Capone Bill Sparks Dispute Over Town Solicitor Fees
Councilmen James Velleca and J Floyd Huestis clash over a 214.40 bill from acting town solicitor Lucien Capone. Huestis says no notice of charges and no vote to retain Capone. Velleca argues the bill is reasonable and Capone volunteered gratis during Hammill illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Velleca
Lucien Capone
J. Floyd Huestis
Hammill
Wes
Capone
Velleca
Attorney Caponé
Huestis
Hammall
John W Church
Council
Gratis
Ca Capone
Japanese Unsuccessful In Assimilating Koreans
Daniel Rhee a Carr Manufacturing researcher spoke to the Rotary Club at the YMCA about Korea. He described annexation by Japan in 1910, heavy taxes, no representation, Japanese language compulsory schooling, and Koreans’ reluctance to accept Japanese rule. Intermarriage is rare and Koreans reject assimilation as futile.
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Korea
Daniel Rhee
Carr Manufacturing Corporation
Rotary Club
Mr Rhee
Japan
Trinity Society Plans Bridge Party at Parish House
Plans completed by the Parish Aid Society of Trinity Church for a public bridge party next Thursday afternoon and evening at the parish house on State and High streets. Miss Mary Perry chairs the general arrangements with committee members Mrs Richard Cornell Mrs Winston Fetherston Mrs William Harrop Mrs John Grabert Mrs Dorothy St Germaine and Mrs Charles Weaver.
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Trinity Church
State and
High Streets
Mary Perry
Richard Cornell
Winston Fetherston
William Harrop
John Grabert
Dorothy St Germaine
Charles Weaver
Bay View Avenue Slated for State Maintenance
Town Solicitor Joseph A Hammill prepared a resolution for the General Assembly to add Bay View avenue to state maintained highways. Highway Commissioner Paul A Herzig proposed the bill, to be introduced by Representative John R Magee. The plan covers Wood street to Metacom avenue due to heavy traffic linking Hope street and Metacom avenue.
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Joseph A. Hammill
General Assembly
Bay View Avenue
Paul A Herzig
John R .Magee
Howeer
Wood Street
Metacom Avenue
Herzig
Cumberland Chiropodist Dr Leon Dubuc Dies at 38
Dr Leon S Dubuc a 38 year old chiropodist died in Woonsocket Cumberland area after collapsing at his Longley Building office while treating a patient. Death attributed to coronary occlusion by Medical Examiner. He lived in Cumberland months and leaves wife Florence a son Leon Jr a daughter Jean four brothers and one sister. He was active in Woonsocket Council Knights of Columbus and the Lions Club.
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Leon S. Dubuc
Woonsorket Hospital
Longley
Dubuc
T. Frank Kennedy
G. G. Dunne
Ashton
Woonsocket
Cumberland
Florence (Bowker) Dubuc
Leon, Sr
Jean
Albert
Bristol
Alfred
Providence
Emile
Clifford
Naugatuck, Conn
Laura D Simmons
Woonsocket Council
Knights of Columbus
The
Woonsocket Lions Club
Plan Whist For Hope Circle
Another in the series of weekly whist for the benefit of Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella will be conducted Tuesday afternoon in K of C Hall. State street hostesses include Mrs. Ethel Connery, Mrs. Catherine Bottomley, and Mrs Mary Guevremont. Last Tuesday’s affair was well attended with prizes won by Mrs. Mary Guevremont, Mrs Vermette, and Mrs Lena Ingram.
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Hope Circle
Isabella
K of C Hall
State Street
Ethel Connery
Catherine Bottomley
Mary Guevremont
Marie Vermette
Affar
Vermette
Lena Ingram
Rev Nelson Bryant to Preach at Union Service
Rev Nelson Bryant of St George's Episcopal Church Newport will be guest preacher Sunday at the First Congregational Church in a joint Episcopal and Baptist community service. Service begins at 7 30 p m with Rev Herbert D Graetz leading the morning service.
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Nelson Bryant
St. George's Episcopal Church
Newport
First Congregational Church
Herbert D. Graetz
WPA Worker Dies in Car After Ride to Bristol Narrows
William McCormick a 63 year old WPA worker died this morning in a car taking him to town from the Mosquito project at Bristol Narrows. Joseph Earle and driver Joseph Almeida witnessed his sudden illness after a lighted cigarette pass, with Dr John Mellone confirming death likely from cardiac failure due to cold exposure. Police found no violence and ruled the death natural.
