Naval Reserves Elect Bristol Officers in 1908
The Bristol Naval Reserves elected W. Fred Williams as Lieutenant Commander at a State Armory meeting. New officers include John H. Goddard as Lieutenant Junior Grade Thomas Ashton as First Ensign George H Bush as Second Ensign and Wendell R. Davis as Clerk with H. V Mayo as Treasurer. The Bristol Chapter DAR held its last meeting of the season at Mrs FE G Easterbrooks home with a program including readings violin solos and a vocal piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Fred Wiliams
Bristol Naval Reserves Veterans’ Association
State Armory
John H. Goddard
Thomas Ashton
George H. Bush
Wendell R. Davis
H. V Mayo
Asa W. Hathaway
George W. Warren
George H Bush, Jr
Everett L. Church
John R Dunbar
Bristol
FE. G Easterbrooks
Regent
Charles B Rockwell
Nelson R. Hall
Emma FE. Adams
Howard K DeWolf
Hall
Graduation Class of ’08 Holds Evening at Paull Home
Grace C. Paull, Bristol High School assistant teacher, hosted the graduating class of 1908 at her Bristol Neck home. Principal John C. Davis and teachers Miss Lillian F. Munro Miss Milner Church and Mrs. Jessie L. Charman attended along with seven graduates for a pleasant evening and a fine collation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace C. Paull
Bristol High School
Bristol Neck
John C. Davis
Lillian F. Munro
Milner Church
Jessie L. Charman
Linen shower honors Miss Connery at Miss Hammill home
Miss Anna Hammill hosted a linen shower at her home on a Wednesday evening for Miss Mabel Connery who is to be married soon. The event featured games and music with Miss Alice Hall performing, prizes won by Miss Belle Munro Miss Mabel Connery and Miss Margaret Duffy, followed by supper and late departures with best wishes to the bride-to-be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hammill
Mabel Connery
Alice Hall
Belle Munro
Margaret Duffy
Pleads Not Guilty to Soliciting Aid Charge
Peter Buttigheri aged 17 of 193 Meta com avenue pled not guilty to unlawfully soliciting charity before Judge Benjamin F Lindemuth in the Fifth District Court. Case continued one week and youth released on bail. Court also granted $326 judgment and costs for Solomon Nussenfeld vs Victor Auguar in a book account case and imposed a $2 fine plus costs on two men for simple drunk charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Buttigheri
Metacom Avenue
Benjamin F Lindemuth
Fifth District Court
Solomon Nussenfeld
Victor Auguar
We Live and World War II Era Film Review
A review notes the 1943 film Today We Live starring Joan Crawford and Robert Young with Franchot Tone. It highlights Cooper's bravery aboard a secret speedboat and a final selfless act to save the girl. Comedy relief comes from Roscoe Karns, Louie Closser Hale, Rollo Lloyd, and Hilda Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ube
Joan Crawford
Coope
William
Faulkner
Miss Crawford
Cooper
France
Robert Young
Franchot Tone
Navy
Young
Tone
Roscoe Karns
Louie Closser Hale
Ciry
Rollo Lloyd
Hilda Vaughn
William Faulkner
Edith Fitzgerald
Dwight Taylor
World Wide Guild Holds Annual Meeting
The World Wide Guild gathered in the church vestry for its annual business meeting on Monday evening. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs Harold Slater Vice President Mrs Charles F Luther Jr Secretary Miss Dora Barley Treasurer Miss Bertha Alger Chaplain Mrs George E Luther and several committees led by Olive Ruther and others. A Candle Light Service followed and a Crazy Supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Wide Guild
Harold Slater
Charles F. Luther, Jr
Dora’ Barley
Bertha Alger
Mirs
George E Luther
Olive Ruther
Harry Bullock
Henry Campbell
Joseph Alger
George F. Luther
Otis Bailey
Eber Hill
White Cross
Dorothy Mott
Carroll James
Schools Close Next Week For Summer Vacation
Schools will close next week for summer vacation with the last day of attendance set for Wednesday June 21. The high school graduation will occur Thursday June 22. A whooping cough epidemic has reduced attendance to a very low level for this time of year. Enrollment has fallen slightly more than usual during the year.
