Community events calendar highlights February through March
Civic Theatre hosts a Feb 12 talk by AV Pettine of Providence at Pastime Theatre and a Feb 13 14 20 21 fair at Academy Hall Wood Street for the Ft Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church appeal. Feb 19 community supper and Feb 22 entertainment at Pasture Theatre for St Elizabeths Church. Feb 23 Washington Ball Bristol with 14 Bristol Casino. March 3 turkey supper at AR Hall by local posts and Ladies groups.
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Civic Theatre
Citizens’ Committee
Pettine of
Providence
State Street
Fpworth League
Academy Hall
Wood Street
Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Rockwell Hall
M C. A
Ray Cox Flint
St Elizabeth's Church
Boys of St Anthony and
Girls of
St Elizabeth
Washington
Bristol
Train of Artillery
Bristol Casino
Sheffers Colonial Orchestra
AR Hall
Babbitt Post
Rand Babbitt Womans Relief Corp
Yellow Jackets Lose In South Kingston Narrowly
The Bristol Yellow Jackets lost to the Gold Bugs of South Kingston 46 56 at the Peacedale Opera House. Eagon scored two key goals from midcourt while Bell Leslie and Eagon starred for South Kingston. Tomorrow the Warren Yellow Jackets meet the Woonsocket Tigers at Jefferson Street Armory with NI R Jrs vs Warren Five Aces in prelims.
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Yellow Jackets
Yellows Jackets
Gold Bugs
South Kingston
Peacedale Opera House
Eisenberg
Eagon
Bell
Leslie
Jefferson Street Armory
Warren
Bristol Yellow Jackets
Woonsocket Tigers
NI R Jrs
Warren Five
Bristol World War memorial committee organizes for action
The War Memorial Committee formed in March 1923 met at Dr W Fred Williams home to organize. Dr Williams was elected chairman and Edward F Bunn secretary with William S Manchester Daniel W Coggeshall and John H Wall as members. A second meeting will plan action. an earlier committee had begun but not reported.
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Bristol
W Fred Williams
Williams
Edward F Bunn
William S. Manchester
Daniel W Coggeshall
John H. Wall
Bristol Chapter DAR Plans Meeting With Flag Speaker
The Bristol Chapter DAR will hold its regular meeting Monday at 3 PM at 56 High Street, home of Mrs Edward Duhunz. Speaker Mrs George S Parker of Providence will discuss Flag etiquette, with a musical program arranged by Mauss Mabel B Salisbury. Hostesses include Mrs ED Kunz, Miss Mabel Salisbury, Miss Ina Warren, and Mrs Howard R Newman.
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Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution
Edward Duhunz
High Street
George S. Parker
Providence
Mauss
Mabel B Salisbury
ED. Kunz
Mabel Salisbury
Ina Warren
Howard R Newman
Inaudible Drum Drowns Three Women About Dress Pattern
A reported incident describes three women discussing a line dress pattern when a boy with a drum startled the scene, making conversation inaudible. Details remain unclear about location and participants.
Knows From Experience Says Politeness Costs Something
Uncle Eben reflects on politeness with the line Dont tell me politeness dont cost nuffin as he recalls being a head walter in Washington Star context.
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Uncle Eben
Walter
Washington Star
Brave Commander Eddie Lindell Leads Minnesota Legion in Turbulent Era
Eddie Lindell later known as Edwin L. led Minnesota’s Ameri can Legion as a brave World War I commander. He enlisted in 1917, served in France with the One Hundred and Fiftieth Field Artillery, and earned the Croix de Guerre for bold signaling under fire. After the war he organized posts, helped form local boy scout efforts, and became a Minneapolis businessman.
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Eddie* Lindell
Edwin L
Eddie
Minnesota Department of the American Legion
France
Minnesota
Gopher Gang
Legion
George Leach
Broutin
Ourey
Seuwain
Minneapolis
Badie
Vol Chant Valley
No Lemon Ceuttt
Hennepin County Central
Chippewas Entertained by Carl Anderson Post
Members of Carl Anderson post Cloquet Minnesota entertained the Chippewas recently. Gerald W Barron post commander and Senator Diesen spoke. PR Wadsworth presented certificates as the Indians expressed gratitude for World War II service and wartime support.
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Carl Anderson Post
French President Freeing Former American Soldier
The American Legion post in New Jersey reports President Don Joergue of France pardoned John S. Ayotte of Ndeboygan Michigan, an American soldier unjustly imprisoned for arson. Ayotte had married a French woman and returned to France after a family dispute. He fled to a neighbor’s barn and, hindered by language, is said to have confessed to arson and received a five year sentence.
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American Legion
Jnnis
France
Don Joergue
Legion
John S. Ayotte
Ndeboygan
Mich S
America
Ayotte
Market Scenes In Mexico From A Travel Writer
A travel writer describes a bustling Mexican market at daybreak with colorfully dressed vendors. The scene covers flowers, vegetables, and fruits, noting small day’s portions, local cooking over charcoal, tortillas used as spoons, and baskets and crafts attracting tourists.
