Peaceful Crossing of Rival Towns Echoes in Bristol Phoenix
In a May 23 1885 Bristol Phoenix piece the old Bristol Warren feud dissolves as residents reflect on past clashes at Two Mile Hill and the Neck. The author recalls 1835 dragdowns, preserved farms, and a calf prank that ended without lasting bitterness. The piece ends noting harmony between Bristol and Warren, with the mussel and clam side by side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Warren
Two Mile Hill
Sherers
Senna Peck
William H Simmons
Two Mile Hall
Bristol Phoenix
Why Rhode Island Has Two Capitals Revealed in Letter
A Hudson girl Iola M Tator received a state letter from Governor Augustus Bourn explaining Rhode Island history. The note traces early colony union as Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and details how the Legislature met in Newport Providence and other towns before settling in Newport and Providence.
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Armstrong
Rhode Island
Iola M Tator
Hudson
N. Y
Iola
State of
Chamber
Providence
Lola M Tator
Island of
Rhode
Providence Plantations
Newport
Bristol
Kingston
Greenwich
Augustus Bourn
Bristol Phoenix
Olympians and Sons of Italy Clash For First Half Title
More than 200 fans expected at the WPA sponsored New York YMCA gallery Thursday night for a crucial Olympians versus Sons of Italy basketball game. Leo Mansi and Ruggiero lead scorers as both teams sit 4-1, with fierce defense and rivalry shaping the outcome.
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Sons of
Italy
WPA
Leo Mansi
River” Cardoza
Tony” Gomes
Jimy Duffy
Eddie Sousa
Joe Murgo
Theurinale
Olympians
Weenie” Ruggiero
Sons of Italy
Ruggiero
Leo Mans
Traling Ruggiero
Joe Bruno
Rendezvous thrills with Powell and Russell on screen
William Powell confronts a baffling mystery in Rendezvous with Rosalind Russell. The film stars Bonnie Barnes, Jane Atwill, Cesar Romero, and Samuel S Hinds as Powell untangles a plot that could save 3000 lives.
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Bill
Rosalind Russell
Bill Powell
William Powell
Bmnnie Barnes
Jane! Atwill
Cesar Romero
Samuel S Hinds
Services Held for Mrs Ermelinda Sousa
Funeral services for Mrs Ermelinda Sousa 76 who died Saturday at her home 59 Mount Hope Avenue were conducted at St Elizabeths Church Rev Manuel J Barros officiated Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery She widow of Antone Sousa had been ill briefly She was born in St Michaels Azores and came to Bristol 23 years ago Survived by several sons and daughters.
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Ermelinda Sousa
Mount Hope Avenue
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Manuel J. Barros
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Sousa
Antone Sousa
St. Michael’s
Azores
Bristol
North Kingstown Nips Colt 25 21 In Close Classic
North Kingstown defeats Colt 25 to 21 at Guiteras Memorial gym in Class C interscholastic play. Peterson and Froberg score late to seal the win while Colt protests referee calls amid a tense final minute.
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Hp Sabece Ee
North Kingstown
Guiteras Memorial Gym
Colt
Cumberland
Alfano
Lewis
Peterson and
Froberg
Simmons
McCarthy
Petterson
Red Jackets
Kings Town
Conroy
Gardner
A Petterson
Lo Barolet
Johnson ¢ Johnson
Ig Froberg
Coll Memorial
P Simmons
Dryer
Tyr
Sayepy
Cate
Fitzpatric
Helpful Radio Hints On Television Broadcasting Basics
An article explains how a microphone converts voice into electrical impulses for broadcasting and how a loudspeaker reverses this process. It notes that television progress depends on understanding the microphone, transmitter, and future TV sets, promising further explanations next week.
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Ben
Program Presented by Guiteras Pupils at Memorial Junior High
The Guiteras Memorial Junior High School presented a Saturday morning program featuring Entrance March and School Orchestra, a salute to the flag and Star Spangled Banner, an original sketch A Trip to the Providence Journal Building by Mildred Littlefield and Jane McKenna, and a one act play Hot Dogs. Performers included Ann Leahy Jane McKenna Mary Dupont Jean Malafronte Mildred Littlefield with cast Doris Arline Roderic Helen Mary Shaw Josephine Mary Costa Aunt Loretta Morin Caroline Antonetta Salvaggio Alice Kathleen Flynn Jim Anthony Monafo Donald Norman Mahoney Spencer Edward Luther and songs Spanish Cavalier Home on the Range. Stage manager Joseph Barbera, curtains Alfred Jamiel, announcer Doris Martelly.
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Guiteras Memorial Junior High
Providence Journal
Mildred Littlefield
Jane McKenna
Ann Leahy
Mary Dupont
Jean Malafronte
Doris
Arline
Roderic
Helen
Mary Shaw
Josephine
Mary Costa
Loretta Morin
Caroline
Antonetta Salvaggio
Alice
Kathleen Flynn
Jim
Anthony Monafo
Donald
Norman Mahoney
Spencer
Edward Luther
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E. W. Weaver & Son
High Street
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel. Con
vy“Movie
Fiaus
Teluar
Thoreday
James B. Lee
Olmpians
Caruso
Biancurlio Annarummo
Louie Sylvia
St Michael's Parish House
Mich Ascola
Curly Desilets
Mello
Desilets
IT Emaire
Jim Salzano
LeClerc
Charlie West
Pat Gagho
Raym Brishbane
Tubby
Guiteras Gym
By Louis A. Durgin
Albert M. Remieres
Lily
Panouche
America
Goo Waiie
Louise Polk Wilson
Denis Bunter
General Land
Roosevelt
Guiteras
Joseph Barbera
Alfred Jamiel
Doris Martelly
Bristol District Nursing Association
Hope Street
Martha Graham
Hope
Thyra Carlson
Newman Bros
Chase & Sanborn
John Alden
S. S. Pierce
N. B.C. Ritz
Edgemont
Pilgrim Bakers Pan
Indian River
Florida
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