Annual Elections Held by Four Bristol Fire Units
Four Bristol fire fighting units held annual meetings with mixed outcomes. Dreadnought Hook Ladder and Hose elected new foreman Oliver Lemaire. Hydraulion Engine, led by Henry S Campbell, chose him as foreman to succeed Sheriff James F Meiggs. Defiance Engine and Hose named Albert E Alder captain while Raymond S Brightman declined another term. Ever Ready Engine and Hose re-elected Harvey Gladue as captain. other officers were chosen across the units and a banquet date was set for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond S. Brightman
Defiance Engine and Hose Company
James F. Meiggs
Hydraulion
Campbell
Hydes
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Henry S. Campbell
Edward Belle
Fred Coggeshall
Charles L. Pendleton
William B. Spooner
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Defiance
Alder
Albert E. Alder
Brightman
Manuel Andrade
George DuPont
George Ingram
Charles Fales
Firemen's League
Russell P Coggeshall
Arthur
Manchester
Lemaire
Oliver Lemaire
Russell Head
Walter Brotherton
James B. Lee
James Holmes
Walter Collins
George Hatfield
Heritish Gablinske
Carlo Bisbano
Harvey Goettler
Henry Serbst, Jr
Mantrel Madetrios
Ever Ready’s
Harvey Gladue
Reddy's
Thames Street
Arthur Guevremont
Frank Lewis
Arthur Demars
Louis Cirillo
Bernard McHugh
Randolph, Me
Fred Guevremont
Matthew Brito
Arthur Belmore
A. Guevremont
Arthur Demers
Joseph Correira
Jesse King Silvia
Captain Gladue
John Ezikovich
Secral
Dieutereg Ospny Prurkans
John Perry
Frad
Ever Ready Whist Series Concludes With Prizes
Thirteen tables played at the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company station on Thames Street for the final whist of the series held Wednesday evenings. Prize winners were Mrs James Rielly Donald Gladue Mrs William Cheetham Edward Blanken ship John Freitas and Mrs Fred Guevremont. A new series will begin next Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company
Thames Street
James Rielly
Donatd Gladue
William Cheetham
Edward Blankenship
John Freitas
Fred Guevremont
Bristol Town Seeks Joint Water Purchase With Warren and Barrington
Bristol Town Council president Prescott B Paull urges a three town meeting within two weeks to discuss buying the Bristol County Water Works and running the system jointly. He cites possible tax relief and Federal aid for utilities but notes sale is not guaranteed. Bristol owns 1500 shares, valued at 1000 par, bequeathed by Col Samuel P Colt. Warren and Barrington once held shares but sold them years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Warren
Barrington
Bristol County Water Works
Prescott B. Paull
Paull
C. C. Getchell
Bristol County Water Works Company
Greenwich Gas Company
Greenwich
Conn
Samuel P. Colt
Colt
Paull Declines March Candidacy for Town Council
Council President Paull, a leading Democratic figure, says he will not run for council in March. He cites time demands from his business and praises his tenure, notably his handling of the Kavanaugh case, while expressing hope he may reconsider before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Paull
SR Surree
Kavanaugh
William H. Angevine
United Baptist Basketball Tonight at Recreation Hall
United Baptist of Providence meets two United Rubber Co teams in a pair of games at the recreation hall. Coach Jimmy Sullivan seeks a third win in as many starts. Likely starters include Leo Mansi Julio Borges Chassy Le Claire Nuts LeMaiure Jim Salza Flash Ferreira Curley Desilets and Baker Perry on the first team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Baptist
US Rubber Co
United Baptist of Providence
Jimmy Sullivan
Leo Mansi
Julio Borges
Chassy” LeClaire
Nuts” LeMaiure
Jim” Salzano
Flash” Ferriera
Curley Desilets
Girl Scout Council Hears Reports On Activities
Bristol Girl Scout Council convened at Miss Mollie Hamill’s home and heard reports on past activities. Mrs Norton Minderstein and Mrs Albert H Flint spoke on recent camp meeting, Brownie activities, and constitutional revisions. Mrs Nathaniel G Hereshoff Sr joined the finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Nathaniel G Hereshoff
Obituary for Mrs Rose Balzano of Bristol
Funeral services will be held at 9 o clock tomorrow in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church for Mrs Rose Balzano 63 who died yesterday at 27 Richmond street after a brief illness Rev Joseph Sorzano will officiate Burial will be in St Marys Cemetery She was a native of Scafati Italy and lived in Bristol 30 years Her husband died 20 years ago Seven children survive them are John Balzano Mrs Frank Langel do Mrs Jack DeFelice and Thomas Balzano of Bristol Mrs Joseph Perreira and Mrs Louis Cavallaro of Naugatuck Conn and Carmine Balvano of Providence Fifteen grandchildren also survive her
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Rose Balzano
Richmond Street
Joseph Sorzano
St Mary’s Cemetery
Balzano
Scafati
Italy
Bristol
John Balzano
Frank Langeldo
Jack Def
Police cooperate with school traffic cops in Bristol
Acting Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara announced a crackdown on drivers who ignore schoolboy traffic stop signs and intersections. Patrolman Euclid J De Mars will monitor the town during school hours and report violators to the chief for full legal penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony J Ferrara
Euclid J Demars
Ferrara
Bristol
Wheel Chair Fund Reaches Target In Bristol Community Drive
