Home for Aged Women Bristol Yearly Report Details Losses and Gifts
The Bristol Home for Aged Women reports a year of sickness and healing with monthly Sunday services led by local Protestant ministers. The move to new quarters in November, a 90th birthday celebration for Mrs Bowler, and the illness of assistant Miss Condon are noted. Contributions include a $1000 legacy from Mrs Martha Gardner, radio donations, Harvest Festival gifts, and support from the Ivy Guild, the Fortnightly Club, and St Michael's Church.
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Home For
Bristol
Hasbrouck
Martin
Tirrell
Condon
Charles A Johnson
Louise Bell
Charles Tirrell
William Munro
Ruth Greene
Rebecca Bowler
Miss Condon
Martha Gardner
Trinity Church
Robert McKay
Ivy Guild of
St Michael's Church
Home for Aged Women Seeks MacDougall Property Purchase
The Board of Managers reports its 32nd year aims to buy the MacDougall property on Franklin Street to enlarge care for elderly women. Members appeal to supporters to help meet financial obligations and broaden services as the Home invites visits and donations.
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PRCA
Janet
Jessica MacDougall
Charles
A. Johnson
Wardwell
William Manchester
Franklin Street
Bristol
Obituary of George F Munroe of Bristol
George F Munroe born September 25 1900 Bristol died at Rhode Island Hospital after an appendicitis operation. Survived by wife Mauss Helen M Hall and a 17 month old son George F Jr, parents George C and Grace Munroe, and five sisters. He served in World War I with Coast Artillery including Fort Rodman and France. Funeral at 2 PM tomorrow from 49 Catherine Street with Rev Thomas Armstrong officiating. burial at North Cemetery.
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George F. Munroe
Rhode Island
Mr. Munroe
George C
Grace Munroe
Franklin Street
Mauss Helen M Hall
West Barrington
Riverside
George F, Jr
Irene Moron
Emils, Grace
Lilian
Doris Munroe
Funeral rites for Mrs Bessie Levere
Funeral services for Mrs Bessie Levere widow of John Levere who died at her home 363 High Street followed a long illness. The services were held yesterday afternoon at 4 30 o clock.
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Bessie Levere
John Levere
High Street
Yester
Funeral of Frank Silva Held at St Elizabeths Church
The funeral for Frank Silva of this town who died at the State Sanatorium Wallum Lake on Sunday was held this morning at 9 o clock from St Elizabeths Church. Rev Francisco G Vieira officiated. Burial followed at St Marys. Born in Portugal 27 years ago he lived here 10 years and worked at the National India Rubber Company. Survived by a wife and four children in Portugal.
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Bealgav
St. ¢Mary's
Peeb Tant Re
Thomas É Galasts
Francisco Vieira
Francis Fullam
Margaret Conley
Jesus
Bernard
Hugh Breen
James
Hugh Murphy
John McGovern
Hugh F.’Kelley
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Ms. Levere
Ireland
John Levere
Joseph Levere
Brooklyn
N. Y
John Tobin
Walter Thayer
Riverside
Catherine V. Levere
Providence
Frank Silva
Wallum Lake
St Elizabeth’s Church
Francisco G. Vieira
St. Mary's Cemetery
Mr. Silva
Portugal
National India Rubber Company
Bristol Social Events and Fundraisers Listed
July 9 to 19 brings a dance at the Bristol Casino Bliven Field under Doric Club. a bazar at Holmes House by St. Michael's Ladies. a bridge party at the Bristol Yacht Club for YMCA. a tea and apron sale at First Congregational Church lawn. a rummage sale at O Wolf Inn by U CLA. and a High School Alumni Reunion banquet at Hotel Belvedere. Local clubs and church groups sponsor the events.
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Bristol
Bliven Field
Doric Club
Holmes House
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
St. Michael's Church
Bristol Yacht Club
Y M. CA
First Congregational Church
Congregational Club
O'Wolf Inn
UCLA
Belvedere
Silk-Cat Caterpillar Aids Large Scale Silk Trade
In Assam the eri caterpillar has long supplied silk, but usage outside the region is rare. The British government in India aims to expand its cultivation for mass silk production, noting that its cocoons remain open and do not require killing the larva.
