McLaughlin Reverses Anti Racing Stand on Narragansett Park
Bristol Town Council faces further debate as Councilman McLaughlin admits error on abolishing horse racing and pari mutuel betting. Councilman deWolf defends actions urging officials to avoid gambling. NYA plans and police reports also outlined along with tree planting and public notices.
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de Wolf
McLaughlin
William P. McLaughlin
Trancois L. deWolf
Bristol
Narragansett Park
deWolf
Phoenix
Joseph A Hamman
Rbsobie Rght
Prescott B Paull
Joseph J Dennis
John Romano
Ralph G Winterbottom
NYA
Wainterbottom
Bristol Chapter I A R Plans Talk on National Defense
Bristol Chapter I A R will host a January meeting at the chapter house on Franklin Street featuring Mrs Harold Johnson of Providence who will speak on National Defense. A Fish Island Shower will collect clothing for immigrants. hostesses include Mrs F R Perkins Mrs E Glaster Brooks Mrs WT Manchester Mrs Ingraham and Mrs Frank Bowen.
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National Defense
Harold Johnson
Providence
Bristol
Franklin
Fihs Island
F R Perkins
G.l.asterbrooks
WT Manchester
Ingraham
Frank Bowen
Religious film Fire of St Anthony to be shown at Guiteras
A religious motion picture The Fire of St Anthony will be presented at the Guiteras school auditorium on Saturday under St Felizabeth's Church. Two performances, afternoon and evening, are planned. The committee includes Olivia Andrade as chair and several Misses as members. During intermission, candy will be sold by listed volunteers.
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Guiteras School
St Felizabeth’s
Even Ng
Olivia Andrade
Anna Peters
Abbee Castro
Mary Ponte
Mary Correa
Todwina Sousa
Mary Vratu
Margaret Tavares
Mary Furtado
Sarah Tavares
Mats Arruda
Mary Pimental
Bristol Knights of Columbus Salvage Shop Aids Needy
Since last September Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus has distributed about 1326 clothing items to 250 needy families through its Salvage Shop on State Street under Joseph King. The group plans its annual banquet later this month, a social on January 22, a Jan 20 visitation to Pawtucket Council, with James McKenna Joseph Flynn and James C. Ruggiero coordinating. A whist party with Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella is also planned for the latter part of the month.
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Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Bristol
State Street
Joseph King
Pawtucket
James McKenna
Joseph Flynn
James C. Ruggiero
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Mtter
Diocesan Wide Mission Prepares Biggest Episcopal undertaking
Preparations for a diocesan wide mission in Rhode Island proceed as a five member committee coordinates preaching from February 7 to March 7. St Michaels rector Canon Parshley is on the planning group. A North Carolina committee of thirty from St Michaels and Trinity oversees events with Wednesday evening services and a Hymn Sing using a new mission hymn book.
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Episcopal Church
Rhode Island
Canon Parshcles
St Michaels Church
Nissan
Parmney
St Michaels Wall
Frank de Vinnes Dean
St Timothy's Church
North Carolina
St . Michael's
Trinity
Eadh
St Michael's
Canon Parshley
Capital Punishment Debate at DeWolf Chapel
The sermon series continues with Rev Herbert Terraetz addressing whether two wrongs make a right using the New Testament. Sunday service at 7 30 PM in DeWolf Memorial Chapel explores Christian views on justice and mercy. The Friday evening program begins at 7 PM with Testio Conception of a Great Mass as tonight’s topic.
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Richard Bruno Haupmann
Agai
Herbert Terraetz
DeWolf Memorial Chapel
School Board reviews 1936 37 budget and approves notices
The Bristol school committee held a 50 minute executive session to study the 1936 37 budget with a plan to complete it next month. They tabled Rhode Island Fresh Milk Institute’s lecture petition and discussed WPA projects and repairs at Guiteras and Reynolds schools.
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R. I. Fresh Milk Institute
Elmer
Mapes
Rhode Island Fresh Milk Institute
Charles Carroll
State Department of Education
John Bernard
Bristol County
WPA
Guiteras School
Silver Creek
NYA
Reynolds School
Executive Committee
Oliver
Gutteras Athseme
Gutteras
Leo Cantwell
Mary J Condon
Charles Bo Rockwell
Vincent Savaano
Coral Hill
Marguerite Brogan
Mary Scanlon
William HoAngevine
Saloonkeeper Seeks Licenses Despite Council Opposition
Matthew Brite of Thames Street pursues a saloon restaurant plan after repeal of Prohibition. He secures a victualling license at 281 Thames Street and then a Class B license at 285 Thames Street, despite Council President Prescott B Paull opposing further establishments. Moral If you don't succeed try again.
