Bristol Budget Watchdog Seeks Lower School Appropriation
The Bristol Budget Commission and School Committee discussed a proposed school department budget of 159800, less than last year's 150000 appropriation, with a $100 automatic salary rise for first nine grades. A detailed board analysis will follow, and open taxpayer meetings begin tonight to collect input before final recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol School Committee
Harry W. Munro
Elmer’s. ‘Mapes
Meade
Mainte- Janes
Seal Harman
Sit
Mapes
Frank L. Doran
Budget Commission
Munro
Supt
Doran
Dean of Newport School Speaks at Colt Exercises
Dean Michael J Walsh of Rogers High School Newport was principal speaker at the joint assembly and Washington's birthday exercises at Colt Memorial High School. He spoke on Patriotism and gave a brief life of George Washington. A play The Making of a Nation's Flag featured a cast including Betsy Ross and George Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J Walsh
Rogers High School
Newport
Joint Assembly
Washington
Colt Memorial High School
Walsh
George Washington
Anne D. Sisson
Betsy Ross
Lillian Dunbar
Shippen
Tory
Lorena McKay
Tom Brown
Robert Morris
John Rohrman
Colonel Ross
Leon Lemaire
John Hancock
Anthony Russo
John Paul Jones
Vincent Mescall
Benjamin Rush
William Connery
Cynthia
Marjorie L.manley
Dorothy
Mary Corey
Charity
Anne Rohrman
Faith
Helen Mahoney
Elizabeth
Helen Remieres
Rachel
Raphelina DeRosa
Dorcas
Clifford C. Hubbard to Speak on Sino Japanese Tensions
Dr. Clifford Chesley Hubbard head of Wheaton College history and political science will address the Sino Japanese situation Thursday evening in the Colt Memorial High School auditorium. The talk, under the First Congregational church Men's Union, is expected to draw interest from local history followers and faculty circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Chesley Hubbard
Istory
Wheaton College
Colt Me‘morial ‘High School
Men's ‘Union
First Congregational Church
Hubbard
Brown University
Everts
R. I. State College
Far East
Local farmers face hearings over corn borer law violations
More than 45 Bristol farmers are summoned to the State House before Commissioner Harry R. Lewis for failing to plough in corn stubble by the December 1 deadline. Read names from Bristol addresses including Perry Elm Farm Hope Street Costa Grasa Bristol Spital 576 Wood Street and many others on the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Harry R. Lewis
State House
Frank Perry
Elm Farm
Hope Street
Manuel Costa Grasa
Johnspital
Wood Street
William Caral
Perry Plat
Frank Terra
Souza Brothers
Gooding Avenue
Manuel Estarella
John Trudell
Second Street
John W. Church
Pappasquash Road
Manuel Carlos
Doran Avenue
Mary McDonald
Franklin Street
Joseph Simmons
Cherry Avenue
Joseph Marino
John H. Goulart
Goodings Lane
Antonio Rebello
Andrew Belrosaio
Roma Street
Christina Martinelli
Ryan Avenue
Natalie Martines
Joseph Ferreira
Gardner West
Locust Farms
Middle Road
John Usher
Joseph Oliver
P. O. Box
Ambrose Federico
Joseph Cambro
Gooding Lane
Harvey Gladue
Centre Street
Manuel DeCosta
Charles Street
Phyllis Stanzione
Mt. Hope Avenue
Marion Perry
DeWolf Avenue
Frank Almeida
Wardwell Farm
Leonardo DeLuca
Ryan Ayenue
Mexander Paiva
Arguerite Gooding
Clarence A. Booth
Chestnut Street
Manuel Algeria
Anna Mills
John G. DesLaurers
Jose Perry
Rock Street
Joseph Francis
Jesse Costa
Harry Allen
DeWolfe Farm
John Silvia
Bay View Avenue
Frank Silvia
Poppasquash Road
Manuel Pacheo
Bridge to be lit for Washington bicentennial celebration
The Mt. Hope Bridge Co announces special lighting of the bridge on the evening of Monday February 22 as part of nationwide Washington birthday bicentennial celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Mt. Hope Bridge Co
Washington Ball At Bristol Casino Promises Brilliant Social Event