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Assam
India
Eleven Churches to Combine for Joint Picnic at Gibson's Grove
Theodore Cambour of Barrington announces plans for a Saturday basket picnic and joint outing of evangelical churches and Sunday Schools in Bristol County. Churches include State Street Methodist First Congregational First Baptist St Michael's Trinity Warren St Mark's Congregational John’s Episcopal Barrington and West Barrington Community Church. Games for ages 2 to 70 include standing broad jump high jump obstacle races fist ball and horse shoe tourney. An entertainment by Warren Baptist Church follow. A suburban car will run from West Barrington at 11 17 with onward stops and return after 12 05 Lunches are to be provided by attendees.
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Theodore Cambour
Barrington
Evangelical Churches
Bristol’ County
Gibson’s Grove
Main Road
State Street Methodist
First Congregational
First Baptist
St. Michael's
Trinity
The
Baptist, Methodist
St.Mark's
Warren
Congregational
St. John’s Episcopal
Community Church of
West Barrington
Baptist Church of
Gibson’s Road
Bristol Scout Troops Plan July Meetings and Camp Yangong Signups
The Bristol Troops 1 2 3 4 hold midweek meetings to plan July activities including Camp Yawgoog outings patrol work and summer schedules. Camp Takarest offers camping features while Camp Yangong encampment signups are urged to secure accommodations for attending scouts.
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Bristol
Takarest
Yangong
Traveling gavel presentation to Woonsocket unit by Providence group
The Kearney Post and Auxiliary are invited to attend the presentation of a traveling gavel to the Andrew F Young Unit of Woonsocket by the Stark-Parker Unit of Fast Providence. The event is Friday night July 11 at 8 o'clock. Members wishing to attend should notify secretary Miss Nora F.E. Dwyer by Wednesday July 9 and indicate auto travel with Miss Duvee by the same date, as seating in cars is limited.
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Kearney
Andrew F Young
Woonsocket
Stark- Parker
Fast Providence
Kearney Post
Nora FE. Dwyer
From Rose to Rose A Persian's green carpet hops
A diplomatic corps member recalls a Persian guest who visited a wealthy host. The guest hops around the room on a green carpet with pink roses to honor a sacred color, explaining the strange display as exercise but fatiguing.
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London
Marguerite Louis and Anthony Moren Wed in St Elizabeth
Miss Marguerite Louis of 901 Hope Street married Anthony Andrew Moren of 18 Usher Avenue at St Elizabeth Church in a ceremony led by Rev Francisco G Vieira. Organist Mrs Daniel A McCarthy played. Nora E Dwyer sang Ave Maria and O Promise Me. The reception was omitted due to illness. They will reside at 901 Hope Street after a trip to Mount Vernon New York. The bride, a Colt Memorial High School graduate, worked for the National India Rubber Company. Moren served overseas in World War I and belongs to Kearney Post American Legion.
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Erne
Marguerites Louis
Hope Street
Anthony Andrew Moren
Usher Avenue
Oneco, Conn
Nora E. Dwyer
Roswig
Virginia August
Right Ski Shorter for Purpose In Olden Times
A historic note explains Norwegian soldiers once wore skis with the right ski two feet shorter than the left to enable rapid turns. Beginners fall often but soon enjoy gliding down hills and snow drifts with practice.
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Norway
Tea tasters require skill and endurance in grading blends
The text explains that expert tea tasters must discern subtle flavors with precision and often sample up to 1,000 teas daily without swallowing. It notes the high salaries such specialists command and warns that overindulgence can dull taste and lead to headaches and dizziness.
Cheeta In Comparative Swiftness Among Large Cats
The cheeta or hunting leopard, found in Asia and Africa, is a large tropical feline famed for speed though no single animal is confirmed as the fastest. It measures three to four feet, has tawny fur with dark spots, a pale underside, and a bushy tail.
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Asia
Africa
Wisent Nearing Extinction Prompts Breeding Plans
The wisent faces extinction with no free herds remaining and about fifty individuals in zoos and preserves. Germany proposes programs to collect these animals for breeding, inspired by buffalo recovery successes in the United States and Canada.
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Plana
Germany
United States
Canada
Old World x
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Leo Maloney
Monty Banks
Home For Aged Women
Fred Suzman
Burgess
Department of Our Service
Board of Managers
Carrif A Thomas
Munroe
Rhode Island Hospital
George Freeborn
Catherine Street
Arija
BOY Scout
American Legion Auxiliary
Cheeta
MAZDA
Watts
the Electric Shop
Thomas Levitin
Thames St
R. I
Bristol Radio Shop
Hope St
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