Bristol GOP Urges Economy in State Government
Bristol GOP town committee stresses economy and opposition to tax increases and legislation passed without legislative votes. Regstration efforts lead by John Josephs. mass meeting planned to inform voters. Resolution targets Governor Quinn and calls for reduced budgets, duplication cuts, and public staking against reciprocal treaties with Britain.
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Bristol
Anthony J Nunes
Democratic Town Committee
Thomas J. McGrath
John R. Bernardo
Republican Town Committee
John Josephs
Emergency Committee
Rhode Island
Mr_ Josephs
GOP Town Committee
Mr. Josephs
Bristol Republican Town Committee
Quinn
General Assembly
Pierce H. Brereton
Republican State Central Committee
John R. Magee
Brereton
Mr Magee
Hope Circle Anniversary Banquet Slated By Daughters of Isabella
Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella prepares a 21st anniversary banquet at the K of C Hall on State Street. Providence officers Mrs Caroline Manning and Miss Mary Riley will be honored guests. A Bristol Circle member, Mrs Anna Henckle, will be toastmistress. About 100 attending including Mrs Agnes Conley and Mrs Catherine Blake. Clergy from St Mary’s, Our Lady of Mt Carmel, and St Elizabeth’s are represented. Arrangements chaired by Mrs Margaret Ferris with a large volunteer committee.
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Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
K of C Hall
State Street
Caroline Manning
Providence
Mary Riley
Anna Henckle
Bristol Circle
Agnes W Conley
West Warwick
Catherine Blake
Providence Circle
Mary Mongol
Warren Circle
Michael I. Ryan
St Mary's Church
Bristol
Vincent J Griffin
St. Mary's
Joseph Sorzano
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Anthony Barnotti
Henrique Rocha
St Elizabeth’s Church
Colur Om
Margaret \erris
Joseph Tews
Frances Horton
Mildred Beauregard
Mary Callan
Sara Sweeney
Geraldine Marino
Mary Corey
Eloise Dunbar
Ada Perry
Iena Ingram
Margaret Connery
Bristol Rotary Hosts Providence Day Luncheon Bowling Result
Bristol Rotary and Providence Club shared a noon meeting with Edward Edminston of Providence urging vocational service. At High Street alleys Team No 1 Providence beat Bristol 2-1 on strings while Team 2 Bristol swept 3-0. Ferrara led with 372, Newma lost to Magee.
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Bristol Rotarians
Providence
Edward Edmuinston
Providence Club
Edminston
Rotary
High Street
Bristol
Ferrara
Newma
Magee
Robes to be Sewn by Church Mite Society Members
The First Baptist Church vestry hosts all day sewing sessions next week to make choir robes. Members bring box lunches and coffee is provided. The robes committee features Mrs Ebert Hill and Mrs Fred Marz.
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First Baptist Church
Ebert Hill
Fred Marz
Bristol Honors Capt. N G Herreshoff On 90th Birthday
The Bristol Town Council adopted a resolution of felicitation for the 90th birthday of Captain Nathaniel Greene Herreshoff, renowned yacht designer. The resolution praises his marine architecture genius, fair town leadership, and lifelong service to Bristol, and requests a bedside copy be presented on his birthday.
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Nathaniel Greene Herreshoff
Bristol
Bristo
Olympian Club Sports Carnival lights up Y gym night
The Olympian Club of the YMCLA hosts indoor sports at the Y gym featuring fencing drill teams and circus acts. A Bristol Basketball League winner faces a Providence of New Bedford all star five in a charity basketball contest. Boxing wrestling and gymnastic displays round out the program with George Paththorpe overseeing arrangements.
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Olympian Club
YMCLA
Y Gym
Providence
Olympian
Providence of New Bedford
John P Marshall
Butler Simmons
del Piano
van Voast
Rego Agatiello
Gomes
Varick
Duffy
Fitzpartick
Harry IT Young Jr
New Bedford
Ymca Wall
Vans
Morgan Brothers
Angela Stanzione
Young Topazio
Carl Romeo
Young Stanzione
Frank Perry
George S Paththorpe
Orlando
Bishano Michael W Pasquarell
John Miranda
Peter Cavaliere
Manuel Sousa
James Du’fx Jr
William Lavey
Edward Rego
Manuel Rodrigues
Arthur Marine
Anthony Agatiello
Edward Caladrone
Thomas van Voast
Rockwell Renamed School Board Head in Bristol
Charles B Rockwell yesterday began his ninth consecutive term as president of the Bristol school committee. He was unanimously reelected at the annual meeting. Flmer S Capes was reelected secretary of the board as he has served since 1930. The executive committee includes Mrs Mars J Condon Wilfred M Hamill N Ie Cantwell and Vincent J Saviano with Rockwell Condon and Cantwell Saviano to serve on the Teachers Retirement Fund trustees.
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Charles B Rockwell
Collins and Aikman Corp
Bristol
Rockwell
Flmer Scapes
Mars J Condon
Wilfred M Hamil
Condon
N Ieo Cantwell
Vincent J Saviano
Teachers’ Retirement Fund
Budget Committee Reassesses School Budget Against Reduced Funds
The school committee weighed revisions to the 1938 budget after the finance meeting cut department funds from 129000 to 127650. Superintendent Mapes said changes would affect a limited number of accounts as the department faced a shrinking cash balance and taxpayer strain. A tribute to late William C Hobbs was adopted, and transfers from the Andrews Fund were approved to cover building costs.
