Fragments from a Franco Prussian War era tale in Bristol
A serialized memoir of Maria D Norris recounts dramatic moments from the Franco Prussian War. The scene on the hill at Frenois shows King William, Von Moltke, Bismarck, and staff observing the siege of Metz and the French army’s collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Moltke
Prussia
Bismark
Gravelotte
William
Metz
le Boeuf
Saxony
France
MacMahon
Bazaine
Gettysburg
Sedan
Meuse
Sheridan
Napoleon
Paris
Frenois
Harding Shu Carr Mfg Co Edged by 5-0 in League Tilt
Dick Harding shut out Carr Mfg Co 5 to 0 as DeWolf relieved and held the visitors to two hits after the first inning. A DelPiano homered with two on in the first and A Massa collected two hits for the losers. Next Thursday the clubs meet again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Harding
Carr
Viera
oMore
DeWolf
A. DelPian
Joe Aguiar
E Massa
Pansa
Massa
Harding
Codola
Velleca
Jamiel
Biancuzzo
Herzig
Bv DeWolf
Mariano, Silva
Railoa
Aguiar
DelPiano
S. DelPiano
Codero
Carr Mfg. Co
Topazio
Duffy
Securo
Ss Santo
Codera
Tourigney
Lf Viera
P DeWolf
P A McCarthy
Bristol Families Visit and Reunion Heart of Community
Bristol and Providence residents hosted relatives for weekend visits and a Jenkins family reunion. Guests included Mr and Mrs Peter Almon with Louise Peter and John, Mr and Mrs James Wall and Mae, and Mr and Mrs Theldon Dick of Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jenkins
Edward Aronson
Jenkins
Peter Almon
Louise
Peter
John
Earl Whit
Marshman
Bristol
Henry Franklin
Chester Carpenter
Herbert Scanlin
Sandra
New Bedford
Stephen H Foley
Woulilliam Coggeshall
New Hampshire
Charles Child
Ruth Wall Rcents
June Dick
Providence
St Andrews School Boys Guests At Outing
Eighteen bays from St Andrews School Barrington were guests at an outing at Fish Hawk Farm Sunday arranged by George S Pailthorpe and John M Williams. Students and staff invited by Miss Natalie W Herreshoff and Miss Nancy T D Bosworth. A scavenger hunt paired students boy guides with girls for lunches and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Andrew’s School
Barrington
Fish Hawk Farm
George S. Pailthorpe
St Michael's Church
This Town
John M Williams
St Andrew's School
Natalie W. Herreshoff
Nancy TD Bosworth
William Pinch
Leslie A. Walker
Nancy D
Bosworth
Steward R Walsh
Carl G Mullen
Stewart R Walsh
Leslie A Walker
David B Taft
Herbert F. Robbins
James F McCarthy
Kenneth Longshaw
Raffi Z Gardner
Donald Jo McGregor
William J Lyons
Edward W . Garber
Arthur R. Coughlin
Ernest M Biggs
Robert M. Banky
Leonard A Almy
Robert A Thomas Carl G Mullen
William S Magee
Robert M Baird
Mary A Pinch
Eartha Brown
Margaret Brown
Dorinda Dixon
Betty Wood
Ethel Tucker
Louie Usher
Frances Usher
Lote Rounds
Jean Howell
Margaret Moore
Hape Rex
Bisbano Named Outing Chairman for Third Annual La Bella Sicilia Event
Orlando Bisbano was named chairman of the committee arranging the Third Annual Outing of La Bella Sicilia Society to be held July 27 at Rego Farm Bayview Avenue. Other officers include Antonio Cupolo secretary Joseph Bruno treasurer and Partolo Scolaro ex officio. The roster lists numerous volunteers for ticket sales raffles boccia soda and ice cream duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Bisbano
la Bella Sicilia Society
Rego Farm
Bayview Avenue
Antonio Cupolo
Joseph Bruno
Partolo Scolaro
Kitty Foyle on Screen Kinship of Ruthless Romance
The July 16 and 17 Pastime review highlights Kitty Foyle at RKO with Ginger Rogers in the title role. It follows an Irish Philadelphia and New York success story and a romance with a young society man, supported by Dennis Morgan and James Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Kitty Foyle
RKO Radio
Christopher Morley
Ginger Rogers
Philadelphia
New York
Dennis Morgan
James Craig
Spring Flowering Sweet Peas Bring Vigorous Garden Color
Hints to Gardeners notes a new Spring Flowering Sweet Pea from Ferry Seed Station. It offers heat resistance and longer bloom with colors White Clear Pink Light Lavender Mauve Rose Pink Blue. Planting tips include deep soil prep, manure, trenching, weekly soil banking, regular watering, and trellis guidance for open setups.
