Bristol Genealogy: DeWolfs of Rhode Island and an 18th Century Voyage
The article traces Mark Anthony D Wolf the elder the first DeWolf in Bristol and his rise and decline through family ties with Simeon Potter Abigal Potter and Captain Potter. It notes his voyage years his marriage in 1744 the burning of his house by the British and the family moves to Swanzea all within 18th century Bristol Rhode Island society. The piece invites readers to share anecdotes or records about the DeWolf lineage for the ongoing series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D’wolf
Mars Anthony
Lyme
Connecticut
Guadaloupe
French West Indies
Margarette Potter
D’wolf
Mark Anthony
Bristol
Abigail Potter
Captan
Simeon Potter
Capt. Potter
Charles DeWolf Brownell
DeWolf
Sim’ Potter
Mark
Abby
Hopestill Potter
Coehet
Silane
Abigail
Mark Anthony D’wolf
Levi
Camapory
Werner Orie
Miss Middleton
Thompson
Mark Anthony D'Wolf
Charles
Margaret
Simeon
John
William
James Levi
Krakatoa Island
Sundra Strait
Java
Sumatra
Girl Scout Dance July 22 At Bristol Yacht Club
Patrons selected for the Girl Scout dance to be held at the Bristol Yacht Club on Friday evening July 22. Mr and Mrs George Cote Mr and Mrs Sidney Herreshoff Miss Agnes Herreshoff Mrs Olive Pec ham will attend with music by Bill Merton's College Rhythm orchestra of Hillsgrove. The main feature will be a prize waltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Yacht Club
George Cote
Sidney Herreshoff
Agnes Herreshoff
Olive Pecham
Bill Merton
College Rhythm Orchestra
Hillsgrove
Brookline Claims Nation's Oldest Town Status
Brookline Massachusetts proclaims itself the nation’s oldest town with 230 years of the same form of government, highlighting its historic governance stability.
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Brookline
Mass
Sagas of the skies pilots battle gale to land in Hartford
Pilot Fred Jones and James Garrigan lifted a 14 passenger Douglas from Newark for Washington when a 75 mile gale forced a long flight. After four and a half hours in the air fuel dwindled and radio aids guided the crew to Renthscher Field in Hartford where they finally landed the heavy plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jones
James Garrigan
Newark Field
Washington
Newark
Jones
Pilot Jones
New York City
Camden
New Britain
Conn
Hartford
Renthscher Field
Abate Appeals $15 Court Fine After Trial
Salvatore Abate 23 of 14 Mount Hope Avenue was found guilty in Fifth District Court of failing to have an automobile under control after a near hourlong trial in which he acted as his own attorney. Judge William T O'Donnell imposed a $15 fine plus costs and noted Abate's self representation. Abate posted $500 bail pending Superior Court hearing. Three witnesses testified, linking Abate to an auto accident on Prospect Street on May 25.
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Salvatore Abate
Mount Hope Avenue
Fifth District
Willam T O'Donnel
Abate
Superior Court
William Baker, Jr
Euclid J Demers
Frank Correia
Prospect Street
Correia
James R Lemo
Main Street
Warren
Joseph DeCosta
Qincy Street
Seekonk
DeCosty
ePolhice
George W Robbins
Barrington
Amos S Gorham
James Almeida
John Amaral
Giuseppe Andreoli
George Borges
Stefano Castighego
Matteo Castihego
NEL
Correia Writes From Boys' State
Frank Correia a 17 year old junior at Colt Memorial High School reports from Little Rhody Boys' State sponsored by the Bristol post. He describes the curriculum including government lectures and sports and notes he was elected captain of baseball and volleyball, chairman of the district committee for group II, a delegate to the convention, and a senator nominee for the East party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J Smith
Ator Ash More Het Aieee Keion
Frank Correia
Little Rhody
Bristol Post
Frank
Colt Memoral High School
Little Rhode
Booys
Mass Held for Peward Rapano at St Miers Church
Voreqarent high mass was celebrated yesterday morning at St Miers Church for Peward Rapano who died Saturday at Providence Hospital. Rev Mohael Poo Ryan pastor officiated. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery. Bearers were Charles Seetr Dwrvwl Quinn Arthur Laranger and Joseph Partington, all of this town. Vir Nelson Wells, 72 Constitution Street, is the father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miers
Peward Rapano
Providence Hospital
Mohael Poo Ryan
Purval
St Mary's
Charles Seetr
Dwrvwl Quinn
Arthur Laranger