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William McCormick
Joseph Almeida
WPA
Bristol Narrows
McCormick
Joseph Earle
the Narrows
High Street
Earle
Gooding Avenue
Metacom Avenue
Cormick
Almeida
John A. Mellone
Bristol
Sansone
Mellone
William T Cashin
Bristol County Ball Committee Formed For Charity Drive
Local chairman Ronald come announces Bristol Warren and Barrington committees for the President's Ball and March of Dimes to fight infantile paralysis. National Foundation receives 50 percent, half stays local under new Bristol County Chapter supervision. Ball set for January 30 at Hotel Warren with dance and entertainments. County officers and notable locals listed among Bristol committee members. Reservations via F William Cavanaugh Warren 911.
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Tames G Carns, Jr
Bristol
Warren
Barrington
National Foundation For
Bristol County Chanter
National Foundation
F. William Cavanaugh
John S. Ogg
John M. Shaw
Parrigon Togs Expands Operations In City
New releases signed in New York settle a suit by Reuben Gittleman against Parrigon Togs Inc. The company will keep operating locally with 50 new machines and doubled production. Plans include more factory space on the U S Rubber Co building and 60 additional workers.
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New York City
Reuben Gittleman
Parrigon Togs, Inc
Gittleman
Parrigon Togs
J A. Bernstein
Bernstein
Parrigon Toys
U. S. Rubber Co
Plans For Sample Party By Daughters Of Isabella
Hope Circle D of I has completed plans for a Sample Party at St Marys Auditorium on Monday evening to benefit St Marys Church. Booths will display samples from across the country with shopping bags for attendees, a moving picture show, refreshments, and door prizes. Tickets from committee members and ex-officio Frances Horton are available.
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Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
St. Mary's Auditorium
St. Mary’s Church
Circle
Nora E. Dwyer
Margaret Connery
Lena McKenna
Mary Kerr
Mary Corey
Clara Richards
Laura Martelly
Bridget Lewis
Ethel Connery
Sade Sweeney
Margaret Callan
Rose Preble
Johanna McClure
Sample Booths
Elizabeth Sylvia
Patricia Nunes
Elizabeth Dwyer
Mary Andrade
Lena Ingram
Bertha Dwyer
Dorothy Warren
Bridget Nastri
Laura Sousa
Margaret Chirillo
W. C. Walsh
Pauline Langello
Emma Young
Mildréd Beauregard
Catherine Francis
Edna Dubuc
Mary Callan
Rose Alfano
Nellie Connery
Mary Guevremont
Ada Perry
Clara LeClerc
WPA Repairs Begin at Ever Ready Fire Station
Relief Administrator Orlando J. Bisbane announced the long awaited WPA project for repairs to the Ever Ready fire station on Thames street. Five men will be employed for a two month period. The project will cost the Federal Government 1903 dollars and the town 708 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Thames Street
Orlando J. Bisbane
War impact on British homes pets move or destruction
When war erupted Germany's air threat prompted Britain to remove or destroy pets and livestock. Citizens scattered dogs cats birds and other animals to safer quarters or pits as precautionary measures amid air raids.
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Hitler
England
Duchess appeals for homes for pets through BBC
The Duchess of Hamilton, over sixty, as chairman of Animal Defence Rosisty, appeals via the British Broadcasting System for suitable homes for surrendered pets. The message underscores concern for animal welfare and asks listeners to consider temporary or permanent placements.
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Duchess of Hamilton
British Broadcasting System
Animal Defence
Rosisty
Duchess Converts Fern House into Animal Clearing House
Shortly after broadcasting she began to receive startling results as pets were sent to her. Cats and dogs arrived by the score at Fern House a country mansion near Shaftesbury Dorset. The Duchess swiftly organized the property as a shelter for the animals before moving them to safer locations.
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Fern House
Shaftesbury
Dorset
Duchess Cares for Dogs and Cats in Royal Hangar End
A London Daily Express writer notes the Duchess’s sheltering of 260 pets in a hangar once used for the Duchess’s flying sons. Dogs and cats of all sizes roam the lawn while the Duchess distributes milk, biscuits, cooked meats, and vegetables. Some dogs stay in a side garden for solitude.
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London Daily Express
Lee
Pets Return to War-Torn Britain Amid Shortages
As blitz aims falter crowds reclaim pets and revive animal life in cities. Rats spread in empty houses, cats and even goldfish reappear as evacuees restart ordinary routines. Owners buy dogs again despite high prices, while neighbors grow closer sharing air raid shelters and garden spaces in wartime Britain.
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John Marshall
Anthony Parshley
Michael L. Ryan
Arthur W. Burdon
Joseph Sorzano
Henrique Rocha
Harold DeWolf
A. F. D’angelo
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