New Organization Aims to Drive Bristol Development Plans
Maurice C. Smith Jr urged restraint at Eagles Hall as Bristol civic groups discuss forming a permanent body to plan town development. He sees potential for a factory here and warns against over incentives while a nominating committee prepares a slate of officers and a name for the new organization. The meeting drew taxpayers and representatives from 12 Bristol groups, sponsored by Bristol Aerie 953, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice C. Smith, Jr
National India Rubber Co
Eagles’ Hall
Smith
Bristol
Daniel FE. Dwyer
Joseph Bruno
Harold W. Gifford
James Holmes
Frank B. Sylvia
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Town Budget Completed for 1932 33 by Budget Commission
Budget for 1932 33 was completed after an executive session Tuesday evening. Frank L. Doran announced the plan will be printed and distributed to local taxpayers early in March and not presented at the March 14 town meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Doran
Doran
Dramatic Program at St Michael’s Parish House Sunday
In connection with Rector’s Night a drama titled The Sacrifice of Isaac will be staged at St Michael’s Parish House Sunday evening. Miss Mary R Drury directs with cast including Rev A R Parshley Hesigert R Newman Walter Wennerstrand and Robert Tertgney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Michael's Parish
Isaac
Mary R Drury
A. R. Parshley
Hesigert R Newman
Walter Wennerstrand
Robert Tertgney
Committee Named to Seek Loan for Sewage Plant
Town Council appoints a two member committee to negotiate with bankers for financing the completion of the sewage disposal plant. Industrial Trust Co offers 43500 loan to finish the initial unit of a 225000 project with interest at 5 percent, higher by 1 percent than the first tranche. Treasurer Gorham authorized to negotiate loans for construction already under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Fred Williams, Jr
Harold E Hill
Sewer Commission
Industrial Trust Company
Florrimon Howe
Williams
Amos S. Gorham
Parshley Speaks at K of P Washington Observance
Rev Anthony R. Parshley rector of St Michael's Church delivered the principal address at Burnside Lodge No 34 K of P open meeting honoring Washington’s bi centennial and the order's 68th anniversary. Grand Chancellor Paul A Herzig praised the order's achievements since 1864 and outlined its principles. Nora F. Dwyer sang patriotic solos with Helen ew Church at the piano. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony R. Parshley
St Michael’s Church
Burnside Lodge
K of P
Washington
Paul A Herzig
Rhode Island
Knights of Pythias
Parshley
Herzig
Pythian Order
Nora F Dwyer
Helenew
Pythian Sisters
Pauline Brelsford
Anna Saunders
Ftta Luther
Grocers Oppose Community Store Plan at Lincoln Hall Meeting
Over 75 local grocers and merchants attended a mass meeting called by Mrs Vasta LaR. Ruggiero to oppose a proposed community store. The group urged attendance at the March 14 financial town meeting and pressed for lower prices amid concerns about current food order systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasta Lar. Ruggiero
Public Aid
Lincoln Hall
Financial Town
Ruggiero
Bristol
Warren
Warren Public Aid Department
Frank Bruno
John Balzano
Dominick Paris
John, DeslLauriers
A R Parshley
Budget Commission
Fred Fo Suzman
Buoy to Mark Reef South End Prudence Island
Congressman Clark Burdick reports a buoy will be placed to mark a dangerous reef at the southern end of Prudence Island in Narragansett Bay before summer. The reef, barely visible except at high tide, has caused multiple groundings including last summer’s Oliver B. of Shawomet Beach incident. Bristol Yacht Club secretary F L deWolf pushed the effort, leading to Lighthouse Service action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence Island
Narragansett Bay
Clark Burdick
Bureau of Lighthouses
Oliver B
Shawomet Beach
Sino-Japanese Situation Reviewed by Dr Hubbard
Dr C C Hubbard of Wheaton College warned that Japan's China policy could force U S action. He reviewed 50 years of events, noted violations of League of Nations and Kellogg Pact, praised open door policy, and argued that lacking counterpressure only war remains as an option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
