Bristol Town Council Tightens Monthly Appropriation Reporting
The Town Council adopted a resolution to require department heads to report monthly on the status of appropriations as of the first of each month, including all contracted bills. The measure excludes school and sewer departments and adds reserve constraints overseen by the Town Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Church
de Wolf
William Hy. Anitovies
George Vo Tabor
John B. Geegan
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bristol Exchange
Warren
Council
Prescott B Paull
Warren Exchange
Bristol
John August
Lis Busness
Tabor
State Americanization Head to Give Address at Graduation
Harry A Nugent state supervisor of Americanization will deliver the principal address at Bristol Evening High School graduation next Tuesday night in the school auditorium. Diplomas will be awarded by I Leo Cantwell, with Amy Estelle Sousa as valedictorian and Clarence Stephen Trudell as class president. The program includes music by the orchestra, a girls chorus, a welcome, and performances by a trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A Nugent
Bristol Evening High School
I. Leo Cantwell
Amy Estelle Sousa
Clarence Stephen Trudell
Antone Mazza
Manuel Medenos
Seth Maciel
Dorothy Ruggiero
John Alves
Anthony Camporiale
Manuel Rodrigues
Benjamin Viera
Josephine Margaret Mello
Elizabeth Mary King
Anthony Medie Stanzione
Helen P Morris
FOP
Torrie Hyenke Agiyty
Sical
Marian Lewis
Laura Maiorano
Agnes Foyo
Mary Lopes
Concetta Orefice
Angelina Sottsa
Angelina Mello
Eriza Fusco
Margaret Roderick
Rhode Island Governor and Bristol editor clash over Columbus Day ad
Rhode Island Governor Theodore Green demands a retraction from The Bristol Phoenix over a March 3 political advertisement claiming he vetoed a Columbus Day bill in 1935. Editor Roswell S. Bosworth admits unsigned copy and responsibility for ad placement but denies any veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell S. Bosworth
Bristol Phoenix
Bristol, Rhode Island
Bristol
Green
Theodore Francis Green
Rhode Island
Igou
Republican Town Committee
Bristol Voters
Quinn to Head Speakers at Democratic Rally
Gev Robert E Quinn will lead a long list of local and out of town speakers at a Democratic rally at Columbia Hall. Secretary James F. Pierce announced another rally for Monday night at the same venue with speakers to be announced tomorrow.
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Gev
Robert E Quinn
Democrati Town Committee
Columbia Hall
James F. Pierce
Bristol County
Banquet Planned for Prof Baldwin March 24 at hotel Belvedere
Bristol civic leaders announce a testimonial banquet for Prof George H Baldwin newly named head of the State division of promotion and supervision of public education. The event March 24 at the Hotel Belvedere is sponsored by the Bristol Lions Club with Rotary Club endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Baldwin
State Division of Promotion and Supervision of
Bristol
Hotel Belvedere
Bristol Lions Club
Baldwin
Lions Club
Arthur M. McCaw
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Ian M. Walker
Colt Memorial High School
James E. Sullivan
Guiteras Memorial
Earl P Mathewson
Rotary
Elmer S. Mapes
Edward L. Leahy
Howard R. Newman
Colt High School
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Board of
Public Aid Directors
American Legion Post 6 Plans Regular Meeting Tonight
Kearney Post No 6 of the American Legion will hold its monthly meeting tonight at Odd Fellows hall on High street. Senior Vice Commander Charles E Burns announces many appointments for the year including Edward I Leahy as Boy Scout officer, Joseph W Enes and Domenic Mascola as past commanders, and several district officers. Also scheduled are meetings for Sons of the Legion and the junior and senior auxiliaries in the same hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Thomas A. Hickey
Donat J. Gladue
Sea Scout
Enos
Erderly
Sons of the Legion
Legion
Ever Readys Host 50 Attend Card Party in Thames Street Station
About fifty persons attended the whist and bingo party by the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company Wednesday evening at their Thames Street station. Whist winners were Georgianna Weaver and Alec Guevre mont first, Jessie King and Manuel Borges second. Jesse Veira consolation. Bingo winners included Agnes Walsh Lucy Marasco and Joseph Moran. The Mothers Club of St Marys parochial school hosted ten tables at their church party the same night. Mary Corey won first prize. The event continues next Thursday night.
