Local Bristol News Briefs Highlight Fires, Meetings and Births
Notices report a 12 foot row boat found adrift in Bristol Harbor by Chester Warner of Burton Street. Bristol receives two carloads of sewage pumps and a judge will address a PTA meeting at Reynolds School. American Legion events and bingo at Columbia Hall are noted. A fire at Clarence Booth’s home was quickly extinguished after a town-wide alarm. Brig Gen L H Callan will speak on patriotism and defense to several Legion groups. Social events include a large Portguese Civic League dance with Vasco de Gama Society guests. Births announced at Providence Lying-In Hospital and church Silver Tea planned at the First Baptist Church. Canon Parshley and family return from Clinton, NC.
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Clarence Booth
Chestnut Street
L. H Callan
American Legion
Fairhaven
Mass
Kearney
1Sts
Legion
Hest
Newport
Warren
East Providence
Providence
Fall River
Bristol Portuguese American Civic League
Hotel Belvedere
Vasco de Gama Society
Sam Browne
Mary A. Victoria
Flower Photography At Home By John Van Guilder
Tips for photographing blossoms indoors emphasize lighting from the side, incorporating shadows for depth. Use two photoflood lamps, tilt the background tray, and avoid direct front lighting. set diaphragm 7.63 and shutter speed 1/25 second to capture lasting images.
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Seumei
John van Guilder
Taxpayers urged to attend Town Meeting for savings
Real estate taxpayers are urged to attend the annual financial town meeting where a vote on appropriations may save over 35600. A petition for a paper ballot shows taxpayer mood and support for Budget Committee judgment, stressing active participation and safeguarding local interests.
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Financial Town Meeting
El Sabio Dies A Beloved Rhode Island Donkey
On February 7 in Kingston South County a 37 year old donkey named El Sabio died. He carried his mistress along Rhode Island roads until two years ago and roamed Bristol Newport Tiverton Westerly and more. He feared water and enjoyed driving, living at Dr Howe's farm in Bristol with a fine Egyptian Sheik sire. He is buried at the Animal Rescue League of Boston cemetery in Dedham Massachusetts.
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Kingston
South County
Rhode Island
Bristol
Newport
Tiverton
Westerly
Dr. Howe
Puppets Entertain Pupils at Gui teras Memorial Junior High
Marionettes crafted and operated by the Puppet Club amused students Friday at Gui teras Memorial Junior High School. Miss Marthe Cote directed the show with help from Grace Brune Marie Pacheco and others. theatre and lighting were built by practical arts students under Hector Bellevance.
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Guiteras Memorial Junior High School
Practical Arts
Hector Bellevance
Mmeking
Ahiee Castra Diorothy
Paara Penera Panna Flora Pusca Ciladys
Chase Palvine
Marie Pacheco
Mare Schroer
Brdget
Turitla
Jamie Mendes
Grace Prone
Golden Rod Troop Holds First Regular Meeting
Golden Rod Troop To met at Reynmds School Auditorium at 4 pm Monday. Patrols were formed and leaders elected. Patriciora Hurestes Vieta Teclere and Elizabeth Matthews named to roles. Officers charted included Treasurer Jessie Sanford Secretary Pepes Vatrheson Sorg eattonat Venus Whoa Hobson and Serihe Lovind Gp revrement. Fred Barrutt taught three songs Dorothy Petrie read a short essay. Court of Honor set for 7:3 pm Wednesday at Captain Mrs Bartlett’s home.
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Reynmds
Patricoira Hurestes Vieta Teclere
Ph Dizabeth Matthews
Cfleers
Jessie Sanford
Secretar
Pepes Vatrheson
Venus Whoa Hobson
Serihe -Lovind
Vors
Fred Barrutt
Dorothy Petrie
Padgett
Fred Bartlett
Kinder
Jms. Peckham
M. Lovina Guevremont
Four New Scouts Admitted Into First Bristol Troop
Last evening the First Bristol Troop Box Scouts of America held a Tenderfoot Inves ture Ceremony with Joseph Arouca Jr in charge. New members John Cordeiro Lawrence Andrade Manuel Mello and Joseph Roderimgues, all 12, were welcomed by Scoutmaster George Robish and the tenderfoot degree team. Everreads patrol led by James Puva placed first in two games and earned top total points.
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Bristol
Box Scouts of America
Joseph Arouca Jr
Troon
George Robish
John Cordeiro
Lawrence Andrade
Manuel Mello
Joseph Roderimgues
Porst
Jas M
Edwardlessandro
John G Abenante
Maynard Linzman
Charles H Reed
Joseph Jouca Jr
Everreads
James Puva
George R Vishner
Trop
George K. Pish
Charles H. Reed
Harry Bullock
Panthers
Ralph Jarasco
Fyerready
Amateur Night Finals Highlight Three Day Bazaar
The Doric Club and Mount Hope Chapter Eastern Star wrapped up a three day bazaar at the Masonic Temple Hope Street with finals in amateur night. Twelve contestants took part with Charlotte Stoughton winning first for At Dawning while Rose Kerri earned second for Sweetie Pie and Munroe Taves took third with Harmonica solos. Cash prizes were awarded, and the event was praised as a major success with George W. Boutilier chairing the arrangements group and a long list of assistants.
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Doric Club
Mount Hope
Order’ of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Hope Street
Migs Charlotte
Stoughton
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