Stubborn Fire at National Damages Shoe Division
Explosions of cement container contents caused a stubborn fire at National India Rubber Company injuring two workers and flooding stitching and box departments with water. The blaze, in building no 3 opposite Bourn street, halted Shoe Division operations for about a week and caused an estimated fifty thousand dollars in damage fully covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National India Rubber Company
Bourn Street
William H. Manchester
Dreadnaught Hook, Ladder and Hose Company
Town Council Adopts New Telephone Signal Method
The Bristol town council discusses a new method for telephone operators to indicate ringing with a tone in the receiver and irregular subsequent buzzes. It also covers fireworks permission changes for Italian residents and various town projects and licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Exchange
Local Boy Wallis E Howe Jr Honored at Loomis Institute
Wallis Eastburn Howe Jr son of a former Town Council president received the John Mason Tilney prize for Excellence in Athletics and Scholarship at Loomis Institute Commencement. He served as managing editor of the Log and editor of Loomiscellany and led school clubs including Cercle Francais and the Dramatic Club. He captained the tennis team and earned the college preparatory diploma with distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallis Eastburn Howe
Wallis E. Howe
Loomis Institute
Conn
Howe
John Mason Tilney
The
Log
Loomiscellany
Cercle Francais
Dramatic Club
King
Bristol Exceeds Quota in Associate Membership Drive
Bristol reports surpassing its associate member quota with 126 new members secured, exceeding the 100 target. The committee thanks all contributors for making the effort possible, signed by Edward E. Bunn, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Bristoys
Edward E. Bunn
Jewel Presented to 50-Year St Albans Lodge Member
Charles Thackery of Bristol, a long serving member of St Albans Lodge, received a 50 year membership jewel at the Wednesday meeting on June 11. The event drew a large crowd from Warren Riverside Providence and Fall River to honor his faithful service and current office hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thackery
Bristol
St. Alban’s Lodge
Thackery
St. Alban
Warren
Riverside
Providence
Fall River
Wartime Postage Rates Restored July First
Postage rates revert to pre war levels starting July 1 with letters at two cents and postal cards at one cent. Two cent postal cards may be exchanged before August 1 for two one cent cards. Three cent stamps will not be redeemed but remain valid for postage on mail.
Dramatic Films Attraction Draws Wide Audience
The feature provokes many dramatic situations with Miss Clark delivering a standout performance. The two film bill also includes Burton Holmes Travelogue the Pictograph, the Ditmars Anim Pictures and Pathe Current Events, offering strong heart appeal for all ages.
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Miss Clark
Burton Holmes
Ditmars Anim
Pathe
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Pe de
Arete
Srk Ae
Paris Green
Taree
National
Joseph Doran
Doran
Joseph Fratus
Crawford Easterbrooks
August Arruda
Alphonse Battaghi
Bradford Street
James F. Meiggs
William Bowler
John Traciano
Bristol Common
Sarah M. Algeo
Council
Reynolds School
Financial Town
Patrick McGovern
James Brown
William Perry
Court Street
High Street
McGovern
Peter Gasper
Bristol County Gas and Electric Company
Bristol Troop of
Boy Scouts
Vay
Owen Og Aye Frsa
Ipa
Fred Mead
Athletic ‘Union
Onee -Connery BA
Iasef
Aft
Ford
Waldron Company
Bradford ST
F. T. Remieres
Hope and
Bradford Streets
Srapy
D. W
We 'Griffith
Carol Dempster
Paramount Bray
W. E. Howe, Jr
Trust Company
Bistal Brande 525
Hope Strest
Edward
D. Kunz Jeweler
Iee
William Fox
Arey
Cupid Tree
Jtiger’s
Ruth
Roland
Mutt
Jefp
Triangle
Beautiful
Gloria
Antonio Moreno and
Carol Holloway
Eddie Polo UE da
L. K. D. Komedy and Others
Mickey
Sis Hopkins
Tates
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