The Brave Horseman Morice of Santo Domingo and Cuba
A Bristol reminiscence recalls Monsieur Morice a French refugee famed for his green house a daring ride through bandits with his horse L Ecrester the crusher. He faced marauders near St Marc and Matanzas with pistols and a fierce stallion earning local notoriety.
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Monsieur Morice
Old Bristol
Santo Domingo
L’ecresier
Bristol
Main
Hope Street
Church Street
George Hoar
George
M Morice
Mr. Morice
Cuba
Coke
M. Morice
St. Marc
St Marc
Matanzas
Ladrones
San Saverino
Monster Morice
Europe
L'keresier
Probation for Joseph Cabral over school neglect case
Joseph Cabral a 38 year old WPA worker of Wheeler avenue was placed on six months probation by Judge William T. O Donnell in Fifth District court. He pleaded guilty to failing to send his 14 year old daughter to school the case was continued for sentence and costs of 1140 were ordered. Cabral promised to pay bi monthly 50 cents until costs were cleared. The court stressed the seriousness of ensuring school attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cabral
Wheeler Avenue
William T. O’donnell
Fifth District
Cabral
James F. Meiggs
O’donnell
Meiggs
Peter Goglia
Chris Garvin
Biagio del Toro
Pauline
Manuel Reposa
Funeral services held for Manuel Cabral
Funeral services were conducted for Manuel O Cabral aged 71 after a four week illness. Born June 14 1866 in St Michaels Azores he emigrated to America 45 years ago and lived in Bristol after stints in Fall River Pawtucket and Central Falls. Survivors include sons Anthony Manuel and Eugene with grandchildren. wife died in 1927. Mass was at St Elizabeths Church with burial in St Marys cemetery.
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Cabral
Dading Street
Central Falls
Sigpaondde Goggeshatt
Bristol
Santo Christo Society
Anthony
Manuel
Eugene
Colt Defeats School for Deaf 36 to 16 in IL Schedule Opener
Colt High opened its Interscholastic League schedule with a 36 to 16 victory over the School for Deaf at Providence on New Year’s night. Colt’s passing shone in the second quarter as Dryer Pansa and Turillo fueled a 14 point surge. Deaf School fought hard led by Forsberg and DiVincenzo, but Colt finished strong with Sousa Pansa and Securo leading the finale.
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Colt High
Providence
Colt
Deat Boys
Dryer
Pansa
Turillo
Coltsters
COTT
KF Securo
Rf Pansa
If Dryer
C Turnilo
Rg Sousa
Ig Romano
Ahate
F Forsberg
Grant
Baino
C DeVincenzo
Conningford
Ig Slater
Ig Bagrowsky
Perods
Colt x
Rubber Quintet Wins The VU S Rubber Bristle Taunton Game
The Taunton based VU S Rubber Products quintet defeated Bristol with a 40 to 37 score Sunday afternoon in the Bristol plant Recreational hall. Bristle team fought back but Bristol held a late lead before Taunton pulled away. Key plays came from McMahon and Gagho for the winners while Sparks and Black starred for the losers. Bristol showed stronger fouling in the second half, nine to six.
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VU. S
Bristel Aes Ee Beee
Taunton
Bristol
Homesters
McMahon
Gagho
Sheridian Sparks
Black
Miracle Play Presented by St Michael's Parish Players
St Michael's church observed Epiphany and honored a deceased parishioner with the 22nd annual presentation of The Miracle Play. Written by late Miss Mary R. Drury, the production featured a full cast, organist Walter Angell, and Canon Anthony Parshley directing. A supper followed in Holmes House.
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St. Michael's Church
Mary R. Drury
Samuel S. Drury
St. Paul's
Scoot
Christ
Bethlehem
Anthony R. Parshley
Walter Angell
Providence
Harry Young, Jr
James F Meiggs
Barbara Newman
Vernon A Gray
Herbert M Howe
Allen M Newman
Elizabeth—Janette McCaw
Herald Angel
Audrey Munro
Gabriel_Mae Newman
Joseph—Calbraith
Oh Wilderness and Stowaway at the Pastime
Dramatic revelation of youth features Oh Wilderness co stars Eric Linden and Cecilia Parker in a powerful tale inspired by In His Steps. Friday and Saturday show Shirley Temple in Stowaway with a cast including Robert Young Alice Faye and Eugene Pallette.
