School Board Drops Married Women Teachers From Permanent Roster
Bristol School Committee votes to remove married women teachers from the permanent list and place them on annual appointment, offering a grace period and retaining some on annual terms to complete staffing needs. The measure, shifting from July 1 to June 11, 1936, aims to hire local graduates and balance future vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Rockwell
Rockwell Sax
Rockwell
Walfred Hammill
Mary Condon
Leo Cantwell
Bristol
Rhode Island College of Education
Wathy
Hue
William Dwyer Re elected Grand Knight of Bristol Council No 379
William Dwyer was re elected Grand Knight of Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus at the annual meeting on State Street. Officers for the new year include Deputy Grand Knight James Ruggiere Chaplain Thomas Allan Recorder James Fo Worhe Treasurer Anthony DaPonte Tudgue Advocate Edward Leas Warden Joseph Edmonds Inside Guard Anthony S Thomas Outside Guard Anthony Serbst Jr Trustee Robert J Connery Musician Henry Serbst Jr delegates and alternates were named for the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam . Dwyer
Bristol
Knights of Columbus
State Street
James Ruggiere
Thomas J Allan
Waltham
Hammill
James Fo Worhe
Anthonys daPonte
Edward Leas
Joseph M Edmonds
Thomas Henry
Gallard
Anthons S Thomas
Robert J Connery
Henry F Serbst Jr
James F Wryhe
J Francis Connell
John G Deslauriers
Hope Street Sidewalk Project Wins Final Approval
Councilman Francois Levay de Wolf wins federal approval for cement sidewalks on Hope Street from Summer to Washington. Senator Peter G Gerry confirms Comptroller General funds, clearing the last obstacle after prior ERA to WPA transition delays. Construction awaits Washington notification from State WPA director William A Steinner.
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de Wolf
Gerry
Comptroller General’s Office
Francois Levay de Wolf
Hope Street
Washington
Peter G Gerry
deWolf
Crerry
Comptroller Generals Office
WPA
William A Steinner
Adjusted service bonds arrive next Monday at Bristol Post Office
The Bristol Post Office will begin delivering adjusted service bonds Monday morning. A certification unit opens June 16 on the post office's upper floor from 9 am to 9 pm for veterans to certify bonds. Veterans must sign as printed, present valid ID, and may need a witness. receipts and Treasury checks follow within one or two days.
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Bristol
Danel W Leoggesall
Sega
Coggeshall
States Treasury
Ghost Train thrills Bristol stage in three act mystery
The Ghost Train roared through the Bristol stage last night under Frank I. Doran. Arnold Richey’s three act mystery drew a packed audience with strong performances from Lillian Dunbar and an ensemble including Winthrop, Doran, Iverson, Sartini, and Callery.
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Ginteras
Frank I
Doran
Arnold Richey
Bristol Train of Artillery
En- Pouuirere Oo
She
Sebag Ceed Pry
Harrys T Young, Jr
James F Meiggs
Andrew J Iverson
Charles J Sartini
Lillian Dunbar
Flsie Winthrop
Trene Doran
Richard Winthrop
Kenneth Weaver
Saul Hodgkin
Charles Callery
Pegray Murdock
Annabelle Bragg
Charles Murdock
Albert Pierce
Miss Bourne
Viola Anderson
Teddy Deakin
Carl Witherdll
Jolin Price
John Sterling
Allen Newman
Herbert Price
Carl Carlson
Jackson
Andrew Iverson
Battle to choose Queen in Cotton Ball contest vote
Last minute push in Bristol Portuguese American Women’s Club Cotton Ball contest narrows lead of Miss Fannie Leone over Miss Gilda Mello. Ballots counted by Polee Chief Anthony Jo Perrara Dr Rodrigo Po Rego Mass Mello and Mrs Joseph Jo Dennis with Judge Edward I Leahy presiding at coronation. Distinguished guests and many local officials expected at Bristol Casino for grand march and ceremonies.
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Fannie Leone
Gilda Melle
Bristol
Rodrigo Po
Rego Mass Mello
Joseph Jo Dennis
Edward I. Leahy
Coming Events Graduation and Socials Scheduled
June 25 Colt Memorial High School graduation exercises at Guiteras school auditorium. June 26 Senior Class reception at Colt auditorium. July 3 4 Midnight Dance at State Armory auspices Battery C 243rd Coast Artillery.
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Colt Memorial High School
Guiteras School
Colt
State Armory
243Rd Coast Artillery
Olympians to Stage Final Amateur Show for Celebration Fund
The Olympian Club plans a final amateur night at Reynolds School Auditorium for the Fourth of July celebration fund. The program features The Tours, Alves New Bedford dancer, and contestants from town including Warren Barrington and East River Orlando, with chair Orlando Bisbane and committee members listed.
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Olympian Club
Reynolds School
Rio
Othis
Rubber Lees
Alves
New Bedford
Warren Barrington
Providence
Raverside
East River
Orlando
Bisbane
George SS
Panther John Marshall
Anthony Bs
Joh Mirranda
Joseph Per Asa Martin Mans
Rally Frank Ruggiero
Edward Caladrone
Edward Sousa
Ralph Gallo
Anthony Gemes
Elmer Rishe
Machali
Michael W Pasquarelli
Exconie O
Freedom of Speech Echoes at Republican Convention
A Cleveland broadcast reports the Republican Convention spotlighting freedom of speech as a hallmark of American values. The writer notes being impressed by a nation that upholds this right amid speeches.
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Cleveland
Criticism of Washington policies echoed by Cleveland crowds
In Cleveland thousands express outspoken opposition to the current U.S. administration. Leaders broadcast remarks nationwide and newspapers report the sentiment, illustrating free speech not possible in many European countries.
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Cleveland
Washington
Europe
Free speech right guards a grand American future
A call to defend free expression as essential to America, urging vigilance to keep the right to criticize those in power. It emphasizes that the nation thrives only while voices may challenge authority.
German yacht officers stay at Bristol Yacht Club yards
German officers and crews visiting the Bristol Yacht Club will base at the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company yards. They will compete in a Newport to Bermuda race later this month and an Olympic race from Bermuda to Cuxhaven, Germany.
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Germany
Newport
Bermuda
Cuxhaven
Bristol Yacht Club
Herreshoff Mfg Company
Yacht Club party honors visiting yachtsmen doctors
A late evening gathering at the Yacht Club featured visiting yachtsmen many doctors and Barrington gentlemen. Dr Schipke of the German yacht Aschante brought an accordion and led singing in German and Finglish with others joining in. Mrs Farr served fish chowder and drinks, and guests enjoyed the convivial event.
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Barrington
Dr Schipke
Aschante
Finglish
German Guests Bid Farewell After Night Of Music
A group of German visitors impressed locals with their clean cut appearance and friendly demeanor. Dr Schipke played accordion and sang homeland tunes and American songs as they prepared to depart at nine for their regular schedule. The guests, in training for a great race, understood good night handshakes and warm smiles despite language differences.
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Dr Schipke
Altho
Europe
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Trail OF the Lonesome Pine
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Destruction
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