Dedicates Marker for Captain Church Site in Bristol
Prof. Wilfred H. Munro of Brown University delivered the historical address at the unveiling of a granite tablet marking Captain Benjamin Church's home site on Constitution and Thames streets. Rhode Island officials and D A R members attended as the inscription noted Church's 1676 deeds and 1682 84 General Court service.
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Wilfred H. Munro
Brown University
Constitution Street
Thames Street
Benjamin Church
King Philip
Munro
G. Alder Blumer
Rhode Island Historical Society
Addison P. Munroe
Mayflower Society
L. H. Callan
Matthew G. Maetozo
William L. Manchester
Daughters of the American Revolution
Clinton T Sherman
Bristol
Captain Church
Philip
Colony of
New Plymouth
América
Thorus
Governor Pothier Celebrates 73rd Birthday at Beach Terrace
Governor Aram J Pothier observed his 73d birthday Tuesday at his summer home Beach Terrace in this town. The grounds were decorated with American and state flags and he received congratulatory telegrams from State House officials and residents across the state and country. In the evening he and Mrs Pothier hosted neighbors and friends while he has been slightly indisposed for the past month.
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Aram J Pothier
Beach Terrace
State House
Pothter
Legion convention delegates gathered in East Providence
Offeers and delegates of Kearney Post No 6 and its Auxiliary attend the Department conventions starting today in East Providence and continuing tomorrow. Post delegates include Commander George R. Fish, Thomas A Hickey, Joseph J Haines, Eber W. Hill, William F Flanagan, Harold W Gifford. Auxiliary delegates are Mrs Walter M Carr, Mrs Elizabeth Dunbar, Mrs Hope Cote, Miss Nora F Dwyer, and Miss Helen A Connery.
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Kearney Post No 6
American Legion
East Providence
George R. Fish
Thomas A Hickey
Joseph J Haines
Eber W. Hill
William IF Flanagan
Harold W Gifford
Walter M Carr
Elizabeth Dunbar
Hope Cote
Nora F Dwyer
Helen A Connery
Masons Plan Annual Outing at Newport County Fair Grounds
More than 100 Masons and families from St Albans Lodge No 6 will gather at the Newport County Fair Grounds Portsmouth for an afternoon outing. Chowder will be served at 2 o'clock, followed by baseball and other games. A bake by Charles F. Durfee accompanies the event. Worshipful Master Harold Gibbs and Washington Lodge No 3 members are expected to attend. The organizing committee includes St Albans Lodge officers.
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St Albans Lodge
Newport County Fair Grounds
Portsmouth
Charles F. Durfee
Harold Gibbs
Washington Lodge
F & A M. Warren
Arangements
St Alban’'s Lodge
YMCA Boys Outing to Newport Visited Fort Adams and Beach
Eleven local YMCA boys led by General Secretary Earl H Hobson toured Newport on Wednesday. The group traveled by automobile truck from 9 am to 5 30 pm visiting Fort Adams the Swiss Village on Arthur Curtis James estate and the beach. Basket lunches were carried and the YMCA pool was enjoyed.
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YMCA
Earl H Hobson
Newport
Fort Adams
Arthur Curtis James
Moody Land Trust transfers lot on Beach Terrace to Fur tado
Henry S Moody trustee transfers a lot of land on Beach Terrace plat to Eugene Furtado, conveying ownership as recorded. The document documents real estate transfer between named individuals and a trust.
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Henry S Moody
Moody Land Trust
Eugene Furtado
Beach Terrace
Study Says Most Highway Accidents Avoidable
An analysis by the State Board of Public Roads finds 1926 motor vehicle fatalities totalled 112 in 111 accidents and 4996 injuries in $903 million in damage. It stresses that over 85 percent of crashes could have been prevented by extra caution, noting the average accident lasts one second.
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G. R. Wellington
State Board of Public Roads
Grim Reaper
New Beacons to Guide Mariners Off Castle Island
A 30 foot steel tower and automatic beacon replace the old Bristol Ferry Lighthouse. The new green acetylene signal lasts six months and aids mariners at Castle Island turning points near Prudence Island. The historic beacon dating to 1824 is partly removed to install the modern light.
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Bristol Ferry
Castle Island
Hog Island
Prudence Island
United States Bureau of Lighthouses
Fatally Injured Boy Struck by Auto Near Warren Station
Six year old Frank Penkala son of Mr and Mrs John Penkala Warren was fatally injured Tuesday while crossing near the East Warren railroad station when struck by a sedan driven by Joseph J Marshall of Franklin Street. He died five minutes after at Dr John J Conway’s office. Police say he darted in front of the car, its wheels causing internal hemorrhages and fractures of the right thigh and left arm.
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Frank
John Penkala
Warren
East Warren
Joseph J Marshall
Franklin Street
Thebo
John J Conway
Second annual outing and clam bake by American Legion post
The Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion hosts its second annual clam bake and outing at Bliven Field on Main Road on August 7. Local residents invited to attend.
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Kearney Post
No. 6
American Legion
Bliven Field
Main Road
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Ken Maynard
Kathleen Collins
Esther Ralston
Einar Hanson
Raymond Hatton
Edward Martindel
Paris
Fox News
Felix the Cat
Barbara Worth
Ronald Colman
Wilma Bank
Harold Bell Wright
Riddle Rider
Pathe Comedy
Legion Convention
Masons
Y. M. C. A. Boys
Edward D. Kunz
Carter’s Athletic Union Suits
Connery
Men’s Outfitter
U. S
Hope Street
Missouri State Life Insurance Co
America
F. Reginald Dimond
Anderson & Company
Bristol Potatoes
del Monte
H. C. Paull
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