Bristol School Board discusses new high school plan
The Bristol school board authorized Chairman Charles B. Rockwell to apply for a Federal PWA grant to fund a proposed memorial high school. Plans will be submitted to Washington, with site not disclosed, and the project aims for a 45 percent grant up to 105000, adding to 235000 total cost from Andrews estate.
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Robert D. Andrews
Charles B. Rockwell
PWA
Washington
Rockwell
Steis
Rhode Island Planning Board
Colt Memorial High School
Andrews
Robert Shaw Andrews
Senae Oe
Rockene Ak
Elmer S. Mapes
Meiggs
Lombard Pozzi
Pozzi
Harold E. Sherman
Hope Drug Co
Bristol
Bristol Casino faces closure over late closing hour decree
Albert N. Duclos and John T. Maloney, managers of the Bristol Casino, are reportedly considering resigning if the town council does not rescind the 12 o'clock closing hour ordinance. Declining receipts over recent weeks have edged operations toward unprofitability. The Hotel Bellevedere meanwhile runs its dining room closed while rooms and tap room stay open.
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The
Phoenix
Albert N. Duclos
John T. Maloney
Bristol Casino
Belvedere
Gladue Unable to Attend Sewer Meeting Postponed
The sewer board postponed a meeting to appoint a plant superintendent after Peter Gasper's resignation. Chairman Gladue opposes Joe Tee as candidate. Prof. H. K. Barrows will oversee the plant for seven months to fix noxious odors. A resident engineer may arrive soon to take charge later this week.
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Peter Gasper
Donat Jafcladue
Joe Tee
Gasper
Gladue
H. K. Barrows
Boston
Bristol
Sewer Board
Barrows
Colwell Leaves 25 Years With Bristol Church Quartette
Mrs Colwell a former local resident composer and soprano ends 25 years with First Congregational Church quartet. Bristol singer Aida Connery is engaged to replace her starting next Sunday after singing at a Fall River church.
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First Congregational Church
Wilmarth H. Colwell
Providence
Miss Connery
Fall River
Bristol
Bristol 1937 PWA Plans Push Local Relief Program
Bristol braces for an active relief year as nearly $90,000 in approved PWA projects funds sidewalks beautification of Bristol Common and road repairs. Town projects include a town shed on Fourth School street and library files rehabilitation with state and federal cost shares. Seventeen: 60 workers three months on shed. tree pruning. storm sewers. retaining wall and road repairs share duties and costs.
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WPA
Bristol
Bristol Common
Metacom Avenue
Rogers Free Library
Domenic Mascola
SAR
Mascola
James Holmes
Fourth School Street
Slocum Road
Kirkemuit
Sheriman Avenues
Washington
DeWolf Avenue
State Street
Beach Road
Woodlawn Avenue
Holmes
SeLnee Sars
Munroe Avenue
Minnree Avenue
Bristol K G C Proposes Forming Squire Unit
After two days of Cyril Costello lectures on Boyology Bristol Council Knights of Columbus plans to form a Columbian Squires unit for youths aged 14 to 18. Grand Knight William Dwyer says Bristol Council will seek a charter to sponsor Rhode Island's first lodge Squires unit. A council meeting on State Street will set formation plans and discuss a dedication party for East Providence lodge on January 27.
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Cyril A. Costello
New Haven
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Costello
K. of C
Newport
Warren
William T. Dwyer
Bristol
Bristol County American Legion Posts Plan Events
Kearney Post No 6 notes three Bristol County towns will visit the Rhode Island Soldiers Home on January 17. A dance is set for January 22 at the Hore Hotel Belvedere and a Riverside district meeting on January 13. District Commander William T Blaney spoke of plans for the district meeting. Adjutant William A Bottomley is ill at home. Former Department Vice Commander A A Edmonds leads the convention preparations and will convene a meeting of past Kearney Post commanders tomorrow night to form sub committees.
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Kearney Post
American Legion
Bristol County
Rhode Island
Bristol Post
Hore! Belvedere
Riverside
William T. Blaney
William A. Bottomley
Howe Street
Department
A A. Edmonds
American Legion Department
Kearney
Bristol Historical Society Elects Mrs Fred Dixon Jr President
The Bristol Historical Society elected Mrs. Fred M. Dixon Jr to the presidency after she served temporarily. The meeting elected the full slate of temporary officers and admitted seven new members amid two talks by John Haley and George L. Millard.
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John W. Haley
George L. Millard
Bristol Historical Society
Fred M. Dixon
Charles H. Liscomb
Emma B. Stanton
Norman E. Benard
Harry W. Manro
Evelyn Bache
Mollie M. Hamill
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Rudolph F. Haffenreffer
Wallis E. Howe
Amos Gorham
Frank A. Remieres
Alice B. Almy
Cora M. Hill
Emmanuel Iacoletti
Earl P. Mathewson
L. G. Cote
Edith Wardwell
Readers' Forum invites book lovers to Rogers Free Library
A meeting for all interested in reading and discussing books will be held Thursday evening January 14 at 9 o'clock in the Rogers Free Library. The library trustees grant space for an informal discussion group free from formal structure. Everyone who enjoys books is encouraged to participate and share in the value of open discussion.
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Rogers Free Library
Opera Broadcasts Bring Great Singers to Millions
The Saturday opera broadcasts let the Metropolitan Opera Company bring voices of today into millions of homes, delivering great benefit to opera itself and to the public.
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Metropolitan Opera Company
Opera Iielf
Metropolitan dress rehearsal described as serious and exacting
The article explains the Metropolitan Opera's dress rehearsal as a full, uninterrupted performance in front of a packed house, with ensemble rehearsals held for separate units like chorus and dancers to ensure the final production is perfect.
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Metropolitan
Town visitor Jack Haley lectures on Rhode Island history
Jack Haley spoke in town yesterday delivering remarks on Rhode Island history and collected rare state artifacts. He shared anecdotes and noted his hobby as a keen narrator while discussing a Stonington Connecticut newspaper item about a widow seeking thanks from those who aided in her husband's death.
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Jack Haley
Rhode Island
Jack
Stonington
Conn
Pene
Reminiscences From Barrington Social Echoes
The speaker recalls humorous quips by a former governor and a judge, noting public reactions to their remarks. The tale includes an outdoor balcony speech and a jab about Revolutionary War hero General Washington during a harsh winter at Valley Falls.
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Jack
Cass 4Ih
Hotel
Belvedere
Barrington
Mortimer A. Sullivan
George Washington
Valley Falls
Nickle-Back Doughnut Tale Highlights Small Town Trade
A local tale recalls a young man who ordered coffee and doughnuts twice at a small shop. After one visit he left joking he would return for the second doughnut, and two weeks later did. The clerk noticed a nickel was unpaid, prompting questions and a reminder that such honest purchases thrive in small towns.
Front Page Suffices. Morning Paper Satisfies Readership
A concise front page delivers enough to fill morning reading time with no need to search through extra pages. The writer notes the day’s edition carries sufficient items to engage readers during their routine. The tone reflects a casual, familiar newspaper voice.
Murder case grips town after kidnapping of boy
Police investigate a murder linked to a boy’s kidnapping, with officials stating the case remains urgent and under close watch as communities seek answers and justice.
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Byfield School
Ohio State College
Frances A. Smith
Bridgeport
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Rhode Island College of Education
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Guiteras Memorial
Wilfred Hannmill
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Allen Jenkins
Paramount Picture
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David Holt
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Bret Harte
Anne Shirley
John Beal
Eleanor Powell
James Stewart
Virginia Bruce
Una Merkel
Sid Silvers
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Raymond Walburn
Alan Dinehart
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