Japan Emerges As World Leader In Rubber Footwear Exports
An article in The Rubber Age notes Japan has rapidly become the leading rubber footwear export nation per Commerce Department data. Cheap skilled labor and near access to raw materials drive large scale production, with 5 million pairs annually from household operations and major factories like Nihon Tabi KK manufacturing 60,000 pairs daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Department of Commerce
Nihon Tabi K K
Japan Rubber Footwear Manufacturing Co. Ltd
Far East
United States
Canada
United Kingdom
Notice of Pendency of Mt Hope Bridge Corporation Incorporation
Notice is given of a bill introduced on January 22 in the Rhode Island General Assembly to incorporate the Mt Hope Bridge Corporation. The company would own operate and maintain a toll bridge between Bristol and Portsmouth with its office in Bristol. Incorporators listed include Charles F Sigson Latimer W Raliou William T Sheffield F Haffenreffer III and Clifford Brownell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode
House of Representatives
General Assembly
State of
Rhode Island
Mt Hope Bridge Corporation
Bristol
Portsmouth
Mount Hope Bridge Corporation
Charles F Sigson Latimer
W. Raliou
William T' Sheffield
Haffenreffer
Clifford
Brownell
Providence Shell Fisheries appoint hearing on oyster grounds
American Oyster Corporation and City of Providence have applied for one hundred and fifty acres of oyster ground north of Island. On Friday February 5 1932 at office of the Commissioners of Shell Fisheries 306 State House Providence Rhode Island hearing is set to consider the application. Commissioners Edward Atchison Milton Duckworth Henry K Littlefield Charles F Brooks Assell C Cc Dubois preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Oyster Corporation
City of
Providence
Commissioners of Shell Fisheries
State House
R. T
Edward Atchison Milton Duckworth
Henry K. Littlefield
Charles F Brooks Assell C Cc Dubois
Commissioners of Shell Fisheries of
Multiple Local Meetings and Personnel Updates in Bristol
United Brothers Lodge I O O F meets at Odd Fellows Hall. Town Council convenes in Burnside Memorial Building. Bristol District Nursing Association annual meeting set for 7 30 tomorrow at Rockwell House. Parish Aid Society hosts Court Whist at Parish House on Hope Street. Elizabeth Crowley moved to Rhode Island Hospital for appendicitis surgery. Mr and Mrs S Leslie Gill of New York visited Wall family on Constitution Street. First Baptist mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 in church vestry. Patrolman John M McMahon returns to duty after influenza. Mrs Alfred Carey of Simmons Street rests comfortably after surgery. J O Y Chapter Christian Endeavor to meet Friday at 8 in Baptist vestry. Valentine Party to follow Thursday meeting of Reba Lodge on High Street. Neptonian Society supper planned for tomorrow at 6 30 in Guneras House. Albert O Edde chairs committee. Joe Williams of First National Stores to undergo appendicitis surgery at St Joseph’s Hospital. The Banjoians weekly WSAR broadcasts praised. Andrande leads troupe. Pro Christo Society reports $10 from Parent Teacher Association to aid needy children. Chicken salad supper for St Mary’s Church planned Feb 9. committee meets tonight. Sara Sweeney chairs arrangements. American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit 6 monthly meeting Friday at 7 30. whist and social hour to follow. Washington appointment announced for James Francis Hughes formerly of this town as Judge Advocate for DC Dept of the American Legion. son of Owen Hughes of Franklin Street. previously an Assistant US Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Bros. Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Burnside Memorial
Bristol District Nursing Associaton
Rockwell House
Parish Aid Society of Trinity Church
Hope Street
Elizabeth E. Crowley
Rhode Island
S. Leslie Gill
New York City
Alfred Carey
Simmons Street
Christian Endeavor
The
Baptist Church
Reba Lodge
High Street
Netopian Society
Guneras
Albert O Edde
Joe Williams
First National
St. Joseph's Hospital
WSAR
Frank Andrade
Troup the Pro Christo Society
Sarah C Munro
Parent-Teacher Association
St. Mary’s Church
Sara Sweeney
Boeing
American Legon Auxiliar Kearney
Retirement Honored at Soldiers' Home Celebration
Mrs. Susan M. Sheple, retiring after nearly ten years as commandant, was surprised by visitors from the Women’s Relief Corps and the Spanish-American Auxiliary at the Soldiers' Home on the institution grounds. Gifts were presented by Mrs. Mabel Thompson and Mrs. Annie Doherty, followed by speeches and a performance by Providence school children. Fruit and birthday gifts were shared with veterans Clifford Delcourt and Patrick Mulvihill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan M
Kel
Soldiers’ Home
Women’s Relief Corps
Sheple
Mabel Thompson
Soldiers’ Home Committee
Women's Relief Corps
Dept. of
Rhode Island
Annie Doherty
Providence
Clifford Delcourt
Patrick Mulvihill
Agriculture Head Speaker At Lions Club Meeting
Commissioner of Agriculture Harry R. Lewis spoke at the Hotel Belvedere outlining state milk war causes and a possible Rhode Island milk shed. He noted 27 families receive milk from the Lions babies fund and committees were formed to arrange basketball games and raise funds for local charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Lewis
Loins Club
Belvedere
Harry Dew Allen
Alexander G . Fales
John Usher
James J Lanzire
Edward J Fitzgerald
Ian M Walker
Newport Lions
Rogers
Colt
Fitzgerald
Mr Walker
William J Ingram
Rotary Club
Lions Babies’ Milk Fund
Rotary Food Station
George H. Baldwin
Ton of coal prize awarded to charity recipient
A woman won a ton of coal by a Brisol Day ticket at Newman's Bros. She hadn't noticed the winning number until asked. She notified Red Cross contact Gertrude Has brouck and the coal will go to a family at Wallum Lake. another ton won by Mrs Arthur Lepper at 6 Washington Street and A&P store purchase.
