Flying Machines Coming to Colt Farm Aero Dome Site
Curtis Aeroplane Company of New England leases shore rights on Colt Farm Poppasquash near the Asylum Shore and plans an aero dome. Demonstrations will occur with heavier than air machines. two planes per day to operate on Narragansett Bay from the shore near the oyster watchman's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Aeroplane Company of
New England
Colt Farm
Poppasquash
Asylum Road
Narragansett Bay
Town Council to hear non intoxicating beverage licenses
At a special meeting the Town Council voted to receive applications from local saloon keepers to sell non intoxicating beverages under a state act. Applications will be considered at the July 30 meeting amid objections from liquor dealers who argue over licensing and classification of drinks.
Service Men Honored At State Street Church Event
A reception and entertainment for returned soldiers and sailors of the State Street M E Church was held in the vestry Wednesday evening. Ezra Dixon presided. The program included an address Days of 61 Frank T Remieres violin by Charles F Dimond and Miss Emily Pollock piano, remarks by Rev A Clarke McGilton, a humorous playlet Cynthia Browns Farewell, and a tableau of characters led by Naomi McGilton Emily Pollock and others. Ice cream and cake were served, and games followed late into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street M. E
Ezra Dixon
Frank T Remieres
Charles F Dimond
Emily Pollock
A. Clarke McGilton
Cynthia Brown
What Money Cant Buy at the Y M C A
Jack Pickford stars in a photoplay What Money Cant Buy at the Y M C A with Louie Huff as the Princess. The film explores love health wealth and happiness money cannot buy and includes a YMCA training camps work scene from overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pickford
YM. CA
SN Onme
Louie Huff
George Broadhurst
Paramount Picture
YMCA
Divorce Granted in Providence Superior Court
Theodore O Gladding of this town was granted a divorce from Charlotte Gladding in Providence Superior Court this week after her plea of non-support and his counter charge of adultery. Their child Isabelle, about seven, goes to grandmother Mrs Massey of Portsmouth NH. It is believed the late Frank Jones, millionaire brewer of Portsmouth, left a large sum for Isabelle, with Mrs Massey to manage during her life and revert after death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore O Gladding
Providence
Charlotte Gladding
Isabelle
Massey
Portsmouth
N. H
Frank Jones
Brewer
Y. M. C. A. Summer School Sees Strong Interest
A Wednesday morning conference at the Y M C A with Mr Hobbs principal of the High School drew many applicants for the Summer School. anticipation rises for robust enrollment as classes open Monday morning. Miss Sisson will assist in High School grades and Miss Easterbrooks will teach the grammar grades.
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Hobbs
YM CA
Sisson
Easter
Reception to new rector honors Rev A B Howard
Bundreds of people from Bristol and nearby towns attended St Michael's chapel last evening to welcome Rev A B Howard recent unanimous call to rector. The gathering honored his arrival as successor to the late Dr Locke with flowers, refreshments, and Italian string music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
St Michael's Parish
A. B Howard
St. Michael’s Parish
Dr. Locke
Howard
Florence Nelson
Anna B. Manchester
W. Fred Williams
J. Winthrop DeWolf
B. M MacDougall
W. Fred Williams Rigg ~Wallis’ E. Howe
Ivy Guild
James T Robertson
Lena D. Morris
Belle Weeden
C. H. Hasmer
E. B. Bache
Bristol Train of Artillery
Babbitt Post
G A. R
YMCA Vocational Director To Meet Bristol Ex-Service Men
The Y M C A War Service Committee announces that vocational director John Olmstead will visit Bristol next Monday afternoon and evening to interview ex service men about career options. Interested men should notify Secretary Milligan in advance to schedule a definite time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y . C. A. War Service Committee
YMCA
Bristol
Milligan
John Olmstead
Oberlin University
West Side
New York
Providence Association
War Work Council
North Eastern Department
Mr. Olmstead
Olmstead
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White
Warnweil
Wargwell Lumber CO
Bristol, R. I
Royal Tailor
Connery
Ford
Waldron Company
Bradford ST
F. T. Remieres
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Paramount Artcraft
Dorothy Gish
George Fawcett
M. E. Church
St. Michael’s Chapel
Hope Street
SASL
Walevuta
Raf
Edward D. Kunz
Wm. Fox
Ruth Roland
Matt & Jeff
Sunshine
Triangle Presents
Roy Stewart
Antonio Moreno
Carol Holloway
Thunder Mountain
Alice Brady
Theda Bara the Sirer’s Song
France
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