Welcome Home Dinner Honors Senator Vanderbilt in Providence
About 250 people from Rhode Island attended a surprise Welcome Home dinner at the Narragansett Hotel for Senator William H. Vanderbilt of Portsmouth. The event marked his return from a Bermuda honeymoon and featured toastmaster Lieut Gen James G Connolly and speeches praising Vanderbilt as a good fellow. A bronze plaque from Mount Hope Badge Company was presented, and Vanderbilt thanked the crowd on behalf of himself and his wife.
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William H. Vanderbilt
Portsmouth
Narragansett Hotel
Vanderbilt
Bermuda
Rhode Island Senate
Probate Court of Bristol Allows Sale of Minors Real Estate
Guardian of Rose Cirillo Angelo Cirillo Ferdinand Cirillo and Teresa Cirillo petitions to sell their undivided minors' interests in Bristol Rhode Island real estate to pay debts and fund support. The court orders a 14 day weekly notice in the Bristol Phenix and sets a January 20 1930 hearing at 10 AM in the Probate Court.
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Bristol
Rose Cirillo
Angelo Cirillo
Ferdinand Cirillo
Teresa Cirillo
Domenico de Cristofaro
Francesco Cirillo
Metacom Ave
R. I
Assensora
Vernon Avenue
Metacom Avenue
Rhode Island
Mt Hope Terrace
Bristol Phenix
W. Church
Elizabeth A. Collins
Frank H. Borden
F. W. Church
Estate of Oliver McClure probate notice issued
The Probate Court of Bristol admits the Last Will of Oliver McClure deceased and appoints executors Henry J McClure and Georgianna McMillan. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol court clerk beginning January 10, 1930. John W Church, Clerk.
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Bristol
Oliver McClure
John W Church
Henry J McClure
Georgianna McMillan
Estate of Sarah J Paull probate in Bristol
The Probate Court of Bristol admits the Last Will of Sarah J Paull and appoints Harriet P Church executrix with bond. All creditors must file claims with the Bristol clerk by January 10, 1930. John W. Church, Clerk.
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Sarah J, Paull
Bristol
Sarah J Paull
Estate notices from Bristol probate court 1930
Public notices from the Bristol probate court list estates for Fortunata Russo Peter Murphy and Elizabeth Collins. Administrators are urged to file claims and to attend hearings scheduled January 20 1930 with court actions and fourteen day publication notices.
Leonard Institute of Food Preservation Planned in Grand Rapids
A memorial to C H Leonard pioneers household refrigeration to form the Leonard Institute of Food Preservation in Grand Rapids Michigan. A H Jaeger of the Leonard Refrigerator Company outlined research goals with public agencies and state universities to reduce food spoilage and improve family health through a national information clearing house.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Leonard Institute of Food Preservation
A. H. Jaeger
Leonard Refrigerator Company
C. H. Leonard
Jaeger
America
C. H Leonard
Refrigerator Signal Warns The Housewife When Ice Gets Low
A new all steel refrigerator uses a mechanical safety device to show when food in the chamber nears dangerous temperature. A needle moves across a red danger area above 50 degrees to indicate risk and swings back when cooling resumes, all without opening the door.
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Leonard Institute of Food Freservation
Grand Rapids
Perishable Foods Benefit From Efficient Home Fridges
A Leonard Institute of Food Preservation advisory notes that proper refrigeration prevents spoilage and fatigue after eating wilted foods. Properly stored perishables stay fresh longer, reducing waste and maintaining energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Institute of Food Preservation
Ideal Food Temperatures 32 to 50 Degrees From Government Study
Government study notes ideal refrigeration at 32 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit with even temps and clean storage. Seattle enjoys 83 days of ideal temps yearly, while Baton Rouge and Los Angeles fare poorly. Freezing damages meat and promotes bacteria. modern all steel ice refrigerators with thermal indicators prevent contamination and spoilage.
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Sam
Seattle
Baton Rouge
Los Angeles
Leonard Institute of Food Preservation
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bristol Hearing Set on Harbor Sewage Pollution
The State Board of Purification of Waters schedules a hearing for Monday January 20 to hear why Bristol should not be found guilty of polluting the harbor tidal waters with untreated sewage. Gen. L. H. Callan and Amos S. Gorham the town’s president of the council and treasurer have been cited to appear and defend the town’s sewage disposal practices. Local residents are expected to attend to hear the board’s presentation and its potential orders.
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State Board of Purification of Waters
Bristol
L. H. Callan
Amos S. Gorham
Pollution Board
Pythian Sisters Install Edgehill Temple Officers
Edgehill Temple No 3 Pythian Sisters held their annual installation at Grand Army hall on Thursday evening January 9. The installing officer was Mrs Katherine C Marz Grand Protector assisted by Mrs Maude Holrock Grand Senior and Miss Catherine Brelsford Grand Manager. Officers installed included Past Chief Mrs Meta Nelle Most Excellent Chief Anna Saunders Senior Gladys Brelsford Junior Rachel Simmons Manager Emma Slinger Mistress of Finance Elizabeth Marz Mistress of Records and Correspondence Elizabeth McCaughey Protector Edna Fields Guard Jennie Nelle. A collation and social time followed.