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Brisol
Newman's Bros
Maria McCaughey
Hope Street
Gertrude Hasbrouck
The
Red Cross
Tamnals
Wallum Lake
We Vets
Arthur Lepper
Washington Street
A & Po
In Memoriam Jerome Kempf Liefin Memory Notice
In loving memory of Jerome FL Kempf who entered the rent on Feb. 1931. Loving and kind in all his ways upright and just to the end of him. What a beautiful memory to leave to his brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome FL Kempf
Ani
Lost Pekingese Dog Reward Notice
DOG LOST Pekingese male black face with white mouth white breast and front paws reward. Mr Walter He mieres 9 Church street. TO LET One single stall with electro heats four dollars per month. FOR RENT Individual stalls steam heat and electric lights quiet neighborhood apply at 145 High street or call 739 W. FOR RENT Cottage in rear of No 131 Wood Street after February 1 1932 apply at 131 Wood Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hemieres
Church Street
F. R. Cole
High Street
Wood Street
Bris tol letter from former resident in Selinsgrove
A personal letter describes life in Selinsgrove Pennsylvania and compares it with Bristol Rhode Island. It notes Selinsgrove as a modern town on the Susquehanna River with Susquehanna University, banking, industry and a history dating to 1745. The writer, George H Toadvin Jr, expresses affection for Bristol and plans to visit.
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Canada
Selinsgrove
Pennsylvania Railroad
Susquehannan University
Hikte
Bristol
Anthony Selin
Society of the Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Northumberland
Oxveen
Selensgrove Northweuderland
Rhode Island
Ford “U's
Providence speaker urges self improvement and inquiry
Mr James Kyle of Providence expounded a philosophy of life urging listeners to search for self improvement and not rest on past gains. He urged tearing down contentment, questioning if one is a 1932 model, and stressed studying facts to raise understanding. He argued leisure tests character and worthy urges should become action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guneral House
James Kyle
Provisdence
Kylé
Mr. Kyle
Local Lions Defeat Newport Lions in Bowling
The Bristol Lions Club bowling team defeated the Newport Lions Club 1427 to 1308 on State street alleys Friday evening. McCormick led Newport with a high single of 112 while Pozzi topped Bristol with 309 across the three strings.
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Bristol Lions Club
Newport Lions Club
State Street
Newporters
McCormick
Pozzi
Salesman Wanted for Bristol Area with Merchants
Salesman wanted to work in Bristol and surrounding counties calling on business concerns Local man only Must be a hustler No traveling necessary Permanent position if successful Nationally advertised line of business Merchants Industries Inc Newari NJ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Mertanty Industries, Inc
Newari
In Loving Memory of Annie B Kempf
Memorial note from her sons and daughters recalling a devoted mother Annie B Kempf who died February 3, 1925. They express enduring love and that she was a dependable friend who cheered them in illness and eased their pain and that they hope to meet again someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie B- Kempf
Sailboat Race Victory Poem by Harold C Peckham Jr
A first person account describes a sailboat race with guns signaling starts and tacking in a harbor. The narrator proclaims leading, finishing first, and receiving a cup while noting a pup’s indifference. The lines convey triumph and coastal competition atmosphere.
Colt Triumphs In Narrow Bri stol Net Clash
In a rough hard fought game Warren led briefly but Colt edged ahead to win 22 to 21. Key plays came from Pieposki Ruggiero and DeLeo as Bristol fouls and a late free throw kept the score close. Colt rises to second place. Warren drops to fourth with Burrillville and South Kingstown following.
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Iisa
Colt. “Memorial
Sefety
Walteree
Iit
Ralerhople
Roy Howard
Mariner
Warrén
Pieposki
Colt
Ruggiero
Bristolians
Bristol
Jim McGeough
Warren
Howard
Warrenites
Capt. Ruggiero
Mederigs
St Angelo
Romano
S. Angelo
Star
DeLeo
Warren Quintet
Burrillville
South Kingstown
Colt Seconds
Warren Seconds
Portuguese-American Association Installs New Officers
Anthony Da Ponte was installed as President of the Portuguese American Citizens Association at the annual induction of officers in their Usher Street headquarters. Other officers inducted were Manuel Perry Vice President Francis T Canario Jr Secretary John A Victoria Treasurer Joseph Enos Sergeant-at-Arms and Joseph Nunes Inside Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony da Ponte
District Nursing Association Meeting Set For Feb 3
District Nursing Association announces a meeting at Rockwed Howe on Wednesday February 3 1932 at 7 30 PM. Annual reports will be read and officers elected for the coming year VAH members are urged to be present at this important meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bristol District Nursing Association
Tec
Rockwed Howe
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Phoenix
Mt. Hope Bridge Corporation
Shell Fisheries
Washington
James Francis Hughes
Tudee
District of Columbia
Dept of the American Legion
Hughes
Owen Hughes
Franklin Street
Kellen Smith Wright
Anid
Joss Thin
Ton
John C. Trudell
Second Street
P. T. Bailey
R. R
Newport
R. I
Lions Club
C. E. Burns
Hope St
Biichfield Poultry Farm
Orrorants
William HH . Inc
Gforgf H
Toadvin, JR
Hawes
Robb
St. Angelo
Callery
Newport Towle
Quinn
Garlick
Kicher
Memoriam
Harold C, Peckham, JR
DR. Grossman
Makowsky
Colt Memorial
Mello
Ruggerio
Medeiros
Lemaire
Ass'n
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