Former Bristol Boy in Russia Found by U S Sailors
Oliver D McGann 17 son of Mr and Mrs Oliver G McGann Waterbury Conn formerly of Bristol ran away in May 1917 and was found in Archangel Russia by American sailors He wandered from home after leaving for England then Russia and expressed desire to return to the United States His mother plans to contact Congressman Glynn State Department to bring him home if he remains in Russia.
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Oliver D. McGann
Oliver G. McGann
Waterbury
Conn
Russia
Waterbury American
Dvina
Archangel
United States
William Gallagher
Bishop Street
Gallagher
Fellows
States
England
London
Connecticut
Dikeman and
Walnut Streets
McGann
Leah
Walnut Street
James P. Glynn
State Department
Watch Night Service at State Street M. E. Church
A watch service will be held at State Street M. E. Church tonight starting at 10 o'clock. The program includes singing and addresses by four-minute men of Methodism, followed by holy communion before the new year. The public is invited to attend.
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State Street
M. F
Congregational Meeting Set With Mrs Church on Pappasquash
The Home Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. Charles H Church on Pappasquash, Wednesday afternoon, January 1, at 3 30. schedule notes indicate a small local gathering with Mrs Church hosting.
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Home Missionary Society
Charles H. Church
Pappasquash
Veterans Celebrate Christmas at Soldiers Home
About 50 women from Slocum Relief Corps Providence arrived with Department officers and Army and Navy officers to celebrate at the Soldiers Home. Commandant McKenzie received them as gifts of candy and fruit were shared with veterans, followed by luncheon, musical program, card games and dancing. A Christmas tree filled with gifts was the evening highlight arranged by Ward Sergeant William Baker, and Gov Beeckman portrait was presented for display. Rear Admiral John R. Edwards spoke, with multiple addresses and performances concluding the program.
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Slocum Relief Corps of
Providence
Relief Corps
Department
Slocum Post
Army and Navy
Murdock McKenzie
Susan Sheplin
Recreation Hall
Ward Sergt
William B. Baker
Annier L. Pender
Gov. Beeckman
McKenzie
John R. Edwards
Annie L. Pender
Commandant McKenzie
Anna G. Staples
Slocum Relief Corps
Lillian Church
Hattie Ford
Freda Straight
Charlotte Young
Susan Jepson
Laura. S. Smith
John J. Hackett
Elizabeth Gladding
Believe Me Xantippe at Y M C A Motion Pictures
Wallace Reid stars as a wealthy man-about-town in Believe Me Xantippe a Harvard prize play adapted photoplay. Ann Little leads with Reid in a witty plot golden humor set in Boston and New York stages with humorous dramatic appeal.
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Wallace Reid
Xantippe
Reid
Jin
Boston
Thirty-ninth Street Theatre
New York
The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ at St Michael's Chapel
The miracle play The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ was presented by St Michael's Prayers in the chapel on Friday and Saturday evenings to large audiences. The cast includes Joseph Hezekiah Gabriel Kaspar Melchior and Balthasar with attendants and shepherds, led by master of ceremonies George L. Millard who also designed costumes and scenery.
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St. Michael's Chapel
Our
Jesus Christ
St Michael's
Miltaréa
Joseph
Hezekiat Church
Gabriel
Allen Newman
Joseph Winward
Chorus of Angels
Eva Newman
Betty Church
Katharine Swan
Katharine Drury
Helen Hanson
Marion Brownell
Mildred Erickson
Gertrude Grice
Florence McKay
Dorothy Wennerstrand
Marguerite MacDonald
Janet MacDougall
Mandolin Angels
Priscilla Drury
Gladys Paull
Cora Meg OE
Ead
Charles Newman
Pantie
Frederick Brownell Lamb
Bernara Lauiltard
Ravena
Cccce
Ceccaaes
Alma Wall
Ntti
Ralph Church
George L. Millard
Trinity Church Service and Chimes of Normandy Rehearsal
Service is at 9 a m tomorrow with acolytes meeting Wednesday evening. A rehearsal for Chimes of Normandy is set for Thursday night at 7 30. All cast and chorus members are urged to attend.
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Normandy
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Sir Gilbert Parker
J. Stuart Blackton
Gilbert Parker
Houdini
Paramount Comedy
Manhattan
Metro Wonderplay
Hale Hamilton
Bristol
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Watch Night Service
Congregational Church
Trinity Church
Hope Street
Edward D. Kunz Goncan
Goodyear Tire
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Hamill’s Dry
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Border Wireless
Marguerite Clark
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