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Pythian Sisters
Edgehill Temple
Grand Army Hall
Katherine C. Marz
Maude Holrock
Catherine Brelsford
Meta Nelle
Anna Saunders
Gladys Brelsford
Rachel Simmons
Emma Slinger
Firance
Elizabeth Marz
Elizabeth McCaughey
Edna Fields
Jennie Nelle
Colt High School Honor Roll for November and December
Mount Certificates awarded by Principal EScapes at Colt Memorial High School recognize high school activity standing. Recipients include Class of 1930 Michael Securo Mil ton Bassing Raymond Makowsky William McCaughey Dorothy Roberts Frederick McCaughey Muriel Fiougdon Dorothy Ruggiero Class of 1931 Hermann Wilbur Jack Marsden William West Margaret Cicerchin Genevieve Pagnano Mary Gladding Angelina Ranaldi Class of 1932 Thomas Brown Christopher Maderio Albert Metcalf Frederick Alger Mary Magee Josephine Campagna Audrey Munro Elvira Fusco Anthony Russo Anthony Ruggiero Nathaniel Gladding Charles Manz Raphelina DeRosa Marie Celone Bertha Cheshire Mary Oliver.
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Colt Memorial High School
Michael Securo
Milton Bassing
Raymond Makowsky
William McCaughey
Dorothy Roberts
Frederick McCaughey
Muriel Fiougdon
Dorothy Ruggiero
Hermann Wilbur
Jack Marsden
William West
Margaret Cicerchin
Genevieve Pagnano
Mary Gladding
Angelina Ranaldi
Thomas Brown
Christopher Maderio
Albert Metcalf
Frederick Alger
Mary Magee
Josephine Campagna
Audrey Munro
Elvira Fusco
Anthony Russo
Anthony Ruggiero
Nathaniel Gladding
Charles Manz
Raphelina DeRosa
Marie Celone
Bertha Cheshire
Mary Oliver
Evening School Honor Roll article
Miss Annie D Sisson principal of the evening high school announces the honor roll for the five weeks ending January 6. Students achieving ninety percent or higher in three subjects include Helen Barbato Florence Cirillo Frances DelLucet Mary De Costa Mary Duponte Barbara Fields Louie Formisano Veroncia Guilmette Mariel Holbrook Irene Lewis Antonio Martino Marguerite Perry Caroline Romano Agnes Silvia Emma Slinger Agnes Tattrie Isabel Turillo. Ninety percent or higher in two subjects include Agnes Beavis Nancy Caromile Catherine Duffw Ida Fanaro Mary Langello Florra Mello Bridget Nastri. Fifty percent or higher in three subjects include John Alfred Nicoletta Del Toro Frances Margo Agnes Silvia. Eighty percent or higher in two subjects include Jennie Andreozzi Charles Bowron.
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Annie D_ Sisson
Helen Barbato
Florence Cirillo
Frances DelLucet
Mary de Costa
Mary Duponte
Barbara Fields
Louie Formisano
Veroncia Guilmette
Mariel Holbrook
Irene Lewis
Antonio Martino
Marguerite’ Perry
Caroline Romano
Agnes Silvia
Emma Slinger
Agnes Tattrie
Isabel Turillo
Agnes Beavis
Nancy Caromile
Catherine Duffw
Ida Fanaro
Mary Langello
Florra Mello
Bridget Nastri
John Alfred
Nicoletta del Toro
Frances Margo
Jennie Andreozz
Charles Bowron
Bristol Events Calendar Duplicate Listings
A compact list of community events from January to April including fairs, dinners, bridge evenings, whist games, a musical comedy The Belle of Bagdad, dances, and operetta The Mikado staged by local organizations such as the Bristol Boys' Community Band, the Train of Artillery, and various churches at halls like Wood Street and Academy Hall. The notes specify dates and venues across Bristol.
Bristol Deaths Rise in 1929 Over 1928
The Bristol Town Clerk records show 137 deaths in 1929, up from 117 in 1928. Twenty six residents died elsewhere, mainly in Fall River and Providence, while 26 Bristol residents died outside the town in 1929, compared with 18 in 1928.
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Bristol
Fall River
Providence
New England Boxing Smoker Planned at Bristol Armory
Joseph E. Rosa arranges an athletic boxing smoker at the Bristol Train of Artillery Armory on State Street Friday night January 31. Frankie Britt and Charlie Manty of New Bedford are signed, with Britt a former New England lightweight champion and Manty a featherweight champion, promising a display of science and action from leading New England boxers.
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Joseph E. Rosa
New England
Bristol
Marriages in 1929 Town Record: Bristol Tally
In 1929 there were 89 marriages in this town. Bristol residents accounted for 49 marriages, with 33 involving Bristol residents and others. 22 marriages occurred in other cities with local residents as either bride or groom. June led with 16, November 14, and April 13 marriages. Monthly totals: January 7, February 4, March 2, April 13, May 3, June 16, July 7, August 6, September 12, October 3, November 14, December 2.
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Bristol
Sédgen
Ice Consumption on the Increase and Cold Storage Advancements
The piece notes rising ice use in homes with refrigerating advances from wooden chests to all steel units. It cites 1924 ice use at 3,000 pounds per family per year and urges higher intake for safe food preservation. It highlights Institute recommendations and climate limits to natural refrigeration.
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Leonard Institute of Food Preservation
Grand Rapids
United States Weather Bureau
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Frank Russo
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Peter Murph
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I’robate Court Room
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Cc. H. Leonard
State House
State Board
Colt High School
BTA Armory
State Street
Rockwell Hall
the Girls’ Friendly Society of
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Working Peoples
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Washington
Train of Artillery
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Academy Hall
Boys
Bristol Train of Artillery
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Dora Ruggiero
Hans Schneider School
Wood Street
Geo. T. Ingram
A. Wremeh
Railroad Avenue
Croade Street
Warren
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E. A. Skinner
Hope St
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Washington, D. C
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St. Louis
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N. Y. Stock Exchange
F. Reginald Dimond
Anderson & Company
Industrial Trust Building
Gaspee
Victor
Victor Cizansin
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