The annual Washington Ball scheduled for Monday evening at the Bristol Casino will be a grand social affair under the Bristol Train of Artillery. Col. A. M. Merriman and Capt. George W. Boutilier report strong attendance, with concert by the B TA Band and Vernie Munro's Orchestra providing entertainment, while Gov. Norman S. Case and many military and civic leaders are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Casino
Washington
Bristol Train of Artillery
Col
A. M. Merriman
M. D
George W. Boutilier
M. Theresa Donovan
Vernie Munro
Norman
Case
Bristol Boy Scouts Plan Visit and Meetings at Scout Building
The Bristol Boy Scouts will visit the R I Soldiers Home Sunday at 2 PM to entertain veterans with a musical program. Scouts should bring tobacco, cigarettes, candy or fruit for distribution. Troop 2 awards tenderfoot to John Principe and William Lero. Court of Honor meets next Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Awashonki Herd meets tomorrow at 8 PM for ceremonial plans. Troop 4 meets tonight at 7 30 with new patrol formation planned. Washington's Birthday hikes planned. holiday for school. Anthony Matrone named Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 2. Frank Ruggiero and Andrew Morgo attend Scribeschool in Warren. Bugle and Drum Band rehearsal 6 15 PM for Jam Boree in Providence. Old clothes campaign continues. donations by calling 511 W or 511 A. K. truck will collect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. I
John Principe
William Lero
Tenderfoot
George R. Fish
Court of Honor
Awashonki Herd
Washington
Anthony Matrone
Frank Ruggiero
Andrew Morgo
Bristol County District
Warren
Council
Providence
Girl Scout Troop Votes Donation for Forest Section
Goldenrod Troop No. 1 of Bristol voted at a Wednesday meeting in John Post Reynolds School auditorium to donate funds for a section in the George Washington Memorial Forest. Mrs. Annabelle Bragg helped Capt. Mrs. Frederick S. Bartlett instruct the troop. The Court of Honor will meet tonight at Mrs. Bartletts home on Constitution Street for a brief business session followed by hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldenrod
Bristol
John Post Reynolds
George Washington Memorial Forest
Annabelle Bragg
Frederick S. Bartlett
Court of Honor
Bartlett
Constitution Street
Budget Commission Sets Public Hearing Tonight
The Budget Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber from 7 30 to 9 this evening. Afterward the commission will enter executive session with the Town Council to discuss the budget to be presented to taxpayers on March 14 and include other departments demands in the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budget Commission
Senator Felix Hebert to Speak at Colt High Sunday
U S Senator Felix Hebert will give the principal address at the third annual public patriotic program in the Colt High School auditorium at 7 15 pm Sunday. Prize essays will be read by Marjorie Manley and Samuel Eisenstadt, soprano iss rh E Dwyer will sing two numbers with the Rotary Club quartet and Mrs Frank A Rounds is accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Hebert
United States
Rhode Island
Suinday
Colt High School
Marjorie L. Manley
Samuel Eisenstadt
Colt Memorial High School
Dwyer
First Congregational Church
A. R. Parshley
St. Michael's Church
Local Rotarians Split Even With New Bedford Bowlers
Bristol bowlers split with New Bedford on the Y M A alleys as the Rotary Club split 1-1 in three strings. Reg Dimond and Charley Otten led Bristol's first string while Allivson paced New Bedford. General Callan starred for Bristol seconds with high single 106 and 27 for two strings. Gidley topped the Bristol team in defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
New Bedford
Reg” Dimond
Charley Otten
Allivson
Callan
Swansey
Bayless
Browne
Desmond
Ated
Bristol Rotary
R. Dimond
Otten
Johnston
Getchell Teen
Church
Edmonds Seeee
Lawson
Currier On x
Brightman
Kennedy
Hawes
s_ ee
Gidley
Washington's Birthday Postal Schedule 1932
