Highway Engineer H 5S Jewell Wins Rail Upgrade
Road engineer H. 5S Jewell rejoices as United Railways Co chief announces 9 inch grooved rails on Franklin street from High to Thames and at Thames where it crosses near Oliver. Switch on Franklin to be removed and work to start in about a week.
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H 5S Jewell
H. W Sanborn
United Railways Co
Franklin Street
High
Thames Street
Oliver Street
Leger
Jewell
Booster Suppers Planned and Boys State Day Funds Reported
A representative group met to plan Booster Suppers for spring and summer with details to follow. Boys State Day Saturday raised 5562 dollars as teams competed in a supper line event. Lawrence Ascoh won a 55 dollar guess, while Solicitors team led by Lloyd McGann raised 2387 dollars, Rich mond Gorham 1665 and Leonard Sanford 1510 for their groups. Herbert Burnham’s box contained the largest single amount. The Industrial Bowling League committee meets tonight to set up a new two man league for next Friday on the Y alley. A new Junior Pool tournament is now under way.
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Lawrence Ascoh
Real Estate Transfer Antonio Nap to Betta Nappi
Antonio Nap transfers an undivided one half interest in land and buildings on Reservoir Avenue to Betta Nappi. The record notes a deed transfer between private parties with property described as on Reservoir Avenue.
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Antonio Nap
Betta Nappi
Reservoir Avenue
Community Happenings in Bristol and Vicinity
William J Duffy visits Bristol from Providence. St Michael's parish plans a July fair in Holmes Memorial House and Locke Close. May Teresa Hackett engaged to Michael Webster Bell of Alton. Booster's Club dance at Hotel Belvedere. Warren Post Office may become Bristol sub station. St Michaels Brotherhood Glee Club rehearsal for next meeting. Bristol Train of Artillery hosts a dance at the armory. Lenten service at St Michael's Church with Rev John F Scott. Three act comedy The Coming Out of Geraldine at St Marys parish school. Memorial Building open for Memorial Hall exhibits. visitors guided by Gladys Lane Rhode Island Historical Society. Hall open 10 am to 4 pm.
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Wiliam J Duffy
Providence
St . Michael’s
Holmes Memorial House
Locke Close
Nemo Circlet
New York
F M Dimond
First Baptist Church
Charles H Liscomb Burton
John J Hackett
May Teresa Hackett
Michael Webster Bell
Alton
Booster’s Club
Burnside Lodge
Belvedere
Earl R Moore
Harrisvile
Doris
J F
Warren
Bristol
St Michaels Brotherhood Glee Club
Holmes House
Brotherhood
Bristol Train of Artillery
Armory
State Street
John F Scott
St John's Church
St Michael's Church
Geraldine
Parchial
St Mary’s
Irene Farley
Mary Kelles
Rose Powers
Mary Tobin James Gallagher
Donald
Mortissen
Bunside Memorial
Gladys R Lane
Rhode Island Historical Society
Community Briefs Reflect Local Health and Society Events
Henry Rawson shows improvement after illness at his Weaod street home. A whist for Hopestee Mount Hope Block society and a St Patrick's gathering at 329 Hope street marked social activity. Bristol units plan meetings, a Cantata at Trinity Church, and a Taft School piano fund whist. The Bristol Aerie considers Merriman’s resignation. Grade Teachers Association postpones due to weather.
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Henry
F. S. Rawson
Weaod Street
Council Lafayette
St Jeane Baptiste Society
Mount Hope
Hopestee
John Henri Buffym
The
Herreshoff, Manufacturing Company
Court Street
Ida Straitwho
St Patrick's
Hope Street
Fred E. Dunloa- Hope
Samuel D
Trinity Church
Aidan Conners
Helen W Chuch
Taft School
Harry- Gras
George R Janson
Henrys W Borgston
Eugene S Roone
Bristol Aerie of Eagles
A M Merriman
Samuel I Kennison
Providence
Merrimans
Bristol Grade Teachers Association
John Post Reynolds
John H Robinette Eestor
Grace Church
Robinette
Moose Lodge Installs Officers For Ensuing Year
The officers of King Philip Lodge No. 1135 Loyal Order of Moose were installed for the new year by Past Dictator William J. Le Clair. Appointed roles include Vice Dictator Joseph Harington Prelate George F. Engraham Treasurer Walter H. Munro Trustees Marius F. Paulin and Harry Bell Physician C J Hasrouck Representative to Supreme Lodge William LeClair Alternate Walter Hunro.
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Keelder
William J. Leclair
Philip Eddge
Moose
William
Italian Supper Tonight in GAR Hall Event
The public is invited to an Italian supper and entertainment this evening at GAR Hall. Program includes Italian orchestra selections vocal solos and toe dancing led by Newport girl Miss Louie Malafronte. Committees Arrangements Miss Sansone DeFelice Vélecca Princell a Cooking Mrs Della Morte chair Mrs Troiano Mrs Abbenande Mrs Santo Miss Josephine Romano. Be there by 6:00 PM.
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Gar Hall
Focal
Newport
Louie Malafronte
I. Sansone
J DeFelice
L Vélecca
A Princella
J Della Morte
John Troiano
Abbenande
Santo
Josephine Romano
Government positions offered to youths and women
Describes job opportunities for young men and women over 17 seeking government posts with a $125 monthly pay. Instructions direct readers to write for a free list of positions to Sper Raymond Terry, a former Civil Service official, at Continental Building, Washington.
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Sper
Raymond Terry
Civil Service
Ex- Selinger Ae Continental Bldg
Washingn i
Boy Scouts Meet Across Bristol Troops Gather for District Plans
Fifty officers and scouts from Bristol Troop 1 Riverside and other Bristol units attend a social in Winchester Hall Riverside with games, contests, and a collation. Troop 3 Bristol inspectors and leaders meet at St Elizabeths Hall to plan quarters, tests, drill, and business. Troop 2 Bristol plans district rally and a pie eating contest while Silver Fox Patrol completes outdoor tests near Camp Takarest.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Riverside
Winchester Hall
Bristol Scouts
Providence
East Providence
St Elizabeth's Hall
Joseph Marshall
George R Fish
Kelley
Silver Fox
Camp Takarest
Sanitary Detachment Formed At Bristol Armory
Sanitary Detachment of the Bristol Tail of Artillery led by Lt Col A Merriman reports growing support as enlistments reach near the required strength. A chowder and smoker at the armory Monday will precede a brief meeting with aim to start weekly drills on April 3.
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B.T.A
A . Merriman
Bristol Tain of Artillery
National Guard
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