Sixty third annual Rogers Free Library report 1940
The Rogers Free Library records 45 993 books issued in the year ending November 30 1940 a drop from 48 650 last year as wartime activities and war relief efforts draw readers away The library notes persistent demand for reserves and popular titles while reference services expand and new wartime reference works are added The report highlights exhibition programs and ongoing community projects and lists the library as having 25 319 volumes with 2 516 borrowers registered over 302 open days The largest single circulation day was January 2 with 302 loans Esther J Osterberg Librarian submits the annual report.
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Rogers Free Library
Peple
Kitty Fowle
Christopher Marley
Oscar Levant
Osa Johnson
Europe
John Gunther
Adolph Hitler
Pierre van Passen
Rebecca
Compton
Raval B Varnum
William Marsh
Providence
Ilsa Dorothy Holt
Bristol
Bristol Vikings Beat New Bedford Elgers 52 47 Close Contest
The Bristol Vikings defeated the New Bedford Elgers 52 to 47 in a tight game at the Bristol VY M C A. Roderick started with a layup, McCarthy scored from mid court, and Duffy led the home club with strong play as the lead changed four times before halftime tied at 24. In the second half Bristol pulled away, improving to 20 wins in 21 games. Harworth stood out for New Bedford and Dancy contributed for Bristol.
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Viking Club
Bristol
New Bedford Elgers
Bristol VY. M. CA
Roderick
McCarthy
Elgers
Vikings
Rolerah
Duffy
Harworth
Dancy
Obituary for Mrs Lette Dalryimple of Frederick Dalryimple
Private funeral services are set for Mrs Lette Dalryimple of Bhield Street Frederick Dalryimple born Mulford Massachusetts died Wednesday in Providence. She was a daughter of the late George and Lettie Hixson. Survived by her husband two sisters Mrs Rosanna Tasler of Providence and Mrs G A Severs of Boston and a brother Melvin Hixson of Boston.
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Lette (Hixson) Dalryvmple
Frederick Dalrymple
Mrs Mary R Bruno Funeral Services Held for Bristol Resident
Mrs Mary Rain Bruno died after a six month illness. Funeral at 8 15 from 157 Bradford Street followed by a 9 o clock mass at Our Lad s of Mt Carmel Church. Burial at St Mary s Cemetery. She was mother to Paul and Joseph Brune and Bristol athlete families. survived by her mother three other sons Sam Tous Frank Bruno and daughters Jenny Ann and Sarr Bravo and a brother Tout Rainor of New York.
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Mary
Rain) Bruno
Bradford Street
Our Lads of
New York City
Bruno
Bristol
Joseph Brano
Paut
Joseph
Sam Tous
Frank Bruno
Jenne Ann
Sarr
Touts
Bristol Rotary column letter from 1941 expresses support
A Bristol Rhode Island Rotary President thanks for wartime sympathy and notes a joint fund drive. The letter mentions Rotary Bristol Connecticut aiding a Mothers and Children air and outlook scheme for bombed areas and reports further contributions from Bristol Connecticut citizens to the Lord Mayor of Bristol.
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Bristol
Rhode Island
Rotary Club
Bristol Connectiut
Probate actions in Bristol court cite multiple estates
In Bristol, probate proceedings seek administrators and asset sales. A notice targets Jacinthe Travers Pimental and Alicia H Middleton estates. Hearings set for March 3 1941 and sales of land in Knoll Meadows and Meadow Lane noted by Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company as executor for Alicia Middleton.
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Bristol
Jacinthe Travers Pimental
Jesse Travers
Pimental
Hewleston O
Maria Doet
Drome Pimiental Wadew
Siand
Jackimthe Travers Pimenntal
Jesse Travers Pamental
Mors
Pamental
JO Galoek AM
Im Saat
Wd Tgs
Bristol Phoenix
John W Church
Dpristol
Alloia H. Middleton
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Alicia H Middleton
Thode Island
Knoll Meadows
Win W Perry
Lend
Alicia H Middieton
Meadow Lane
Ristol
Small Loans Business Developments Discussed at Rotary
John P. Hanley, president of the R I Association of Personal Finance Companies, spoke at the Rotary Club noon meeting at the YMCA on changes in the small loan business. He cited Russell Sage Foundation recommendations to curb loan sharks, attract capital, lower borrowing costs, and urge state banking supervision. Guests included Captains Samuel McCaw and Paul Herzig. President William Pinch read a note from Capt Heilborn of Company G, R I State Guard, thanking the club for a guidon presented to the new unit.
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John P. Hanley
Rotary Club
Hanley
R. I. Association of Personal Finance Companies
Russell Sage Foundation
Department of Banking and Finance
Samuel McCaw
Paul Herzig
William Pinch
Heilborn
Company G
I State Guard
State Guard
Memorial proposal for Council on the Common
A reader urges naming a comfort station on the Common as a memorial to honor the current Council and its administration. The letter argues against delaying the project and praises the council’s achievements.
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Phoenix
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Tf Helme
Haskell
Carlise
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Rg Hatworth
Lettie Hixson Dalrymple
Mary R. Bruno
Bristol, Eng
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Rotary Club of
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President Pinch
John W. Church
Atkins Street
Providence, R. I
Ladd
Seagraves Observatories
Skyscrapers, Inc
Amateur Astronomical Society of
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Brown
Amelia
Cunningham
Pegey
Agen Fancy Brookside Creamery Rolls
Brookside
Henefield
Mirabel
Gorton's
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