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Matthew Brite
Hames Street
Chass
Matt
Point- Bank
Council
Prescott B
Paull
Thames Street
Paull Moral
Dreads Banquet Marks 73rd Fire Company Event
The 73rd annual Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder banquet drew 75 members and guests to the Church Street station. Fire Chief Robert Jo Anderson led as toastmaster with remarks from Representatives Pagnang and Ragee, Judge Leahy, Town Clerk Woo, Councilmen Mitauehtm Dennis, and Col Cheesman. Regrets from several officials were read, a turkey supper was served by Providers caterer, and a pipe smoking ritual followed.
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Church Street
Robert Jo Anderson
Pasquale Pagnang
John Ragee
Edward J. Leahy
John WooChurch
Willam
P Mitauehtm
Joseph J Dennis
Col Merton A. Cheesman
James Holmes
WH. Callan
Bertram W Walt
Wailtron Lemaire
Russell Head
Walter Brotherton
Mrs Peters Installed Edgehill Temple Chief
Stella Peters was installed as Most Excellent Chief of Edgehill Templythian Sisters at the Mello Building headquarters. Past Grand Chief Mrs Catherine Mars led the ceremonies with assistance from Mrs Sadie Marshall and Mrs Minne Card. Other officers were installed and a silver tea is planned next Tuesday at Mrs Robert Steen’s Oliver Street home.
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Stella Peters
Edgehill Templythian Sisters
Mello Building
Catherine Mars
Sadie Marshall
Minne Card
Pauline Brelsford
Meta Nelle
Annie Saunders
Rachel Simmons
Catherine Marz
Jennie Nelle
Catherine Brelsford
James Steen
Ida M Newman
Gladys Brelsford
Robert Steen
Oliver Street
Annual Meeting of Fortnightly Bristol Portnight Club
The fourth annual meeting was held at the home of Mrs Edward Fasterbrooks Thigh Street. Officers were read and new officers elected: Mrs HW Boynton president, Mrs Alfred McMerriman vice president, Mrs I Bosworth recording secretary, Mrs Frederick Marvon corresponding secretary and treasurer, and Mrs E ss Fasterbrooks custodian of the fund. A business meeting and social hour followed a luncheon hosted by the hostess. Secretary’s report excerpts will be published soon in the Phoenix.
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Bristol Portnighth Club
Edward
Fasterbrooks
Thigh Street
HW Boynton
Alfred Mc Merriman
I. Bosworth
Frederick Marvon
E.ss
Busness
Phoenix
Townsend Plan Skepticism and a Harsh Pension Proposal
An anecdote about a father and son prompts laughter before shifting to criticism of the Townsend Plan. The piece argues the plan is absurd, would grant 60 plus a $2200 monthly pension, force spending of all income, cost $20 billion yearly, and impose a 2 percent tax on every business transaction.
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Townsend
Townsend Plan and tax would push bread prices higher
The piece argues that under the Townsend Plan and a two percent financial transaction tax, prices would rise at every step from seed to loaf. It contends such taxes would make bread unaffordable and harm pensioners, regardless of current price levels.
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Townsend
The Hidden Tax On Auto Prices Draws Opposition
The article argues that autos involve wood ore rubber cotton and various materials and that a two percent tax on each money-changing process in transforming raw materials to finished products would raise prices beyond what is currently deemed reasonable. It highlights how cumulative taxation could inflate the cost of automobiles.
Townsend Plan Aims At 25 Million Supporters
The plan claims 25 million backers sending $2 yearly dues while Dr Townsend earns about $125 weekly plus travel expenses. His aide Robert E Clements also nets similar pay. At a Chicago convention, Clements enjoyed a $13 daily suite as Mrs Clements noted they are only moderately well to do and he owns land in 27 states with a plane, a Lincoln, and an eight room apartment.
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Congress
Townsend
Robert E Clements
Chicago
Clements
Townsend Club Funds Claim Surpass 1.2 Million
Dr Townsend says his organization has raised over 1.2 million dollars to date and operates 3000 Townsend Clubs nationwide with two in Rhode Island. Critics note the movement could form a political party and require strict accounting of campaign expenditures.
Townsend Plan Faces Demagogue Risk in Radical Shift
The Townsend Plan is warned to invite demagogues to steer policy, risking drastic changes that most Americans would not dare imagine. The argument cautions against allowing radical influence over Townsendites and their mullions.
Townsends Plan Warns Against Taxing Self to Death
A reader notes Dr Townsend lacks political aims yet aims to end misery but warns his plan would bring chaos. The critic argues no union thrives under excessive taxation and urges caution in reform, saying Townsend misses practical consequences.
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Dr Townsend
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