C C. Hubbard
Wheaton College
Colt Memorial High School
Men's Union of the
First Congregational Church
Hubbard
Manchuria
State Department
United States
Garden Club to Sponsor Yard and Garden Contest
Bristol Garden Club will sponsor a Yard and Garden Contest starting in spring following a decision last summer. A committee met at Miss John C Drury’s home to draft plans. Mrs W W Perry elected general committee chair. Attendees included Mrs Wm T O'Donnell, Mrs W W Perry, Miss Mable B Salisbury, Miss Florence T Nelson, Miss Julia C Drury, and Roswell S Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Garden Club
John C Drury
W W Perry
Wm T O'Donnell
Perry
Mable B Salisbury
Florence T Nelson
Julia C Drury
Roswell S Bosworth
Fire at Hog Island Threat to Summer Cottages
A grass fire on Hog Island burned all day and into the night, sparked near the island’s southwest corner. Mr and Mrs John Bailey fought the blaze with aid from State troopers and volunteers, saving most cottages. One house in Walpole Massachusetts was destroyed, along with a shed housing an ice box and motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bailey
Hog Island
Bailey
Morton
Walpole
Mass
John Brown
Annual St Patrick’s Day Dance by Battery C 243rd CA
Arrangements are complete for the 1932 St Patrick’s Day dance by Battery C 243rd CA (HD). The event will be held Thursday March 17 at the armory on Church Street. Music by Joe Risbane and WSAR Broadcasting Orchestra. Committee: Sergt H Martin chair, Corp M Ruggiero secretary treasurer, Sergts M Morris J Bisbano, Corp F Ferrara, Pvt R Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battery C
243Rd CA
Font of Church Street
Joe Risbane
Wsar Broadcasting Orchestra
Sergt
H Martin
Corp
M. Ruggiero
M Morris
J. Bisbano
F. Ferrara
R. Brown
Clothing drive aids poor children in town
The Pro Christo Society of the Congregational Church continues sewing and repairing for needy children. Donations of materials and money are welcomed, with several contributions listed, including 29 100 and 2 from specific supporters, plus sewing machines loaned by Mrs Noon and Mrs Hasbrouck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pro Christo Society
The
Congregational Church
Amasa C. Williston
Vincent Pettine
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Patrick F. Noon
C J Hasbrouck
Resigned Patrolman Returns to Police Duty
Patrolman Henry J Sylvia Jr. who resigned after learning the Town Council took no action on charges against Chief Richard J Kavanaugh returned to duty Wednesday evening. The mayor and Town Clerk offered no comment and council action status remained unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J Sylvia, Jr
Richard J Kavanaugh
Sylvia
John W. Church
Newport Rotary hears Emil Jamies on local journalism
Emil Jamies Newport Rotarian and Newport Daily News reporting head entertains Rotary Club with amusing newsroom stories. Guests include Dr. Herbert Lull Newport Club president and George Wells and Clifford Talman. Bowling teams set to travel to Taunton on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Jamies
Newport
Newport Daily News
Herbert Lull
Newport Club
George Wells
Clifford Talman
Taunton
Council Takes No Action On Patrolman's Charges
Town Council adjourned after a three minute executive session without acting on charges against Chief of Police Richard J Kavanaugh. Silence and sudden departures by Councilmen Sylvia Hibbert sparked questions as President Williams refused to disclose details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia and
Hibbert
Richard J Kavanaugh
Henry J Sylvia, Jr
Harold E. Hill
William T. Dwyer
Sewer Commission
John W. Church
Kavanaugh
James F. Wylie
Frank J. Sylvia
Sylvia
Wylie
Paul C. Millemaggi
Williams
The Rev Augustine McCormick Speaks at St Michael's
The Rev Augustine McCormick rector of St James Church Woonsocket will preach at St Michael's Church Wednesday evening. He has spoken here on numerous occasions and is well known to the parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine McCormick
St. James’ Church
Woonsocket
St. Micheal’s Church
McCormick
St. Michael’s Church
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Danger Island
Marie Dressler
Ibaa
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Richard Cromwell
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