Washington Bail of Bristol Artillery Set for Hope Street
The Bristol Train of Artillery will hold the annual Washington Bail at the Bristol Casino on Hope street instead of the State Armory. Gov. Norma S. Case heads the guest list. Adjutant General Herbert R. Dean and others have accepted. Col. A. M. Merriman hosts preball dinner with Col. and Mrs. Merriman.
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Washington
Bristol
Bristol Casino
Hope Street
State Arimory
Norma S. Case
Col
A. M. Merriman
Edwin S. Godfrey
A. M Merriman
M. D
G W Boutilier
George W Bouter
Bristol Pastor Speaks at Warren Lions Club Meeting
Rev. Herbert D. Graetz of the First Congregational Church gave the weekly Warren Lions Club luncheon address on Wednesday noon. His topic was The Life of Abraham Lincoln and he lauded the martyred President's memory.
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Bristol
Warren Club
Herbert D. Graetz
First Congregational Church
Warren Lions Club
Mr. Graetz
Abraham Lincoln
Donations to Children’s Home Acknowledged by Board
The board of managers gratefully acknowledges donations for the past month including sugar from Sugar, ice cream from Mrs L Bosworth, a dress from Mrs Kinder, sewing services from Miss Ruth Sanford, and contributions of Mrs C B Rockwell and Mrs Austin T Levy.
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Children's Home
the Home Sugar
L. Bosworth
Kinder
Ruth Sanford
C. B. Rockwell
Austin T. Levy
Bank Refuses More Loans For Bristol Sewage Project
The Industrial Trust Co. in Bristol refused to extend loans for the sewage disposal project citing a poor industrial outlook. Town officials, led by Council President W. Fred Williams Jr., seek funding to cover costs including a Callan Construction line, land purchase, and repairs. The town had $16,000 already loaned and needs about $31,000 more, with bond issuance permission granted but bond markets unreliable due to recession.
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Bristol
Clinton T. Sherman
The
Industrial Trust Co
Amos S. Gorham
W. Fred Williams, Jr
Providence
Callan Construction Company
Ape Street
Oliver Street
Hope Street
Sewer Commission
Williams
Girl Scout Court of Awards at Reynolds School
The Court of Awards for Troops 1 and 2 met at Reynolds School on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Marie Gaudette of the Rhode Island Girl Scouts spoke and led songs, with guests including Bristol Scout Council members and mothers. Tenderfoot scouts Shirley Myerson and others were invested.
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Reynolds School
Marie Gaudette
Rhode Island Girl Scouts
Scout Council of
Bristol
Miss Gaudette
Shirley Myerson
Matty Shinigoi
Irene Hartley
Grace Bruno
Hope Angell
Marjorie Taves
Nancy DeFelice
Christine Young
Bishop of Alaska Preaches at St Michael's Tonight
The Rt. Rev. Peter Trimble Rowe, Missionary Bishop of Alaska, will deliver a sermon at St Michael's Church at 8 o clock this evening. After 37 years in Alaskan missionary work, he is regarded as a leading figure among the Alaska mission band. The Parish Monthly features remarks on his forthcoming Bristol visit.
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Peter Trimble Rowe
Alaska
St.Michael’s Church
Bristol
Bishop Rowe
St. Michael's Church
Missionary Bishop Rowe Praised for Arctic Outreach
On February 12 Michael presents a report from Alaska where Bishop Rowe has wintered and summered for 35 years. His selfless work and Christian life are celebrated as emblematic of Christ's love. The bishop, a central figure in Episcopal missions, has led the northern outreach for 37 years, inspiring the church with his tireless crossing of the frozen north.
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Michael
Alaska
Bishop Rowe
Episcopal Church
Church of Honor
Excelsior Tennis Club Elects New Officers
Alexander Bazilevich was elected President of the Excelsior Tennis Club at the annual meeting held Wednesday at the Holmes House. New officers include Robert W Nelson Vice President Mrs George Millard Secretary Mollie G Hamill Treasurer O G Boynton Assistant Treasurer Alden L Littlefeld of Pawtucket to serve two years on the executive committee. Charles W Perry, the retiring President, received unanimous appreciation for two years of leadership. Reports cited a splendid year and court improvements planned before the season.
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Alexander
Bazilevich
Excelsior Tennis Club
Holmes House
Robert W Nelson
George Millard
Mollie G Hamill
O G Boynton
Alden L. Littlefeld
Pawtucket
Charles W. Perry
Society Keeps Making Clothes for Poor Children
The Pro Christo Society of the Congregational Church continues repairing and making new wearing apparel for town’s poor children. Donations of materials and money are welcome, with officers Miss Sarah C. Munro Mrs. Marius Paulin andMiss Jennie Manchester handling contributions. Total donations reach twenty nine dollars with several named contributors and items listed.
