Priestly’s Wonder Hero praised for wit and whimsy
A reader column extols J B Priestly and his novel Wonder Hero noting its improbable plots and sharp humor. It describes scenes of a dancing woman with a fat partner and a comic clash over a clock, culminating in a poignant London room ending that sharpens the contrast between laughter and crying.
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Legion Upsets Collins Aikman In Valleys Bowling Match
American Legion team from Valleys cellar improves with a 2-1 win over Collins Aikman. Charles Beals posted 327 across three strings, Hibbert led the mill team with a 340, while Andrade’s five beat the other squad as Tony Perry posted 347 to pace the winners. Earl Mackenzie stood out for the losers.
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Valleys
American Legion
Charles Beals
Legionaires
Asha Hibbert
Mill
Kearney Post
Andrade
Tony
Baker) Perry
Earl Mackenzie
Namquit Bowling League Averages Highlight Standings
The Namquit and YMCA bowling leagues publish standings and high scores. M Ascoda posts 358 for high three string total while G Moore has 155 high single string. Spinning leads high team three strings with 570 and the team total 1662.
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G Moore
Merchants' League Winners Captured By Two Clubs
The Loins Club and the All Stars were both declared winners in Merchants' League matches played Friday evening on the State street alleys.
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Merchants’ League
Loins Club
All Stars
Y M C A Bowling League High Score by C Dimond
C Dimond fires a 350 series to lead the Y M C A Bowling League high score effort in a three string set.
Netopian Society Hosts Crazy Bridge Party Prizes
First prizes were awarded to Wil fred LaBelle and Mrs Delia Akin at the Netopian Society of the First Congregational Church event after a supper and business session at the Guiteras House. Booby prizes went to Albert O Earle and Miss Coral Hill. Miss Hill chaired the organizing committee.
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Wilfred LaBelle
Delia Akin
Netopian Society
First Congregational Church
Guiteras House
Albert O Earle
Coral Hill
Miss Hill
Celia Akin
A. F. Dunbar
Fred Wilbur
Herbert Newman
Robert F. Munro
Samuel J. Steyn
Reverend Sayre to Speak at St Michael's and Guiteras House
Rev. Mr. Sayre will preach at St Michael's Church Sunday at 10 45 p m. He will address the Men's Union at the First Congregational Church and speak Monday to Bristol County church delegations at the Guiteras House. He is executive secretary of the Fenticay Reconciliation and brother to Dr. Francis Sayre, named Assistant Secretary of State in the Roosevelt administration. Sayre is noted as a leading figure in world peace.
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First Congregational Church
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Bristol County
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Roosevelt
Mr. Sayre
End of Term Holidays and Observances List
School calendar outlines holidays and observances including Columbus Day October 12 Armistice Day November 12 Memorial Day May 30 Washington's Birthday February 22 and other term end holidays with observed dates and closures for Holy Thursday Good Friday Arbor Day Lincoln's Birthday and Rhode Island Independence Day.
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N I R Triumphs Over Anaconda Wire at Wan Skuck Club
N I R defeated Anaconda Wire and Cable 46 to 21 at Wan Skuck Boys Club Providence. Bristol's speed and passing shone, especially in the third period when the team outscored Anaconda 23 to 1. Desilets led N I R with 16 points, Perry had 10, while Morton scored 10 for Anaconda.
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Providence
Aanaconda Wire and Cable Co
Pawtucket
Bristol
Desilets
N.I.A
Perry
Morton
Anaconda
Costa couple celebrate 22 years at Franklin Street home
Mr. and Mrs. Enos Costa, early St. Mary’s Church pair, marked 22 years of marriage yesterday at their 455 Franklin Street home. A dinner party gathering of relatives and friends followed their anniversary. The couple wed January 1912 in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Thomas J. Gillan.
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North American
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
United States
Miami
South Florida
Gulf Stream
Indian River
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St. Mary's Church
Franklin Street
Where the Tail Corn Grows in Midwinter Delicacy Tips
The article extols corn as a year round staple and offers tests for corn dishes. It describes corn fritters made with canned or fresh corn and a basic batter, then details a corn and sweet potato scallop with a white sauce, alternating layers of corn and potatoes, baked with buttered crumbs.
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