Boy Scout Week Observed With Gatherings And Hikes
The 14th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America is marked with a Scout Week program. Tonight all four troops meet at 7 30 at the Scout building with James F Lavander addressing and a social hour. Tomorrow includes a Mt Hope hike and a cooking test, plus the Yawgoog Camp Reunion.
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R. F. Haffenreffer, Jr
Mount
King Philip's Monument
Commercial High School
Providence
Heirs Advice Discussed in Private Counsel Offer
The notice invites discussion on matters of succession and estate planning. It urges readers to seek detailed guidance on advising heirs and addressing future needs with professional counsel.
Kearney Post Bowlers Triumph In Street Rivalry
Kearney Post defeated James Stanton Post of Central Falls three straight strings last evening at the Washington Alleys Providence. Dunbar starred with 336 and Boardman 311 for the losers. This win marked Kearney Post's 13th straight victory and they were challenged next week by Saylesville who reportedly strengthened their team with three bowlers averaging over 100.
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Enjoyable Song Recital At Trinity Parish House
A large audience attended a Tuesday evening song recital by Miss Helen W Church at Trinity Parish House. Miss Florence Handy soprano and George P Macready Jr tenor from Providence performed notably with Mrs Leon Barr and Mrs Charles C Luther as piano accompanists.
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Colt Memorial High School Athletes Hope For Revival
A student letter to the editor urges improved athletic spirit at Colt Memorial High School. The writer praises two coaches, calls for town support, and questions funding for a gymnasium over a balustrade used as a track course, aiming to boost school athletics.
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St Michael's Church Fifth Sunday Services
Holy Communion at 8 a m Morning Prayer and sermon at 10 30 a m Church School at noon Evening Prayer and address at 7 30 p m
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ST. Michael’s Church
Fifth Sunday Schedule of Services
The church lists services for the day including Holy Communion at 7 30 A M Matins at 9 45 A M Church School at 10 00 A M and SnVE Mass with sermon at 10 45 A M followed by Evensong and an address at 7 30 P M.
Congregational Church Schedules Friday and Sunday Services
Friday night service at 7 30. Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with sermon on Woodrow Wilson. Union service Sunday night at 7 30 at the Methodist Church. Religious instruction classes Friday afternoon at 2 00. The Church School will meet at the close of the morning service.
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Woodrow Wilson
Methodist Church
State Street M E Church Services Announcement
Parsonage at 129 State Street invites all. Sunday services at 10:30 and 12:00 noon with preaching. Sunday School at 6:30. Epworth League at 7:30. Friday prayer meeting at 7:30. All strangers and others are cordially invited.
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Morning and Evening Services At State Street M E Church
Morning service at 10 30 with a sermon titled The Empty Seat by the pastor Church School at 11 45 Two Junior BY at 3 o clock Evening services are omitted to unite in the Union Service at the State Street M E Church
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Who Runs the Pastime Theatre in Bristol
A reader questions Pastime Theatre management and upkeep critiquing moth damaged carpets stage gear and lighting borders. They urge fair rental terms and local access to revive Bristol’s pre war Pastime of old as The Frolics drew a full Star Theatre crowd and a large basketball attendance.
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Star Theatre
Bristol
Italian Residents Petition Senator Colt Over Immigration Bill
In Wood Street Italian Hall mass meeting residents urged Senator LeBaron Colt to oppose the Johnson Immigration Bill. Pasquale Coppola led the committee sending a telegram demanding to avert the un-American measure. Colt replied with thanks for the objections.
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Bristol Citizens Town Meeting of Questions and Warnings
A column questions local duties and civic pride from flag etiquette to street upkeep. It ponders the town’s responsibilities, Legion use of armories, school repairs, beautification, lighting plans, potential new industry, and political odds for a presidential nomination in a baseball park.
Obituary for Charles A Barbour A Town Soldier Dies at 90s
Charles A Barbour a long time town resident died at his home 198 High Street Wednesday forenoon aged in his 90s. Born May 21 1833 in Cumberland he worked as a carpenter before coming to town after the Civil War. He served on the Town Council School Committee and as Collector of Customs and Custodian of the Federal Building. A Civil War veteran he belonged to Prescott and Babbitt Posts and held officer roles. He married Elizabeth Buffington in 1854 and they celebrated a golden wedding in 1904. He is survived by a sister Isabel Barbour of Providence. The private funeral will be held tomorrow at 2:30 from his residence with Rev. Anson B. Howard officiating. burial in North Cemetery.
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Charles A Barbour Dies at 90 in Town
In this town on February 6, Charles A Barbour died at age 90. He was a longtime resident and is survived by relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Memorial Service Honored Former President Wilson
Rev. Anson B. Howard of St. Michael's Church gave the memorial address at Colt Memorial High School auditorium Wednesday at 9 am. Pupils from the high school attended, and grade schools held afternoon exercises with students sharing what they knew about the late President Woodrow Wilson.
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Woodrow’ Wilson
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Firemen's Night at Scout Bazaar Opens Tonight
Fire brigades from the city and nearby towns attend the Scout Bazaar with Dancing by Straight's Jazz Band. A door prize and other attractions are planned. Bazaar continues each Saturday evening through March 1 to raise funds for the Scout building.
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