Girl Scout notes outline bi centennial essay contest
Mrs Earl P Mathewson outlined requirements for a Washington bi centennial essay contest to be held among Rhode Island Girl Scouts. Two winners will receive a trip to Washington DC to present essay books on Rhode Island history during George Washington’s life. Books will feature various RI history phases.
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Washington
George Millard
Henry Wood
Girl Scout Council
Anchor Patrol
Battery C Honors Red Distinction After Funeral Escort
Battery C members escorted the funeral of Legionnaire John Campbell in Warren with a firing squad and taps. The unit earned the red distinction, one of five New England batteries to achieve the honor, and a banquet for Col. Wells is planned with military figures as guests.
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Battery C
E. E. McMillan
John Bisbane
M. Ruggiero
John Lawrence
Reginald Brown
Lews Castriotta
John Robinson
Legionaire
John Campbell
Warren
Robinson
New England
243Rd C
Col. Wells
James J Garvin
Columnists Warn Against Bristol Water Works Monopoly
A Bristol town column cites Ws Frederikk Williams Jr to oppose a Bristol and Warren Water Works stock raid. The piece quotes Governor Franklin D Roosevelt on utility monopolies and warns taxpayers against trusting high returns from potentially unsafe investments.
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Phoenix
Ws Frederikk Williams, Jr
Bristol and Warren
Franklin J. Roosevelt
New York
Bristol
Long Beach Solution Urged for Bristol Town Council
A Bristol reader urges open sessions and a genuine town council led by engaged property owners and local taxpayers. He argues for attracting industries and a beach project to spur employment, using the harbor and Yacht Club ties to draw visitors and dollars while stressing prudence in expenditures.
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Bristol
Bristols
Town Meeting Call to Citizens by Rudolph Bassing
Citizens urged to attend the upcoming Financial Town Meeting vote and participate honestly. Rudolph Bassing appeals to residents to discuss finances, voice opinions, and engage in civic duty.
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Rudolph Bassing
Bristol Police Chief Salary Raises Revealed in Town Records
Herman Farr reports discrepancies in Bristol payrolls noting the Police Chief's weekly pay rose from 3906 to 4500 before May 27 1929 and to 4900 by August 4 1930 while town council minutes omit any formal action or record of the increases.
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Bristol
Herman Farr
Olympians Defeat United Presbyterian 35 20
George Padthorpe's Olympians beat United Presbyterian Church of Providence 35 to 20 at the YMCCAGym. Baker Perry starred for the locals and Riley was top player for the opponents in a game noted for late action.
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George Padthorpe
United Presbyterian Church
Providence
Ymccagym
Baker” Perry
Riley
Ever Ready Engine Whist Winners and Local Wrestling Match
Seven prizes awarded at the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co whist contest on Thames Street. Mrs Mary Guevremont won the ladies first prize with 47 points, Mrs Albert Ethier second with 43, Arthur Demers led men with 50, John Parkovich second with 40, Fred Guevremont earned the consolation prize with 18, and Alec Guevremont won the door prize. Ten tables were in play. Next week’s whist is set for Wednesday. Manuel Almeida announces YMCA wrestling at the local Y against Fall River Boys’ Club, featuring Joe Rego, Mike Pasquarelli, Mike Ruggiero, River Cardoza, John Daponte, William King, and Anthony Daponte. Fall River’s lineup pending selection by Coach Shapiro.
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Engine and Hose Co
Thames Street
Mary Guevremont
Albert Ethier
Arthur Demers
John Parkovich
Fred Guevremont
Manuel “Boy” Almeida
Y. M.C
Fall River Boys’ Club
Grapplers
Bristol
Shapirro
Fall River
Preacher Delivers Lenten Sermon in Nashua NH
Rev A oR Parshley preached a Lenten sermon at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Nashua New Hampshire on Tuesday evening.
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Nashua
N. H
Rev A Or Parshley
Church of the Good Shepherd
Colt Memorial Faces Burrillville In Final Conference Game
Colt Memorial meets Burrillville High at Guiteras gym to close a 14 game Conference Class B schedule. Despite favorites status, coach Johnny Walker plans strong lineup to reverse a previous Bristol victory and keep title hopes alive.
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Colt Memorial
Guiteras
Burrillville High
Johnny Walker
Colt — Basketeers
Bristol
Latters Court
Sietors
Newport Hoops Sketch as Nevins Plans Starters
Coach Toe Nevins announces a Wednesday clash where Rogers High meets Colt Memorial with a powerful Newport lineup. He vows a first team rotation, featuring Andrews at center Shea Burns Mullins Burke in backcourt, aiming to show off future Newport stars. Colt’s Walker will start Ruggiero Mansi Mello DeLeo Bruno St Angelo Lemaire, a lineup key to its strong season.
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Toe Nevins
Guiterases
Rogers High
Colt Memorial
Newport
Bristol Lions
Newport School
Nevins
Olympian Basketball Team Brings War Party to Plainville
George Pailthorpe's Olympian basketball squad, fresh from a 39 to 25 victory over United Presbyterian Church of Providence, will travel to Plainville Massachusetts for a return game with Plainville A C. The Olympian Juniors also face Plainville seconds in the preliminary contest as a bus is chartered for local fans.
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Eorge Pailthorpe
Olympian
United Presbyterian Church Five
Providence
Plainville
Mass
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