The Bristol Phoenix reports the Wheel Chair Fund has reached its goal with a total of 45 dollars raised for a crippled mother needing a wheelchair. Contributions came from Rev M F Barros 200 S Vincent de Paul Society of St Elizabeths Church 333 and the group thanks all donors for their generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Phoenix
M F Barros
Vincent de Paul Society
St Elizabeths Church
Vital statistics for Bristol 1934 report Clerk’s comparison
Town Clerk John W Church records 1934 births 106 vs 103 in 1933. Deaths 84 vs 103. Marriages 90 vs 7. Bristol couples married here 47, 33 involved a Bristolian. 9 out of town marriages in Bristol, vs 9 in 1933. 32 out of town marriages with one Bristolian, up from 19 in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W Church
Bristol
Pierce reports governor figures on era workers accurate
James T. Pierce, secretary of the Democratic Town Committee, told Bristol's Town Council that the list of ERA program workers from Governor Green is accurate with one exception his own name. He urged weekly labor verification to assure unemployed Bristol residents a weekly wage. The report cites federal and PWA sources for the list. No further issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Bristol
PWA
James T. Pierce
Democratic Town Committee
Piere
Pierce
Labor Performe
Federale-Employment Service
Public Works Administration
Elisha Hibbert
ERA
James Holmes
Work Relief Bureau
Holmes
Simpson Brothers Company of
Boston
Bristol Christmas Seal drive sets per capita state mark
Miss Evelyn Carter secretary of the Bristol Hastie Nursing Association reports Bristol raised 713.24 dollars in Christmas seal sales this year, topping last year’s high. The campaign against tuberculosis has cut Bristol’s death rate by about 40 percent in 12 years. Monthly chest clinics move to the last Monday of each month at Rockwell House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Evelyn Carter
Bristol Hastie Nursing Association
Miss Carter
Rockwell House
Hold Annual Banquet of Reba Rebekah Lodge 60th Anniversary
The Reba Rebekah Lodge IOOF held its 60th anniversary banquet last night in the vestry of State Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Members of the parish Ladies Aid served the meal including Mrs Walter Briggs Mrs William H Remieres Mrs Charles Sylvester and Mrs Les le Young. Officers installation planned for last evening was postponed two weeks as District Deputy President Mrs Maude H McGann was absent due to injuries from a Saturday automobile accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reba Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
State Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Walter Briggs
William H. Remieres
Charles Sylvester
Lesle Young
Maude H. McGann
Shower Tendered for Miss Mars Madernos Bride‑to‑Be
A miscellaneous shower was held in Lincoln hall for Miss Mars Madernos daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Madernos of State street who will wed Joseph Grego of this town on January 14. Over 70 guests attended whist was played and prizes awarded. A collation was served by hostesses Mrs Joseph Vera and Mrs Mary R Nunes with help from Ms Mary Faria and Mrs Mary N Nunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars Madernos
Jesse Madernos
State Street
Joseph Grego
Lincoln Hall
Joseph Vera
Mary R. Nunes
Mary Faria
Mary N. Nunes
St Michael s to Present Miracle Play Sunday
The St Michael s church group presents The Miracle Play on Sunday night in the parish house for the 18th year. Miss Audrey Munro leads the choir and a new score by Audrew Munro, with Harry S Young Jr directing stage settings. Principal cast includes Prologue Evelyn Cheshire and King Caspar Vernon A Gray among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary R. Drury
St. Michael’s Players
Walter H Angell
Audrey Munro
Harry S. Young, Jr
Evelyn Cheshire
Robert H Mercer
Virgin
Eva Newman Spencer
Gabriel
Charlotte Stoughton
Herald Angel
Elizabeth
Janette McCaw
King Gaspard
Alton M Newman
King Balthasar
Herbert M Howe
King Melchior
Vernon A. Gray
Joseph
Calbraith B. Perry
Lawrence S&s. Ashton
Albert W. Metcalfe
Andrew J. Iverson
Judge Edward L. Leahy Mentioned for Court Place
Judge Edward L. Leahy, a leading Rhode Island Democrat, is cited as a potential candidate for the proposed new court of general sessions to replace the Superior Court. Bristol party leaders express strong support, believing he would secure unanimous Democratic backing if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Leahy
Democratic Party
Theodore Francis Green
Court of General Sessions
Superior Court
Leahy
Bristol
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Raymond S .Brightman
Fomnce
Robert ¥. Anderson
Board of Fire Engineers
Raymond A Card
Henry Campbell
Willam Francis
Owen Trainor
Charles Pendleton
Harold Green
Francis Burke
Lawrence S Ashton
Chester Hemple
James F Meiggs
Taldi
Eyed
iGuevremont
Gonia
John A. Mellone
John R. Bernardo
Will Rogers
Tom Brown
Anita Louise
Irvings
Cobb’r
Judge Priest
Shirley Temple
Francis Ledere
Joan Bennet
Charlie Ruggles
W. C. Fields
Baby Leroy
Jackie Cooper
Peck
Thomas Meighan
Jackie Sears
C. P. Heggie
Dorothy Peterson
Nancy Carroll
Donald Cook
George Murphy
Bristol Cty
W.ks
Prescott B Paull
elecaiBabost
Girl Scout Council
Mrs
Wheel Chair Fund
Hibbert
Highway Department
Woodst
Hope and
Walsmists
Gooding Avenue
Joseph G
John L. Rego
Controll
Kown
Albert Velleca
State Alcoholic Beverages Commission
Anthony J. Ferrara
Domenic Mascola
Ntd
Ann
Richard J. Kavanaugh
Samuel Rosenberg
Burroughs Street
Providence
Joseph Campo
Bristol Casino
Louis H. Sorrell
Giuseppe Marino
Hope Street
Manuel T. Canario
Metacom Avenue
Reynolds
St. Michael’s
Miracle Play
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