Renovize Rhode Island Campaign Aims to Boost Home Repairs
Bristol merchants and residents are urged to participate in the Renovize Rhode Island push, with Chamber teams interviewing homeowners and business owners to pledge work within six months. The effort, tied to President Roosevelt’s job-creation aims, promotes renovating and modernizing now to lock in current material prices.
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Rhode Island
Bristol
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Obituary of Robert Church Holmes
Robert Church Holmes a long time resident of this town died Wednesday evening at his home 13 Bourne street after a illness of more than four years He was 37 years old born April 30 1876 son of William and Nancy Holmes He worked as a shoemaker for the National India Rubber Company from 1892 until retiring in 1929 He is survived by two sisters Mrs John R Magee and Mrs I W Crowley and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at 3 o clock tomorrow at his Bourne street home Canon RO Parshles rector of st Michael s Church will assist Burial will be in the North Cemetery
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Robert Church Holmes
Bourn Street
Mr Folmes
William
Nancy (Barkwood) Holmes
National India Rubber Company
John R Magee
I W Crowley
Bourne Street
Canonnthony
St Witchaels Church
A. Eisenstadt
John R. Bernardo
Altar Society of
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Anthony Bruno
Charles S Clarke
Philip Morris
Charles Street
Jamestown
Anthony R Parshlexy
St. Michael's Church
Gordon Craig
Christ Church
Providence
St Andrews Club
St Michael's Church
Holmes House
CB Rockwell
Kathleen Barton
Frank H . Buffinton
Rockwell
Levy Mars Martinelli
Concett. Martinelli
Bourne Avenue
Fast State Street
Denis G. Ferreira
Matteo Castigliego
Coggeshall Avenue
Rose Malafronte
Wood Street
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Anthony
St. Anthony
Edith Newman
Ernest G Brown
Charlotte Manchester
Wm A Darling
Wm. H. Angevine
White Elephant Booth
Harry W Munro
John G. Stewart
Julia C Drury
Ben M MacDougall
John H. Wall
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Wm. L. Manchester
M . Cahoon
Club of Ticlement Weather
Town Council to Discuss Federal Public Works List
A special council meeting this afternoon will consider including public works in the federal program The likely items are completing the sewage disposal plant and extending the State highway from Washington Street to the Hope and Wood streets junction
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Washington Street
Hope
Wood Streets
Funeral for Robert C. Holmes Set at 3 P.M.
Robert Church Holmes died in this town at age 58. Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral at his late home 13 Bourn Street tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment follows at North Cemetery.
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Holmes
Robert Church Holmes
Bourn Street
North
Must Be New Stuff By Jud Tunkins Critics Debate Politics
Jud Tunkins says political satire mirrors entertainment trends as audiences react to familiar tunes. He argues that skipping provocative pieces risks disengaged crowds and diminishing impact in political humor.
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Jud Tunkins
Phavi
Luiimmerio
Bristol Notes from Society and Church Events
New York visitors Mr and Mrs Arthur B Reeves stay at Hotel Belvedere while in Bristol. The Mite Society of First Baptist meets Tuesday at Mrs Fred Hodgdon’s home. Roswell Colt and son arrive to occupy the Casino on Colt Drive. Sally Haven takes over Miller House on Hope Street for the summer.
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Arthur B. Reeves
New York City
Belvedere
Bristol
Mite Society of the First Baptist Church
Fred Hodgdon
Noyes Avenue
Roswell C. Colt
Sally Haven
Miller House
Hope Street
Missing Bristol youth sought by police
A fragmentary notice asks anyone knowing the whereabouts of a boy to contact his parents or the Bristol police. The readable text mentions a Massy Se boy and describes clothing items found, including a baseball cap and jacket.
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Uae
Bristol Police
Legion observes 14th anniversary with reception and talks
Kearney Post 6 American Legion marks its 14th anniversary tonight at the G A R Hall with Brig Gen L H Callan and B W Wall among speakers. Ralph S Mohr and other state representatives will attend. Tax board sessions set for June 16 17 and 19 in Burnside Memorial building for veteran tax exemption hearings.
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Kearney
No. 6
American Legion
G. A.R. Hall
L. H. Callan
Dept
B. W. Wall
Ralph S. Mohr
Legion
Wall
Domenic Mascola
Walter E. Briggs
Board of
Tax Assessors
Burnside Memorial Building
Safe AY: Weekend Dine Ahead For Low Cost Meals
A suggested plan for economical weekend meals lists dishes and ingredients. It notes using two generators to aid preparation, offers Saturday and Sunday options, and recommends fresh produce such as watermelon cantaloupe cabbage spinach peas lettuce. Menu items include lamb chops veal cutlet spaghetti rib lamb roast prime rib beef with sides, along with beverages and desserts.
Oldest Baby Carriage Shown At Washington Museum
The oldest known baby carriage in the country, dated 1808, is displayed in the Museum of the Association of Oldest Inhabitants in Washington. Curators say it represents early American infant transport.
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Washington
Museum of the Association of Oldest Inhabitants
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Touisset
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HOTEL
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General
Chilton ST
George M. Wilbur & Sons Funeral Directors
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Main Street
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Boston Sunday Advertiser
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Murray
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Hope St
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Constitution St
Alfred
Franklin Street
Thames St
Apple Colt Farm
Poppasquash
Harry Dew Allen
John Mathegon
Colling St
Richfield Poultry Farm
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Frankforts
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