Rhode Island War Veterans Tax Exemption Amendment
The Rhode Island legislature passed H775 Substitute A in January 1927 amending section 6 of Chapter 58 to extend tax exemptions for veterans of the Civil War Spanish American War and World War. The act sets exemption limits, proportional city by city reductions, and requires veterans or widows to apply with evidence of entitlement. The Board of Assessors will hold sessions June 16 to June 7 1927 for annual accounts and discharges to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jan Shor
Board of Assessors
Burnside Memorial Buridge
Otlock
Ivy Guild Hosts Vestry Members and Wives at IVE Grand
The Ivy Guild entertained the vestry of St Michaels Church and spouses at the Ive Grand on Tuesday night for the monthly meeting. President Mrs William H. Angevine opened with a welcome, followed by America and the flag salute led by Mrs William S. Manchester. The program featured Burnside Glee Club selections led by Charles Mac Morgan, readings by Miss Elizabeth Rounds, vocal solos by Fred G. Deitz, and piano by Mrs Frank A Rounds, ending with The Star Spangled Banner. Refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs Matthew J Cahoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Michaels Church
Homes House
William H. Angevine
America
William S. Manchester
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Burnside Glee Club
This Town
Charles Mac Morgan
Elizabeth Rounds
Fred G. Deitz
Frank A Rounds
Matthew J Cahoon
Successful Whist Event by Hope Circle at State Street Home
The Hope Circle Daughters of Tsabella held a successful whist on Wednesday evening at the Ro of C Home on State Street. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Althea Lord Mrs Augustus Perone Miss Margaret Dwyer William O Rourke Fred Knowlton and James Connery. The organizing committee included Miss Loretta Walsh Mrs Helen Dodd Mrs Margaret Morris Miss Mary Callan Miss Ella Condon Mrs Bridget Lewis and Mrs Eliza Dwyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Circle
Tsabella
State Street
Althea Lord
Augustus Perone
Margaret Dwyer
William O'Rourke
Fred Knowlton
James Connery
Loretta Walsh
Helen Dodd
Margaret Morris
Mary Callan
Ella Condon
Bridget Lewis
Eliza Dwyer
Kearney Post Honors Patriotic Anniversary Meeting
About 200 persons attended the Patriotic meeting by Kearney Post No 6 American Legion in Grand Army Hall honoring the 150th anniversary of the flag adoption. The program featured songs, readings, solos, and remarks by Attorney General George P Sisson and other officials. Delegates to the Department Convention were elected and plans for permanent club rooms were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney Post
American Legion
Grand Army Hall
George R Fish
Nora E. Dwyer
Alice (McHugh) Coughlan
Billy Cliffe
George P Sisson
L. H Callan
William E Young
Babbitt
Eugene LeClair
Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps
Walter M Carr
Kearney
American — Legion Auxiliary
Willam N. Manchester
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Clinton T Sherman
Bristol
Charles Anthony
Department of Rhode Island
Carl Witherell
Bristol Box
Kearnes Lmt
American Legion Auxthars Babmtt
G A
Babbatt
Woman's Relief Corps
Herbert Fe
Bethete Camp
Sons of Veterans
Bristol Train of Artillery
Two Hundred and Forty-third Coast Artillery Corps
Bristol Town Council
Cornelis P
Civic Betterment Committee
George Robish
George J O’brien
Edward Leahy
Bristol Teams Clash in Warren Twilight League opener tones
Baseball notes describe the Warren Twilight League lineup from Bristol and nearby towns. Teams include Nelco Mine, Ever Ready Hose Company, Townies, Life Savers, Warren Manufacturing, and more. Key matchups feature pitchers Les Sard Babe Fuhter and Lou Burleigh, with catchers Sevigny and Garvin anchoring behind the plate.
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Bristol
Warren Nelle — Independents
Life Savers
Warren Manufacturing Company
Tver Ready Hose Company
Jamies Park
Nelcco
Pver
Lessard
Sevigny
Babe" Fuhter
Mel Lewis
Jimmie Garvin
Donatress Indepndents
Nelcolub
Lassard
Lou Burleigh
Lou Rinaldi
Woman's Home Missionary Society elects new president
Mrs Fred G Blatsdell was chosen president at the annual meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society held at the State Street MF Church yesterday afternoon. Officers named include Vice President Mrs Mar Coggeshall Recording Secretary Mrs Charles W Martin Corresponding Secretary Miss Ella E Blakeslee and Treasurer Miss Harriet L Peckham. Annual reports were read and accepted. Refreshments were served by the hostess Mrs Crawford L Easterbrooks at 100 High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G Blatsdell
Woman's Home Missionary Society
State Street
Crawford L. Easterbrooks
High Street
Mar, Coggeshall
Charles W . Martin
Ella E Blakeslee
Harriet L. Peckham
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Wardwell
Ujuki
Bristol, R. I
Spencer Roofing
F. M. Gifford
Usher Place
R. I
the Liberty Tailor
Ferncroft
Pastime Theatre
Warner Bros. Present
the Climbers
Irene Rich
Forrest Stanley
William Fox
Charles
Buck) Jones
Sage Brush
Desert Valley
Paramount Picture
Blanche Sweet
Nell Hamilton
Ideauville
Walter Miller
Allene Ray
Felix the Cat
Fox News
Charley Chaplin
Cloa Swanson
Sonya
Gloria
Pathe Comedy
IVY Guild
Missionary Societies
Edward D. Kumz
Copromesis
Townsend Grace
Dad
Conne BY
Men’s Outfitter
Warren Monumental
Railroad Avenue
Croade Street
Warren, R. I
Mra
Cornelius Harrington
B. A. French
Richmond Water Works Corp
Richmond
Indiana
American Water Works and Electric Co., Inc
Reginald Dimond
Anderson & Company
To Securities
Hospital ‘Trust
Lemont
H. C. Paull Stores
Phoenix
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