D A R Meeting at Bristol Chapter House
Bristol Chapter D A R held a yesterday afternoon meeting in the Chapter House on Franklin Street. Parshles, rector of St. Michaels Church, spoke on autographs and displayed a collection of notable signatures from state and national figures. A social period followed hosted by Mrs Ward Blasterbrooks and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Franklin Street
A R. Parshles
St. Michaels Church
Ellis Island
Bad Ward
Fire alarms counted in 1930 rise over 1929 totals
Chief Engineer John Grabert reports the department answered 91 alarms in 1930 with 39 still, 50 still, and 2 false alarms. In 1929 there were 62 alarms, including general and other categories. The rise reflects more phone calls for still alarms and brush fires. Warren department assistance occurred twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grabert
Tre Department
Fire Department
Warren Department
Kearney Post backs full cash bonus for soldiers
At Grand Army Hall the Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion voted to support full cash payment of soldiers and sailors' bonus and instructed Adjutant William A Bottomley to inform Senator Jesse Metcalf and Representative Clark Burdick. The post will attend the National Defence Conference in Providence Feb 16 and host the second district RIE Department meeting Feb 19. A social committee was named and rifles for the firing squad were authorized with budget prices to be procured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RIE Department of the American Legion
Kearney
Tis
William FE Flanagan
Samuel J Smith Thomas A Hickey
Joseph M Edmonds
Joseph W Fnes
John Collard
Rodney D. Sammons
Henry J Nasiello
WA Bottomley
Carroll Cornell Nuptials Celebrate Quiet Yesterday
Miss Doris Fryha Cornell wed Arnold Tewis Carroll Jr at St Marys Church in a quiet ceremony. The bride wore shell satin with orange blossoms and carried a roses bouquet. maid of honor was Miss Marty Cornell and brother Raymond Carroll attended the groom. A reception followed and the couple plans a short wedding trip before residing on Grove Hayes Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary S Church
Doris Frvaha Cornell
Predermk Cornell
Franklin Street
Arnold Tewis Carroll Jr
Arnold Carroll
Hope Street
Rex Fro
Thomas Callan
Marty Cornell
Raymond Carrolll
Valles
Gro Haya Street
St Rita's Club Elects Officers in Annual Vote
Members of St. Rita's Club elected officers for the year with the following posts filled:president, secretary, treasurer, and other key roles. Names listed include Mrs Vasty Lak Rug and Catherine, among others, reflecting the club's routine annual leadership slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rita’s Club
Boothe
St. Rita’s Conboat
Cureby
Lady of Merc Carmel
Nattrediay Itternan
Mfc
Mass Bridget
Mateos
Catherine Wee
Pleasing Recital Last Evening at Saint Church
A parish recital took place at Teensts Church last evening with soloists Marjorie Burke and Vernon Gray performing. Mrs John Grabert and Mrs Ernest Torres presented productions while the church choir and a women’s choir conducted by Mass Church offered selections. Afterward the Parish Aid Society served refreshments to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie B Burke
Hefen
Vernon Gray
John Grabert
Frnest Torres
Aid
Community events and dances at local armory and hall
A schedule of events lists dances at the State Armory and hall events at Parish House and St Michael's. Highlights include a Progressive Aod Cabbageles social, Scout activities, the 83rd Washington Ball, and performances at Gauliteras Auditorium and Camp Bristol venues. Public notices indicate dates across February and March with various community groups involved.
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Naval Arm Reora
Sailor Whitey Peterson Returns Home From Lipton Voyage
Edward Whitey Peterson, noted as a sailor on both the Enterprise and Shamrock V, returned to Bristol last week after four months away. He spent time in Norway as a crew member for Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock V and sailed back to the United States on a large liner.