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Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company
Thames Street
Georgianna Weaver
Alec Guevremont
Jessie King
Manuel Borges
Jesse Veira
Agnes Walsh
Lucy Marasco
Joseph Moran
Mothers’ Club
St. Mary’s Parochial School
Mary Corey
William I Baker, Jr
John Burke
William Bottomley
NYA Physical Classes Begin Monday at Guiteras Gym
NYA will start physical education and recreational classes Monday at Guiteras Memorial Junior High School gym with about 200 registrants. Director Bernard Quartaro leads activities assisted by Raymond Sartini. Four weekly sessions run Monday through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring boxing indoor baseball basketball volleyball deck tennis and ping pong for age groups.
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NYA
Guiteras Memorial Junior High School
Bernard Quartaro
Raymond J. Sartini
Scouts Final Bingo at Scout Hall Tomorrow Evening
The Bristol Scout honor society Awashonki Herd P. O. W. S. sponsors the last penny bingo in the series. It will be held tomorrow at 7 o'clock in the Scout hall. Joseph A. Arouca chairs the committee with herd members assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awashonki Herd
Bristol
Scout Honor Society
Joseph A. Arouca
Herd
Bristol Sewer Board postpones meeting to Monday
Bristol Sewer Commission canceled its meeting scheduled for last night and moved it to Monday night as chairman Donat J. Gladue announced. A sewage plant mishap Tuesday caused the clarifying tank to overflow by 2300 gallons above normal, and the 16 inch outlet pipe could not handle the excess intake.
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Bristol Sewer Commission
Donat J. Gladue
Sea Scouts Call Meeting for Re registration
Sea Scout Ship Kearney holds important registration meeting this evening at 6 30 in the Locker on Thames Street. Chairman Joseph Edmonds of the ships committee asks all former members who wish to re register to attend tonight's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEA Scouts
Kearney
Thames Street
Joseph Edmonds
Ships Committee
Tax Dilemma of Home Owners Prompts Thrift Call
A March Boston Sunday Post excerpt argues that steady homeowners face rising taxes and are unfairly blamed for thrift limits. It contrasts renter relief with owners taxed on increased bills and notes France’s thrift as a model, citing small investors and government bonds as alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Sunday Post
John Bantry
Bantry
France
Government bounty not inexhaustible urges prudent economy
A late 19th or early 20th century editorial argues that government funds are not limitless and calls for fiscal restraint. It warns of a coming reckoning and criticizes ongoing wasteful spending that undermines private investment and self reliance in old age.
Hard Times for the Small Voter Says Local Senator
A reader letter condemns political influence over city state and federal actions. The author cites Senator Conroy of Fall River as emblematic of arrogant times, accusing him of insulting taxpayers by calling them baboons. The piece argues modest earners cannot obtain consideration from politicians due to political helplessness.
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Conroy
Fall River
Dictatorships influence citizens through fear and control
The text contrasts world dictatorships with oppression by terror. It notes that dictators do not seek public support but sandbag opponents, crush dissent, and silence protest through fear. It observes a government expanding reach, intruding into daily life, and officials becoming more arrogant and punitive toward criticism.
Warning of creeping autocracy and citizen fear
The speaker warns that a short distance remains to a era where ordinary citizens lose democratic independence. People will fear protesting or organizing, stay quiet due to danger to health, and political autocracy will triumph. The comparison to Germans under Hitler emphasizes the total loss of freedom.
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Hitler
Fragmented Text on Democracy and American Traditions
The readable fragment discusses democracy and the fate of American traditions. It references the possible outcomes for the nation and hints at evaluating political loyalties and the role of individuals in preserving traditional values.
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New England Electric Lighting Company
Union Street
Amos S. Gorham
Joseph A. Hammill
Hammill
Marion Marshall
Joseph Marshall
Hammall
New England Shoe Company
Taxpayers’ Association
John Rega
John FE Beavis
Parker Street
Gladue
Fver
WPA
East Burial
Berstel Chapter
D AR
William K. McMillan
High Street
United States
Peter G Gerry
Jesse H Metcalf
Budget Commissions
Harry A. Nugent
Paddy
Jane Withers
Pinky Tomlin
Rita Cansino
Jane Darwell
George Givot
OUR Gang
Fighting Marines
Carton News
June Bride
Richard Arlen
Beryl Mercer
Claude Allister
Charles McNaughton
Cecilia Parker
Dudley Digues
Fidmund Lowe
Ann Sothern
Margaret Stuava
Rete Parrot
Rochelle Hudson
Ceaan Romero
Bruce Cabot
Phillips
Edward. Annes Nee Rhodes
WIN. C. Hull News
State OF Rhode Island
Providence Plantations Executive Chamber
Providence
Columbia
Hall
Prof
State Dept
American Legion
Burns
Sewer Board
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