Red Jackets Have Busy Program Ahead
The Red Jackets basketball team from St. Michael's Church is 3–0 with 123 points scored to 68 against. They face Allenton Social Club at Wickford, then St. Mark's Riverside in Parish Hall, return in Bristol against Allenton, and travel to Central Falls to meet Caulfield A. C. The lineup features Church and Thompson forward, Herzig center, Balfour Lemaire and Sanford guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Friswell
Red Jackets
St. Michael's Church
Wickford
Allenton
Bristol
Central Falls
Caulfield A. C
Church
Thompson
Witherill
Herzig
Balfour
Lemaire
Sanford
Naval Station dinner backs Rhode Island business value
Admiral Earle will keynote a Providence dinner urging support for retaining Newport Naval Training Station. Rhode Island civic groups sponsor the event at Narragansett Hotel with Governor Green and state leaders invited. Speakers will cite 1931 state contracts totaling 7.5 million dollars and Narragansett Bay’s role as a major regional business asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Farle
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Narragansett
Providence
Newport
New England Council
Providence Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Rhode Island
Admiral Earle
Narragansett Bay
New England
Plans Made for Annual Washington Ball
Lieut James J Velleca was named chairman of the committee to arrange the 85th annual Washington Ball to be held Tuesday Feb 21 under the Bristol Train of Artillery. The event, a prominent Bristol social affair, will be at the Bristol Casino with a general committee to select sub committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Velleca
Washington
Bristol Train of Artillery
Company C
Armory
State Street
Bristol
Edward R. Bullock
Joseph Pacheco
Freeman M. Canning
Bertram F. Bullock
Arthur Caisse
R. S. Bosworth
A .M. Merriman, MD
Edwin S. Godfrey
Pri
F. A Currier, Jr
Girl Scouts to Stage Feb 4 Entertainment for Children
Troops 1 and 2 of the Girl Scouts present an afternoon program at Reynolds School auditorium on February 4. Troop 1 performs Little Black Lambs in pantomime, while The Sentimental Scarecrow is staged by Troop 2. Additional features plus costumes and publicity are listed with a detailed committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Reynolds School
Jesse Sandford
Aida Malafronte
Viola
Bristol Council Hosts Warren Council Leaders in Hall Event
Bristol Council No 379 K of C invited Warren Council No 1112 for a Wednesday evening gathering on State Street. Grand Knights J Francis Connell and John W Hanley spoke, with Past Grand Knights George H Baldwin and Robert J Connery, and Deputy Grand Knight James F Whea, participating. A song fest followed, and a collation was served by the arrangements committee led by Mr Woohie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Council
K of C
Bristol Council
State — Street
J Francis Connell
John W Hanley
George H. Baldwin
Robert J Connery
Edward I. Reahy
James F Wheall
Bristol
Benjamin Smusz
Wylie
Woohie
John G DeslLauriers
Baldwin
Connell
Increase in Rogers Free Library circulation in 1932 surpasses 1931
The Rogers Free Library reports a 25 percent rise in books loaned in 1932 to 56,776, with 15,276 borrowers. Librarian Esther Osterberg notes strong youth and high school use, a growing genealogical department, and careful budgeting after needed repairs and replacements. The report ties library activity to local unemployment and emphasizes continued service and quiet, productive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Free Library
Esther J. Osterberg
Raeter
United Brothers Lodge Hosts State Officials Visit
United Brothers Lodge No 13 hosted Grand Master Arthur H. Noble of Pawtucket and the eleven district officials in Odd Fellows Hall on High Street. The event featured speeches by dignitaries, a watch chain and charm presented to Grand Chaplain Merton Cheesman, and a chicken chowder social afterward led by Raymond Card, Jesse Sousa, and Robert Steer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brothers” Lodge
Arthur H. Noble
Pawtucket
Odd Fellows Hall
High Street
Reliance Lodge No 340
Providence
Amity No 6
Warren
Noble Grand Frank A Remieres
Merton Cheesman
Ho Bailey
Anthony
Col Cheesman
Arthur Ho Noble
Harne S Davies
Wm C Young
John HH Williams
Wal
Ro MacIntire
C Reed
Raymond A Card
Jesse Sousa
Robert J Steer
Dreadnaughts Hold Annual Banquet
Former State Senator Joseph C hinder served as toastmaster at the Dreadnaught Fire Company banquet held last evening in the High street hall. Speakers included Council President W. Fred Williams Jr. and Brig Gen LH Callan among others. guests included Assistants Engineers Arthur Manchester and Fred Guevremont and John J. Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chinder
Dreadnaught Fire Company
High Street
Emaire
W. Fred Williams Jr
Wm Mf. Conners
LH Callan
Col Merton A Cheesman
Thomas H Byrnes
Elisha Hibbert
Frank J Sylvia
James F Wyhe
Robert J Anderson
Raymond A Card
James F Meiggs
Wilfred Lemaire
Raymond S Brightman
Arthur Manchester
Fred Guevremont
John J. Burns
Mary S Rounds obituary dies after two weeks illness
