New Year Fest Promises Bristol Hotel Balls
Promoters G Preston Scott and Alan R Elsworth expect Bristol hotels to host the gayest and largest New Year’s Eve parties. Octave LeClair says 60 couples at the Fore Naft. Louis Sorrel reports nearly sold out at Bristol Casino with about 200 couples. Anchor Inn lists strong early reservations as the night runs until 3 am with turkey dinner liquor dancing and noisemakers.
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Bristol
G. Preston Scott
Alan R. Elsworth
Belvedere
Mit
Scott
Bradvasie
ren-Bristol Town Line
Octave LeClair
Louis Sorrel
Bristol Casino
Lorenzo Santuffi
Anchor Inn
Ferry Road
Portuguese Religious Plays At Local Churches Scheduled
A religious motion picture The Life of St Anthony will be shown at Guiteras school auditorium on Saturday January 11 in two performances. Parishioners of St Michael's will present The Miracle Play for the Epiphany Eve, supervised by Rev Anthon R Parshley and Walter Angell with Miss Mary Drury1s earlier staging. The Feast of the Circumcision will be remembered in three local churches and Trinity Episcopal with morning masses. Canon Parshley will lead the St Michael's weekly service preparing for a diocesan mission in February.
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St. Anthony
Guiteras School
St. Elizabeth's Church
Olvia Andrade
Anna Peters
Alice Castro
Mary Ponte
Mary Correira
Lydwina Sousa
Mary Fratus
Canity
Margaret Tavares
Mary Furtado
Sargh Tavares
Mary Arruda
Mary Pimental
St. Michael's Church
Anthon R. Parshley
Walter Angell
Mary Drury
Barbara Newman
Virgin Mary
Robert Spencer
Elizabeth
Janette McCaw
Angel Gabriel
Charlotte Stoughton
Herald Angel
Audrey C. Munro
Shepherds
Robert Touraguey
Andrew Iverson
Lawrence S Ashton
Herbert Howe
Allen M Newman
Vernon A. Gray
St. Joseph
Calbraith
Trinity Episcopal Church
St Mary's
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
St Elizabeth's
Canon Parshley
Bristol Portuguese American Women's Civic League postpones meeting
The Bristol group delayed tonight's meeting at Hotel Belvedere by one week. Plans for the January 17 installation of officers will be advanced, with Mrs. Joseph J. Marshall relinquishing the presidency to Mrs. Joseph J. Dannis during the ceremony. Guests expected include state and town officials and representatives of local and Massachusetts orders. Installing officer will be Mrs. Sebastian Bernard Jr. Assistants include Mrs. Manuel Sylvia, Mrs. Manuel Perry, Mrs. Anthony J. Nunes, Mrs Anthony one and the Misses Mary Victoria Sousa Rose Marshall Josephine Mello Wilhelmina Bilvia.
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Bristol
Massachusetts
Sebastian Bernard, Jr
Marshall
Manu Sylvia
Manuel Perry
Anthony J. Nunes
Anthony One
Mary, Victoria
Ary Sousa
Rose Marshall Josephine Mello
Wilhelmina Bilvia
Two Weddings Saturday in Bristol Churches
Two weddings were solemnized Saturday in Bristol. Miss Josephine Ann Squatrito became wife of Carmine A Sansone at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with Rev. Joseph Sorzana officiating. Miss Evangeline Cardoza married Francisco Tavares Franca at St Elizabeths Church with Rev. Manuel J Barros presiding.