Joseph Partington
Mero Joeeane O
Nelson Wells
Constitution Street
Holiday and That's My Stars At Odeon This Week
Two features planned for Wednesday and Friday nights at the Odeon include Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant in Holiday with a large supporting cast. The second feature is Thats My Stars starring Claudia Morgan and William Lundigan, followed by Blockade with Madeline Carroll and Henry Fonda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine Hepburn
Cary Grant
Doris Nolan
Lew Ayres
Edward Everett Horton
Henry Kolker
Binnie Barnes
Jean Dixon
Henry Daniels
Claudia Morgan
William Lundigan
Herbert Mundin
Ralph Morgan
Hobart Cavanaugh
Zola
Pasteur
Walter Wanger
Madeline Carroll
Henri Fonda
Leo Carrillo
John Halliday
Reginald Denny
Vladimir Sokoloff
Robert Warwick
Newport Casino Theatre Opens Season with Returning Cast
The Newport Casino Theatre launches a six week season beginning July 20 with a revival of Fashion. Edgar Kent Esther Mitchell Franklin Gray Hayden Rorke Jus Addiss and James Hannen headline. Newcomers Matthew Smith Ethel Morrison Richard Barrows Robert Percy Coral Georgia Heavey join the Actor Managers company. Subscriptions are handled by Mrs Nancy Rogers and box renewals drive. Tickets remain at popular prices with six weekly performances.
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Newport Casino Theatre
Edgar Kent
The
Playhouse
Esther Mitchell
Crocus
Franklin Gray
Hayden Rorke
Jus Addiss
Valentine Vernon
Newporters
Kathie
Perry Wilson
Berkeley Square
James Hannen
Matthew Smith
Ethel Morrison
Richard Barrows
Robert Percy Coral
Wile
Georgia Heavey
Helen Walsh
New York
John F Roche
Ann Arbor
Mgrmer
Pear
G O P Group Plans For Outing In Bristol Town Meeting
Initial plans were set at a Bristol committee meeting held last night at Dr John R Bernardo’s home on High Street. About 45 attended as John P Marshall was named outing chairman with R W Wall as secretary and Capt Paul Herzig as treasurer. Sub committees and a site for the September event will be chosen later.
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Bristol
Column Praises Old Town Post Office and Calls for Interior Renovation
This column argues against a new post office replacing the current stately building. It urges preserving the exterior, notes the town’s reduced mail volume after the Rubber Company moved, and favors interior improvements and a better entrance over a modern street level design.
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Foster
Phoenix
Providence
Rubber Company
New York City
Boston
Cincinnati
Bristol School Board Extends Three Percent Wage Cut
The Bristol school committee voted to continue the three per cent wage reduction for all school department employees for at least another year. The board also discussed WPA funded renovations at Hayman School and approved leasing the building for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol School Department
Elmer S Mapes
A &A
Fadmonds
Kearney Post House Committee
WPA
Hayman
Bristol Legion Post
Edmonds
Legionnaires
Legion Post
Joseph A. Hammill
Grace W Bocgmett
Mir Carthlenets
Catt
Wilfred M Hamill
Howe and Church
Guiteras Memorial Junior High School
Colt
School Board
Guevremont
Charles H Liscomb
Reynolds
Walley and Oliver
Walley
Burton
Hanull
Andrews
Civil Service Examinations Announced for Various Posts
The Civil Service Commission announces openings for positions including Social Worker, Home Extension Agent, Home Economist, and Junior Blueprint and Photostat Operators. Applications from eastern states due August 1 and from Colorado and western states due August 4, 1938. Full information via Secretary, US Civil Service Board of Examiners, at the local post office or customhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Washington
Bureau of Home Economics
Department of Agriculture
Photostat
Colorado
US Civil Service Board of Examiners
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D’wolf Family
Charles C. F. Thompson
Tlenty of
United States
R. C. Oertel
Apritten
Colonial Esso Marketers
Abate Appeals
Biagio del Toro
Pauline Rappsa
Boys’ State
Rapano
Elmer S. Mapes
Capital Marble and Tile Company of
New England Concrete Company
Andrews Memorial School
George McCady
Mapes
Cady
PWA
Robert D Andrews
Civil Service
Newman Bros
N.B.C
John Alden
California
York State
Epicure
Arlington
Valencia
Canada
Frankfort
Ederivale
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