From Stage to Screen A Sojourn Through Danish Origins to American Fame
The narrator recalls a theatrical upbringing in Copenhagen with renowned stage families, then pursues art before turning to acting. He becomes known for Biblical roles, tours Scandinavia, and enters cinema with the American Biograph Company and Universal, later earning praise for Marcus in Greed and multiple other performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhazen
Denmark
Ibsen
Strindberg
Bjornsen
Tolstoy
Scandinavia
Notion Picture Company
Ifeograpth Company
Portland
Altos Oto
Thomas Tyce
Universal Company
Wiedlinest
Marcus
Comerica
Aling
Deacon
Bie
Racketeers Offer “Protection” To Screen Stars Amid Ulterior Threats
A sensational alert describes racketeers dialing famous actors in Hollywood offering protection for seven dollars a week. Refusal prompts threats of ruinous losses far exceeding the fee. The report notes many stars employ bodyguards and security to guard against possible harassment and violence.
Ringling Brothers Golden Jubilee Tour Promises Grand Durbar Display
The Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Combined Circus embarks on its Golden Jubilee tour to Providence on June 19 with The Durbar's Delhi coronation replica. The show features 2000 participants, 50 elephants, 1009 animals, 700 horses, and stars like Don Colleano, Hugo Zacchini, and the Wallendas, plus a flying ballet and multiple acrobatic acts across four stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seehsie
Broséeland’Barnim & Bailey Combinedi Circus
Ringling
Brothera
Providence
Burma
Fan East
Ringling Bros
Barnum & Babey
India
Delhi
Great Britain
Ringlin Bros
Barnum & Bailey
Marcellus
Paris
Vabcanque
Don Colleano
Rieffenach
Walters
Davenport Barsback
Dorothy Herbert
Luiita Leers
al Powell
Antoinette
Hugo Zacchini
Hugong Sisters
Maximo
Summer School Opens in City for Teachers
The article describes a July 5 1933 summer session offering free tuition for public school teachers to study advanced methods and gain certification. Grades one through eight will be taught at Henry Barnard School under Prof Clara F E Craig with four teachers covering eight grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Barnard
Clara FE. Craig
Mrs Wardwell Heads Bristol Chapter of D A R
Mrs Samuel C C Wardwell was reelected Regent of the Bristol Chapter D A R at the 52nd annual meeting held in the Chapter House on Franklin Street. New officers include Vice Regent Mrs Earl P Mathewson Chaplain Mrs Frank Bowen and others with plans for August 29 meeting marking Rhode Island Battle anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel CC. Wardwell
Bristol
Daughters of the American Revolution
Franklin Street
Earl P. Mathewson
Frank Bowen
Charles O. F. Thompson
Edward G. Fasterbrooks
Cora M. Hill
Alice Almy
Lydia M. Cook
Rhode Island
Howard Church
Clifford Wilson
West Barrington
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Terry
NEW England Telephone Axe Telegraph Company
Main Street
Warren, R. I
TEL
Phenix
Naval
Rockwell
Salto
Great Western Land
DeWolf
E. J. Newbold
Wood Street
Bristol Cleansers & Dyers
Fe. Home Workers
New York
Providence Line
Fox Point Wharf
Pier 14
N.R
Fulton
Buffingtows Deug Store
Hope Street
Mailano
Wood
BR. L
Gangland Steamship
Lone SE
Nne
Speier
Jean Hersholt
Ote
San Francisco
Cal
Sbula
VIU Service
Jean Hershoilt
Hollywood
Grimes
Genel
Durbarca
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
Lf Bauer Eers
Mrs. Wardwell
E. A. Skinner
Hope St
Bristol, R. I
Alden Mattress CO
Frank Perry
Elm Farm
Buttonwood Dairy
1300
John August
Warren
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