Funeral service for former Deputy William P Hammill held
Leaders from politics town officials and Knights of Columbus mourned former Deputy Sheriff William P Hammill at St Marys Church. He died from injuries in a July 5 fall while on duty at Herreshoff Boat Yard and was buried at St Marys Cemetery. The service honored 22 years of service in the Superior Court system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
William P. Hammill
Michael L. Ryan
St. Mary’s Church
William T. Cashin
John Lavander
Edward Quirk
Robert J Connery
John Diamond
Joseph Butler
Barrington
St. Mar’s
Hammill
Superior Court
Providence
Rhode Island Hospital
Herreshoff
Walter Fitzpatrick
Bristol
Anthony J Ferrara
Albert Edmonds
Bristol County
Everett
George T Ingram
John L. Burke
Bristol K of C
State Offers Traps for Rent as Beetle Threat Grows
The State will rent 1200 Japanese beetle traps on a limited seasonal basis due to labor and fuel constraints. Public land and towns not previously infested may receive free traps, but private land must buy or rent, with delivery and weekly maintenance available at two price levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brayton Eddy
Office of Entomology and Plant Industry
NYA
State Department of Agriculture and Conservation
State House
State Office of Entomology and Plant Industry
Rhode Island
U S. Department of Agriculture
Freeman and Gross Wedding in Grace Church Providence
Miss Elizabeth Clarke Freeman daughter of Providence residents and John Mason Gross son of Providence parents were married in Grace Church Providence in a 3:30 PM ceremony. Rev Clarence H Horton officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s Pappasquash Point home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Clarke Freeman
Caroline S Freeman
Ann Ruggles
Providence
Tudor Gross Jr
R Bertha-Beth Freeman
Anne Bradstreet Freeman
Mary Florence Harris
Warwick Neck
Hebert W Griffith
Indianapolis
Ind
Letita T Howe
Milton, Mass
Elizabeth Hersey
Philadelphia
Charles C Grass
Clarke F. Freeman, Jr
Ronald C Green
T Dexter Clarke
George C Hogg
Burnham Kelly
Boston
Whipple W Farnum
Wonalancet
N. H
Stephen A. Briggs
Galesburg
Frederick W. Wood
Baltimore
Mrs Freeman
Gross
Freeman Parkway
Shipwreck Dance at Prudence Island Club
The Prudence Island Country Club hosts a Shipwreck Dance at the Homestead Casino this Saturday July 19 from eight to midnight. Masquerade prizes will be awarded, with proceeds funding a new tennis court. Committee includes Barbara Williams chair, Marcy Taber, and Jean Williams. tickets are affordable and the public is invited. A prior barn dance on July 5 drew about 250 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence Island Country Club
Homestead Casino
Barbara Williams
Marcy Taber
Jean Williams
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Maria D. Norris
Maria Dorris
Europe
Samuel Norris
The
Bristol Phoenix
Ino
Kearney
Amer. Legion Relief Fund
Legion Headquarters
Ifc
Harding Shu Carr Mfg. Co
Bristol Narrows
St. Andrew’s School _ Boys
Bisbano
Filippo Catalfamio
Gaetano Marabello
Angelo Pirri
Antonio Campagna
Antonio Pirri
Thomas Matorano
Antonio Principe
Guiseppe Squatrito
Giovanni Scolaro
Raffle
Carmine Campagna
Guiseppe Bruno
Michele Campagna
Boccia
Orlando J. Bisbano
Michael W. Pasquarelli
Vincenzo Catalfamio
Carmelo Giusto
Francesco Pirri
Giacomo Pirri
Santo Pante
Angelo Panzarella
Tindaro Luca
Frankfurt
Frank Abate
Filippo Scolaro
Harry A. Joy
Ferry Seed Station
Sweet Peas
Elizabeth_Freeman
John Mason Gross
Prudence
Berks
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