Rhode Island Sheriff's Sale Lists Bristol Property
Deputy Sheriff James F O Leary advertises a 1937 Warren Rhode Island sale under a Bristol court writ. The execution, issued March 29 1937, covers two Bristol parcels with bay frontage and mineral rights plus a right of way. Real estate to be sold June 6 1937 at 10 AM for debt costs and expenses.
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Riff
State OF
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Warren
Bristol
District Court
Alice [. Donnelly
Swansea
Mass
Elizabeth C. Babbitt
Beaton
Narragansett Bay
Herman C. Bumpus
Bumpus
Margaret C. Little
Nev
New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Charles H. Bield
Gibson Road
Charles H. Field
Charles S. Foster
Charles
Foster
Osce
Bristol County Court
James F O'Leary
Town Board Postpones Nursery School Decision
The board approves reappointments for seven married women teachers and extends others while granting requests for auditorium use by Troop 2 Boy Scouts and WPA classes. It funds a summer W P A bookbinding project, adopts arithmetic texts, and raises the home economics teacher’s salary. Action on nursery school continuation is deferred to September.
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Boy Scouts of America
Reynolds Auditorium
Dorothy Ruggiero
Colt Auditorium
Viola Anderson
Guileras
Reynolds
Frederick E. Martin
Martin Hall
Burton School
Mapes
George T Ingram
W. P
Bristol
Gillet, Durell
New Tren
Charles E. Merrill Co
Clapp
Master Key
Houghton, Mifflin Co
Bhame
Bhame Economigs As An, Clera Mean Thea Mingh Gornda
Helen P Morris
Andrews Memorial
Hayman
Franklin Street
St Mary's Women Sponsor Whists For Church Benefit
Fifteen tables were in play at the first in a series of home whists last night at the home of Mrs George H Baldwin Hope Street for the benefit of St Mary's Church Hand painted Bristol scenes were awarded to table winners including Mrs John Bushneck Mrs Alphonse Vermette Mrs Joseph J Dennis Mrs William Duffy Miss Henrietta Connery Mrs Bezansen Mrs John Conway Mrs Frederick W Serbst Mrs G Elton Pierce Mrs A F D'Angelo Mrs William T Dwyer Mrs I Leo Cantwell Miss Catherine Levere and Mrs Joseph Healy Refreshments were served by the hostess aided by Miss Jean Tobin Rev Lawrence Deery assistant pastor of St Mary's Church has selected a committee of 107 women parishioners to sponsor the whists which will be held periodically
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George H Baldwin
Hope Street
St Mary's Church
Bristol
John Bushneck
Alphonse Vermette
Joseph J Dennis
Willam Duffy
Henrietta Connery
Bezansen
John Conway
Frederick W Serbst
G Elton Pierce
A F D'Angelo
William T Dwyer
I Leo Cantwell
Catherine Levere
Joseph Healy
Jean Tobin
Lawrence Deery
Flag Day Observed by Bristol Scout Troop
The First Bristol Troop of Boy Scouts held a rain-affected meeting at Scout Hall last evening. The Flying Horses won the flag quiz and the flag drawing contest, Ever Ready placed second, with other patrols tied for third.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Hall
Anthony Balzano
Flying Eagles
Arthur Conlon
Board of Awards
Newport
Camp Yawgoog
Henry Arouca
Charles H. Reed
Two Weddings Held in Bristol Saturday
Two Bristol weddings were solemnized on Saturday. At St Michael's Elizabeth King and Edward Witherill wed with Canon Parshley officiating. Anna Medeiros and Joseph Moreira wed at St Elizabeth's with Rev Henrique Rocha celebrating nuptial mass.
