Police Department Annual Report Highlights 1936
The Bristol town police note higher demand for services and 230 arrests in 1936 129 for motor vehicle violations. Major crimes include one murder case one assault with weapon one arson and one burglary with total fines of 3387 dollars from 191 court cases. The department reports 416 complaints 250 vehicle accidents 722 reserve officer jobs and a 18th place national safety contest rise.
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Nervices
Bristol
Epracna
Grand Jury
Rhode Island State Hospital
William T. O'Donell
Arra i Eae
Funeral set for Edward P. Gladding veteran of Spanish and World Wars
Edward Peter Gladding of Bristol died in Providence. Funeral services will be at the Cathedral of St. John Providence with Rev Roy M Magoun officiating. He will be accorded military honors. committal at North Cemetery. Survived by daughter Doris Gladding and several siblings. Bristol Town Council issued sympathy resolution. Gladding helped bring the 1935 United Spanish War Veterans convention to Bristol.
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Edward Peter Gladding
Bristol
United Spanish Wars Veterans
Department of
Rhode Island
Cathedral of St. John
Providence
Roy M. Magoun
Seamen's Institute
Newport
North
Gladding
May Gladding
Jesse -Gréeme
Louisa (Porter) Gladding
William Hodgkinson
Naval Reserve Torpedo Company
US. S
Aileen
Gardiner.c. Sins
United Soaneet
Doris Gladding
George P. Gladding
Rome
N. Y
Jesse Gladding
Medford
Mass
George Brown
Jessie G. Gladding
Charles Bosworth
Nelié G. Huling
Jessie L. Gladding
William FE
Thomas R. Gladding
Fred E Suzman
Funeral for Mrs daPonte Elder Portuguese resident
The funeral of Mrs Angelina daPonte, one of the community's oldest Portuguese residents, was held yesterday after a morning high mass in St Elizabeth's Church. Burial followed in St Mary's cemetery. she died Tuesday in her 81st year.
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Bristol
Old
Bristol High School
Sarah B. Mayo
Charles H. V. Mayo
Hope Street
Nelson Kelloga
Trinity Y Church
Estene
Mayo
Thomas Greene “Munro
Ellen Smith (Wardwell) Munro
Trinity Church
Bristol Coltchoos
Wilmington
Del
Harv. Mayo
East Providence
William Harrop
Angelina Daponte
St Elizabeth’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
daPonte
Town Receives Share of State Horse Racing Receipts
Bristol's share of state revenue from the Narragansett Track last year amounted to 5693.73. Town Treasurer William H. Angévine announced yesterday. Liquor revenue receipts totaled 14487.81. The town also received 17147.38 in SUR reimbursements.
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Bristol
Narragansett
William H. Angévine
SUR
Barrington Council Opens Hearing on Train and Bus Rates
An open meeting will be held next Wednesday evening in the Barrington Town Hall Council Chamber to discuss recently filed fare increases for train and bus services.
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Council Chamber
Barrington Town Hall
The Book Corner The Answers
The puzzle offers four clues with solutions including TAYNZT wanv VU On the head and Jack Frost. The list blends wordplay and trivia to challenge readers.
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Wanv VU
Jack Frost
Bristol Post Office Hours and Holiday Mail Schedule
Post office hours listed as 7 15, 9 45 A M, 5 40, 7 15 P M with 7 15 P M omitted Saturdays Holidays 5 40 P M Jan 1 and Feb 22 only Mail received at 6 20, 7 10 A M, 2 05, 5 05, 6 55 P M 6 55 P M train omitted Saturdays Sundays 8 05 A M 8 05 A M Jan 1 and Feb 22 only
Bristol Casino hosts Valentine dance with civic league leaders
Presidents of Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts Civic Leagues attend the Bristol Portuguese American Women's Civic League Valentine dance at the Bristol Casino. A fashion show by Mrs. Lucy Pannone features six models wearing latest gowns, with Rhode Island orchestra music. About 250 people, including state and town officials, are expected to attend as decorations reflect the occasion. Mrs. Rose Mello chairs the general arrangements, with a committee including Mrs. Valentina Garcia and others.
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Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Bristol
Bristol Casino
Lucy Pannone
Rose Mello
Valentina Garcia
Joseph J. Dennis
Georgianina Brito
Julia Costa
Mary. C. Mello
Rose Georgé
Josephine Mello
Justine Mello
Joseph A. Almedia
Tribute to Margaret McCaughey Nurse and World War Hero
A Rhode Island Hospital Nurses Alumnae tribute recalls Margaret McCaughey born 1901 who died in a 1936 car crash at Wappinger Falls New York after a life of service. She cared for the injured in Halifax in 1917 18 served in the Navy 1918 19 helped organize a hospital in the Urals and tutored Red Cross nurses in Poland. She later served veterans in Cleveland and Indianapolis and died during surgical recovery.
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Margaret McCaughey
Wappinger Falls
N. Y
Annie
We . Ae
Halifax
N. S
Navy
Rhode Island
U. S. Naval Base No. 4
Queenstown
Ireland
United States
Sietspilt Am Sea
Verkhni Uralsk
Red Cross
San Francisco
Poland
Washington, D. C
Bristol
R. I
Cleveland
United ‘States Veterans’ Association
Veterans’ Hospital
Indianapolis
Ind
Jane Brown
Margaret
Colt High School Yearbook Club and Activities Summary
Colt Memorial High School lists the 1950s clubs and staff including Ruth Sanford as editor in chief and roles for Rose Tufarola Arnold Dryer and others. It notes student officers Flora Fusco Loretta Byrnes Cathy Paiva Palmeida Pinhero and Marie Schinigoi with committees formed for by laws and program planning. A senior dramatic club and junior French club involvement are detailed plus a matinee trip to Romeo and Juliet in Providence on February 4 with teachers Mrs Carlan Miss Sisson Mr Burke and Mr Eastwood.
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Green and White Board
Ruth Sanford
Rose Tufarola
Arnold Dryer
Alton Molasky
James Conley
Wralliden Qwertis
Ice Ae Popedting
Renealeeeleis Te da Day
Ce Motors
Louis Cadola
Trinnig Cate
Te Bruno
Marie Schinigoi
Gladys Weaver
Alice ‘Castro
Marie Pacheco
Margaret Vaccaro
Leonora Paiva
Miss Sic. Callan
Vera Gray
Antoinette
A. D. Sisson
J. L. Burke
David Eastwood
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Penites A
Rhode Island Soldiers Home
Aime J. Forand
Court Street
John McMahon
Joseph Sylvia
Prisooners
Bristol High
Edward RP. Gladding
Ferncroft Super Market
Block Island
Lamb Sale
Bay State
Florida
Indian River
Post Office
Women's Civic
Teague
The
Echo
Rhode Island Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association
S. S. Pierce
N. B.C. Ritz
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