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Pro Christo Society
The
Congregational Church
Sarah C. Munro
Marius Paulin
Jennie Manchester
Evening High School Class of 1932 Reception and Dance
More than two hundred attended the informal reception and dance for the class of 1932 at Colt Memorial High School auditorium. The program featured a two act sketch Two Jay Detectives with Anthony Marino John Marino and Arthur Dubuc. Anthony Turillo performed taps and clog dances while Nicholas Ascoli sang. A candy collation was served by a committee led by Anthony Bisbano and dancing continued until 1 AM to music by Joe Bisbano and his WSAR Broadcasting Orchestra.
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Colt Memorial High School
Two Jay Detectives
Anthony
John Marino
Arthur Dubuc
Anthony Turillo
Nicholas Ascoli
Anthony Bisbano
Joe Bisbano
Wsar Broadcasting Orchestra
Plans for Bristol Golden Jubilee Knights of Columbus observance
Bristol Council met on State Street to organize local events for the nation wide Golden Jubilee. After routine business, Mayor Mortimer A. Sullivan of Newport former Congressman George F. O'Shaunessy of Providence and Rev. Thomas J. Gillan of St Mary's Church spoke outlining plans and cooperation.
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Knights of Columbus
Bristol
State Street
Mortimer A. Sullivan
Newport
George F. O'Shaunessy
Providence
State Council
Thomas J. Gillan
St. Mary's Church
Rotary meeting hears Lincoln address at St George’s Newport
Rev John B. Lyte of St George’s Church Newport delivers an Abraham Lincoln address at the Bristol Rotary Club weekly meeting. President Howard R. Newman acknowledges a $1863 donation from the Christian Endeavor Society of the First Baptist Church for the club’s food station for undernourished children. Samuel J. Smith Jr. is guest of Edward D. Kunz.
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Rotary News
John B. Lyte
St George's Church
Newport
Abraham Lincoln
Bristol Rotary Club
Howard R. Newman
Christian Endeavor Society
First Baptist Church
Rotary Club
Samuel J. Smith, Jr
Edward D. Kunz
Many Attend Salad Supper at St Marys Church
More than 275 persons attended Tuesday evening’s chicken salad supper hosted by the ladies of St Marys Church in the church auditorium. Proceeds were donated to the parish fund with Mrs. Sara Sweeney as committee chair.
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Ladies of St Mary’s Church
Ffaly Wits
Sara Sweeney
Memorial Tablet Dedicated At St Michael's Church
National Commander Henry L. Stevens Jr of the American Legion dedicates a teakwood tablet at St Michael's Church in memory of 69 parishioners including one woman who served in World War I. Nearly 400 attend as Bishop Granville Bennett and many dignitaries speak. tablet donated by Wallis Howe is unveiled by Linda Locke Howe.
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Henry L. Stevens, Jr
American Legion
St. Michael's Church
United States
Patriotic Organization
Wallis E. Howe
Cora M. Hill
Bristol
Linda Locke Howe
George L. Howe
Stevens
America
Granville G. Bennett
Duluth
John H. Gardner
St. Mary’s Church
East Providence
Gustave Schweitzer
St. Barnabas Church
Appenaug
Arthur Wood
All Saints’ Church
Providence
A. Edward Saunders
Ellery Wilcox
St. Martin’s
Albert Crabtree
St. Andrews’ School
Barrington
Augustine
Bristol Budget Commission weighs food commissary plan
Bristol Budget Commission met in council chambers to discuss Public Aid and Police budgets and a proposed central food commissary for relief. Aimed to serve 250 families with an estimated annual cost of 99 160 including rent, staff, heat, and insurance, promising about 12 840 in potential savings if adopted.
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Bristol
Jetter “Wah
Anthony R. Parabley
John G. Deshauriers
Rotary Club
Department of Public Aid
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Adjutant General Dean
Industrial Trust
Girl Scout
Pastime Theatre
Bert Lahr
Charlotte Greenwood
Pat O'Brien
Kathryn Crawford
George White
George O'Brien
Cecilia Parker
Roscoe Ates
Poe
Gilbert
Leila Hyams
Ian Meith
OM OF
Paris
Marion Davies
Janet
Charlie
el Brendel
Janet Gaynor
Charles Farrell
Olive Tell
Raul Roullen
Rence Ae Ormor
Elissa Landi
Lionel Barrymore
Laurence Oliver
Joe E. Brown
Dorothy Lee
Wade
Aham Lincoln Hi
Alask
St. Michael’s
Peter T. Rowe
S. R. Young
Miss McLaughlin
Mrs. Pendleton
St. Michael’s Church
National Commander of American Legion
Bishop of
A. R. Parshiey
John G. DesLauriers
Budget Commission
Battle Creek
Waterbury’s
Mike Martin
Pozzi's Pharmag
Lombard Pozzi, Ph. G
Edward D
Kunz
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