Post office services observe Washington's Birthday with no local deliveries or rural carrier service. Street box collection at 6 45 a m, stamps and general delivery 7 9, mails dispatched 8 15, lobby 7 6, money order and registry divisions closed. Notices for carrier mail must be left by 3 p m. February 20 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Teachers Receive Pay From Town Cash Account
Amos S. Gasham reported that two weeks pay owed since Feb 12 was issued from the town’s cash account. Future payroll hinges on receipts from unpaid 1931 taxes. If funds are short, C. B. Rockwell Jr. has offered to loan the town to cover salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos S. Gasham
C. B. Rockwell, Jr
Bristol Aerie Meeting Backs Industrial Town Growth
Bristol Aerie No 953 hosts a large gathering at Eagles Hall pushing Bristol as a residential and industrial center. Local taxpayers and 26 civic, military and fraternal groups discussed a community owned rubber factory and securing funds via town appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles’ Hall
Bristol Civic
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Daniel E. Dwyer
Henry Fernandes
John Romano
Civic New Industries Committee
Harold W. Gifford
John Carmoneé
Thomas Andrews
Anthony J. Nunes
Eagles Hall
Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club
George H. Baldwin
Kearney Post
the American Legion
Col
Fred .M. Straight
Bristol Council
of. C
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder & Hose Co
James J. Holmes
Manuel C. Corria
Bristol Portuguese-American Citizens’ Association
Frank R. Sylvia
Royal ,Michalense Society
Antonio Arruda
A.P. D. E. Spirito Santo Association
Daniel M. Vargas
Colonial Club Santo Cristo
William Perry
John Carmone
Bristol Aerie, F. C. E
K of C Plans Golden Jubilee Observance
State Deputy Walter F Fitzpatrick and Matthew T Dunn of Providence spoke at Bristol Council No 379 K of C open meeting on State street outlining plans for a town state and nation wide observance of the orders Golden Jubilee next month. Harry Devron and Jack Finnell recalled incidents from prize ring and baseball by two leading authorities. A collation followed served by the social committee chaired by John G DesLauriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Fitzpatrick
Matthew T. Dunn
Providence
Bristol
State Street
Harry Devron
Jack Finnell
John G. DesLauriers
Planning Supper by oe yee pian Society in March
Plans by oe yee pian Society for a March supper to replace a play that was to be presented on March 2. The event shifts a scheduled performance to a community dinner format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Yee Pian Society
Rockwell Offers Town Loan to Pay Teachers’ Salaries
Bristol town council accepts a voluntary offer from C B Rockwell Jr chair of the school committee to loan funds for teachers’ salaries until the March town meeting. Judge Edward Lealy presented the offer on Rockwell’s behalf stating funds may be available Feb 26 if the treasurer cannot provide. The loan would be secured by a town note with the same interest rate as banks and a flexible repayment date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Rockwell, Jr
Bristol School Committee
Edward L. Leally
Rockwell
Leahy
Joan Vere
Bristol
di Cnet Manta
Howe
HeneyWood
Ford
Eno
Oia
Cras
Ici
Smee
Mir
Eho
Bygeeld
Walley
Ey Oliver
Betheld
Oati
EEO A. & P
Hope Street
Joseph S. Currier
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Colt ‘Epri High
Haan
Tate
Conrad Nagel
Dorothy Tordan
Marjorie Rambead
Liarie Prevost
OUR Gang
Danger Island
Dorothy Mackalll
Joel McCrea
Ned Sparks
Wallingford
Wm. Haines
Ernest Torrepee
Lella Hyams
Ikill
Warner Baxter
Asa Leila Hyams
Bert Wheeler
Robert Woolsex
Hook
Dorothy Les
Boy Scout
U. S
Rotary Cliatb
Bristol Aerie of Eagles
K. of C. Open Meeting
C. B. Rockwell
Henry Wood
Ourswil
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