Town Clerk Appointed Chairman of Bristol Birthday Ball
Bristol Postmaster Daniel W. Coggeshall named 39 leaders to a general committee for the annual President's birthday ball to benefit infantile paralysis research and victims. Town Clerk John W. Church was named general chairman with Treasurer William H. Angevine as treasurer. The event targets January 27 at the Bristol Casino, with county units endorsing the drive and district nursing groups backing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coggeshall
Bristol
Daniel W. Coggeshall
John W. Church
William H. Angevine
United States
Roosevelt
Bristol County
Anthony Ferrara
Leah B
Herbert F. Newman
Vasta Lar Ruggiero
Esra
Apert Butt
William T. Dwyer
Oliver H Blais
Hive
George Millard
Vincent Pettine
George R. Fish
Charles Otten, Jr
Dennis Viera
Lucien Capone
James J Velleca
Anthony Almeida
William G Dixon
James P Fay
Luke H. White
Michael Pasquarelli
Arthur W. Burdon
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Ralph W. Childs
Charles Fay
I. Leo Cantwell
Clifford Weaver
Norman E. Benard
Joseph Castronovo
Norman D Benard
Margaree B.andrade
Bosworth
Mervyn Clay
Maurice Smith
Arthur H. Carr
John G Stewart
Gaythorne Cheshire
Manuel Vargas
Manuel Vargas, Jr. Mrs. Mary B. Condon
Charles O . Thompson
District Nursing Association
Malcolm D. Shaw
Warren Committee
Thomas F. Burke
Barrington
Bristol Folks Featured in Movie Queen Show
Hundreds of Bristol residents will appear in the film sequence for the stage production Movie Queen to be staged Thursday and Friday next week at the Guiteras Memorial School under the Bristol Parent-Teachers Association. Rehearsals nightly cover music and dancing, with tickets selling fast at James F Duffy’s store on Hope Street.
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Bristol
Guiteras Memorial School
Parent-Teachers Association
Ingm
Hollywood
Lorayin
Petition circulates in Coggeshall for postmaster reappointment
A petition seeks the reappointment of Daniel W Coggeshall as postmaster and circulates among Bristol Democrats. Signers include members linked to a former insurgent group, while Rhode Island Senator Theodore F Green has not acted. Town Council President Prescott B Paull is mentioned as a potential appointee.
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Daniel W Coggeshall
Bristol
Anthony Jaunes
Coggeshall
Democratic Town Committee
Rhode Island
United States
Theodore Francis Green
Nunes Won’t Resign Democratic Chairmanship
Anthony J Nunes will not relinquish the Bristol Democratic town committee chairmanship despite whispers of removal The harmony committee recommended retaining current officers and Nunes argues he has acted fairly The insurgent group sought his ouster but the 9 to 7 vote defeated it and Nunes shows no sign of stepping down Fire Chief Robert J Anderson supported him at the time and remains aligned with the harmony efforts The meeting also moved to study by laws and set up an audit finance committee for future work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony J Nunes
Bristol Democratic Town Committee
Nunes
Coratrmanstig
Harmony” Committee
Acumbent Town Council
Robert J Anderson
Harmony
James T Pierce
Bristol
Democratic State Central Committee
Pierce
Jeremiah W Romano
Joseph J Dennis
Anderson
Joseph F. Pannone
Dennis
Thomas McGrath
Mapes
United States Rubber Company
Collins and Aikman Corporation
Rhode Island of Education
School Board Hears NY Engineer on Guiteras School Defects
New York consulting engineer Frank N Severud, hired to survey structural defects at the Guiteras Memorial junior high school, presented findings and repair recommendations to the school committee after an executive session. Superintendent Elmer S Mapes said the report would be released late this week.
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Frank N Severud
New York
Guiteras Memorial
Elmer S Mapes
Guiteras School
Severud
Governor Accepts Invitation To Attend Andrews School Dedication
Governor William H Vanderbilt will attend the dedication of the new Andrews Memorial high school on the afternoon of February 4 with a ceremony open for public inspection the next day. The school board reviewed finances including a $24 582 69 unspent balance and a $23 321 82 government grant to total $47 904 51.
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William H Vanderbilt
New Andrews Memorial High School
Charles B Rockwell
Wilfred M. Hamill
Mary A Condon
I Leo Cantwell
Rockwell
Elmer S Mapes
Mapes
Andrews
Aleavange
Toose Beers
Andrews Shoal
Bristol Students Must Now Paray Tuition at Providence Trade School
Bristol students will pay tuition to attend Providence Trade School starting the second term. James L. Hanley, Providence superintendent, informed the Bristol school committee that non residents face a $125 yearly fee. Elmer S Mapes said Bristol is not obligated to cover costs and students must pay their own tuition.
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Bristol
Providence
James L. Hanley
Bristol School Committee
Elmer S-Mapeset
Mount Carmel Society Opposes Neutrality Act Change
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church petitions oppose lifting the embargo on war materiel to Spain. They urge Congress to keep neutrality and demand investigations of Leftist groups promoting arms to Red Spain. Messages were sent to Roosevelt and Rhode Island lawmakers after Sunday talks with Judge Flynn and Fr Sorzano.
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Spain
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Roosevelt
Rhode Island
Washington
Congress
Edmund W. Flynn
Rhode Island Supreme Court
Joseph Sorzano
Flynn
Fr. Sorzano
Green
Risk
Michael L
Noted Devotion as Dr Merriman Passes On
In a church filled with mourners from all walks of life, Dr Merriman’s loss is marked by a heartfelt hymn. The service honors a beloved figure who never knew when to quit, now joining those who have gone before.
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Merriman
Memorial service honors Doctor Merriman’s life of service
A large funeral crowd celebrated the late Doctor Merriman, praising a life of service and the personal satisfaction of helping others. The speaker notes the inspiration of his example and urges continued acts beyond duty to honor his memory.
Doctor's lingering influence noted in post service remarks
After the service, remarks spoke of the Doctor's lifelong friendships and the potential to form a remarkable record if thoughts could be read. A local pastor recalled the Doctor asking him to visit various individuals, hoping to be of help.
A Quiet Figure Revealed As Time Goes By
The speaker recalls EF as a man of few words in public yet capable of kindness. Initially seen as stern, he softened with age and grew more helpful, a trait the speaker learns about through shared memories and EF's self description of mellowing.
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Trim
Remembering a Physician and the Community Band
The speaker recalls a doctor who rarely shared confidences with patients but aimed to serve the community. He valued the B T A’s long history since 1776 and believed it should be maintained. He took joy in the Band and its concerts that brought pleasure to many.
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B. T
Remembering a townsman whose enthusiasm touched many
The passage recalls a man who pursued many interests from drive to baseball and theater. His energy and contagious enthusiasm left a lasting impression on those who knew him, even as they missed seeing him drive around town in his worn felt hat.
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Richard W. Seebode
First Baptist Church
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Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Paulette Goddard
the Lone Ranger
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Betty Grable
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Adolphe Menjou
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