Bristol Red Cross Auxiliary Forms and Grows Busy
April 1917 to May 1918 report shows Bristol volunteers organizing at Hotel Belvedere with 827 members, rising to 1100 then 3051 through December 1917. The group, chaired by Mrs W Fred Williams, outfits draftees, runs dressings, pajamas, and knitted items, and coordinates with Providence Chapter for field service. Output includes bands, pajamas, comfort pillows, slings, bandages, sweaters, helmets, socks, and wristlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Hotel Belvedere
Charles J. Steedman
Providence
E I. Brownell
W Fred Williams
Bristol
Robert E Lanphear
Lawless House
Hope Street
Rathbone Gardner
E. Brownell
Fort Rodman
John Post Reynold
Lydia Peck
Congregational Church
Rebekah
Alice Bourn
Riseichent Meee DL
Satessimp
Hass
O'Donnell
Missy Annie Vernon
National American Red Cross
19Th Co
School Committee Plans English Classes for NIR Co Employees
The National India Rubber Company aims to enroll non English speaking workers in evening schools this fall and will share costs. A conference between H W Brown and Superintendent DeCoudres was planned but postponed. Attendance projections rise with immigrants, and the committee moves the Byfield School floor plan and window upgrades. Phoebe Foley, Fall River, was elected grade teacher at $550 yearly. Attendance reports show high overall rates, with variations among schools. Bills totaling 6180.98 were approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National India Rubber Company
H. W. Brown
Employment Bureau
Thomas H DeCoudres
Brown
Byfield School
John Post Reynolds
Phoebe Foley
Fall River
Bridgewater Normal School
de Coudres
Philp Brady
Court Street
M C McCarthy
The
Byfield
Helen A Condon
Valley
Committee On Accounts
Sergt Edmonds Sustains Broken Leg in Arlington Car Crash
Sergt Albert A Edmonds of the Fourth Officers Training School Camp Devens Massachusetts fractured his left leg in an Arlington auto accident. A Ford runabout ahead turned unexpectedly causing a touring car to overturn trapping him until released and transported to Symmes Hospital Arlington. He was later moved to Base Hospital Camp Devens for rest and recovery amid prior leg surgery recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Edmforths
Camp Devens
Mass
Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington
Anne
Silic
Edmonds
Bristol
Symmes Hospital
Sergi Edmonds
Rhode Island Revenue Up in 1918 From Corporate Taxes
State Tax Commissioners report Rhode Island will collect 1 40204569 from corporate excess franchise taxes public service and bank shares in 1918 an increase of 203501 over 1917 Gross earnings taxed include National India Rubber Co 1535200 33 with 6140 80 Narragansett Rubber Co 121276 60 with 485 10 Cranston Worsted Mills 655390 58 with 2621 56 Herreshoff Manufacturing Co 354082 05 with 1416 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Bristol
National India Rubber Co
Narragansett Rubber Co
Cranston Worsted Mills
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Connery
Henry H.polytan Studio
State Street
Star Theatre
Dorothy Kelly
Supreme Tempeation Acts
Marguerite Clark
the Valentine Girl
Phoenix
RED Cross
Phebe Foley
Sergt. Edmonds
Thermos
Edward D. Kunz Gencian
F. T. Remieres
Hope and Bradford Streets
Franklin Street Garage CO
Franklin Street
Tel
Bristol 339
R. A. Deslauriers
Autos and Supplies
Goodyear Tire and Service Station
Wast Tourizig
Pest
Iran
the Waldron CO
Auto Tires & Accessories
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