Kearney Sea Scout Ship 511 Report of 1931 Activities
The Kearney Post American Legion reports the 1931 Sea Scout Ship 511 year ending Nov 27. Bristol boys joined, 35 registered after new members, 21 old reregistered, one new. Parades on Memorial Day and Nov 11. Cutter cruises to Narragansett Bay, East Greenwich, Westerly regatta wins, State Cutter Rowing Championship, equipment loans, and inspections commended.
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Kearney
O. Reid Lep
Arthur
J. Belmore
Toney Post
American Legion
Américan Legion
Bear Scouts
Bristol
Bristo
Ny N&i
Iive Sonside
Ben Scouts
Westerly
Tulus
Durige
Arid
Narragansett ‘Bay
East Greenwich Yacht Club
Naval Training Station
Sea Scouts
Bradford Field
Fish
Sea Scout report highlights Spring State Jam in Providence
The observer notes an excellent showing by 16 members and two officers at the Spring State Jam in Providence. A Sea Scout demonstration with other statewide troops spanned two evenings, with the report submitted by Skipper C Reid Le Clair and First Mate A Belmors.
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Providence
C. Reid LE Clair
A. Belmors
Obituary of Maria Fenlon Aged Resident of East Providence
The funeral for Miss Maria Fenlon was held from her 112 John Street home with requiem services at St. Joseph Church. An octogenarian and longtime Brow Street resident she was struck by a hit and run driver. Her brothers Dennis and James Fen ton are known Bristol County residents.
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Maria Fenlon
John Street
Providence
St. Joseph's Church
Miss Fenlon
East Providence
Brow Street
New Washington Bridge
Dennis
James Fenton
Bristol County
Miss Agnes Silvia Dies After Months of Illness
Miss Agnes Silvia aged 18 of 40 Bourn Street died yesterday after a prolonged illness. Born in town she lived with her aunt and uncle since her parents John and Louise Silvia died. She worked in Keds Division of National Rubber Company until the shutdown and was a member of the Children of Mary Sodality at Saint Elizabeth's Church. Funeral Thursday at 8:30 from her home followed by a 9:00 requiem mass at Saint Elizabeth's Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.
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Agnes Silvia
Bourn Street
John
Louise Silvia
Silvia
Keds
National India Rubber Company
Children of Mary Sodality
Saint Elizabeth's Church
Sagebrush Fades as Forests Encroach
Sagebrush cannot grow in tree shade and forests push it out. once forests establish a permanent foothold, sagebrush gradually disappears from the landscape.
New York Casino Scene Sparks Vintage Gossip Haunt
A vivid New York City reminiscence depicts a parkside casino with oyster bar and chrome backgammon tables where high society mingles under pink lighting. It recalls The Claremont atop Grant’s Tomb, Edison tributes, Broadway gossip, and social icons like Grantland Rice, George Jean Nathan, and Noel Coward in a late 1920s to early 1930s nightlife column.
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New York
Claremont
Grant
Cafe de Madrid
Armenonville
Bois
Theodosia Burr
Hudson
Peanuts Team Takes Lead in Y M C A League
The Peanuts of the Y M C A Nut s Basketball League once again seized first place by defeating the Buternuts 30 to 21 in a hard fought game. George Lemaire led scorers with 12 points, Julio Borges had 14 for the losers. In the second game the Beechnuts beat the Walnuts 32 to 22, Baker Perry and Curly Deseliis posting 11 and 10 points while Dick Mott led the losers with 8.
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Y. M. C. A. Nuts
Buternuts
Georgie Lemaire
Julio Borges
Baker Perry
Curly Deseliis
Dick Mott
J. St Angelo
I. F
George Lemaire
O. Bisbano
A. Corro
Bisbano
J. Travers
J. Duffy
J. Bisbano
G. Sousa
R. F
R. Levy
J. Salzano
A. D’ambrossia
S. Macheno
E. St. Angelo
R. Mott
M. Cappucci
R. G
E. Jackson
N. Wells
I. G
T. Lavey
Foxy” Marshall
Mike Tamburro
Virgil Arruda
Wire slip sparks unlikely Alaska Bristol friendship
In 1930 Frank Ferrara, while shipping wire for National India Rubber, tucked his name on a paper into a coil as a joke. Months later a letter from Fairbanks Alaska began a long exchange with Ronald Campbell, linking Alaska scenes to Bristol via cards, photos, and a wedding gift painting.
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National India ‘Rubber Company
Frank Fer
Tara
Alaska
Frank
Bourn Street
Fairbanks
Ferrara
Ronald Campbell
Engineer Campbell
Arctic
Seattle
Bristol
E. G. Brown
Providence to Host Five Show Boxing Card This Week
Local boxing fans will see two 10round main events at the Rhode Island Auditorium in Providence. Paris Apice faces Al Denave, while Tony Catalano meets Johnny Gonzales. Two more sixround bouts fill the program as Sam Price stages a busy boxing week with amateur and pro cards in Providence and Fall River.
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Providence
Fall River
Rhode Island
Sam Price
Paris Apice
Federal Hill
al Denave
California
Tony Catalano
Johnny Gonzales
Arizona
Providence Snatorium
Two Eight Round Bouts Set For Fall River Card At Casino
Tomorrow evening at the Casino ACi Fall River Fight fans will see two eight round bouts and two sixes promoted by Jimmy Riley of Woonsocket Eddie Holmes of Providence meets Tony Aquard of Lynn in one eight and Manny Sousa of Fall River faces Johnny Hanlon of Lynn in the other In Infantry Hall Friday the annual Battle of Nations will feature rival simon-pyres Soon tonight the Battery C basketball team hosts Colt High School in a practice session with amateur rules in effect throughout the game.
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Aci
Fall River
Jimmy Riley
Woonsocket
Simon-Pyres
Church Street Armory
Battery “C
Colt High School
Local boxer's entry in Battle of Nations Friday
Al Diodati the Golden Glove welterweight champion from this town is the first local entrant in Matchmaker Jim Donahue's Battle of Nations set for Friday evening. Al will represent Italy in the 147 pound class. The Olympian Club of the local YMCA plans not to sponsor a basketball team this year due to loss of players after the rubber plant closure, ending a strong hoops tradition.
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al Diodati
Golden Glove
Jim Donahue
Italy
Olympian Club
Bristolians
Relief funds debate wasteful methods in Bristol
A. R. Parshley argues against food orders at retail prices for Bristol relief. He cites inefficiencies, misuse by merchants, and uneven aid distribution. He proposes central grocery baskets to help families for three to four days based on careful needs studies.
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Codola
Bristol
A. R. Parshley
Scouts Set Plans and Meetings Across Bristol in Week
Troop 5 meets at 7 30 p m to plan 1932 and Scout Week and asks each scout to bring a fork. Bugle and Drum Corps resume at 6 15 in the Artillery Armory as Scout Week rally practice begins. Troop 1 marks 20 years in Bristol with a 7 30 meeting at the Scout Building. Troop 2 holds a Test Night to prep for the Court of Honor. Narragansett Council annual meeting is next Tuesday at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet with a Scouters banquet and reservations via the District Commissioner. Troop 4 hosts New Year Roll Call Friday night. The district gala Scout Week program continues with the Bristol County event on Tuesday January 6 at Hotel Belvedere. A Providence speaker will address the gathering and Edward L Teany is chair.
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Artillery
Bristol
Court of Honor
Narragansett
Bristol County
Belvedére
Court of Honor and Commissioners
Providence
Ec Edward L. Teanyrcairs
Mage
America
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