Boilers Fail in Valley School Basement
A Providence boiler inspector found two coal burning boilers in the Valley School basement badly corroded so that a hammer pierced their shells with little effort. To avoid interrupting sessions, the Committee on School Houses rented a portable boiler from Callan Construction, placed on the common behind the school and connected to the heating system. Bids are sought for two new boilers, but heating will continue with the temporary unit for a month or more. The portable boiler heated the school well despite a cold, blustery day, highlighting that boiler inspections should occur in summer when school is out.
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Providence
Valley School
Beliol
Committee On
Callan Construction Company
League of Nations Triumphs Celtics In Tight 16-15 Game
In Colt Memorial High School outdoor league action the League of Nations edged the Celtics 16 to 15 on their home grounds. Despite a 20 pound per player weight disadvantage the League featured sharp passing and cohesive teamwork. Referee John J. Condau, Jr. also served as timekeeper with M. Bassing.
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League OF Nations
Colt Memorial High School
Colt Memorial Hgh
Celtics
League
Gangene
First American School for Women Roots and Mary Ann Davis Tale
The Ursuline nuns in Quebec opened the first women’s school on the American continent in 1689. Mary Ann Davis, captured in Salem in 1686 and raised among the Abe naki in India, returned to become the United States’ first native-born woman to join religious life, entering the Ursuline convent in Quebec in 1698.
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Ursuline Nuns
Quebec
New England
Salem
Mass
Mary Ann Davis
India
Rosie
Ursuline
United States
Nesting Habits of Swallows Near Barns and Cliffs
The article notes swallows cleanse the air of fires and mosquitoes per Nature Magazine. It describes tree swallows nesting on barn walls under eaves and on cliff faces, and how others nest in rock holes, hollow trees, or bird bores.
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Nature Magazine
Boy Rescued From Cast Iron Pipe Trap on Hope Street
Norman Collins four years old, trapped in a culvert pipe under Colt Memorial High School lawn on Hope Street, was freed after workers cut the elbow joint and lifted him clear. Fire and water company crews aided the rescue, and the boy left unharmed saying he was fine.
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Hope Street
Colt Memorial High School
Norman Collins
Frederick Collins
Thames Street
William T. Dwyer
Waldron Company
Dwyer
Y M C A Notes Board and Club Meetings Arranged
The Y M C A Board of Managers meets this afternoon to conduct business. Bowling League managers meet Wednesday at 7.30. The Community Supper scheduled for Jan 31 is postponed to Feb 14. Louis R Crance will address the Members Council supper January 31. George W. Warsen will lead a sing. The Y Orchestra will perform and a meat pie supper served. Radio Club outing planned for next Friday with a special planning meeting Wednesday. A Junior Supper hosted by Mystic Circle is set for next Saturday at 6 15 with Stunt Night featured.
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Bowling League of the “Y
Louis R Crance
Fall River
Mystic Circle
Smoker Stories For Example Invention Necessity
A Boston Transcript item notes that necessity drives invention but warns many stories frame need differently. It discusses how inventive ideas arise from problems and practical constraints in everyday life.
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Boston Transcript
Man With Odd Smile Seeks to Please Everyone
A man known for a constant premeditated smile walks the streets attempting to please every passerby. Residents note his cheerful demeanor, while others wonder at the motives behind his broad grin and persistent friendliness.
American Legion Department Conference Opened With Dinner Plans
The first Department Conference of The American Legion will be held Thursday evening January 24 at 8 30 with steak dinners at The Auto Inn Norwood. Department Commander Wall seeks broad participation from officers and Legionnaires to discuss affairs and host a well attended event. Bowling match set for Kearney Post against Alfonse Yelle Post at Washington Alleys Providence.
