Historic Bristol tale of Philip Sachem ambush and murder
A Bristol Phoenix piece recalls the 17th century killing of a Wampanoag sachem by Alderman near Mount Hope. It recounts ambush setup at dawn, the single warrior exposure, and the fatal shot that ended the conflict. The column blends local memory with notices from September 1882.
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Mount Hope
Philip
Warners
Church
Phallip
Sagamore
Caleb
Alderman
Mount
Cook
Oman
Bristol Phoenix
Bristol to host inter county rivals Thursday night
Two Bristol County basketball games are set for Thursday at the US Rubber Products Co hall in Wood Street. Warren and Bristol meet, then Barrington and Bristol clash to decide the county championship for the 1935-36 season.
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US Rubber Products Co
Wood Street
Warren
Bristol
Barrington
Bristol County
Focal Noaa
Clymynan Club
Yoom Oc A
Riccio
The
Archuit
Riccia
Tony" Perry
Lowe Annarummo
Mike Ascola
Fox
Marshall
Kenneth Weaver
Trond “Weene
Ruggiero Joe Bruno River Cardoza
Leo Manst
Toni” Gomes Bonemanre
Derry Vorroddie Sousa
Chassie le Cler
Radio frequency control and crystal oscillators explained
The article explains FCC rules require stations to stay on their assigned frequency using crystal oscillators. It cites WEAN at 780 kilocycles as an example and describes how transmitters are often in separate buildings from studios, typically outside the city.
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Federal Communcation Commission
Riyad
FCC
Leense Soto
Bristol Fortnightly Club Yearend Report Reflects Losses and Longevity
Secretary opens with a review of a challenging year for the Bristol Fortnightly Club noting 12 meetings with an average attendance of 12. The report honors charter members Miss Anon EO Mac Dongall and Mrs Lizzie VS Tingley, plus treasurer Mrs Pamlo Reynolds, and remembers President Mrs Martha Johnson and member Miss Fmmasnlmore Bennett. The secretary salutes longtime service, notes transfers to honorary status, and emphasizes continued club spirit and future reunion hopes.
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Bristol
Werhave
Harriet Munro
J Winthrop deWolfe
G. T. Howe
Smacnuel Tacolletth
R Parshles
Execuive
Anon EO MacDongall
Lizzie VS
Tingley
Pamlo Reynolds
Martha Johnson
Fmmasnlmore Bennett
Sarah P Hasbrouck
Holy Name Installations At Communion Fete
Officers and members of the Holy Name Society at Our Lady of Victory Carmel Church attended services and received communion. More than 200 attended a parish hall breakfast after Mass led by Rev Kenneth Lous Kelles OP from Providence College. James Velleca received an award. new officers were installed including James J Velleca president and Louis Nastra secretary.
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Jimnor
Senor Hal Name
Our Lady of Vit Carmel Church
Congregational Street
Kenneth Lous Kelles
Providence College
John Ruggiera
James Velleca
Holy Name Society
Garista
Louis Nastra
Seertary
Joseph the Pannone
Alphonse Ricano Oo
Leo Cinllo
Pasquale Perrule
The Art of Happiness by John Cowper Powys reviewed
A long critical passage examines John Cowper Powys and his book The Art of Happiness. The reviewer notes Powys explores gender dynamics and perception with insight while contrasting it with other writers. The piece discusses the book’s structure and reader engagement, and mentions Powys’s visit to America and impressions of mysticism.
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Peter
Waltham
Dong
William
Wilhiam
John Cowper Powys
Owloch
United States
New York
Boston
N Oy Nwh
Hornd Road
New London
New York State
Powis
England
Mostyn
Bristol Post Office Mail Schedule and Exceptions
Mail dispatch times are 7 15 A M 9 45 A M 5 40 P M 7 15 P M omit Saturdays Sundays 4 50 P M holidays 5 40 P M January 1 and February 22 only Mail received 6 20 A M 7 10 A M 2 05 P M 5 05 P M 6 55 P M 6 55 P M train omitted Saturdays.
Walnuts edge Beechnuts in final minute Nut League game
The Walnuts rallied to a 29 26 win over the Beechnuts as Duffy hit the clinching shot with seconds left. Vento and Bernie Quartauro starred for Walnuts while Panza Rola Carvature and John Murranda shone for Beechnuts in a hard fought second half. The Cocoanuts then fell 33 26 to the Peanuts who were led by Joe Aginar Travers with Dry er and Bull Cappucci guiding the Cocoanuts put up a strong effort in a first season test. Referee Foxy Marshall Scorer A Tamburro Timer A Bisbane. Time four eight minute periods.
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Walnuts
Beechnuts
Cocoanuts
Walhsuts
Duffy
Vento
Bernie Quartauro
Panzarola Carvature
John Murranda
Prp
Joe Aginar
Travers
Dryer
Bull Cappucci
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Rogers Free Library
Town Hall
Congregational Fair and Festival Committee
A R Trotter
Henry Goff
Otis Munro William HH Spooner
Elisha M Wardwell
Isaac F Williams
William J Miller Thomas
C A Greene
James Lawless
Hezekiah
Mega
Wilham
Spooner
Esq
President Trotter
Council
Trotter
Goff
Wardwell
Benjamin Easterbrooks
Byfield
Burnside
Bay View Avenue
Port Rounds
Tautop
Narrows
Rackemunt
Witham Wo Vieson
Kang Pholyp Mir Mars
Alwas
Bristol Phoeni
Federal Housing
Tpderat Buiding
Hope Street
RCA Radiotron Tubes
Warner Radio Service
ST. Te
Dorchester Mutual
L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosser Street
Providence
R. J
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
James B Lee
Raneden
Brune
Cardoza T
Leo Mansi
Emaire
Vyorro. S
Sousa
LeCler
Angered
Phompson
West
King
Salzana
Brown
Ferreira
Y Connor
Pasquere
Bishane
Helpfu Radio
By Louis A. Durgin
Holy Name
Kenneth L. Kelley
Post Office
the “Y” Nut League
Foxy” Marshall
A Tamburro
Biancuzzo
Fotal
Mirrinda
Carvaturo
Panzarella
Furtado
P. Cabral
Ry Wee
Newman Bros
Snamond
Maxwell House
Edison Mazda
Franco-Amer
John Alden
S. S. Pierce
Quinlan
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