Bristol Col High School Alumni Plan Yearly Activities
The Bristol Col High School Alumni Association met in Colt Auditorium on a Friday night to elect officers and arrange plans to honor athletic teams, the high school orchestra, and Rhode Island honor pupils. Committees were named for the annual bridge and hall event and various activities.
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Bristol-Colt High School Alumni Association
Colt Auditorium
Rhode Island
Colt High School
Dedication of Flag Poles at Soldiers' Home
The Soldiers' Home hosts a monthly visitation by the U S Department Women’s Relief Corps committee next Sunday afternoon. Relief Corps from across the state are expected, with Civil War Spanish-American and World War veterans present. Two flag poles at the cobble stone entrance will be dedicated with simple ceremonies and a veterans’ program and gifts.
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Soldiers' Home Committee
U. S. Department
Women’s Relief Corps
Soldiers’ Home
Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Fire Department Ball Plans Progressing
Arrangements for the fourth annual ball of the fire department at the State Armory on Friday evening May 1 are progressing. The event by four volunteer fire companies is expected to be attended by many guests including the Town Council and visiting firemen from other towns and cities. A committee meeting was held in Defiance Station. The Bristol Players production "Kempy" has been postponed to a later date. Proceeds will benefit a local community project.
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Fire Department
State Armory
Church Street
Defiance Station
Kempy
Bristol Players
Girl Scout Meeting Promotes Camp Hoffman Activities
Mrs. Cabot deputy commissioner of the Girl Scouts of Rhode Island will present moving pictures of Camp Hoffman activities at 7 o clock Wednesday in Eagles Hall. A film of Aladdin and His Lamp of Dreams will be shown by Rhode Island Girl Scout troops in May. Lollypops made by Lt Mrs N Zuinderstein and senior troop members will be sold to raise troop funds. Mrs G Millard will resume photography talks.
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Cabot
Girl Scouts of
Rhode Island
Camp Hoffman
Eagles’ Hall
Aladdin
Girl Scouts
N Zuinderstein
G Millard
Brown Horne wedding in Warren unites Gordon Brown and Jean Ross Horne
A quiet ceremony was held Thursday at 14 Federal Street War ren with Gordon Rolston Brown and Jean Ross Horne marrying. Rev. Dr Herman W Warren officiated. The couple, both residents of War ren, will reside at 36 Burton Street. Brown is active in military and fraternal groups and works at Franklin Street Garage.
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Clara Boyce
Federal Street
Warren
Gordon Rolston Brown
Jean Ross Horne
Herman W Warren
Warren Baptist Church
Brown
Burton Street
Franklin Street
Brown and Horne wed in Warren March ceremony
Gordon Rolston Brown and Miss Jean Ross Horne were married March 19 in Warren by Rev Dr Herman W Warren pastor emeritus of Warren Baptist Church. The couple resides in Warren.
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Brown—Horne
Warren
Herman W Warren
Warren Baptist Church
Gordon Rolston Brown
Jean Ross Horne
Local Deaths in This Town
Obituaries list James F Brown 67 died March 21 in town. Margaret A Flynn 62 died March 20 in Providence hospital. Guilhermina Pereira 48, widow of Francisco Pereira, died March 20 at 124 Wood Street. Charlotte Tavares 68, widow of Francisco, died March 20 at 1236 Hope Street.
Fire-Destroyed Buildings Linked to Alleged Moonshine Operation
Albert Bilotti of Sherry Avenue was arraigned before U S Commissioner A C Matteson in Providence on charges of operating a still and possessing liquor. He pleaded not guilty and was held in 1000 bail for U S District Court. Fire damage on the John Bent Tavares Cordeiro property uncovered a moonshine plant in a shed and a cellar stash of mash and 200 gallons of grape wine, later seized by federal agents.
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Albert Bilotti
U. S
A. C. Matteson
Federal
Providence
U. S. District Court
Bilotti
John Bent Tavares Cordiero
Sherry Avenue
John Bent Tavares Cordeiro
Federal Prohibition
John Tavares Cordeiro
Mito
District nursing groups promote child health services and clinics
Dr Marion A Gleason of the State Child Welfare Division attended the Baby Clinic at Rockwell House to monitor health for children up to five years old. The Bristol clinic runs on the third Tuesday monthly, with weekly Tuesday sessions 2 to 4 PM.
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Marion A Gleason
Rockwell House
Gleeson
Bristol
Bristol County Nurses Club
Harry Lee Barres
Wallum Lake
Karan
Fifth District Court Faces Plea Changes and Dockets
In a Fifth District Court session Judge Benjamin F Lindemuth presided as Marshall A Bailes of 4 Usher Street was charged with non support of his wife and two children. Bailes pleaded guilty then changed to not guilty. case continued one week. A drunkenness case was fined $2 and costs. Vermette Brothers vs Joseph Ferri awarded $1905 and costs to plaintiff. Travellers Fire Insurance Co v Desirers awarded possession and costs to plaintiff. Rafael Martins vs Dora Brown alias book account awarded $3448 and costs.
