Work On New School To Be Started Soon as Possible Says Chairman
The Colt Memorial High School meeting discussed sale terms for Trinity Church property and removal of furnishings. Chairman Charles B. Rockwell said work would begin soon, with supervision by School Board and Superintendent to coordinate with PWA for the Andrews Memorial High project funding. Funds totaling about 105000 to 130000 were referenced, with transfer plans to a Robert Shaw Andrews Memorial Fund.
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Trinity Church
Colt Memorial High School
Charles B. Rockwell
Elmer S Mapes
PWA
New
Andrews Memorial High School
William H. Angevine
Andrews
Industrial Trust Company
Robert Shaw Andrews
Rockwell
Joseph A Hammill
Prescott B. Paull
Samuel Kinder
Chester R. Burgess
Henry V. Mayo
Ralph Kinder
William Harrop
Ingram Chosen Head Of Bristol Lions Club
William J Ingram was elected and installed as president of the Bristol Lions Club. Other officers named include Herman W Vermette as vice president George H Baldwin secretary Tan M Walker treasurer I J Ganewellearndy tail twister and Joh Syl AN oye Tee lion tamer. Reports were read by the secretary and treasurer and the club heard a report on the district convention in Groton Conn from Tarl P Mathewson, its delegate.
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William J Ingram
Bristol
Hope
Streetarle
Sebastien
Bernard
Herman W. Vermette
George H Baldwin
Tan M. Walker
I. J.eo
Groton
Conn
Fromt Tarl P Mathewson
Squires Entertain With Bridge Whist at K of C Hall
The Bishop Keough Circle and Columbian Squires hosted a large gathering for bridge and whist at K of C Hall on State Street. Twelve tables competed with prizes awarded to Edmund Morin Edward Burns Emily Delmonico Mrs G E Perce Mrs A C Coggeshall Walter Morin John Natal Mrs Nelson Wells Mrs William Dwyer Mrs Katherine Gubson Oliver Moran and Mrs John L Burke. Samuel Turillo chaired the arrangements with William A Bottomley Jr Samuel Campanella Irving Pierce Alfred Nunes Anthonys Ramos Robert Newbold and Albert Newbold assisting.
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Bishop Keough
Columbian Squires
K of C. Hall
State Street
Edmund Morin
Edward Burns
Emily Delmonico
G E. Perce
A C Coggeshall
Walter Morin
John Natal
Nelson Wells
William Dwyer
Katherine Gubson
Oliver Moran
John L. Burke
Samuel Turillo
William A Bottomley
Jr Samuel Campanella
Irving Pierce
Alfred Nunes
Anthonys Ramos
Robert Newbold
Albert Newbold
U S Rubber Official to Speak at Rotary
Cyrus Ching director of Industrial Relations for United States Rubber Products will address the Rotary Club tomorrow. He is a prominent rubber industry figure locally and abroad and is expected to give a talk of strong interest to Rotarians and guests.
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Cyrus Ching
United States Rubber Products, Inc
Ching
Twilight League Opens Second Half On Bristol Common
If the weather allows a dry field tonight the Twilight League begins the second half on Bristol Common. The Fer Readys Olympians battle for pitching duty as veteran hurlers Babe Ethigry and Eagle Mas likely take the mound, with fans hoping for a strong game amid good conditions.
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A. Bosgwe Gems Satwacs
Readys
Olympians
Bristol D A R Bridge and Food Sale Draws Crowd
Bristol Chapter D A R sponsored a bridge event at the Chapter House on Franklin Street with nineteen tables in play. A well patronized food sale accompanied the bridge and a long list of winners including Mrs William R Akin and Mrs Arthur M Carr. The cake table and general arrangements were organized by a team led by Mrs Edward G Easterbrooks and Mrs Earle P Mathewson respectively.
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Bristol
D A R
Franklin Street
Bridge
William R Akin
Arthur M Carr
Edward D. Kunz
Edward Davin
Tillia R. Farrington
Frank A Rounds
Sarah Bryant
Elmer S Mapes
Rosamond Baker
Roswell S Bosworth
Earle> Sturdevant
Charles O . Thompson
Rector Opposes Marriage Canon in EpIscopal Church
Rev Anthony R Parshley rector of St Michaels Church opposes two points of the current marriage canon in an editorial in the St Michael's Parish Monthly. He argues clergymen should not marry divorced persons given differing state laws and that remarriage after divorce should not bar Holy Communion in all cases.
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Episcopal Church
Anthony R Parshley
St Michael's Church
Rhode Island Churchman
St Michael’s
Holy Communion
Notable Rhode Island Cleric Receives Recognition
The tireless worker in Episcopal circles of this state, Cahbn Pardiey, is noted as a past president of the Rhode Island Ministers Union, reflecting long service and leadership within the religious community.
