. Mello
D'Alesio
Geo. Mello
John D’alesio
T. Lavey
Ares
Peter Bonvicin
Burton ST
Hotel Belvedere
Vernie Munro
Bristol 210
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Bristol Baking Co
Sodini & Guisti
State St
Lillian T. Wilson Y. AM
Treas
FE. A
Skinner
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