Oysters Near Extinction Threat from Bay Pollution
The Rhode Island oyster industry faces near extinction due to Narragansett Bay pollution. Oil and discharges from factories and sewers have reduced leases, cut rents, and ruined acres of oyster beds. The Providence Journal urges state action to require cleanliness and prevent further contamination to protect shellfish and public health.
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Rhode Island
Narragansett Bay
Providence River
Shell Fisheries Commission
Providence
General Assembly
North Atlantic
Keds Division Closes As Wire Dept Continues Five Days
The Keds shoe division of National India Rubber Co will close tonight indefinitely with only packing activity and a few shoemakers at work. The Wire Division will operate five days weekly with about 350 employees, down from over 600. Company officials warn of further rate cuts and cost reductions to remain competitive amid tight credit and weak demand.
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National India Rubber Company
Edward I Cooper
Cooper
Wire 13
O’wolf
Keds
Mission at Trinity Church Begins Next Sunday
Trinity Church hosts a week long mission from Sunday to February 6 led by Rev Alan Whittemore and Rev Joseph H Smyth of the Order of the Holy Cross. Daily services include Holy Eucharist at 6 15 and 7 15 30 am and a nightly 8 pm mission service with a Sunday 7 30 pm closing. The Children’s Mission runs weekdays starting January 31 at 4 pm.
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Trinity Church
Alan Whittemore
O H. C
Joseph H. Smyth
H C
Whittemore
Smyth
Order of the Holy Cross
West Park
Hudson River
Connecticut
Tennesee
Boarding Places Wanted In Town After Inn Closure
Due to the D'Wolf Inn closing indefinitely, several women seek suitable boarding in town. Citizens willing to take women boarders should leave their name, address, and rates at the Employment Department of the National India Rubber Company at once.
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D’wolf Inn
National India Rubber Company
Wampanoag Encampment Holds Semi Monthly Meeting
Wampanoag Encampment No 9 I O C F reported unusually large attendance at last evenings session in Odd Fellows Hall. Action approved on six candidates for membership with first degree to be conferred next month in a joint meeting with Massasoit Encampment of Warren. Social committee noted first series of whists, closing next Monday, has been successful.
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Wampanoag
C.F
Odd Fellows
Massasoit
Warren
The Reasons for Trust Service
The text outlines trust company aims to remove worry about loved ones' futures by placing them under competent, responsible management. It promises expert service to replace uncertainty in executors and explains they can discuss various forms of trusts and tailor plans to individual needs.
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