28 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
1
Bristol citizens urged at Y M C A to pledge War Savings Stamps by 9 tonight. Campaign reports from State headquarters show $14 635 toward a $200 000 quota as readers are reminded the stamps offer 4 percent interest and serve as a direct loan to Uncle Sam with guaranteed value.
Graduation last night featured Capt Forrest B Gore of Fort Adams as speaker and diplomas presented by Admiral Edwards and Judge Leahy. The School Service Flag with 97 stars, a gift of the alumni, was awarded. festive addresses and the class march followed in memorial hall.
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Miss Marguerite Ballbach became the bride of Benjamin Peckham of Providence in North Baptist Church Camden. The ceremony was performed by Rev Dr Rosburg with Rev A F Ballbach assisting. An organ recital by Ralph Kinder preceded the service.
A. Groesbeck known as the Four Minute Man spoke before the National India Rubber Company employees at the plant gate, urging duty and efficiency in wartime. Elsie Nesbitt sang the national anthem as groesbeck addressed workers, later continuing to office staff and foremen. Judge E L Leahy also urged War Savings Stamps during noon hour at Narragansett Rubber Company.
Harold Lockwood, a popular motion picture star, will appear at the Pastime theatre tomorrow evening in the Metro wonder play Lend Me Your Name a five act screen farce comedy noted for its humor and entertainment value.
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