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Benjamin F Lindemuth
Marshall A Bailes
Usher Street
Vasta la Rocca Ruggiero Bailes
Lindemuth
Vermette Brothers
Joseph Ferri
Travellers Fire Insurance
Rafael Martins
Dora Brown
Cocoanuts Beat Peanuts In Opening Series Game
On the YMCA court last Thursday the Cocoanuts, leaders of the first half, defeated the Peanuts 32 to 20 in the series opener. Desilets and L Mansi led the Cocoanuts with high scoring while Mello DeLeo and Sousa topped the Peanuts. The second game of the series is set for this evening on the YMCA court.
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YMCA
Cocoanuts
Peanuts
Desilets and
L. Mansi
Mello
DeLeo
Sousa
Obituary of James Francis Brown Former National India Rubber employee
Funeral services for James Francis Brown who died unexpectedly after a heart attack Saturday were held at St Marys Church. He spent over 50 years at the National India Rubber Company, retiring about 18 months ago. He leaves wife Catherine and daughter Veronica, siblings Mary, Margaret, and Edward, with interment at St Marys Cemetery. The community mourns the loss of a long time factory foreman and friend to many.
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James Francis Brown
National India Rubber Company
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Mr. Brown
Henry and
Ann (McSherry) Brown
Old National India Rubber Company
Catherine (McCarty) Brown
C Veronica Brown
Mary A. Brown
Margaret Kennedy
Edward A Brown
Funeral Held for Mrs Margaret A Flynn
The funeral of Mrs Margaret A Flynn wife of William J Flynn was held from the family home 124 Wood Street. A requiem mass was said at St Marys Church for the repose of her soul and burial will be in St Marks Cemetery. She died after sudden illness last week at Rhode Island Hospital aged 51. She leaves her husband 12 children three sisters and several relatives. The bearers included W T Cashin W R Simmel Thomas H Byrnes Edward Byrnes William Magee and Levi Magee.
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William J. Flynn
Margaret A Flynn
Hedd
Wood Street
St Mary's Church
St Marx's
Flynn
Canada
Bristol
Mary Lemieux
Margaret Garvin
Genevieve
Dunbar
Esmond
Michael
John
William
Edward [Leduc
East
Ontario
Florence Brunnell
St Joach
Jaza Lancourt
Montreal
Quebec
William = T Cashin
William R Simmel
Thomas H Byrnes
Edward Byrnes
William Magee
Levi Magee
Mrs Guillhermina Pereira Dies After Illness In Falls River
Mrs Guillhermina Pereira wife of the late Francisco Pereira died at her residence 4 Washington street after a long illness. A native of St Michael Azores she lived in Fall River many years before moving to this town about 15 years ago. She leaves two sons a daughter and several siblings. Funeral was from her home and services were held at St Michael’s Church with interment in St Patrick's Cemetery Fall River.
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Guilhermina Pereira
Guillhermina Pereira
Francisco Pereira
Washington Street
St. Michael
Azores Islands
Fall River
Azores
St Michael's Church
St Patrick’s Cemetery
Fall
Mrs Charlotte Tarvares Dies After Ill Health at Bristol Neck
Mrs Charlotte Tarvares wife of the late Francisco Tavares died at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Manuel Sousa Estrella 1236 Hope Street Bristol Neck after years of poor health She was 68 born in St Michael Azores and had lived in town 14 years She leaves three sons two daughters funeral held Saturday at St Elizabeths Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery
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Charlotte Tarvares
Francisco Tavares
Manuel Sousa Fstrella
Hope
Bristol Neck
St Michael Azores
Estrella
Augusto de Mello Tavares
Court Street
St Michael
St Elizabeth’s Church
St Mary’s Cemetery
Students Perform Classic Plays in Friday School Program
Pupils of Grade 6A3 under Miss C M Girdy presented a Friday afternoon program at John Post Reynolds School. The lineup included William Tell The Town Musicians Simple Simon Dreams and The Gossips with a March acrostic and piano selections by Betty Hobson.
