Bristol values real beauty over size says Rev Chapman
Rev John A Chapman told the Rotary Club at Hotel Belvedere that Bristol’s growth over 25 summers has been in real values not numbers. He praised trees, location, old doorways, courteous citizens, well kept streets, fine schools and harbor as what makes the town special, warning against moral drift in a complex world.
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Bristol
John A. Chapman
Rotary Club
Belvedere
America
Wouldn't Change Troubles If All Misfortunes Were Laid in One Heap
A reflective line suggesting that if all misfortunes were gathered into a single pile each person would accept his share. comment attributed to de Darte Sdéerates.
Mishaps on city streets injure youths and damage cars
Frank Costa Jr with bruises and loose teeth after being struck by Francisco Francis on Wood Street near Roma Street Tuesday evening. Dr John R Bernardo treated him. A Medeiros auto and a Cardell bus were damaged in separate crashes on High and Franklin streets. Delphina Correa Martin and Manuel Madeiras collided on Church Street near Mt Hope Avenue with minor damages. Joseph Pacheco, a bus driver, was knocked down by Roger Nucer on Mt Hope and Usher. he was treated for a head lump.
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Frank Costa
William S Cardell
Park Avenue
Cranston
High
Franklin Streets
Medeiros
Delphina Correa Martin
Usher Avenue
Church Street
Mt Hope Avenue
Manuel Madeiras
Borden Avenue
Joseph Pacheco
Usher Street
Roger Dr Nucer
Johnson Street
Pall River
John R Bernardo
Miss Coggeshall Honored With Miscellaneous Shower
A bridal shower for Miss Anna G Coggeshall, former postmaster's daughter, hosted by Mrs Kenneth Murdock on Burton street. About 20 guests from town Barrington and Providence attended. Highlights included bridge music and a chicken salad supper with yellow decorations and many gifts.
Obituary Notices for Margaret Black and Joseph Ruggiero
In Providence on July 19 Margaret, wife of the late Robert A Black, formerly of this town. In Providence on July 25 Joseph Ruggiero of 12 Bradford Street, aged 46.
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Providence
Margaret
Robert A Black
This Town
Actress Facing Harsh Words From London Station Porter
An actress traveling to join a seaside concert party at a London station faced a harsh remark from a porter who scolded her for loud attire and implied she would pay for it. The actress challenged him, asking why he did not speak up earlier as the incident drew insults toward actresses.
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London
Bam
Cranston Worsted Mills Clinches Twilight League Lead With Win
Cranston Worsted Mills beat the Whirlwinds 7 to 2 on the common to stay undefeated at 7–0 and seize sole possession of first place. Brown starred with six hits including two three-base knocks as Marshall held the mound with strong support, while Coughlin and Michaels led Cranston’s batting with key hits. The Whirlwinds, now tied for second, received solid defense from Cooper in center and weathered a rough fourth inning.
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Cranston Worsted Mills
Cranstons
Whirlwinds
Cranston
Butsy Brown
Mwarlker
Brower
Brown
Joe Marshall
Jong
Michaels
Sunderland
Baker
Bakers Tits
Wiis Caotehoan
Michaels Sousa
Cooper
Marshall
Faith and childhood faith across life’s journey
The text argues that true faith mirrors a childlike honesty and that over time we must shed childish notions to grasp deeper wisdom. It asserts sameness of religious essence across generations and compares sunset and sunrise as symbolic journeys across the sky and earth, guided by Max Balina.
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Martiewel
Prof
Max Bfalina
Madeira Island observance parade with bands and services
A local celebration honoring the Blessed Sacrament is planned for tomorrow with a parade and church services. Madeira Island groups, originally from the Azores, will host events along Wood Street and nearby areas with two band concerts Sunday afternoon and evening.
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Madeira Island
Azores Islands
Tub as Fire Engine Finds Home in London Museum
The oldest known English fire engine, an oval wooden tub with an iron pump pipe, now resides in the London museum. It was built in 1678 in London for a Bedfordshire town, originally mounted on a carriage whose wooden wheels have since vanished.
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England
London Museum
London
Bedfordshire
Bristol Probate Court Notices and Guardianship Reminders
Public notices from the Probate Court of Bristol dated 1929 announce final accounts and distributions for estates of James Sidney Dunbar Hope S. Grrego Carrington Forunro and Harriet Wardwell, guardian appointments for Margaret Oliveira Touey Oliveira Caro Oliveira and Frances Oliveira, with claims filing deadlines and publication requirements in the Bristol Phenix. It lists officers JOHN W CHURCH Clerk and guardians and executors in various probate actions.
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John W Church
Sarah
Luther
Guardian
Bristol
James Sidney Dunbar
Margaret Jane (Orr) Dunbar
Bristol Phenix Sgn
Carrington Forunro
Hope Sss
Bristol Phenix
Margaret Oliviera
Touey Oliviera
Caroline Oliviera
Frances Oliviera
Clerk of Land Court
Notice of Probate Admission for Charles B. Rockwell
Official notice from Bristol Rhode Island Probate Court that Charles B. Rockwell of Bristol is deceased and his estate is administered. The executor must file bond and qualify by filing the bond and documents with the clerk, beginning July 12, 1929. John W. Church, Clerk. Charles B. Ckwell Jr., Executor.
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Town of
Bristol
Samuel B. Tanner
Harriet
Wardwell
John W Church
Hospital Truest Company
Providence R IT
Clinton T Sherman
Charles BL. Rockweig
Charles B. Rockwell
John W. Church
Charles B.ckwell, Jr
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Tanlac
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Oliver Btobristol
Rodeuardian
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Makowsky
Milton. W. Morgan
Board of
High Street
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co of
Boston
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
Rocky Point
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
Wood Street
Bristol District Nursing Association
State Street
Martha Graham
Hope Street
Thyra Carlson
Octave LeClair
Mason Works
General House
William A. Doran
Bay View Ave
Edward F
Kearns
Pearl St
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
G. H. Spencer Roofing Co
F. M. Gifford
Constitution Street
R. J
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Freeborn
R. Cole
Charles M. Connery
Burton St
E. W. Weaver
High Street Telephone Coa
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