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Bristol
Mt Carmel Choschy
St Elizabeth's
Josephine Ann
Tritoy
Stig Squatrito
Usher Street
Carmine A Sansone
Domenic Sansone
Roma Street
Our Lady of
Mr. Carme +Ghurch t Rev. Joseph Sorzana
Anna Pirgi
Providence
Mathew Squatrito
St Elizabeth's Church
Evangeline Cardoza
Maria Cardoza
Mount Hope Avenue
Francisco Tavares Franca
Metacom Avenue
D. Lima
Rex. Manuel J Barros
Mederios given two weeks to fix school dispute
Joseph Mederios, 44, of Easter Brooks Avenue, who has kept his 14 year old daughter from attending school, was granted two more weeks by Judge William T. O'Donnell to resolve the matter. Officials reported a possible arrangement for the younger child’s care at a WPA nursery, while attendance records showed continued absence. The court aims to aid the school system and help the father understand the situation, with an interpreter assisting his statements.
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Joseph Mederios
Easterbrooks Avenue
Willam T. O'Donnell
Mederros
Anghick
Domenic ‘Musgota
WPA
Mederios
Joseph A Hammill
Mascola
James F. Meiggs
O'Donnell
St Marys Sodality Social Meeting Held Last Night
The Young Ladies Sodality of St Marys Church held a successful social in the auditorium after Benediction by Rev Thomas J Gillan who also spoke. An entertainment followed with refreshments served by Eleonore Crowley chairing and committee including Margaret White Mary Quinn Lovina Guevremont Ethel Connery and Betty Crowley president ex officio.
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Young Ladies Sodality
St Mary's Church
Thomas J .Gillan
Eleanor Crowley
Margaret White
Mary Quinn
Lovina Guevremont
Ethel Connery
Betty Crowley
Paramode to Greet New Year at Company Party
Employees of the Paramode Shoe Company will welcome in the New Year at a factory party on Franklin Street tonight. The event features general dancing entertainment and refreshments planned by a committee led by Harry Kesslin with foremen and department heads assisting.
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Paramode Shoe
Franklin_ street
Harry Kesslin
William Briscoe
Charles DeAngelis
Nicholas Castighego
Maurice Finger
Ralph Simmond
Fred Carvaturo
Salvatore Rinaldi
Michael Cortese
Frenchy Thivierge Guides Warren to Duckpin Victory
Frenchy Thivierge led Warren in the eastern division match to a 1665 to 1415 win over Bristol on High Street alleys. Sam Smith and Floyd Byone starred for Warren as Bristol appeared unsettled, losing every string in the independent contest.
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Frenchy
Thivierge
Warren
Duckpin Association
Bristol
Sam Smith
Floyd Byone
Washington Ball set for February 21 at State Armory
Col A M Merriman announces the Bristol Train of Artillery will hold its annual Washington Ball on February 21 at the State Armory foot of Church Street. Invitations go to state and town officials and notable military figures. Lieut James J Velleca chairs the ball committee with officers and privates listed. subcommittees cover reception booths decorations refreshments publicity programs music and floor arrangements.
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State Armory
James J. Velleca
Church Street
Bristol
Henry Hambrick
Edward Bullock
Albert Hartley
Freeman Canning
Luke White
Frederick W. Coggeshall
Bertram Bullock
Manuel Goulart
Roswell S. Bosworth
Ian M. Walker
Merriman
Edwin A. Godfrey
Herbert PD. Graetz
Velleca
Col. Merriman
Codfrey
Arthur W. Barrett
Major Hambrick
Capt White
Workmen on Outside WPA Projects Temporarily Suspended
J Burleigh Cheney, State WPA administrator, announces temporary suspension of all outside WPA workers in the state after last Friday's walkout amid intense cold. Workers must report to timekeeper daily to earn full credit and may seek private or city work until conditions improve. WPA employment resumes as soon as weather permits.
