Town Notices and Local Happenings from 1933
1933 town councilman Millemaggie announced he would not seek a second term in the March 4 election joining Frank J Sylvia as Republican incumbents stepping back. Doric Club officers were named with Jemaggi presiding, Marshall as vice-president, Garvin secretary treasurer. Police and fire investigated a pyromaniac blamed for fires since year start. Rogers Free Library reported a 25 percent rise in books loaned in 1932. A new grocery store opened at 951 Hope St.birth of a daughter announced by Capt. and Mrs. Henry K Brownell. 25 Years Ago: 1943 Gov McGrath’s five-day work week led to public office closures January 18. bank and library planned Saturday closings. Captain Gilbert C. Hoover USN awarded Gold Star for extraordinary heroism after Coral Sea. Town moved to seek lower candle-power lights on Hope St by requesting contract copies from Narragansett Electric Co. Mrs. Raymond S. Brightman installed as Noble Grand of Reba Rebekah Lodge. 10 Years Ago: 1846 George R. Fish received honor for Roy Scott leadership. Roy Scott recognized.
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Paul C. Millemaggie
Frank J Sylvia
Jemaggi
Sylvia
S Dunbar
Doric Club
Rogers Free Library
Esther J Osterberg
W E. Correa
Hope St
Henry K Brownell
Howard McGrath
Gilbert C. Hoover
USN
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Coral Sea
Narragansett Electric Co
Raymond S. Brightman
Reba Rebekah
John Marine
C and A
Mary Rose Gallagher
Col
Henry Ferguson
St. Mary’s Church
George R. Fish
Roy Scott
Law Is the Time to Order New England Coke
A brief fragment urges action on ordering New England Coca Cola products with emphasis on timely procurement. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or organizational details.
Rhode Island recognition ceremony and local events
The Rhode Island recognition event honors Theresa Marchand and others for community service. The Colt High basketball team visited St John s Church and plans for a wedding in War? The text notes Cecilia Caizzi marrying Manuel Borges and a five member Budget Committee being formed for the first time since 1943.
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Rhode
Theresa Marchand
Colt High
Bride of
Joseph
St. John's Church
Warthe Boston Garden
Cecilia Caizzi
Manuel Borges
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Charles Dew. Brownell
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Sea Food Cooking Meeting Planned
The Kirkemuit Homemakers Group planned an open Sea Food Cooking meeting for Friday Jan 24 at 8 p.m. at Riverside Congregational Church. Sponsored by the Homemakers Council with the US Department of Agriculture Fish and Wildlife, the event is public. The leader school project on basic costume handbags and sewing machine attachments was demonstrated by Mrs Morris Oswell. The next meeting will be Feb 12 at Mrs William Jocelyn's home, Pawtucket Ave Riverside.
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Kirkemuit Homemakers
Riverside Congregational Church
Homemakers’ Council
US Department of Agriculture, Fish & Wild Life
Lloyd Chase
Homemakers
Morris Oswell
Kenneth Bowen
Ralph Tortis
William Jocelyn
Pawtucket Ave
Riverside
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