Town Council reviews King Philip steamer repairs and fireworks permits
At last night’s meeting Chief Engineer Cogge reported the King Philip Steamer No 1 likely needs a new boiler. A repair cost committee was formed and a second for a new steamer or gasoline engine. Fireworks permits were granted to several local sellers. The band stand on the Common will be removed for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel (. Coggeshall
Fire Department
King Philip
Brigham
Coggeshall
Louis Molasky
Hope
State Street
Joseph Milone
H T Peterson
Hope Street
Conle
Brothers
Stoughton Brothers
Hope Drug Company
Harrys I. LeClair
Thames = street
Richard C Quirk
Woodstreet
John Temple Drury
Connery
Two-Man Bowling Tourney Decided In Roll Off
The league crowned Henry Magee and Henry Schafft winners after a roll off among 10 teams on Tuesday night. Salant led scoring with five partners and a 105 average across 15 strings. Final records list Magee 338 Schafft 263 601, Salant 293 Dimond 594, Schafft 311 Remieres 589, and more results from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Magee
Henry Schafft
Sallaint
Schafft
J Salant
Dimond
Catastrophe at Herreshoff yards during Columbia launch
Thirty five years ago last Sunday June 10 1899 a catastrophe at the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company split the crowd during the launching of the cup defender Columbia. A powder explosion killed 11 year old Nicholas San Souci and injured a dozen others. investigators exonerated the firm for lack of knowledge about the photographer's presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Nicholas San Souci
Young San Souci
George Balfour
Luke Callan
Willie Siddall
John Walsh
George Belmore
Isadore Shermika
John O'Neil
Walter Dawson
Providence
Herreshoff Manufacturing Co
Martha Ostenso’s There’s Always Another Year Explores Quiet Craft
A partial column praises Martha Ostenso, noting lyrical metaphors and vivid farming scenes. The review highlights droughts, storms, sunsets, and harvest imagery, comparing Ostenso’s Midwestern farming knowledge to England’s Sheila Kaye Smith and calling the short novel a delightful, cameo like tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Ostenso
Miss Ostenso
Middle West
Sheila Kaye-Smith
England
Bristol Eagle Aerie installs new officers in Bristol
Newly elected officers of Bristol Aerie No. 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles were installed in their Makowski Street hall. Installing officer Rep Thomas H Byrnes was aided by former presidents Charles A Duquette Manuel A Perry Joseph M Edmonds and George Dion with state and local officials also participating. The group announced strong finances and plans for a March membership drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Makowski
Hone Street
Thomas H. Byrnes
Aerie
Charles A Duquette
Manuel A Perry
Joseph M Edmonds
George Dion
Patrick A. Sherry
Warren
David Sanchez
John A Downey
Providence
National Aero
New England
Louis Canna
John Andrade
Arthur J Belmore
Anthony Bisbane
John F Viera
Joseph A Almeida
Anthony J Nunes
Harold W . Gifford
Joseph Medeiros
Manuel Sylvia
Domenico Mascola
Rene Physican
Antonio F D'Angelo
Bristol Boy to Graduate from R I State College
Michael Securo of Bristol will be among degree candidates at Rhode Island State College 41st Commencement in Edwards Hall at 1100 AM on Monday June 11 1934 The class of 1934 is the largest in the institution history He belonged to the football team the Mechanical Engineering Society the Student Council and was elected to Phi Kappa Phi Commencement Week runs June 9 to 16 with reunions alumni banquet and dance The Baccalaureate address was given by Reverend Harry S McCready and other speakers include Governor Theodore Franklin Green and Education Commissioner Walter F Pangburn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Securo
Prospect Street
Bristol
Rhode Island State College
Edwards Hall
Mechanical Engineering Society
Phi Kappa Phi
Harry S McCreadys
Kingston Congregational Church
Frank Po Speare
Northeastern University
Theodore Prancins Green
Walter FE Pang
Correira Shuts Down Olympians In 3-1 Ever Readys Win
Correira held the Olympians to four hits and fanned four as Ever Ready triumphed 3-1. Foxy Marshall pitched well before the opening inning rally by Downtown Firemen, with Nuts Lemaire homering singles and a long three-bagger. Chassie Le Clerc made a running third base catch to cap a defensive gem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hut” Correira
Doc” Callero
Larney Bisbane
Olympians
Hut
Foxy Marshall
Lemaire
Foxy
Frank Sousa
Firemen
Chassie” LeClerc
Harvey Gladue
Driver Guilty Of License Charge In Fifth District Court
Lawrence S Gimnnart of Fast Falmouth Massachusetts pleaded guilty to operating an automobile without a license in a session led by Judge Benjamin F Lindemuth. He was fined three dollars and costs after being arrested Friday afternoon on Massasoit avenue by a state policeman. In other actions Judge Lindemuth ordered plaintiff to recover possession and costs in Antonio Abenante versus Giuseppe DeLuca. A one week continuance was granted in the Mexican Petroleum Co versus Thomas Brayton debt on judgment case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence S Gimnnart