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American'legion
The
American Legion
Auto Inn
Norwood
Wall
Gentile
Kearney Post
Alfonse Yelle Post
Manville
Washington
Providence
Providence Voiture
Quarante Hommes Et Huit Chevaux
Arcadia
Legion
France
L. H. Callan
Boy Scout Troops Plan Meetings and Activities
The First Troop under Scout master Fred W. Coggeshall meets tonight at 7 30 with patrol meetings, games, test passing, and instruction. The Second Troop gathers tomorrow with patrol competitions and all around events. The Third Troop examined radio topics and staged a concert, with a social planned. The Silver Foxes of Troop 2 hiked to Camp Takarest. the First Troop did a gang hike to East Shore. Moose Patrol of Troop 1 held a social at Fred Brownell’s home. The Fourth Troop resumes Thursday for its regular inspection by the Deputy Commissioner. all scouts are urged to attend.
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Fred W. Coggeshall
Silver Foxes
Camp
Takarest
East Shore
Moose
Fred Brownell
Mrs Hammill in Griffiths America War Drama Scene
Mrs Frank H Hammill wife of Judge F H Hammill and potential Rhode Island Republican Lt Governor candidate appears among prominent women in D W Griffiths America photodrama of the War of Independence filmed at Mamaroneck NY. She visited studios as Miss Gladys Lloyd and took part in a palace court scene presented at King George III court with hundreds in attendance.
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Frank H Hammill
F. H. Hammill
Rhode Island
D W Grriffith
America
Griffith
Hammill
Griffith Studios
Mamaroneck
Gladys Lloyd
George III
Boy Scouts Honor Harding At Nation's Death
The flags of 21 500 scout troops were lowered to half staff in tribute to Warren G Harding honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts stood at attention along the funeral train route and flowers were placed aboard at stops. Col in H Livingstone James E West and other officials rededicated the tribute in Washington and a telegram to Mrs Harding expressed sympathy and support for the scout movement.
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Box Scouts of America
Warren G. Harding
Harding
Boy Scout Movement
Boy Scouts
San Francisco
Eagle Rank
Washington
Colin H. Livingstone
Boy Scouts of America
James E. West
Mra. Harding
James HB. West
Canadian Scouts Send Sympathy to President Harding
The Boy Scouts of Canada expressed deep sorrow over President Harding's death in a telegram to James E. West. Dr. John W. Robertson, Canadian Chief Commissioner, linked their tribute to the Boy Scouts of America and noted plans to send a delegation to Washington, time permitting.
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Boy Scouts of Canada
James E. West
John W. Robertson
Canadian
Boy Scouts’ Association
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of
Continent
Harding
James W. Robertson
West
Boy Scouts
Washington
Scoutmaster Charles Paddock Leads Pasadena Troop 26
World famed sprinter Charles Paddock becomes scoutmaster of Pasadena Troop No. 26. The troop is sponsored by American Legion Pasadena Post No. 18, where Paddock serves as vice commander.
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Charles Paddock
Pasadena
The
American Legion
Mr. Paddock
Governor Scott C. Bone Endorses Boy Scout Movement
Alaska Governor Scott C. Bone voices strong support for the Boy Scout movement praising its impact on youth and communities. He lauds the Beau task force in preparing the capital for President Harding’s visit and wishes continued success to the movement.
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Boy Scout Movement
Boy Scouts of
Jfieau
Harding
Succeas
Scott C. Bone
Alaska
Obituary of Carl Capello Witherell Dies After Paralysis
Carl Capello Witherell 41 of Woodlawn avenue Bristol died yesterday after a second paralysis shock. Born in Warwick Mass he lived with his parents and ran Hill Top Farm poultry business. Survived by wife Isabel Peterson and three children Mary Edward and Carl H. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at Woodlawn home with Rev A B Howard.