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Financial Town
Finance Board
Elmer S Mapes
Mapes
William C Hobbs
William H Angevine
Robert S. Andrews
Mary B Condon
Andrews School
Guiteras Memorial
School House
Lincoln Clit
United States Rubber Products Employees' Association
Bristol Twilight League
Equalization Fund Balance Highlights School Budget Strain
The report notes a $3,791.88 balance in the equalization aid account, separate from the regular budget, with $10,646.16 assigned to return salary cuts and transport costs for 1937 38. Wary of January 31st spending, the town risks unpaid bills, and future appropriations shrink by carried over balances. The Budget Committee urged prudent handling, citing past gains but noting reduced instructional materials for economy.
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Ry Brecettoty
Andbe
Cette Crege
Sieciae
State Department of Education
State Law School Department
Bristol
Irish Minstrel at St Mary’s Church Audiorium
Pupils of St Mary’s Parochial School staged the Irish Minstrel, a Patrick’s Day tribute featuring 75 students. Albert Byrnes led the show with Eugene Ferretra as page, while residents from the town performed songs dances and harmonica pieces. The production used period dress and was enhanced by lighting, scenery, and makeup teams.
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Ireland
St Mary’s Church
John Jordan
Joseph Jamiel
William Demers
Edward Mackley
Victor Trask
Roland Girard
R Dolores Pivin
Jeannette Jamiel
Mary Bottomley
Sarah Bottomley
Mary Serbst
Nancy Simmons
Rose Jamiel
Rose Favre
Rita Serbst
Regina Farley
Irene Doran
Margie Matrone
Council Debates Aid Doctor Claim and Water Board Rep
Two executive sessions were held by the Town Council Wednesday night. Council President Paull said deliberations included an allegation that aid recipients were being directed to one doctor and concerns about the Bristol County Water Company board representation. Public Welfare Director Burns denied the allegation and affirmed patients’ right to choose their physician. The council discussed firearms purchases, ordered bids for a new automobile and two police car short wave receivers, to be reviewed at the next session.
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Paull
Police
Bristol County Water Company
Charles F Burns
Anthony J Ferrara
Art Exhibit At Library This Week
Today at Rogers Free Library an oil landscape by John R. Frazier opens as part of the Brown University and RI School of Design art caravan. The shows rotate to Bristol East Greenwich Kingston Cranston Newport and other Rhode Island towns with Rhode Island artists contributing oils watercolors textiles jewelry and more.
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Rogers Free Library
John R. Frazier
Bristol
Brown University
RI School of Design
East Greenwich
Kington
Cranston
Newport
Chepachet
Woonsocket
Westerly
Rhode Islanders
Brown
School of Design
Sleepy ListenersCaption Draws Town Meeting Critique
A reader objects to the eve ning paper caption Sleepy Listeners for a photo of local citizens at Monday night town meeting. The writer says the caption unfairly mocks attendees who were clearly attentive and able to recite proceedings.
Bristol Meeting Sees Cautious Support for Budget Plan
A Bristol gathering shows subdued enthusiasm as attendees listen to the Budget Committee and Town Council recommendations. A city observer noted the contrast between a sleepy audience and the spontaneous cheers when the motion to approve passed.
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Treve
Bristol
Photo Commentary Raised Questions About Image Quality
The piece questions whether the displayed photographs were truly acceptable and hints at differing opinions about their quality. It references viewer reactions and possible standards for visual presentation.
Remembering the American Legion Founding Anniversary
The Wednesday program in Kearney marked the 19th anniversary of the American Legion with a public observance and a moment of silence. The speaker reflects on veterans memories of World War comrades and the impact of losing close pals in battle, a situation hard to forget.
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Kearney Post
American Legion
Be Prepared Says Legion Naires About War Avoidance
Veterans recall key wartime moments and ask if the experience was worth it. The Legionnaires answer with a simple strategy to prevent war by showing readiness. They urge preparedness as protection and insist that if drawn into conflict, the ability to defend oneself improves. The stance rests on common sense and deterrence.
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Legionnaires
Jefferson replaces Washington on new three cent stamp
The column notes a shift in U S postage stamps with Thomas Jefferson image chosen to replace George Washington on a three cent stamp series. It predicts Jefferson will appear more frequently in upcoming months.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
George Washington
Revision of Postage Stamps Honors Presidents
The plan envisions a full revision of postage stamps honoring twelve deceased presidents in order of entry to the White House. Washington appears on the one cent, John Adams on the two cent, with Benjamin Franklin and Martha Washington on one-half and one and one half cents respectively, as departures.
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White House
Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Martha Washington
Communists Target Rhode Island Opposition Say Follett
Chester A. Follett said at Célt Memorial Hall that Communist headquarters in New York issued a rallying cry against American Legion members in Rhode Island urging action. Follett framed the message as a call to step on them during his Wednesday talk.
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American Legion
Rhode Island
New York
Chester A. Follett
Célt Memorial Hall
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