Optimism Grows as Bristol Industries Report Higher Activity
Interviews with Bristol manufacturers show a distinct rise in business and hiring. Collins & Aikman plant and U S Rubber Products report 20 percent payroll gains. Herreshoff Manufacturing expands yard operations to support government shipbuilding demand. Carr Mfg and Bristol Lace Co run near full capacity with longer hours and rising orders.
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Rene Tee
Bristol Phoenix
Collins & Aikman Corporation
Cotton Mills
Ernest G. Brown
Wire
U. S Rubber Products, Inc
Brown
R. F. Haffenreffer
Cove
Washington
Herreshoff ‘Manufacturing Company
Carr Mfg. Co
Bristol
Carr Mig. Co
Bristol Lace Company
Clay
Bristol Macaroni Company
Joseph Perroni
Perroni
Rev Roy W Magouns Describes Italian Impressions at Bristol Rotary
Rev Roy W Magouns of Newport spoke at the Hotel Belvedere to the Bristol Rotary Club about his Italy trip. He praised Mussolini for restoring order and cited police presence, security of property, and a general respect for law while noting cultural differences and the value of travel.
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R. W. Magoun
Newport
Rotary Club
Hotel Belvedere
Italy
Bristol
New England
Old New England
Mussolini
Russia
Europe
Bristol Tourney Winners Named In Olympic Meet
Rev Anthony R Parshley and Elmer S Mapes named Bristol winners in the National Olympic Tourney announced by Henry Wood who led the event in town. The same team also won local honors last fall with east and west honors earned by R J Connery and H W Holdsworth of Providence. Sixteen contestants entered in the local play.
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Anthony R. Parshley
St. Michael’s Church
Elmer S. Mapes
North
South
Bristol
Henry Wood
R J Connery
H W Holdsworth
Providence
Reverend Graetz Continues Sermon on the Mount
Rev Herbert D. Graetz will continue studies of the Sermon on the Mount at 10:30 a.m. His Sunday topic is "Upgrade," an exposition of Matthew 7:13-14. The Rhode Island Woman's Relief Corps marks its Golden Jubilee with a 7:30 p.m. service in the church auditorium.
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Herbert D. Graetz
Rhode Island Woman's Relief Corps
Petitions for Beer Licenses Tabled By Council
Three beer license requests were tabled after a public hearing as the Town Council reviewed 15 pending applicants. Langello and Tammaro seek Class B licenses for Hope Villa avenue and 326 Thames street, while the Thames Street Social Club seeks a Class D permit at 228 Thames street.
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Carmine Langello
Carlo Tammaro
Thames Street
Langello
Tammaro
Hope Villa Avenue
Wm. H. Angevine
State Board of Health
Burton Street
Esha Hibbert
State Board
Angevine
Burton _ street
Board of Health
Richard J. Kavanaugh
Elmer S. Mapes
State Board of Public Roads
Taft
Hope Street
S George Webb
Newport
Webb
Federal Radio Commission
Providence
Board of Fire Engineers
John Barry
William Simmons
Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
Joseph Bruno
Bradford Street
George W Webster
Rocco Morra
Wisdom Street
C. Reginald Easterbrooks
Felice Larice
Wood Street
First Annual Dance by Goldenrod Troop at Bristol Yacht Club
July 28 marks the Goldenrod Troop's inaugural dance at the Bristol Yacht Club inviting members and guests to join in an evening of social dancing and community gathering.
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Goldenrod Troop
Bristol Yacht Club
BTA Band Concert Sunday Evening at Colt Memorial High
Bristol Train of Artillery Band plans a Sunday concert on the Colt Memorial High School portico. Cornet solo by Harry Kebrek features the Flocktonian Polka. Mrs. M Theresa Donovan directs with amplifiers and police help to ensure clear sound.
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Harry Kebrek
M. Theresa Donovan
Bristol Train of Artillery
Colt Memorial High School
Kebrek
J. O. Casey
Alfred M. Merriman
Chicago Tribune
Chambers
J. O. Casay
Visitors to Bristol Gardens on State Garden Day Tour
On Thursday July 27 Bristol hosts State Garden Day with the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs visiting seven local gardens starting 2 PM at Mrs. C D Burt's Pappasquaw. Residents may join tours with tickets sold at each stop. gates end at 6 PM. Proceeds fund next year's state flower show.
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Bristol
Federation of Garden Clubs of
Rhode Island
Federation
Narragansett Pier
Barrington
C. D. Burt
Pappasquaw
Alfred M. Merriman
Hope Street
Wm. T. O'Donnell
Union Street
C. B. Rockwell, Jr
High Street
Wm. L. McKee
Ferry Road
Stanley E. Friswell
Mt. Hope Bridge
Agnes Herreshoff
Griswold Avenue
Federation of Garden Clubs
Golden Jubilee Observed At Rhode Island Church Service
The National Woman's Relief Corps Rhode Island department marks its 50th anniversary with a Sunday evening service at Conegregational Church. Delegations from local and state groups attend. Rev. Herbert D. Graetz preaches. flag is presented to the church Sunday School. Mrs Hattie G. Wheaton guest speaker. The corps began in Denver in 1883 and now numbers about 150000 members.
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National Woman's Relief Corps
Department of Rhode Island
National Woman’s Relief Corps
Rhode Island
Congregational
Babbitt Post
Bristol
Kearney Post
American Legion
B. T. A. Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
R. I. State
Relief Corps
Luella Ryone
Hattie G. Wheaton
Providence
Denver
Col
New England
E. Florence Barker
Malden
Mass
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
National Organization
Marcia Gifford
Pastime Theatre Reopens After Renovation
The Pastime Theatre reopens tomorrow at 2:30 after renovation. Two evening shows at 6:15 and 8:15 feature new talkies. Interior remodelling completed by carpenters and painters. Front repainted under Fire Chief Robert J. Anderson. a new electric sign above the main entrance.
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Robert J. Anderson
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