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Bristol
Elizabeth King
Edward Witherill
Anna Mederros
Joseph Moreira
St. Michael's
St. Elizabeth’s
Boy Scout Notes and Upcoming Events Across Bristol County
Rehearsals for the Bugle and Drum Corps are set for Wednesday and Friday at 7 pm with Drum Major Norman Rene in charge. The Board of Awards and Court of Honors meets Friday at 7 in Scout Hall led by Col. M A Cheesman to review Star and Life Scout applications. The Court convenes June 22. Charles H. Reed named Troop I manager as a Bristol County league forms. A parade and Bristol July 4 camporee are planned with East Providence and Bristol troops. Harris Fonseca, a Bristol patrol leader, joins Troop A for the National Jamboree via Camp Yawgoog, departing June 26 for Washington. Cab Pack No 14 meets Friday at 7 for an outdoor session, weather permitting at Scout Hall.
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Norman Rene
Board of Awards and Court of Honors
Scout Hall
Col. M. A Cheesman
Star and Life Scout
Bristol County
Charles H. Reed
East Providence
Bristol
George R. Fish
Harris Fonseca
Washington
Rhode Island
Camp Yawgoog
Sailors From Newport to Play Part in Bristol Fourth
Troops from the Naval Training Station Newport will contribute to Bristol's Fourth of July festivities. Admiral Leahy ordered detachments and their band to join the observance. A mile of pennies drive, led by William P. Gladding, funds the two day event with support from N J and H. W. Vermette.
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Naval Training Station
Newport
Bristol
James F. Meiggs
Aime J. Forand
Meiggs
Admiral Leahy
William P. Gladding
N. J and
H. W. Vermette
Gladding
Providence
Theresa Donovan
United States
Theodore
Twilight League clash crowns Thursday night at the Common
The Ever Readys host Defiance on Thursday at 6 15 pm in a key twilight league showdown. Defiance relies on pitcher Andre D Ambrosio while Ever Readys backstop Leon Lemaire signals from behind the plate. Big Andre D Ambrosio expected to start for Defiance as both teams vie for 1937 crown and bragging rights.
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Chappie Oliver
Firemen
Doran
Bottomley
Cappie Oliver
Andre D'Ambrosio
Andy
Rangers
Leon Lemaire
Mike Turillo
Johnnie Andrade
Mahny Borges
Chassie LeClerc
Chet Massa
Buddy Congdon
Duarte
Louie Sylvia
Bernie Holmes
Marty Mansi
List of local names and officials from Pratt TX era and surrounding towns
A roster of numerous individuals including Mrs William T O'Donnell Mrs A H Flint Rev Joseph Sorzano James T Pieree Willing P Lamtntry Pratt Tex M A Cheesman W E Howe E S Mapes Frank Doran Town Council members Prescott Risky VAnay Men Laughlin Joseph Dennis Francois L de Wolf John Romano John W Church William H Angevine Charles Otten Arthur J Duffy Roswell S Raswearth Rueee Colt Edward I Leany R Bernardo Anthony J Nunes Dr William L Serboist Postmaster Daniel W Coggeshall Charles E Burns V J deRocha William T Dwyer George H Baldwin Mrs Mary J Condon C B Rockwell Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara Ernest Brown James J Velleca John Stewart Rev Henrique Rocha St Elizabeths Church acting pastor Rev Lawrence Deery St Marys Church Mrs M Theresa Donovan Mrs William P Gladding Mrs Charles O F Thompson Canon Anthony R Parshley St Michaels Church Representatives John R Magee Pasquale Pagnano Senator Thomas Byrnes Mrs Cary Colt Wilson Mrs Fred M Dixon Jr Dr William F Duffy Dr A F DAngelo. The list reads as a roll call of civic and religious leaders.
