Frederick Alger Addresses Epworth League on Civic Preservation
Frederick Alger spoke to Epworth League members at State Street M E Church proposing procedures to preserve the American form of government. He warned of international propaganda, education methods shaping beliefs, and urged discipline, healthy youth, liberal education, and a strong merchant marine to uphold the Monroe Doctrine against foreign pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Alger
Epworth League
State Street
M. E. Church
Mr. Alger
Tahede Sae
Pceai
United States
Words of Washington Remembered in Farewell Advising Courts of Power
National Chairman cites George Washington Birthday reflections from the Farewell Address. The speaker emphasizes constitutional balance, checks and balances, and warns against encroachment or sudden constitutional changes. Washington’s words urged caution, restraint, and amending the Constitution when needed to guard liberty.
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America
George Washington
Washington
Boxing Show Thrives Despite Cold Weather On Hope Street
A sizable crowd attended a boxing smoker by the Italo American Club on Hope Street. Main event featured Paul Gaffney of Fall River vs Young Topazio of Bristol in 112 pound class with eight other three round bouts. Referees were James J Velleca and Louis Castriotta handled duties. Dr Alfred M Merriman served as medical examiner.
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Hope Street
Paul Gaffney
Fall River
Young Topazio
Bristol
Barrington
James J Velleca
Louis Castriotta
Nicholas
Kid Brown
Ruggiero
Tips to curb auto theft from careless owners
New York City police say most car thefts arise from owners leaving cars unlocked or running. Thieves use ignition jumpers and exploit unattended moments, so motorists should lock doors every time and remove valuables to deter both major thefts and petty pilfering.
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New York City
Civil Service Exams Announced for Automatic Tool Operators
The notice lists openings for automatic machine tool operators including screw machines and drills. Applicants must be 20 to 47, with six months experience, gauges proficiency, and tolerance production ability. Applications due by March 15, 1938 through New England offices or Newport Naval Torpedo Station.
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Board of Civil Service Examiners
New England
First U. S. Civil Service District
Boston
Mass
Recorder, Labor Board
US Naval Torpedo Station
Newport
R. I
Sisterhood Hosts Large Bingo Social at Temple
The Jewish Temple Sisterhood sponsored a well attended bingo social in the K of C rooms on State Street drawing over 300 people. Helpers included Mrs Jacob Brown and several Misses including Leah Eisenstadt Minna Brown Eva BrowLillign Phenges and others.
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Jewish Temple
State Street
Jacob Brown
Leah Eisenstadt
Minna Brown
Eva
Brow
ang.Lillign
Phenges
Hens Levy
Benjamin Hazen
Samuel Leviten
Frank Brown
Nathan Fisenstadt
Sacred Heart Edges Bristol In Woonsocket League Clash
Sacred Heart of Woonsocket defeated Bristol 49 to 48 at home to pull clear in the Woonsocket League standings. Jiggs Butler scored 21 for Bristol, supported by Tommy Van Voast Red Fitzpatrick Jimmy Duffy Billy Simmons Jake McCarthy and Bill McCarthy as the heartily contested game went to the final buzzer.
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Levor
Sacred Heart
Woonsocket
Jiggs Butler
Bristol
Tommy van Voast
Red Fitzpatrick
Jimmy Duffy
Billy Simmons
Jake McCarthy
Bill McCarthy
St. Charles
The Earl of Warwick King Maker in Wars of the Roses
The Earl of Warwick acted as a king maker in the Wars of the Roses guiding Henry VI from throne to exile and then restoring him to power before Edward IV was displaced.
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Earl of Warwick
Henry VI
Edward IV
Reds Hit Three Games in Week Before Playoffs
Rhode Island Reds schedule three games in five days as the final stretch before playoffs. Wednesday hosts New Haven Eagles led by Billy Coutu. Next Saturday Providence travels to Springfield to face the Indians and then Providence welcomes New Haven Sunday in a showdown with the local forces.
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R. I. “Reds
Rhode Island Reds
New Haven Eagles
Billy Coutu
Providence
Springfield
New Haven
Coutu
Reds
Hagies
Reds chase winning streak after 5 1 win over Pittsburg
The Reds beat the Pittsburg Hornets 5 1 to push for a longer streak to finish the regular schedule ahead of the Philadelphia Ramblers. No Providence player suffered a serious bruise in the rough game. Trainer George Army was pleased with the lack of injuries. The New Haven game on Wednesday night will start at 9 o clock instead of 8 30 to allow fans to attend Ash Wednesday rites.
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Pittsburg Hornets
Reds
Philadelphia Ramblers
Providence
Pittsburg
George Army
New Haven
Mortgagee's Sale of Bristol Lot After Mortgage Breach
Public auction scheduled for Wednesday March 2 1838 at noon. The sale follows a deed dated November 17 1931 by Ben Fabio DeCristofaro Josephine A DeCristofaro and Alphonso Richio and recorded in Bristol Rhode Island. The parcel covers the northerly ninety feet depth along the width of lot one Prospect Heights Plat Beachmount Land Company.
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Fabio DeCristofaro
Josephine A. DeCristofaro
Alphonso Richio
Bristol
Rhode Island
Prospect Heights
Beachmount Land Company
Saiq Bristol
Mortgage sale notice for Bristol property in Rhode Island
Notice of sale by mortgagee for parcel recorded June 10 1931 in Bristol Town Records Book 96 Page 466. Sale subject to taxes and assessments lien. By order of mortgagee VOIGHT WRIGHT MUNROD attorneys Providence. February 8 15 22 March 1 38.
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Deepa
Bristol
Voight, Wright
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Raymond Pitcairn
Sentinels of the Republic
Canon Hughes
Trinity Church
St. Michael's
Chile
J. F. Winchester
SRE
Sisterhood
D. A. R. and
B. T. Entm
Ass'n. Brown Univ. Glen Cluatesa
Congregational Missionary Society
Bristol Rotary Club
Motor Vehicles Departments
Woden Wood
Eden
Anthony Eden
England
Hitler
Austria
George Morton Fish
Carpinteria
Calif
Woman's Home Companion
Jeditors
Peter
Dorothy Moore
Pootunng
Shanghai
Pootung
Dorchester Mutual
L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset
Luther’s Repair Shop
Henry W. Luther
Thames Street
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel
Ulysse Forget, M. D
Miller
Warren
G. M. Wilbur
Main St
Constitution St
Bris
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Hope St
Thyra Carlson
High St
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