Quarantine Issued for Rabies Across Rhode Island 1938
State Veterinarian Joseph S Barber declares Rhode Island under quarantine for rabies as rabid dogs run free in multiple cities. Rules require vaccination verification and strict confinement of dogs, with penalties for violations.
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Rhode Island
I. Joseph S. Barber
Joseph S. Barber
Burton x Harris
Providence
J. Burton K Harris
State of Rhode Island
Gumpane
Brakes and Safer Driving Sayings by J F Winchester
A motor vehicle safety piece stresses proper brake maintenance. It explains slipping from oil wear and improper alignment, the need for equalized four-wheel braking, and the use of testing machines to ensure equal pressure. Replacing worn linings and drums prevents dangerous driving emergencies.
Bristol F O E Launches Six Month Membership Drive
Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles under President Anthony J. Nunes launched a six month membership drive aiming to enroll at least 40 new members. Bristol Aerie, reputed as the richest aerie per capita in New England, hosted nine Rhode Island aeries including two bands and a drill team for an event at Wood Street quarters with Past State President William Worochock among hundreds of guests. The drive committee includes Annibal Estrella Peter Moran Frank Cuomo Frank Cunha John Cartales sa Manuel Vargas Jr.
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Rhode Island
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Anthony J. Nunes
Nunes
New England
Bristol
Wood Street
William Worochock
Central Falls
Annibal Estrella
Peter Moran
Frank Cuomo
Frank Cunha
John Cartelessa
Manuel Vargas, Jr
Kearney Post Plans For Two Conventions
The Kearney Post American Legion aims to attend Newport district convention on July 12 and Westerly department conclave on August 25 26 27. Members work to raise membership toward 126 to secure an additional delegate.
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Kearney
American Legion
Newport
Department
Westerly
Samuel J .Smith
Frank Correia
Little Rhody Boys’ State
Rhode Island State College
B. W. Wall
Fred M. Straight
Charles E. Burns
Dept
A. A. Edmonds
Domenic Mascolo
Joseph W Enns
Francis P. Cuomo
John Dennis
F W. Coggeshall
Elmer McNamara
Arthur
Belmore
Andrew Arone
Tuberculin Tests and School Chest X-Rays Screening Students
A nationwide effort to prevent tuberculosis uses tuberculin skin tests followed by chest X rays for positive cases. Schools urge vigilance as X rays reveal early lung changes, with doctors and nurses coordinating readings to detect hidden disease in youths.
Sidelights of Bristol's Fourth Of July Parade
The Bristol parade began at 10 30 in the morning and rolled 12 miles in one hour ten minutes. Veterans led the march with Big Gen L H Callan and Col Merton A Cheesman steering the first two divisions. Between them they have 83 years of Bristol parade service. The General first joined Bristol parades 46 years ago as a private in Rhode Island Militia Company C and has participated in nearly every year except two wartime absences. Col Cheesman marked his 37th straight Fourth of July parade yesterday.
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Rhode Island
Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Sottgong
L. H. Callan
Col
Merton A Cheesman
Bristol
United States Army
Col. Cheesman
Town Parade Highlights From Prescott Paull Broadcast
Town Council President Prescott B Paull touted a solid showing with four of five councilmen in the parade. Evi Bensy praised the event calling it better than the paniere and noted 63 year old Tom Furey led the Central Falls Aerie of Eagles bugle and drum corps with the baton.
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Prescott B. Paull
Evi Bensy
Thes
Paniere
Tom Furey
Central Falls Aerie of Eagles Bugle and Drum Corps
Holy Ghost Curls
Warren
Central Falls
West Point graduate hailed on march route
Lieut Samuel Campanella of the US Army breezed into Bristol with a West Point diploma and hearty applause along the march route. His former Colt Memorial High School principal Edward J Fitzgerald, now chief of staff, proved a skilled cavalryman and educator as he served as a First Lieutenant in the 315th Cavalry US Army Reserves.
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Samuel Campanella
U S. A
Bristol
West Point
Edward J Fitzgerald
Colt Memorial High School
315Th Cavalry
US Army
Colt Memorial Band Makes Debut In Bristol Parade
The Colt Memorial High School Band debuted in a Bristol Fourth of July parade to praise from spectators. Warren and Bristol crowds turned out. Police Chief George W Lewis and a youthful Safety Patrol were praised for orderly conduct. Rhode Island Legion officers attended along with the 40 and 8 engine from Newport Post.
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Colt Memorial High School
Bristol
George W Lewis
Newport Post
Tin Pan Alley Songs as Tear-Jerkers in Early Jazz Era
The article notes Tin Pan Alley writers used sentimental tunes with cynicism reflecting a pre jazz mood. It cites examples like The Lady Is a Tramp and Thanks for the Memory, highlighting phrases that capture mood and public taste.
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Tin Pan Alley
Harris
Virtue
America
Enduring Tin Pan Alley Nonsense Hits Through Radio Era
A digest of classic catchy songs from Tin Pan Alley led by After the Ball and Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-Der-E. The piece notes the enduring appeal before and after radio, with mentions of Harris estate and ASCAP, Cab Calloway, Blanche Ring, and Yo-Yo phrases shaping popular music across decades.
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Rts
Adeline
Tin Pan Alley
Harris
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Cab Calloway
A Plea for the Rubbish Cans in Bristol
A. M. Adams appeals to residents to use bright red and golden rubbish cans to keep Bristol clean. The verse urges young people not to litter sidewalks and to place peelings in the cans, ending with a polite thanks.
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Bristol
BTA Faces Ever Readys In Twilight League Clash
A large crowds eyes Thursday Twi light League game as Marty Biancuzzo leads BTA nine with Tommie Van Voast on the mound to meet Harvey Gladue and the Ever Readys. Both clubs chase the second half title with Babe Ethier to pitch for the firemen and Chet Massa catching. Hut Correira ready as backup if needed.
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Twi
Marty Biancuzzo
B. T. A. Nine
Tommie van Voast
Harvey Gladue
Babe Ethier
Firemen
Chet Massa
Hut Correira
Babe
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John E. Baird
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Vargas
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Anthony J. Ferrara
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Pa Reid
Charles K. Harris
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