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Point “of Viele
New Members Admitted by Bristol Portuguese American League
The Bristol Portuguese American Men's Civic League welcomed about 106 new members at Lincoln Hall Usher Avenue last night John A Victoria president spoke on aims and principals of the order Brief talks were given by officers The group plans an August jamboree to close the membership drive Joseph Almeida chairs the drive committee Refreshments were served by a committee led by Manel F Sylvia
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Bristol
Eagles Start Drive for New Members in Bristol
Fifteen applications for membership in Bristolerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles were reported by the two teams appointed last week by Grand Organizer William F Kelly of Naugatuck Connecticut. Bristol Aerie claims to be the richest aerie per capita in New England. Aeries from Bristol and Rhode Island will participate in the Bristol Independence parade. Frank Marshall chairs tear one of the drive committees with Pasquale Mariano directing the drive for team two.
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Bristolerie
Order of Eagles
William F Kelly
Naugatuck
Conn
Bristol Aerie
New England States
Rhode Island
Frank Marshall
Tear
Pasquale Mariano
Juvenile Looting Case Ends With Probation
A 12 year old from Congregational Street admitted looting two homes while owners were away. Judge William T O'Donnell placed him on probation for an indefinite period and ordered custody with Probation Officer Augustine B. Nerone.
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Congregational Street
William T O'Donnell
Augustine B. Nerone
Sons of the Legion Debuts in Independence Day Parade
John A. Sousa composer and assistant leader of the Bristol Portuguese- American Independent Band will premiere the new march Sons of the Legion in public as the band passes the reviewing stand during the July 5 Independence Day parade. Sousa also wrote The Rhode Island Tercentenary March.
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Sons of the Legion
John A. Sousa
Bristol
Sousa
Army And Navy Have Prominent Part In Big Parade Here Monday
Bristol Independence Day parade lineup includes 100 men and band from the 13th US Infantry, 200 sailors from the Naval Training Station Newport, 75 gobs from USS Hamilton, National Guard, American Legion units, and 14 bugle and drum corps. The Parade of Nations features 20 plus pupils in costumes. Pageant honors the 1787 Constitutional Convention with readings by high school boys. The event begins Saturday with a Hamilton reception and Sunday concert, leading to a July 4 parade climax on the Common.
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America
Bristol
James F Meiggs
United States
13Th
US Infantry
Fort Adams
Newport
Naval Training Station
USS Hamilton
National Guard
American Legion
Rhode Island
Boy Scout
Columbian Squires
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Suiteras Memorial
Hamilton
Bristol Train of Artillery
Mary E Spooner
Reynolds School
House of Burgesses
Virginia
General Assembly
Providence
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Independence Day Parade Plans In Newport
Newport announces a multi division parade to mark Independence Day with khaki clad infantry from Newport leading behind Chief Marshal Merton A Cheesman and staff. Naval forces from the training station and USS Hampton form the second division followed by Rhode Island Guardsmen and chartered units in the third. The American Legion and Bristol volunteer fire departments lead the fourth and fifth divisions, followed by Boy Scouts in the sixth. Portuguese and Italian community groups march in the seventh and eighth divisions. A WPA band concert runs 10 pm to 12:30 am, bonfire lighting at midnight, parade to start 10:30 am Monday on a shortened route.
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Newport
Merton A Cheesman
Uss Hamton
Rhode Island
American Legion
Bristol
Boy Scouts
Roswell S Bosworth
Aida Connery
Audrey Munro
Domenica Gogha
Marjorie McCann
Providence
George T. Ingram
Meiggs
Know New England Contest Opens With $3000 Prizes
The Know New England contest starts today with $3000 in prizes. Open to New England residents, it runs ten weeks with six jumble-name puzzles per week. First prize is $2000 plus chance at additional cash and a future sixty-name round.
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New England
New England Press Association
New England States
Fieldchester
Springmanh
Manchester
Springfield
Maid Service Dilemma Faces Bristol Homemakers
Readers discuss finding and keeping a good housemaid and the desire for more personal time. The column notes depression days made hiring easier but long hours and little recreation strained workers and couples.
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Bristol
Bristol readers urged to study plant evolution article
A Bristol note discusses a Christian Science Monitor piece by Beth Hollyer about a plant evolved for desert climates. The summary suggests the report may aid readers, while acknowledging that circumstances vary and methods may not transfer everywhere.
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Christian Science Monitor
Beth Hollyer
Deserf
Ashe
Ind Wrepitek
Optace
Bristol
Hours Behind Maid Troubles Explain Ms Nemaar
A Nemaar tale describes ongoing trouble keeping maids despite good pay and working conditions. The core issue is long hours and limited private time, with maids on duty most days and only Thursdays and Sundays off for personal errands.
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Nemaar Geek
Peggy Helps After School at Teachers College
A brief note describes Peggy as a current schoolgirl helper at the teachers college where the writer's children study. Her duties start around five after Edna leaves and include finishing touches of dinner, serving meals, and dishwashing with student helpers. On study nights she is free for school activities unless bread is baked that evening.
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Peggy
Teachers’ College
Edna
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