Worldwide Cruise Details Aboard the Schooner Yankee
A letter from Mrs. Johnson describes a world cruise aboard the schooner Yankee with Capt. Johnson, his wife and 17 month old son, and a crew of 16 college men. The group sails from Haiti to Panama and Galapagos, recounting storms, ship repairs, and encounters with the Wittmers at Floreana. The writer notes learning from the voyage and Mrs. Herreshoff planning another meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Herreshoff
Johnson
Yankee
Panama
Jim Kennish
Haiti
Hait
Galapagos
Circus Comes to Town at Scout Hall in Bristol
Scouts of the First Bristol Troop staged a circus at Scout Hall with a mirror monkey, trained dogs, a headless man, strongmen, dancers, and a boxing match as the main event. A sideshow featured multiple acts including Jojo and his dog, an oriental dancer, and a mule act. The show wrapped with a boxing bout and a schedule for upcoming events on April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Hall
Charles H Reed
Melba
Young Morris
Gablinske
Cer- Seng
Frank Panzarell
Joseph Belanger
Michael Ruggiero
Viagghian
Arthur Conlon
John Lakazia
Arthur Cordiere
Jack Ingram
Joe Tanz
Anthonys Balzano
Max Smelhine
Frans Perrys
Mettdy Peur
Thomas Pooley
Dari
Thomas Poles
Prote
Scout Pace
Balvano
Frank Pumes
Praok Pansarclha
Fred E. Suzman
Hope Street
Griswold Avenue
Metacom Avenue
Bugle and Drums Corps
Allan A. Poole
Deliberation Over Rush and Jam Marks Congressional Debate
National leaders urge careful study of bills over fast tracking as Congress debates measures affecting fundamentals. The public voice matters, with citizens urged to understand proposed actions and hold representatives accountable for policy choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Avai
Washington
Paderewski and Cocky Roberts Remembered
The crossing tale recalls Paderewski leaving Cocky Roberts in France during a tour. Roberts dies from a cold after catching it there. The pianist in New York recalls dreaming of Roberts and sensing his passing before official word arrived ten days later from Morges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paderewski
Cocky
France
America
New York
Cocky Roberts
Morges
Civil Service Examinations Open in New England District
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Senior Stenographer, Junior Stenographer, Senior Typist, and Junior Typist in the First U S Civil Service District covering the New England states. Salary ranges from 1260 to 1620 dollars yearly. applications due by March 31, 1937 with details from Providence or Boston offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Examinations
United States Civil Service Commission
United States Civil Service District
New England
Secretary
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Providence
First
U S Civil Service District
U S Post Office
Boston
Mass
Long Hatch Shipment Reaches Deland Florida
A shipment of day-old Rhode Island Red chicks to Deland Florida from a Rhode Island supplier saw one chick die en route. R Silva of Mount Hope Avenue notes the loss as he reflects on the long-distance hatch run to Florida. The recipient, Joseph P Sousa, formerly of Bristol now residing in Deland, reports the chicks arrived Thursday in good condition.
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Floreana
Myster
Wittmer
Miles Imlan
Herr Wittmer
Wattmers
Dore Bitters
Bitters
Aston
Dore
Rotte
Mike Lee
Wwe
Pitcairn
Reebok
R. Silva
Mount Hope Avenue
Rhode Island
C&n
Silva
Anaton
Joseph P Sousa
Deland
Florida
Reena
M. Marcotte
Bristol
County of
Central Street
H. Augusta
Charlotte H. Coggeshall
Coggeshall
Lillia R. Farrington
Farrington
Robert F Munro
William L. Manchester
Great Danes in America Reach Noted Popularity
Great Danes are not common to America yet they rank with the master breed in respect and are highly valued by those who prize size and fidelity in dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Odorless Resin Powder Process Described in Fragment
Fragment outlines a resin powder with no odor. Describes heating the powder in a steel mold and pressing it to shape the material.
Bristol Post Office Mails Dispatch Times Listed
Notice details postal dispatch and mail receive times for Bristol post office with special Saturday and holiday exceptions. Includes times 7 15 A M 9 45 A M 5 46 715 P M and 2 05 505 655 P M, omitting Saturday trains and January 1 February 22 observances. Also identifies successor to and funeral director at 12 William Street.
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Wits
Sesprer
Arthur
Springfield
Bristol Phny
Yankees
Willams
Huestis
Dimond
Ingrahamee
Kunz
Deslaurier
Sylvia
Ferrara Seema
Perry Bek
Hall
Safe Hag Ak
Bosworth Sas
Lawson Ee
Gobas
Johnston En Eetty
Simmons Sense OS
Wilbur
Ramonds Ose
Bryone
Perroni
R. Dimond
Lee
By Raymond Pitcairn
Sentinels of the Republic
Alaska
Great Northern
United Sites
Chilkoot Pass
Keau
1Dike
Skagway
Iitehorse
Suser
Mr Silva
Doric Club
Neck Rangers
Algers
Post Office
Ruffingtonsa
Connervs
Sex Mours
Cotes
Rvone
Coutatie
Marshall
Metcalf
Dunbar
Garvin
Newnan
Nelson
Smith
Vconnerys
Healfons
Menara
Ethier
Sesmour
Burke
Dardine
Bullock
Alger
Algeer
Pierce Post
McGinn
Cogereshall
Pearst
Angelo
King's
Bay View
Bristol, R
District Court OF the United States
District OF
Louis Tortorice
New District
Bristol Phoenix
George J. Shedhan
George R. Fish
Bristol Amaptet
R. I
Mar
Emilio Diannuccillo
Hope St
R. L
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel. Coun
Dorchester Mutual Firels. Co
Watbon Co, Inc
Weybosset Street
R. IL
Albert M. Remieres
E. W. Weaver & Son
High Street
G. M. Wilbur
Iady
Constitution ST
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