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Mexico
New York Herald-Tribune
North
South America
Cheerful Spirit Nurse Aunty Secrougins Aids Patient
Edwin Tarrissee in Judge describes a patient’s recovery under nurse Aunty Secrougins in a saner domestic setting. The piece contrasts dangerous outside life with comfort at home and a fine walnut bedstead, urging calm and rest.
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Aitnkerville
Jul
State
Klinkerville
Edwin Tarrissee
Cost of Living in Madrid For a Working Man
A study on Madrid living costs for a lower income family with a father, mother and three children ages up to thirteen. The annual budget totals 1 Ud pesetas, about 0.135 US dollars, with allocations for food 47, housing 118, clothing 81, and miscellaneous expenses. The report notes these costs exceed many laborers wages and living standards remain low.
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Madrid
United States Commerce
Crossword puzzle anger ends with paper vase of rage
A Detroit News report describes a man at a downtown office being struck in the head by another after a frustrated outburst. The aggressor muttered about a half completed crossword puzzle and a printer error as the incident unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Detroit News
Bach
What's the Difference Between Luxury and a Necessity
In these days all luxuries are necessities. The quip reflects shifting values and playful debate over what counts as essential.
Bristol Resident Recounts Doan's Pills Benefit
Mrs. Wm Manchester of 18 Bourne Street Bristol testifies that after years of back ache and urinary issues Doan's Pills strengthened her back and eliminated pain. She notes the cure lasted nearly five years and urges others to use the same kidney remedy backed by home testimony. Sold for 60 cents at Buffington's Pharmacy and all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Dean
Wm. .H. Manchester
Bourne Street
Buffington
Bristol Probate Court Notices From January 1925
Multiple estate actions filed in Bristol Probate Court including final accounts for Benjamin E Sherman Henry Dio Sarah Anna Church and Bridget Coyle. Notices seek fourteen days of publication and court consideration on February 10 1925 or related dates.
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Probate Court
Town OF
Bristol
Benjamin F. Sherman
Albert Sherman
Benjamin E. Sherman
Bristol Phoenix
John W Cherch
Robate
Carrington PO Munro
Charles F Munro
Sant Bristol
Aclackh
Hrtatol
John W Church
Henry Dio
Sarah Anna Church
Wilhacgt Ho Buffington
Peison
Bristol Phenix
Bridget Coyle
Guardian Appoints Trustee for Bristol Puya Ward Children
Probate Court of Bristol appoints Lucia Puya guardian of Emily Puya Angelina Puya Josephine Puya Vincent Puya Ida Puya and Franc Puya with bond filed as required. Creditors must file claims with the Clerk within six months from first advertisement. John W Church Clerk.
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Bristol
Feorncesco Nastri
John W
Caria
Nastri
Emily Puya
Angelina Puya
Josephine Puya
Vincenzo Puya
Ida Puya
Franc Puya
John W Church
Lucia Puya
Catherine Puya
Domenico Puya
Anthony Puya
John W. Church
James Sidney Dunbar
Clere
Margaret Jane (Orr) Dunbar
Annie B Kempf Obituary in Bay View Avenue Home
Mrs Annie B Kempf wife of the late Ji Kempf died yesterday after a brief illness at her Bay View avenue home. She was the daughter of Capt John and Blanche Ford and had resided here all her life. Survived by her husband six sons Charles East Providence Herman J George W William Jerome F and John all of this town three daughters Mrs Grace Meiggs Mrs Arnold Dryer and Mrs Walter Howarth of Providence Eleven grandchildren a great grandson a sister Mrs Robert Chase of New Be and a brother Jerome Ford of Cranston. Funeral services will be held from her home at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon.
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Annie
B. Kempe
Afinie Brown ‘Kempf
Ate Ji Kempf
Bay View Avenue
John and
Biden
Fae
Kemph Selangod
Trinity Church
Charles
East Providence
Herman J
George W
William
Jerome F
John
Grace Meiggs
Nold Dryer
Ean M
Walter Howarth
Providence
Robert Chase
New Be
Jerome Ford
Cranston
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Douglas Maclean
Neva Gerber
Humdinger
Richard Talmadge
Pathe News Alsop
Dick Talmadge
Wallace Reid
Severi
Our Gang
Comedy Grants and Sport Review
John WO Church
Francirco Nastri
Brstati
Gordon
Holmes
Etrobate
Jordon S. Holmes
Merton A. Cheesman
Jennie Card
Christina Card
Paccorsing
Philip Brady
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Westminster Street
Providence, R. I
New England
Blundret
One Hundred and Seventeenth Signal Corps
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis Cribane
Edwin L. Linde
Carl Anderson
Francesco Puya
Catherine Puy
Anthonys Puya
Charles F, Munro
Rorate
Escabar Y OM Ivey
Ristol
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
BE. L. Watson & CO
Weybosset Street
John C. Trudell
Second Street
Archie H. Rounds
Tel
St Union Street
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
William W Franks
Wood St
Nursing Association
Kathleen Marksby
Hope St
Martha Graham
Robert J. McKay
G.W. Simmons
William Street
Freeborn
R. Cole
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