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Catherine M. Girdy
John Post Reynolds
William Tell
Simon
Charles Hartley
Samuel Riggs
King
Joseph Lewis
James Brown
William Stell
Norman Collins
Louis Freitas
Annie Tucarola
Shirley Sparks
Clara Perry
Elmina Marino
Donkey
Antone Perroni
Dog
Irene Gallo
Cat
Delphine Travers
Frank Fantasia
Peter Pacheo
Aniello Parisi
Manuel Vargas
James Silvia
Rhoda Levy
Simple Simon
Clinton Pendleton
Owl
Filomena Pasqua
Frog
Emily Reposa
Spider
Theresa Vaccaro
Crow
Arthur Nunes
Buzzard
John Mello
Wise Men
Clyde Pendleton
Daniel Carvalho
James Perry
Betty Hobson
Mr. Bright
Robert Tourigney
Pokabout
Barbara Daigneault
Talber
Madeline Klein
Goround
Janette McCaw
America
School
Real Estate Transfer on Wilson Homestead Lots 16 17
Antonio Arciero and wife sold to Antonina Abenante two land lots with buildings on the Wilson Homestead plat at Usher Avenue and Chilton Street. The transfer documents ownership of parcels 16 and 17.
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Antonio Arciero
Antonina Abenante
Wilson Homestead
Usher Avenue
Chilton Street
Coming Events March 26 to April 6
March 26 Thursday bean supper by Mite Society at Baptist Church vestry. March 27 Friday food sale at State Street M E Church vestry by Ladies Aid Society. April 6 Easter Monday Ball Bristol Council K of C and Hope Circle D of I at State Armory foot of Church Street.
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Mite Society
Baptist Church
State Street
M E
Ladies’ Aid Society
Bristol Council
K of C
Hope Circle
State Armory
Church Street
Card of Thanks from Flynn Family
The undersigned express sincere thanks for kindness and floral offerings after a bereavement. Special gratitude to Ever Ready Fire Company and the Esmond Improvement Association for support. William J Flynn and family.
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The
Esmond Improvement Association
Pierre Att ean Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit Whist Night
The Pierre Att ean Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit No 6 held a semi monthly meeting at G A R Hall. After a brief business session whist cards were played with prizes awarded to Veronica Guillemette Alfred Dubuc Margaret M Dwyer William Gablinski William Flanagan and Cornelius Head. Refreshments followed. A future whist event at Mrs George Lemaire’s home was announced to benefit the unit.
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Ig Legion Tandga
Pierre Attean Legion Auxiliary
Kearney
G. A. R. Hall
Veronica Guillemette
Alfred Dubuc
Margaret M. Dwyer
William Gablinski
William Flanagan
Cornelius Head
George Lemaire
Bristol Probate Court Authorizes Funeral Marker Payment
March 21 1931 probate filing in Bristol requests authority to pay reasonable burial costs for Victor I Miller. Administrator Arthur M McCaw petitions to set the amount for perpetual monuments and markers at North Burial Ground and to determine who receives the funds. Notice issued for four days with weekly postings.
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Bristol
Victor I. Miller
Arthur M. McCaw
A. D
Itia
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Benjamin M.macdougall
Norman E. Benard
Herbert B Burnham, Jr
Harry W. Munro
Grace W. Barrett
Edna Demers
Roberta Munro
George H. Baldwin
Nora E. Dwyer
William L. Serbst
W J Rinaldi
Charles L. Hughes
Edward J Rinaldi
Ralph J Petrucci
Frederick Goff
Elizabeth Dwyer
Mary Scanlon
Ruth Suzman
Fileen D. Moore
George H Baldwin
Margaret M
Nerone
Mary Morris
Frank J Rinaldi
Harry Young
Nora F. Dwyer
Mary M Connors
Carmela Castriotta
Benjamin M MacDougall
Robert B. Suzman
James F. Sullivan
James B Lee
C J Marsano
Margaret M Nerone
Nora E Dwyer
K. Virginia August
Marguerite Brogan
Eileen D Moore
Roberta W. Munro
Grace W Barrett
Alice Vermette
Helen Valante
Mary E. Spooner
Marjorie Burke
Jessie Molasky
Annie D Sisson
Elmer S Mapes
Edward J. Rinaldi
C. J Massano
Chiirman
James FE. Sullivan
James C Ruggiero
Ehairman
Harry W Munro
Augustine B Nerone
Russell J Donovan
Charles D’alessio
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Pawtucket
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Fifth District Court
James F. Brown
Francisco Tarvares
Mite Society of the Church
New York
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Maisano
Wood St
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R. R
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R. I
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Violoncello
Boston
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Bristol, R. I
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Second Street
William J Flynn
Bristol District Nursing Association
Hourat & Ta
Marter Graham
Thyra Carlson
Hope St
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
E. W. Weaver
High Street
Peter Bonvicin
Burton ST
Tel
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
Charles M. Connery
Berton St
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
C. M. Bailey, JR
Radiotrician
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Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
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Freeborn R. Cole
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