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Edward L. Leahy
Edward R. Bullock
Arthur W. Barrett
Cal Merton
Stephen W Hopkins
Mary J Condon
James T. Pierce
William T Dwyer
John W. Flynn
Joseph F Pannone
I Leo Cantwell
Walter Kerr
James F Meiggs
James J Velleca
John Cordeiro
J Winthrop DeWolf
George T. Ingram
A W Barrett
Domenic Masco Ja
Walter Simmons
Joseph Sousa
A S. Gorham
Nelson Kellog
C. B Rockwell
Ezra Dixon
Everett Leb. Church
Lillia R. Farrington
Gertrude E. Guiteras
B. W. Wall
A. M. Merriman
Walter E. Munroe
R. F. Haffen
Pasquale Pagnano
Thomas Byrnes
Cary Colt Wilson
Fred M. Dixon, Jr
William F. Duffy
A. F. D'Angelo
Children’s Hour Broadcasts Stir Young Listeners
Between dark and daylight a radio tower sends gentle broadcasts known as the Children's Hour. Girls and boys gather with bated breath to listen to educational programs of Murder and Sudden Death. Reprinted from American Cavalcade.
Origins of the Yankees in Virginia Gazette Note
The Virginia Gazette of June 10, 1775 reports that after subduing the nation the conquerors took their name and were called Yankoes before becoming Yankees, a cultural transfer explained as a common linguistic corruption. The excerpt notes the tale as reliable.
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New England
Virginia
Cotton Ball draws 350 guests at Bristol Casino
The Bristol Portuguese American Women’s Civic League hosted its Cotton Ball with over 350 attendees. A cotton parade grand march and dancing featured, plus entertainment by the Brito children. Emma Costa won the cotton dress prize among forty entrants. Second and third places went to Theresa Dennis and Adeline George respectively.
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Bristol
Prescott B Paull
A. F. D'Angelo
Daniel W Coggeshall
Pawrenci Tse
Rhode. Island
Soldizit
Hom
Democratic Town Committee
Local Marriage Intentions Filed By Four Town Residents
Miss Frances Grimo of 69 Oliver Street and Michael D. Ruggiero of 17 Usher Avenue filed intentions with Town Clerk John W. Church. Also listed are Miss Rose Marie Malafronte of 270 Wood Street Bristol and John F. Frodyma of 50 Kickemuit Road Warren.
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John W. Church
Frances Grimo
Oliver Street
Michael D. Ruggiero
Usher Avenue
Town
Rose Marie Malafronte
Wood Street
Bristol
John F. Frodyma
Kickemuit Road
Warren
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Joseph Camara
Bristol Phoenix Office
G. M. Wilbur
Wight
Constitution ST
Carmine C. Carvaturo
Phoenix
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Fune
William Street
RAL
Tel
E. W. Weaver & Son
High Street
Ulysse Forget, M. D
Miller
Dorchester Mutual Firelns. Co
Boston
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
R. L
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Hope St
Thyra Carlson
High St
Ekchersseail
ST. Mary's Women
George H. Baldwin
Lohengrin
Witherill
New
Hampshare
Carr Manufacturing Company
Moreira
Mederios
St. Elizabeth's Church
Anna Mederios
Joseph Medeiros
Joseph Victor Moreira
Mararet Moreira
Prospect Street
Henrique Rocha
Eleanor Medeiros
Charles Alienello
Anna Peters
Theresa Medeiros
Joan Alienello
New York City
Atlantic and Pacific
BOY Scout
Pd. Quinn
Winthrop de Wolf
Alfred M. Merriman
James J. Velleca
Walter F Munro
R. S. Brightman
Mary Peters
J. W. DeWolf
Julio F. Xavier
Joha Herreshoff
Fred Wilbur
R. F. Haffenreffer
C B. Rockwell
Frank H Buffinton
Mollie Hamill
A. H Flint
Sebastien Bernard
Francaise Pothier
Frank Giglio
Fred FE. Suzman
Antonio Ricci
Manuel F Sylvia
John Almeida
Ever Readys Vs. Defiance
Andy D'Ambrosio
THE
Children’s Hour
Longfellow
Berton Braley
Alice
Allegra
Harry
Tom
Detectivey
American Cavalcade
Bristol Colt Alumni Association
Bristol Casino
Civic League
Emma Costa
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