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Edward Peterson
Whitey
Norway
Sir Thomas Lipton
Atlantic Ocean
States
Enterprise
Shamrock V
Chimes of Normandy to Be Presented by Bristol Artillery
The revival of the operetta Chimes of Normandy will be staged April 16 and 17 by the Bristol Train of Artillery. Theresa Donovan will direct with a large cast including Aida No Conners Nora PooPwrver Marjorie Burke Isabel Svivea Marmie Gogha Taura Furtado Howard Gray Francisco Canario Edward Curmer Anthony Nuney James Wile Chester Burgess and Roswell Bosworth. The chorus is expected to number about 40 voices and the first rehearsal is set for Friday evening on State Street Armory.
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Normandy
Bristol Train of Artillery
Cahert & Sullivans
Theresa Donovan
Chimes
Normands
Aida No Conners
Nora PooPwrver
Marjorie Burke
Mass Isabel Svivea
Marme
Boy Scouts Camporee and Dance in Almerud Week Event
Scouts will host a Camporee and dance at the State Armory on Church Street Friday evening as part of Boy Scout Week. The program features demonstrations of scouting skills, address by leaders, and participation by Sea Scouts. Proceeds support a summer camp fund for the local troop.
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Church Street
Almerud
Strate
Orde Tosom
Toca Scout Organization
Noted Benefit Boxing Cards At N T R Hall
The Notor Co recreation hall hosted a boxing benefit with four prelim bouts and a main event. Joe Sousa defeated Tomo Julius in a four round decision, Ball Purtade stopped Your Butler in four with a technical knockout, Salvia defeated Charles Favtre after a second round stoppage, AL Dougherty beat Young Babe Herman, and Bert Sciarra edged Babe Terry in the main bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notor Co
Joe Sousa
Tomo Julius
Providence
Ball Purtade
Warren
Manny “Silvia
Agamst
Charles Favtro
Warren Favre
Salvia
Bas
Barro
AL Dougherty
Babe Herman
Bert Sciarra
New England
Babe Terry
Funeral Service For Robert G. Bingham
Funeral services for Robert Gra ham Bingham who died at his home at 27 Byfield Street corner of Milk Street were held at his residence with Rev An thoni R Parshley officiating and interment in North Cemetery He was 50 and leaves a wife Mrs Gertrude Reynolds Bingham a daughter Miss Frelon May Bingham and sister Mrs Lara Beck of Providence A longtime employee of the National India Rubber Company he had been in ill health six months and belonged to the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Graham Bingham
Byfield Street
Milk Street
Anthoni R Parshley
St Michael's Church
Mr Bingham
Gloucester
Robert
Sarah Ann Elizabeth Bingham
Philadelphia
Pawtucket
National India Rubber Company
Gertrude (Reynolds) Bingham
Frelon May Bingham
Lara Beck
Providence
Bingham
Hydraulion Engine and
Mame
Peanuts Rally Past Cocoanuts In Y M C A Nut League
On the Y court the Peanuts beat the Cocoanuts 37 to 29 for their fifth straight win led by M DeLeo with 19 points and J Mello with 12. O Bisbane and A D Ambrosio starred on defense as Cocoanuts F Caruso F Marz and I Mans played well. In the second game the Walnuts defeated the Chestnuts 50 to 16 led by L Lemaire with 24 points and Hazen with 14. Chestnuts were minus L Castriotts who recently had an operation.
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Peanuts
Cocoanuts
M DeLeo
J. Mello
O Bisbane
A D'Ambrosio
Walnuts
LE. Lemaire
Hazen
L. Castriotts
Langello
Duffy
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A. A. Edmonds CO
Bristol, R. I
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION + INSURANCE, AGENTS
Arragansett Electric Company
The
New England Power Association
Oree
Pesa State Armory
Church Ofoobenett
Fund
Tow Scouts of America
Young People’s Fellowup
St Michael’s
Gauliteras Auditorum
American Legion Auxiliary
Train of Artillery State Armory
Boy Scouts
N. TR
Robert G. Bingham
Y. M. C. A. “Nut” Basket Ball League
Gotham
Gates Cr
Blue Bird Shop
Hope Street Telephone
Newm Bros
Ian
Campbell’s Soups
Edgemont
Graham
C. Mary Ann
Wheatsworth Graham
Kenyon
Uyn
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