Mrs Mary S Rounds wife of the late Eugene A Rounds died yesterday morning at the Fall River home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Nelson G Terry with whom she had lived six years She was in her 78th year and death followed double pneumonia She was born August 1 1877 to Albert M Sparks and was a member of St Michaels Benevolent Society and the Inv Guild Survived by daughter Mrs Nelson G Terry seven grandchildren and five sons Charles Frank George Tugene and Frank A Rounds Funeral from 92 Constitution Street tomorrow at 230 pm with Rev A R Parshley officiating burial in North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary S Rounds
Eugene A Rounds
Mes Nelson
Terry
Fall River
Albert M Sparks
St Michael's
Charles A Rounds
Boston
George Ho Rounds
Traveler's Insurance Co
Atlanta
Tugene Ho Rounds
Los Angeles
Cal
Frank A Rounds
Constitution Street
A R Parshley
Clinton
North Cemetery
Rocco Pagnano Dies at 64 in Town Home
Rocco Pagnano longtime resident died early this morning at his son Pasquale Pagnano's home on Cook Street. He was born in Tratta Maggiore Italy and retired in 1930 from the National India Rubber Company after more than 18 years of service. He leaves two sons Pasquale of this town and Vincent of Naugatuck Conn and a daughter Mrs Silvia Proto of this town. Funeral services are set for Monday at 8 30 a.m. at the son’s home with a 9 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocco Pagnano
Pasquale Pagnane
Cook Street
Pagnano
Trattamaggiore
Italy
National India Rubber Company
Pasquale
Vincent
Naugatuck
Conn
Silvia Proto
Ferrycliffe Farm Turkeys Shine at New York Show
Mr Glen Smith of Ferrycliffe Farm returns from the New York Armory poultry show praising his birds for winning second, third, and fourth in the bronze turkey class. He notes three judges offered broader education and credits Ferrycliffe entries with strong performances across New England shows this fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Smith
Halsey DeWolf
Ferrycliffe Farm
New York City
New York
Bird Brothers
Myersville
Mr. Smith
New England
The
Eye and health clinic report from Valley School
The Valley School nurse records clinics with 326 treat ments, 84 dressings, 46.5 average treatments per clinic, 12 pupil dismissals, 20 school visits, 6 home visits, 7 dental clinics, 90 pupils attended, 282 hearing tests. An eye clinic on Dec 16 saw 15 pupils. another eye clinic will occur today with Dr Astle assessing a group of hearing-impaired children. Exclusions due to colds, tonsillitis, chicken pox and one mumps case. Mrs Mary Sanford noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley School
Astle
Report of Attendance Officer for the Month
Cases investigated 214 found truants 12 sickness 56 sickness or deaths 18 referred for leaving school 8 transferred to St Marys School 1 picked up for school 29 kept out by parents 90 cooperation with Public Aid and Red Cross 1 handled 480 clothing needs cases investigated in home or school totaling 694 cases brought to attention during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary's School
Department of Public Aid
American Red Cross
Rotary Speaker Urges Golden Rule In Business
George Mason told the Rotary Club that integrity and morality must guide business. He warned that emblems of modern finance overstep bounds with bad bonds and wreckage, urging Rotary to lead with the Golden Rule. Next meeting will be Ladies’ Night at the Hotel Belvedere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mason
Rotary Club
Mason
Rotary
Hotel
Belvedere
A.E. Johnston
F. A. Rounds
N. J Vermette
Local Portuguese Clubs Crown Whist Champions
The Santo Christo Club launched a three club whist contest to foster goodwill. After four rounds the Portuguese R da Patria Club won with 149 games, edging the Portuguese Independent Band Club at 142 and Santo Christo at 119. A loving cup was awarded. organizers praise sportsmanship and community benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Christo Club
R. da Patria Club
Santo Christo
St Rita's Girls Club Elects Officers For Year
For the 13th year Mrs Vasta L Ruggeiro was reelected president at the St Rita's Girls Club annual meeting. Officers include Vice President Miss Mary Vorro Secretary Miss Dorothy Ruggerio Treasurer Miss Margaret Proto and executive committee chair Miss Mary Turillo with nine members. The group plans a bridge party and dance on February 14 to benefit the Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church organ fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Rita’s Girls’ Club
Vasta L. Ruggeiro
Mary Vorro
Dorothy Ruggeiro
Margaret Proto
Mary Turillo
Mary Leone
Emily Delmonico
Louise Mansi
Bridget Nastri
Santo Matrone
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
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Newport Naval Training Station
K. of C
Hope Street
Marino's
W. I. Correa
Pastime Theatre
Hearts of Humanity
Jean Hersholt
Jackie Sears
J. Farrell MacDonald
Claudia Dell
Charles Delaney
Lfe
East Side
Laurel & Hardy
Neons
Miriam Hopkins
Kay Francis
Herbert Marshall
Skina
Merna Kennedy
Doctor X
Fay Wray
Lee Tracy
Lionel Sili
Racing Youth
United Bros
Dreadnaughts
Mary S. Rounds
N. Y
Mary Sanford
Edward B.kunz
Jeweler & Optometrist
Hope Cleansers
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