Bristol school project on hold awaiting federal word
Bristol School Board delays presentation of the Andrews Memorial School plan to the freemen at the financial town meeting. Officials await Washington action on PWA grant procedures and estate settlements before seeking a special town meeting to decide on a $53,000 grant and endowment funding for a new auxiliary building for Colt Memorial high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Town
Washington Public Works Administration
Bristol School Board
Andrews Memorial
Public Works Administration
Robert D. Andrews
John Post Reynolds
Harold Ickes
Washington
Andrews
Colt Memorial High School
Edward L. Leahy
Bristol
PWA
Andrew
Colt Memorial
Thursday Afternoon Postal Delivery Discontinued
Acting Postmaster William J. McShane announced that the regular Thursday afternoon mail delivery will be halted citywide. He called the move temporary and said its duration depends on a new rule requiring carriers to take a one day furlough each month without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. McShane
McShane
Health of the Soul lecture by Rev. Herman Ebert
Rev. Herman Ebert senior curate at St. Stephen's Providence will speak on The Health of the Soul at a public lecture Monday evening in Holmes House. He recently returned from Psychiatry fellowship at the College of Preachers in Washington and has long been a close associate of Dr. John Rathbone Oliver, author of several psychiatric works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Ebert
St. Stephen's Church
Providence
Holmes House
Close
John Rathbone Oliver
Ebert
College of Preachers
Washington
Victor
Russell Chafee Installed as Master of Burnside Lodge
Russell T. Chafee is installed Master of Work of Burnside Lodge No. 34 Knights of Pythias in Grand Army Hall with George E. Luther as installing officer. P C Chafee received a gavel and past chancellor’s jewel. Post ceremony, Burnside and United Brothers Lodges played two indoor baseball games. Burnside won 10-8 and United Brothers claimed 2-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Chafee
Burnside Lodge
Russell T. Chafee
Knights of Pythias
Grand Army Hall
George E. Luther
Archie H. Rounds
George Richardson
P. C. Chafee
United Brothers Lodge
No. 13
K. of P
Odd Fellows
U B. L—Murdock McAskill
John W. Card
Milton Paine
William Gladding
M. Roberts
M. Bennett
William Paine
George W. Boutilier
Dan Bowron
Archie Rounds
Charles Bickford
Frank Pearse
George Luther
George F. Marshall
Herman Gablinski
Archie Rounds, Jr
Fred Mott
Gaythorn Cheshire
Burnside
A. Rounds
R. Chafee
Bert Bullock
F Pearse
Geo. Luther
H. Gablinski, Jr
John Campbell
Henry Luther
H. Barlow
Miscellaneous Shower for Miss Morrissey at Collins Street
Mrs Nora E Dwyer hosted a miscellaneous shower and bridge at 20 Collins Street for Miss Margaret M Morrissey to be married to Mr James Ruggiero on April 2. Prizes awarded for Animal Wise Crackers bridge with top honors to Mrs Russell Donovan and Miss Morrissey, plus several special prizes. A chicken salad supper followed by a musical program. house decor was green and white. bride elect received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora E. Dwyer
Collins Street
Margaret M. Morrissey
James Ruggiero
Russell Donovan
Dorothy Ruggiero
Erasmo Mancini
Grace Shiel
Bertha Hagen
Veronica Trainor
Margaret M. Dwyer
Elizabeth Dwyer
William T. Dwyer
Daniel E. Dwyer
Mrs. J. A. Almeida Installed As Head Of Civic League
Mrs. Joseph A. Almeida was installed as president of the Bristol Portuguese-American Women’s Civic League for a third term. Attending were state and town officials and leaders of Portuguese organizations from Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Speakers included Mrs. Almeida and Mrs. Lima, with music by a Bristol orchestra and gifts exchanged among officers and retiring leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Almeida
Bristol
Almeida
Gonsalves
League
Lima
Alvira Mello
Wilhelmina Correira
Emily Vargas
Wer John Ray
Portuguese Club
Newport
Rose Borges
Dighton
Macy Gardin
Esmond
Amelia Sylvia
Providence
M Domingo
Fall River
John Marshall
Joseph J. Dennis
John Andrade
Mae Mello
Manuel Silvia
Juliette Cardoza
Wilhemina Silvia
Mary R. Nunes
Laura Sai
Gloria Marshall
Margaret Roderick
Mary Victoria
Josephine Mello
Anna Motta
Theresa Raposa
Rose Paiva
Lilian Mello
Manuel Tavares
Kearney Legion Posts Charter Members Night Anniversary
The Kearney Post No. 6 observed the American Legion's 15th birthday with a Charter Members Night last evening at Grand Army Hall. About 65 attendees, including former members, shared reminiscences of war days and unit infancy, followed by entertainment and refreshments arranged by Bertram W. Wall William H. Gablinske and Domenic Mascola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Kearney Post, No. 6
Grand Army Halk Tar
Kearney
General Arrangements Committee
National Executive
Bertram W. Wall
William H. Gablinske
Domenic Mascola
Insurance Men at Banquet for 100000 Club in Newport
