County Tennis Championship results and finals planned
The Excelsior Tennis Club championship concluded with R W Nelson defeating F M Dimond in five sets to claim the men's singles title. Finals notes include Fischer vs Nelson planned for 3:30 pm weather permitting, and women contenders Hamill Colt vs Archer in the ladies final.
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Excelsior Tennis Club
W. M. Fischer
Fischer
Nelson
Miss Hamill
Miss Colt
Miss Archer
W. J. Duffy
F. M. Dimond
R. W. Nelson
F M. Dimond
Dimond
Deuce
Edwin A. Bar
Buick introduces new model with unmatched price and value
The newest Buick emphasizes Buick through and through build, low price making history, and high quality. It promises modern styling, exclusive fabrics, and long standing dependability backed by 30 years of Buick records. Thousands await delivery and are buying now.
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Buick
Century Plant Found in Mexico Used For Mescal
In its native state the century plant is utilized by inhabitants to make mescal. The note describes local use of century plants in beverage production.
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Mexico
Newport Wedding Sees Lilias Moriarty Snow Wed to Pierre Edwards Johnson
The marriage of Mrs Lilias Moriarty Snow daughter of G Andrews Moriarty Newport to Mr Pierre Edwards Johnson of Boston occurred Saturday at United Congregational Church Newport. Rev Ernest L Wismer officiated. Best man was Reginald F Johnson. Guests included about 30 at Flower Cottage. The couple will tour Bar Harbor and may settle in Westchester. Both partners hold pilot licenses and she studied at Miss May's School and Spencer School. Johnson is Williams College alumnus.
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Lilias Moriarty Snow
G. Andrews Moriarty
Pierrepoint Edwards Johnson
Boston
United Congregational Church
Newport
Ernest L. Wismer
Moriarty
Reginald F Johnson
Flower Cottage
Bellievue Avenue
Mrs. Johnson
Mr Johnson
Bar Harbor
Maine
Westchester
Newport Summer Colony
Miss May
Spencer School
New York
Johnson
Williams College
Providence Girl Wins Safety Essay Prize at First National Stores
Mary Tahe Everson a 16 year old Providence High School student won third prize for a 100 word statement on why she believes in safety education for children. Her piece recounts a tragic accident with a six year old named Lonny and ends with the belief in teaching safety to children.
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Mary Tahe Everson
Providence
First National Stores
Safety Council
Tann
Lonny
National India Rubber Co Beats Warren 4 3 on Late Bunt
In a Central Twilight League game Bill Bottomley’s National India Rubber Co edged Warren A C 4 to 3. Le Maire and Marshall hit solo homers for the wire workers. A seventh inning bunt by Desilets set up the winning tally as Le Clerc scored on the play. Fox Marshall was spiked. he required stitches from Dr A F Merriman.
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LeMaire
John “Foxy
Marshall
Bill Butler
National India Rubber Co
Warren A. C
LeClerc
Butler
Warren
Piepowski
Johnny Nassar
Murphy
Leo Mansi
Bill Bottomley
Desilets
Sanchez
A F, Merriman
Francis Connell
Milliam Butler
Merriman
Prepowski
Nassar Sanchez
P Craig
Burdge c
Twarog
NTR Co
Warren AC
Friors
Salzano LeMaiure
Polak
Burdge
L. Mansi
Abbruzzi
Prepowska
I LeMaire
Salzano
le Mare
Larivee
Maneme
J Lee
Union Church Bond Burning Caps Debt Free Era
Union Church on Prudence Island celebrates debt freedom with a bond burning service led by Rev Herbert D Graetz. Brockton’s Sydney A Davidson and Warren’s James T McCaughey recalled the blueberry gathering that sparked the church’s creation. A island choir provided music as both men spoke on the church’s growth from that idea.
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Sydney
A Davidson
Brockton
James T McCaughey
Warren
Prudence Island
Union Church
Prudence
Herbert D Graetz
First Congregational Church
McCaughey
Davidson
Your Column Letter on Timely Toptics for Our Town
A reader invites public input on Timely Toptics and local welfare. The column seeks citizen commentary to address town interests and concerns.
The Salvation of the Bristol Dairymen
Local dairymen urge protection from outside milks as Bristol faces economic loss. They claim 730000 quarts yearly leave Bristol vendors, equating to about $8000 in revenue and reduced local purchasing power over ten years. A call to safeguard farmers could boost taxes and town growth.
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Bristol
Seeing the Commonwealth Ship At Bristol Riverfront
A Bristol ritual unfolds as spectators gather at Ferry Hill to watch the Commonwealth from the Fall River New York Line glide into Mt Hope Bay. The crowd forms along the arena wall by 7 30 p m and anticipates the approaching vessel as sunlight gleams on its name.
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Mt Hope Bridge
Newport
Fall River
New York
Ferry Hill
Mt. Hope Bay
Bayea
Commonwealth
Candidate Lavey declares senate bid from town
Thomas B Lavey announced this morning that he is an avowed candidate for the State Senate from the town. He said he does not yet know which ticket his name will appear on.
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Thomas B Lavey
Democrats at Sea and Power Shifts in State Party
Reports indicate internal maneuvering among Democratic holdovers as McGrath may be named State Chairman. If Quinn runs for governor Green could seek the Senate seat and Ready eyeing Congress. Condon faces opposition from Dowling and his faction as convention delegates appear aligned. A U S Attorney meeting occurred without Condon present.
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Tom McCoy
McGrath
Quinn
Green
Bill Ready
Congress
Condon
U. S Senate
Gerry
Ses
U. S. Attorney's Office
Safety Council outlines driving test and self appraisal guide
The National Safety Council released Examining Applicants for Drivers Licenses a pamphlet offering a self test to rate driving ability. The seven key facts cover road rules signs vision hearing age and control of the car with exam procedures focusing on brakes signals hills reversing parking and lane discipline. The guide also notes officials will scrutinize horn use clutch riding and lane position.
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Lord Fauntleroy
Socrates
National Safety Council
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Rene
Love
Flint
Mich
Red Vetsus
Aone
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Hope and
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Bottomley
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A. F. Merriman
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