Ex-Service Claims Plight Highlighted by Commander Edmonds
Commander Albert A. Edmonds of Kearney Post No 6 warns Bristol ex-service men under the adjusted compensation act that only about one fifth have filed claims. He urges quicker action and notes volunteers will prepare applications gratis using stenographers at the Mount Hope HQ.
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Edmonds
Kearney Post
A. L
Bristol
Congress
Albert A. Edmonds
Kearney
No. 6
American Legion
Mount Hope
Town Nine Back On Field After Fan Demand
Letter to the editor argues Bristol Town baseball should be supported after a postponement and roster changes. Harold D Shippee aided a return of reliable Bristol players, with four recent games showing mixed results. The writer urges public attendance to bolster local sports during tough economic times.
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the Phoenix
Phoenix
Bristol
Claude Davidson
Harold D Shippee
Rhode Island
Davidson
Asylum Grounds
Commicat Crew Wins Narragansett Bus Junior Championship
The finals sailed in Bristol harbor decided which crew will represent Narragansett Bus in Marblehead next month. Murray W. Keeler captains the Commicat crew with Charles E D Lahens and George A Bullock. Ten crews of three competed, four from Bristol, including a girls’ team led by Alice Deveaux Mary Jordan and Katherine Wilson with substitutions by Herbert Howe.
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Narragansett Bus
Marblehead
Bristol Harbor
Murray W. Keeler
Commicat
Murray W Keeler
Charles ED. Lahens
Herbert Howe
Miss Wilson
Bristol
Astace Chapman
Robert Chapman
Frank Steele
Plans Set to Sell Herreshoff Plant by Auction
It is learned plans exist to auction the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company plant in this town on August 21 and 22 unless a private sale is completed beforehand. Reorganized years ago the firm has not operated at a profit and the aim is to sell the plant as a unit, suitable for building wooden or steel boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Unemployed Seek Out-of-Town Jobs For Summer Help
National India Rubber Company through its Industrial Relations unit lists summer hotel positions in southern New England. Employees may sign up with the Employment Manager for both men and women, with work lasting until about Sept. 1. Shoe samples are being produced ahead of a planned Oct. 1 factory restart as the shoe division prepares for fall and winter output.
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National India Rubber Company
New England
Will E. Bolster
Two One Act Plays Delight Local Audience
St Andrew's Club of St Michael's Church presented two one act domestic comedies in the chapel with strong performances by the club members and help from Miss Ethel Robinson and Miss Dilys Wall. The after dinner and a girl to order shows featured vivid characters led by Peter Piper and Dudles Elliott. Special scenery and stage settings enhanced the evenings drawing a good attendance.
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St Andrew's Club
St Michael's Church
Ethel Robinson
Dilys Wall
Dancing at the Casino hosts Musa Isle Orchestra
Warm days bring cool breezes through the Casino ballroom where patrons enjoy a comfortable atmosphere. Tomorrow evening the Musa Isle Orchestra performs a seven piece set while guests dance sit at tables, and savor salads sandwiches with hot or cold drinks before dancing into the night.
Bristol Chapter D A R Plans August Field Day Change
The Bristol Chapter D A R held its quarterly Board of Management meeting at Mrs Edward D Anthony's home. After business, refreshments were served on the lawn. The annual field day moves to August 29 at the Buffinton farm Bristol Neck from Mrs Perry's bungalow. detailed plans to follow.
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Board of Management of
Bristol
D A. R
Edward D. Anthony
West Barrington
Frank H. Buffinton
Bristol Neck
Perry
Boy Scout Troop Heads to Camp Yawgoog from Bristol
Officers and scouts of Bristol Troops Boy Scouts of America depart on the 8.20 train to Camp Yawgoog in Rockville Rhode Island tomorrow morning. Scouts meet at 8 a.m. with luggage. late entries may join by notifying George R. Fish.
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Bristol Troops
Boy Scouts of America
Yawgoog
Rockville
R. I
George R. Fish
Di Palma and Valenti Wed in Mount Carmel Church
Antonio Di Palma and Miss Rosina Valenti married in town on July 21 at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel by Rev. Joseph Poja.
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di Palma—Valenti
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Joseph Poja
Antonio di Palma
Rosina Valenti
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Upson
Madnwell
WLR
LUM
Bristol, R. I
A. E.markoff
Margaret Conley
Hope Street
Francis Newbury Close
Automobile
E. A. Skinner
Hope St
Edward F. Kearns
Constitution Street
Pearl Street
Providence
Telephone
Byfield Street
Pastime Theatre
Thomas H. Ince
May McAvoy
Lloyd Hughes
Winter Hall
the Iron Man
Fox News
Comedy
Metro
Anna Q. Nilsson
WM. T. Carlton
Raymond Hatten, Mitchell Lewis, and
Alec B. Francis
High Seas
Richard Barthelmess
Dorothy Gish
Mary. Astor
Joseph Hergesheimer
Universal Presents
Dangerous Blonde
Laura la Plante
Commnicut
Herreshoff Plan
N. I. R. Company
St. Andrew's Club
Peter Piper
W. Herbert R Newman
Col. Oliver Coldyce
Walter Wennerstrand Blanche
Miss Ethel Robinson
Leonard Sanford
Richmond Gorham
London
Dudles
Dud” Elliott
Allan M Newman Howard
Clayton
Walter Wennerstrand
Fred “Puck” Evans
Herbert R. Newman
Earl “Biscuits” Nelson
Firth Fortune
Mr Elliott
Dud
Florimon
Mr Hathaway
Elsie Jordan
Dilys
Dud" Eliott
College
BOY Scout
Pascoal Warren Wickford
Edwar D
Kunz Optometrist
Connery
Men’s Outfitter
Arlington Avenue
Monogram Stationery
White Bond
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