About 30 Metropolitan Life Insurance Company agents and guests from Newport District and Bristol attended the annual 100000 Club banquet in the Royal Room at the Warren Hotel. Louis Levy of Newport served as toast master. Speakers included Harry Sullivan of Newport, Joseph Williams of Bristol, Merton Spooner, Thomas Sullivan, Adaline Soares, Luigi DePasqual, Thomas F. Ringer, Armand Champ, Meehan, and other district managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Bristol
Royal Room
Warren Hotel
Louis Levy
Harry Sullivan
Joseph Williams
Merton Spooner
Thomas Sullivan
Adaline Soares
Luigi DePasqualh
Thomas F. Ringer
Armand Champ
Pawtucket
Meehan
Budget and School Board Reports Now Available
Copies of the annual Budget Committee report, including the Town Treasurer report, are free and may be obtained at the Town Clerk or Bristol Phoenix offices. The School Committee annual report is also available at the Town Clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Phoenix
Local Credit Exchange System to Be Discussed
Mr George C Clarke secretary of the Pawtucket Chamber of Commerce will discuss a credit information exchange system for local merchants at a Tuesday evening meeting at the Y M C A Rockwell Hall The Bristol Retail Merchants Association sponsors the event inviting all local business people to attend Clarke is noted for his past speech at the Hotel Belvedere in 1931 and is described as an inspiring speaker with deep community knowledge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C.clarke
Pawtucket
Clarke
Hotel Belvedere
Chamber of Commerce
Clark
Bristol Theater to Rise on Hope Street in Town
Workmen clear land behind Makowsky building on Hope street for a new theatre named The Bristol Theater to honor their father Max Makowsky. Howe and Church of Providence handle specs with completion hoped next week. Local labor preferred. stage enlarged to suit larger productions. National Theater Supply Boston handles equipment. Western Electric supplies sound gear.
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Makowsky
Hope Street
Makowsky Brothers
Sidney
Charles
Max Makowsky
Bristol Theater
Howe & Church of Providence
Bristol
Messrs. Makowsky
National Theater Supply Company of
Boston
Western Electric Company
March events and fundraisers listed for community groups
The notice lists upcoming activities: March 16 St Patrick's Day dance by Sea Scout Ship Kearney No 511 at G A R Hall. March 22 Easter Sale of food and fancy articles by Mite Society at First Baptist Church. March 23 musical entertainment by Lee School pupils at Colt Memorial High School. April 2 Rotary Club Frolic at Bristol Casino.
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Sea Scout
Kearney
G. A. R. Hall
Mite Society
First Baptist Church
Colt Memorial High School
Lee School
Rotary Club
Bristol Casino
Snowstorm Aprils Through History Mentioned In Notebook
The piece recalls heavy snowfalls in April from historic records and Miss Alicia Middleton, noting 1824 and 1841 Aprils with deep snows. It cites the 19th century home on Pappoose squaw and the Warren house fire as context, suggesting current weather may still surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pappoosesquaw
Alicia Middleton
Carolina
New England
Sary
Bonnie Hall
Warren House
Miss Middleton
John B. Herreshoff
Callan Proposes Sales Tax For School Support
Brig. Gen. L. H. Callan state senator from this town introduced a bill in the Senate proposing a two per cent retail sales tax. He argued the tax would barely affect shoppers yet yield about 3 million dollars and shift school funding from property taxes by about one third per capita. He cited Connecticut and Massachusetts as adopting similar plans and noted Rhode Island’s past heavy reliance on property support for education has shifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Callan
Senate
Gen. Callan
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Bristol Train of Artillery Assn Plans for Future
The Bristol Train of Artillery Association gathered at Col and Mrs A M Merriman home to review past year activities and discuss future plans. They considered a new constitution and by laws, and heard a report on the musicale set for April 11 for members and guests. An operetta is expected before June with details forthcoming. Ian M Walker chaired the Ways and Means Committee.
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B. T. A. Entertainment Association
A. M. Merriman
Ian M. Walker
B. T. A. Ways and Means
Girl Scout Troop Delights With The Children's Hour
Goldenrod Troops of Girl Scouts met at Reynolds School on Wednesday afternoon. Rhoda Levy read The Children's Hour while Mary McLaughlin Dorothy Ledoux Mary Clark and Leah Eisenstadt participated. Captain Mrs. Francis Bragg directed the program. Artist and Dressmaker badges will start in a few weeks and Lieut. Mrs. John Lane taught an American cowboy song for Minstrel badge. The meeting closed with games.
