Tree Warden Bets on DDT to Fight Elm Disease
Joseph C Kinder the town tree warden said DDT is the most efficient and economical option to combat Dutch elm disease. He outlined spraying this spring and in June, estimated costs at 1 to 2 dollars per tree, and noted local and state officials found no current infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C Kinder
University of Massachusetts Experimental Station
Waltham
Kinder
State Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Bristol Neck 4 H Club Holds Meeting at Leahy Home
The Bristol Neck 4 H Club met last Thursday at Mr and Mrs John V Leahy Jr home called to order by President Frederick Cornell Robert Leahy reported a 1780 dollar treasury The group secured tickets for a square dance at Rockwell School on March 22 A regular electricity lesson was given and the meeting adjourned at 745 p m by scribe James D McGinn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Neck
John V. Leahy
Frederick Cornell
Robert Leahy
Rockwell School
James D McGinn
Mystery Vitamin Found In Tiny Mealworm Grub
An entomologist and three bio chemists from the University of Minors report that vitamin B-T and carnitine are identical. The mealworm larva reveals a test specimen for carnitine as a vital enzyme related compound. Fraenkel notes the finding may impact biological and medical research and health understanding.
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Austin
Tex -A
University of Minrors
G 8S Fraenkel
Self Lighting Cigarette Seen In Near Future
In Fribourg Switzerland a Swiss chemist announces a self lighting cigarette using a chemical on one end that ignites tobacco when rubbed on the package side. No flame, no puffing required. Inventor Ernest Heimo says it also works for cigars and firms are bidding for rights.
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Fribourg
Switzerland
Buddy
Ernest Heimo
Worrying Parents Urged To Have More Children
Chicago report cites a Parents' Consultation Service survey from 36 states and Hawaii. It recommends having at least two more children, preferably girls, as a cure for worry among parents of an only child.
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Chicago
Territory of
Hawaii
Martin L. Reymert
Mooseheart
False Fire Alarm by Man Seeking Warmth in Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania a man identified as Edward Humphrey, 40, rang a fire alarm to find a warm spot downtown. Deputy Chief Martin Lahey questioned him and Humphrey admitted he wanted a warm place, later charged with intoxication and ringing a false fire alarm.
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Scranton
Edward ‘‘Umphrey
Martin Lahey
Lahey
Humphrey
National High School Oratorical Contest Plans Set
Plans are completed for the 15th annual National High School Oratorical Contest, a national Americanism event of the American Legion with prize funds totaling 4000 2500 1000 and 500 for the four national finalists. Contests schedule includes Rhode Island department event at Hope High School Providence March 29 7 30 pm regional and sectional rounds culminating in national finals in Baton Rouge.
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American Legion
Legion
United States
Department of Rhode Island
Hope High School
Providence
John A Ryer
Frank J Calcagni
Erich A O’d Taylor
High School Contest Invites Orations On the Constitution
La., Monday, April 21. High school students are invited to enter a prepared oration and extemporaneous speaking contest based on the U.S. Constitution. Objectives include knowledge, leadership, clear thinking and speaking, and citizenship duties. Request contest folders and entry blanks from Frank J Calcagni, American Legion Headquarters, Providence RI. Entries due by March 20.
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Frank J Calcagni
American Legion
Custom House Street
Providence
Probate Court continues matters to April in local docket
Probate Court Judge Lindemuth continued two matters to April 7 1952 concerning the administration of Gladys Cannavacci nolo and the final account for Salvatore Cappolino. The docket also lists guardianship and estate actions for Frank Pearce Caldwell Colt Francisco Franca and Leon McCaw with various bonds and appraisals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F Lindemuth
Domenico Canna
Gladys E. Cannavaccinolo
Salvatore Cappolino
Frank C. Pearce
Orlando J. Bisbano
Lucien Capone
Caldwell Colt
Francisco F. Franca
Frank Francis
Evangelina C. Franca
Alfred R Rego
Leon E McCaw
Bristol Students Submit Paintings for Exhibition
Bristol art pupils from Bris al senior and junior high schools submitted 25 crayon and watercolor sketches for the 1952 International Show Art Exchange program sponsored by the American Junior Red Cross. Works include a prayer for peace and scenes of life in the town as votes in a prior contest highlighted young artists like Theresa Melly and Charles Ouellette. Exhibits are now in Providence for screening before possible display in New York.
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New England
Bris al
American Junior Red Cross
Margaret F Nerone
Nerone
Bristol
Red Cross
Theresa Melly
Cerns
Guiteras
Charles Ouellette
D Picus
Marklyn Trainor
Tokyo
Colt Drive
Providence
New York
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