Fast Falmouth
Massachusetts
Benjamin F Lindemuth
District Court
Goulart
Massasoit Avenue
T Lindemuth
Antonio Abenante
Giuseppe DeLuca
Mexican Petroleum Co
Thomas Brayton
Katharine Hepburn in Spitfire at Lyric Theatre
Katharine Hepburn stars in Spitfire at the Lyric Theatre with Robert Young and Ralph Bellamy. The nightly show promises a thrilling, disturbing performance as Hepburn portrays a witch and wildcat from the hills amid a tale of forbidden love and ecstatic kisses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine Hepburn
Robert Young
Ralph Bellamy
Martha Sleeper
Malhons
America
Wildcat
Hepburn
Star
Central League Schedules Three Important Games
The Central Twilight League begins a second round with three key clashes this week. The NIR nine leads the circuit with 3 victories and 1 defeat while Mt Hope Bridge sits at 2 wins and 2 losses. A Bridge victory would tie them with NIR for first place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Twilight League
NTR
Mt Hope Bridge Club
NIR
Mt. Hope Bridge
Some Unseen Enemies Imperil Lives of All
A biologist argues in the Modern Thinker that humans face unseen foes beyond other people. He notes wolves were eradicated long ago in England, while microbes and parasites like fleas and lice have caused far more deaths, yet lack organized public fear compared with historic wolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Henry VII
Wolverhampton
Wolverton
Wolvercote
Bristol Rhode Island Seeks Tax Returns for 1934 Real and Personal Property
Town of Bristol assessors call all residents firms and trustees to render true accounts of ratable estate as of June 15 1934 to meet a tax levy of 319000 to 324000 dollars. Hearings open June 18 19 20 10 to 12 and 2 to 4 daily at Burnside Memorial Building. Executors guardians and trustees must file.
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Bristol
R. I
Memorial Hall
Burnside Memorial
Board of Assessors
Amoss Gorham
Philippines
Burnside Memorial Building
Rhode Island
Board of Tax Assessors
Christ of the Andes Statue From War Pieces
A bronze statue of Christ the Redeemer stands at the Combre pass on the Chile Argentina frontier about 13 000 feet high. Unveiled in 1904, it was funded by Buenos Aires women from cannons supplied by both nations and declared a symbol of enduring peace. The statue rises twenty six feet in a stone and cement column with a blessing pose and an inscription pledging peace forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Combre Pass
Chile
Argentine Republic
Great Britain
Senora de Costa
Christian Mothrs’ Association
Buenos Aires
Argentine
Christ the Redeemer
Bristol Post Mail Schedule Notes Variations
Office mails dispatched at several times 7 15 9 45 5 40 7 15 p m with 7 15 p m omitted Saturdays and Sundays 4 50 p m holidays 5 40 p m Jan 1 and Feb 22 only Mails received at 6 20 7 10 a m 2 05 5 05 6 55 p m with 6 55 p m train omitted Saturdays 8 05 a m 8 05 a m Jan 1 and Feb 22 only
Obituary of Emily Mary Golden of Bristol
Mrs. Emily Mary Golden widow of Nicholas Golden and Bristol resident died Sunday night after a long illness at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Middleton 116 State street She was 67 Born November 3 1868 in Germany She is survived by two sons William J Chicopee Falls Mass and James Bristol three daughters Josephine House Fall River Mrs Middleton and Mrs William T Cashin of Bristol a sister Mrs Henry W Peterson and nine grandchildren Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow at her late residence Rev Anthony R Parshley will officiate Burial will be in North Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Mary Golden
Nicholas Golden
Bristol
Fred Middleton
State Street
Tomorow
Anthony R. Parshley
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
William J
Chicopee Falls
Mass
James
Josphine House
Fall River
Middleton
William T Cashin
Henry W. Peterson
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Style Center
Phenix
Herrmann
Osterberg
Rufus E Murray
George H Bush
Sea Food Market
Kunze Block
Salisbury
Byfield St
Clara Louise Henning
Howard R Newman
Julette Read
Thayer Street
City
Miss Henning
Felopes —Dies
Bristol Phenix
Bacon Electric CO
Wood Street
Tel
Leon E. McCaw
Grocery Car High & Constitutions
Lts
Qlito
Martino
Notre
New York
U.S. Naval
Narragansett Bay
Rpaeideete
Fox Point Wharf
Fulton St
de Ae
Bt Englan
Buffington’s Drug Store
Massano’s
R Lee
Herreshoff- Yards
Bristol Eagle Aerie
R. I. State College
Correira
John C. Trudell
Second
Pocahantas
Fifth District Court
Lyric Theatre
Town OF
Robert Newbold
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Francis P. McGovern
R. L
Bristol Post
Alan M. Poole
Telephone
Bristol, BR. L
E. W. Weaver & Son Building Contractors
High Street
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
E. L., Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST. Bristol
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
Bristol 385
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
G. E. Garvin
Richmond St
Thames St
Suzman’s
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Hope St
Thyra Carlson
High St
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