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WPA
J. Burleigh Cheney
The
Phoenix
Allv
Cheney
First Bristol Troop Scouts Mark 23rd Anniversary
The First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts observed their 23rd anniversary with a dinner in Scout Hall. The event featured decorations, a 22 candle birth cake, songs, and remarks by Scoutmaster George R. Fish and Col. Morton A. Cheesman. Speakers urged boys to “Make Good” and continue scouting traditions.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of Amenca
Scout Hall
Joseph Belanger
George R. Fish
Joseph A. Arouca, Jr
Fish
Cot Merton A. Cheesman
Arouca
George R Fish
Morton A. Cheesman
Col. Cheesman
Edward R. Bullock
Troop 1
Albert A. Moren
243Rd Artillery
St Michael's School Christmas Party Highlights Parish Work
St Michael's church Sunday school held a belated Christmas party in the parish house. A large gathering enjoyed gifts from a lighted tree as Rev Anthony R. Parshley received a desk set from the men's class. An elaborate program featured carols prayers and a Santa Claus workshop with cast members Barbara Newman Edward Newman Thomas W Remieres Pearse Lee and others.
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St. Michael's Church
Anthony R. Parshley
Santa
Geo S Paitthorpe
Thomas W Remieres
Austin Waitt
Louise M Nystrom
Pearse Lee
Mathewson
F. L. Doran
Barbara Newman
Cynthia McCaw
Virginia Marshall
Santa Claus
Robert A. Tourigney
Harry Young
Stamp Tax on Potatoes Discussed at Defiance Meeting
A meeting at the Defiance Fire Station I hall on Hope Street Monday Jan 6 at 2 PM will cover the Stamp Tax on potatoes. J I Tennant from Rhode Island State College will explain the Federal Potato Act and stamp requirements for 1936 crop sales. Growers must apply for a sales allotment to obtain tax exempt stamps.
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Defiance
Hope Street
J. I. Tennant
R. I. State College
Christmas Lights Return Brighten Barrington and Warren
While driving through Barrington near the White Church we spot electric lights signaling goodwill. A house on the Barrington side glows with festive illumination after years of deprivation. In Warren the Town Hall Christmas tree shines fully lit, reflecting an optimistic, up and coming outlook and recalling the Christmas Eve carol service and large crowd.
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Barrington
White Church
Warren
Bristol group aims to boost the town through cooperative efforts
In Bristol residents note that despite Warren’s reputation some people work hard to help the town. The promoters push plans to improve the area, and most locals support efforts to see the town advance.
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Bristol
Warren
Christmas Eve Carols Comeback Plan Suggested
The article laments a failed Christmas Eve carol singing event and calls for real leadership and efforts next year. It proposes a selected group rehearse weeks before Christmas and visit town areas to spread good cheer to those who cannot hear them otherwise.
Cracked Ideas on Carols Unite Bristol Civic Pride
The piece argues that a carol project could bring together diverse racial groups in Bristol. It expresses belief that such cooperation would foster civic pride and mutual respect, noting the town needs more efforts to encourage these qualities.
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Bristol
ERA Project Wins Praise From State and Federal Officials
In our last issue a list of ERA accomplishments over 19 months was published. Officials praise the program and deem this town as having more constructive projects than any other town in the state.
Town Faces Challenge of Placing 338 Aid Recipients to Work
In Bristol 338 people receive federal state or town relief. The town seeks private industry jobs to reduce the relief burden. Officials urge real effort to cut the relief rolls by year’s end.
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Bristol
A. Sthidg
New Year Greetings Echoed Across City
Fragmentary notice conveys hopeful New Year wishes and community spirit. Readers sense cheerful sentiment and collective optimism despite missing details.
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Constance Cummings
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Robert Armstrong
Louise Henry
Gregory Ratoff
Reginald Denny
Warner Bros
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Warren Hall
Anita Louise
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Edward Everett Horton
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Erik Rhodes
Eric Blore
Fifth Avenue
Samuel Goldwyn
Miriam Hopkins
Joel McCrea
Paul Gavanagh
Helen Westley
Billie Burke
David Niven
Ruth Weston
Paramode
Frenchy” Thivierge
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J. Alger
Rob Nelson
F Ryone
S Smith
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Col. A. M. Merriman
Charles H. Reed
Martin Edmonds
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