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Longfellow
Goldenrod
Girl Scouts
Reynolds School
Rhoda Levy
Mary McLaughlin
Dorothy Ledoux
Mary Clark
Leah Eisenstadt
Francis Bragg
John Lane
Town Meeting Deliberates Public Aid Fire Truck and Theatre Site
At the annual financial town meeting in John Post Reynolds School debates focus on public aid funding for next year, with appropriations up from last year by 17996.48 but the Budget Committee down 4458.39. The fire department seeks a 13000 dollar new pumper while others push repairing the Hydraulion and saving 4000 for a future purchase. The Pastime Theatre site sale pits Lon Vail against local taxpayers over rebuilding a new theatre with contention over who should bear risk and benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Post Reynolds
Department of Public Aid
Fire Department
Lon Vail
Citzens
Boy Scout Advances and Regimented Meetings Stated
The Board of Awards of the First Troop awarded ranks at a Wednesday session. First class recipients include Anthony Mon ofo, Martin Edmonds, Joseph Francis. Second class honors go to Jesse Cardoza, Joseph C. Barboza, Harry Bullock, Vincent J. Cataliomo, Attilio Topazio, Frank Cassano. The Bugle and Drum Corps plan a 6 15 p m rehearsal to join the State organization. Cub Pack No 14 meets Monday at 6 15 p m to distribute certificates and plan advancement. Awashonks Herd P O W S holds a ceremonial Saturday at 7 30 p m with social hour after business.
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Board of Awards
Anthony Monofo
Martin Edmonds
Joseph Francis
Jesse Cardoza
Joseph C. Barboza
Harry Bullock
Vincent J. Cataliomo
Attilio Topazio *i
Frank Cassano
State Organization of Bugle
Drum Corps
Awashonks Herd
Morning Worship and Christian Endeavor Service Notice
Morning worship at 10 30 A M led by Rev Herman W Watsen D D of Providence. Church School at 11 45. Christian Endeavor Society meeting in church vestry at 6 30 P M. Evening service omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman W. Watsen
D. D
Providence
Christian Endeavor Society
Congregational Church Announces Services and Meetings
Rev Herbert D Graetz leads 10 30 A M worship with the sermon The High Estate. Church School at 12 noon with Robert F Munro. Men's Union in the General House at noon with In Places of Judgment topic. Junior Christian Endeavor at 5 30 led by Hazel Nettleton. Alpha Chapter meets 6 30. Evening service at 7 30 on The Meaning of the Cross in the Modern World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guneral House
Christian Endeavor Society
Hazel Nettleton
Mass Timings For Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Church
Rev Joseph Sarzana acting pastor announces mass times at Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Church Weekday masses at 7 30 AM and 8 AM on weekdays Sunday masses at 10 AM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady OF MT. Carmel Church
Joseph Sarzana
St Elizabeth's Church Announces Mass Schedule
Rev Manuel J Barros pastor Masses at 7 A M on weekdays Sundays Masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30 A M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Elizabeth’s Church
Manuel J. Barros
St Marys Church Mass Times Broadcast
Rev Thomas J Gillan pastor announces Masses at 430 900 and 1030 AM with 730 PM Benediction at St Marys Church
St Michael's Church Passion Sunday Services
Rev A R Parshtey presides at St Michael's with Holy Communion at 8, Church School at 9 30, Morning Prayer and sermon at 10 45, School of Religion at 3 30, and Trinity Church service at 7 30 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Michael's Church
A. R. Parshtey
School of Religion
Trinity Church
State Street M E Church Services Today
Rev James E Greer leads church school at 10 AM and morning worship at 11 AM with a sermon on Recalls ing a Promise. An evening service at 7:30 PM features a sermon titled The Great Artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Greer
Sermion
Trinity Search H Rev. Nowe el Tene Beedai rag ES
Local notice lists times and events with religious services and meetings. It references start times around 8 and 10:45 a.m. and other schedule hints, noting attendance and venue details for the church group.
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Trinity Search
R. H
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Memorial
Miss Morrissey
Lyric Theatre
Warren, R. I
Warren
Buffington’s
Mt. Hope
Max Baer
Myrna Loy
Primo Carnera
Jack Dempsey
PATHE
Herbert Marshall
Lionel Atwill
Tillie
Gus
W. C .Fields
Alison Skipworth
Baby LE Roy
William Powell
Bette Davis
Veree Teasdale
J. A. Almeida
Civic League
George C. Clark
Callan
Girl Scout
BOY Scout
Cyirock Aa
Congregational Church
Herbert D. Graetz
Church School
Robert F. Munro
ST. Mary’s Church
Thomas J. Gillan
State Street
M. E. Church
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