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Carl Capello Witherell
Woodlawn Avenue
Witherell
Gardiner C. West
Middle Road
Colt Memorial Ambulance
Mr. Witherell
Warwick
Mass
Edward E. and
May& (Goodwin) Witherell
Bristol
John B. Herreshoff
Belvedere
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Namquit Worsted Company
Hill Top Farm
Rhode Island
Bristol County Poultry Association
Isabel Peterson
Henry W. Peterson
Mary
Edward
Carl H
Manufacturers League
St. Michael's Church
Hydraulion Engine & Hose Company
A. B. Howard
Funeral Service Held for Civil War Veteran Calvin D. Wilbur
Calvin D. Wilbur a Civil War veteran and Knight of Pythias member died at the Soldiers Home. Services conducted by Rev Alton J Verrill were held at the mortuary chapel of the North Cemetery with many officers and members of veterans and fraternal organizations in attendance. Prominent participants included Susan M Sheple Ezra Dixon Laura I Smith Franks P Ballou John W Maguire and John J Hackett among others. Committal was led by Red Cross Lodge officers.
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Calvin D. Wilbur
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Domain of
Rhode Island
North Cemetery
Alton J. Verrill
Broad Street Tabernacle
Providence
Sons of Veterans
Laura I. Smith
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Franks P. Ballou
The
John W. Maguire
John J. Hackett
Red Cross Lodge
K. of
Obituary: Wilbur of Providence Lifelong Connecticut Native
Wilbur, age 82, born in Connecticut and long time resident of Providence, died after a life spanning the Civil War era to the Soldiers Home admission on March 20 1918 His widowhood leaves a stepson Albert M Clough of Providence and siblings Amos Wilbur Mrs Dyer Mrs Melissa Wilmot and Mrs Phoebe Snow The funeral featured Red Cross Lodge officers Knights of Pythias members and Scouts with taps and hymns rendered by local singers and bands detailed by the Grand Lodge group
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Red Cross
Palestine Temple
Pythian
Prescott- Pest
Hattie Maton
Warren
Isle
Red Cross Lodge
Samuel Ferri
Bristol
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
William McVicar
John H. Grinnell
Frank E. Cole
Henry J. Eltz
Mr. Wilbur
Connecticut
Pier Am
Comg Py B
Second Connecticut Infantry
Soldiers’ Home
Albert M. Clough
Providence
Amos Wilbur
West Kingston
Charles Dyer
Washington, RI
Melissa Wilmot
Phoebe Snow
Coventry
Veteran Dawley Dies at Soldiers' Home Hospital
Benjamin H. Dawley, a long term resident of the Soldiers' Home hospital since Sept 18 1922, died yesterday at 9 30 am. Born Feb 15 1839 in Newport Rhode Island he served in Co G 4th Rhode Island Infantry during the Civil War. Survived by daughter Mrs E E Barlow of 83 Camp Street Providence. Body to be moved to Newport for burial.
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Benjamin H. Dawley
Soldiers’ Home
Eastondale
Mass
Mr. Dawley
Newport
R. I
Co. G
4Th
Rhode Island Infantry
E. E. Barlow
Camp Street
Providence
St Mary’s Church Reports 50th Anniversary Plans
The annual St Mary’s Church report read by Rev Thomas J Gillan shows the parish cleared its debt and holds a balance with a $15,000 memorial window fund. The past year funded church completion work aimed for finish this year the parish’s 50th anniversary. Contributions to religious charitable and educational causes totaled about Sag, with Redemptorist Fathers planning an undertaking for the new year.
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St. Mary’s Church
Thomas J. Gillan
Fr. Gillan
Amateurs defeat Veterans in bowling match
Last night the Amateurs won two strings to one against the Veterans. S Smith scored 306 for the He Kept up the pace with a 120 first string for the Veterans, while Alex Gueyremont opened with 120 but fell behind.
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Y. M
S. Smith
Curious Trait of Chameleon When Blindfolded
A chameleon loses the ability to change color when blindfolded and its entire body remains a uniform shade. The observation notes the link between vision and color-shifting in this reptile.
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Fred Suzman
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Carl C. Witherell
Moore
Redfern
Hadfield Evens
Shiek” Smith
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Kenyon
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