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Charles M Sheldon
Eric Linden
Cecilia Parker
Shanghai
China
Shirley
Shirley Temple
Robert Young
Alice Faye
Eugene Pallette
Helen Westley
Arthur Treacher
J. Edward Bromberg
Astrid Allwyn
Sansone Son Enters Embalming Course in New York
son of Mr and Mrs Peter Sansone prominent Italo American residents of this town yesterday entered the Academy of Embalming and Mortuary Research in New York city for a six months course of study. native of Bristol he spent 12 of his 21 years in Italy and completed high school there before returning in 1930 to study at Colt Memorial High school graduating with honors after two years. young Sansone is a member of the Rhode Island Society and began a two year apprenticeship in embalming in December 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sansone
Academy of Embalming and Mortuary Research
New York City
Bristol
Sansone
Italy
Colt Memorial High School
Young Sansone
Rhode Island Society
Drury Will Probated by Judge Ed Leahy
Mary Rhodes Drury estate probate proceedings report in Edward Leahy’s probate court session. Thomas W Clark named administrator with bond set at 10000 dollars. Dr Samuel S Drury of Concord NH provides surety. Julin C Drury named Rhode Island agent. Petitions for guardian authority and investment bonds discussed. other estates and appraisals noted with continuances.
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Thomas W. Clark
Mary Rhodes Drury
Edward IL. Leahy
Sesson
Samuel S Drury
Concord
Miss Drury
George L. Millard
Julin C Drury
Rhode Island
Caldwell Colt
Guardian
Byron
Melba Colt
Seger
Frank Edson
Ralph W Childs
Leah B. Young
Frank Cirillo
Eldora Gablinske Weds Carl L Tammaro in Bristol Church
Miss Eldora Gablinske daughter of Mrs Eldora Gablinske Maddox of 146 High street and Carl L Tammaro of 719 Hope street married in St Michael's Church. Canon Parshley officiated. Attendants included Elizabeth Warner and Raymond A Card Best man. The couple plans home at 719 Hope street after a Boston trip. Both were Colt Memorial High School graduates.
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Eldora Gablinske
Eldora GaBlinske Maddox
High Street
Carl L. Tammaro
Hope Street
Anthony R. Parshley
St. Michael’s Church
Elizabeth Warner
Raymond A. Card
Archie Rounds, Jr
Oscar Gablinske
Miss Gablinske
Boston
Bristol
Gablinske
Colt Memorial High School
Tammaro
Carlo Tammaro
Colt
Collins and Aikman Mills
First New Year Baby in Bristol for 1937
Joseph Motta Jr, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Motta of 11 Catherine Street, was born at five minutes to midnight on New Year’s Day. Attending physician Dr. William L. Serbst reported mother and child doing nicely. Urbano Barros Sr is noted in second honors with birth to Mr. and Mrs. Urbano Barros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Joseph, Motta, Jr
Joseph Motta
Catherine Street
William L. Serbst
Urbano Barros
Urbano Bar
Recordacoes da Patria Club elects fifth consecutive president
Antone Cabral was re elected president for the fifth year at the annual meeting of the organization. Veira as vice president and Manuel Fernandes as secretary were named. John Cordeiro treasurer. Tony Travers inside guard. Manuel Vargas John Vera and Arthur Nunes named investigating committee. Jack Ramos installed the officers.
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Antone’ Cabral
Recordacoés da Patria Chub
Uthe Organiza
Sop Sundary
Biel
SREP
Jos Ces. Veira
Manuel ‘Fernandes
John Cordeiro
Tony Travers
Manuel Vargas
John Vera
Arthur Nunes
Jack Ramos
Right Out Of the Air and Hollywood Pigs in News
A collage of radio and stage notes highlights Helen Hayes and other stars returning to the air and screen as Bing Crosby Bob Burns and Edgar Guest are referenced. The piece mentions a pig in Hollywood tied to Gov James Futr of Arkansas and a cross section of broadcasting talent and contests across NBC and CBS networks.
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Wafford
Governo
James M. Futr
Arkansas
Bob Burns
Hollywood
Bob
Bing Crosby
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V “Movie Spotlight
Buffalo Bill
Iris Meredith
Columbia
Witne
Ane
Sera
School For Deaf
S. S Eastwood
C. Sholes and
William McCarthy
Rubber Quintet
US Rubber Products
F P
Lemaire
Ferrera
Biancuzzo
Desilets
Gaglio
Salzano
O'Connor
LeClerc
Brunoly
Bristol Counts Radio
Sam
Sheriahan If
Barken
Sparks
Kelley
Blanchard
Miracle Play
ST. Michael's Players
Joseph Sansone
Drury
ED. L. Leahy
Orono
WED
Carl
LS Tammaro
Skaview
Helen Hayes
Mreen
Bambi
Hayes
Vincent Lopez
Speedshow
Harriet Hilliard
Ozzie Nelson
Ed Wynn
Edwin Ee
Edwin
Edgar
Welcome Valley
NBC Blue
Eddie East
Ralph
Dumke
CBS
Floyd Gibbons
Blondell
Dick Powell
Joan Crawford
Franchot Tone
al Jolson
Ruby Keeler
Henny
Coun
Waukegan
Nam
Bassador of Fonds
Fred
Ed East
Joan Blondel
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