Hotel Belvedere Chosen For Police Chief Testimonial
The Hotel Belvedere will host a testimonial banquet on April 11 for Police Chief Anthony J. Ferrara with limited 200 tickets sold. Gov. Green leads a guest list including Louis Cappelli, John Hartigan, Antonio Capotosto, Edward Kelley, Louis Jackvony, Sen. Thomas Byrnes, and many local officials from Bristol Warren Barrington Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvedere
Anthony J. Ferrara
Domenic J. Langello
Warren
Barrington
Providence
Gov. Green
Secretary of
Louis W. Cappelli
Atty
John P. Harti
Gen Hamilton to Speak on Colonial Masonry History
Gen Henry DeW Hamilton, Past General Grand High Priest, outlines Masonry’s early role in the colonies during a Hope Royal Arch Chapter and Doric Club lecture in the Masonic building on Hope Street. He will discuss colonial community life and note prominent figures linked to Masonry in New York and Rhode Island. The series continues April 17 with Rev Grainsville Bennett and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dew
Hamilton
General Grand Chapter of
Masons
Hope Royal Arch
Doric Club
Masonic
Hope Street
Barrington
New York State
Rhode Island
Grainsville
Bennett
Auaxita
Blas
Rhodes Island
PRACTICAL PLEDGES AID UNEMPLOYMENT IN BRISTOL
Guido DeCristol aro secretary of the local FHA office says $42,122 pledged for Bristol home repairs. The work promises employment to affected trades and brings activity closer to normal. Contractors must register at the Federal building. office hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guido DeCristol Aro
Federal Housing Administration
Bristol
Federal
DeCristafaro
First Summer Visitors Arrive On Schedule
Bristol greets its annual harbingers as a family of osprey settles at Frank Howe Farm on Metacom Avenue. Residents note the fish hawks’ arrival are a spring signal and a point of town pride for their homey and noble appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Frank Howe
Metacom Avenue
Rhode Island Day at Boston Spring Flower Show March 27
Rhode Island Day will be observed during the Boston Spring Flower Show at Mechanics Building on Wednesday March 27. Governor Green will attend and speak by radio at 2 p.m. escorted through the exhibition by Massachusetts Horticultural Society officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Mechanics Building
Boston
Gov Green
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Pyromaniac Sought After Weekend Fires In Town
Police and fire officials search for a suspected arsonist linked to two incendiary fires in town. The first damaged an unused house at 63 Church Street, the second hit 160 High Street. Responding units used booster lines and chemicals to quell both blazes as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bassing
Church Street
Rubber Club to Hold Card Party Tonight for Trip
The United States Rubber Company basketball team stages a bridge party tonight in the Wood Street recreation hall to raise funds for their weekend trip to Passaic New Jersey. Committee includes T Leo Cantwell manager James A Sisson and captain Albert Leclerc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passaic
United States Rubber Company
Recreation Hall
Wood Street
Cac
T Leo Cantwell
James A Sisson
Albert Leclerc
Excellent Band Concert Scheduled at Guiteras School
Bristol Train of Artillery Band directed by Mrs M Theresa Donovan presents a Thursday evening concert at Guiteras School auditorium with guest soloist George M Tinker from Providence The program includes Sousa The Thunderer Verdi La Traviata a clarinet solo Somnambula by Losey and a cornet duet by James Rigeard and Harry Kethele Tickets remain at Hamalls Store and several good seats are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiteras School
Bristol Tram of Artillery Band
M. Theresa Donovan
George M. Tinker
Providence
Hamall
Seph Andre
James Rigeerd
Harry Kethele
Donovan
Tinker
Musi
Europe
Bristol Train of Artillery
Losey
Musical program fragment and titled numbers list
A fragmented program listing march and waltz titles, piano pieces, and operetta references. Names include Griffes Rogers Losey Ruggiero Kebrek and compositions such as In Intermission La Peri Suite Espagnole and The Pipes of Gordon's Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacome
Cornet
Ida
Dottie
Polka Losey
James Ruggiero
Harry Kebrek
Prince Romberg
Mr Tinker
Charles
Gordon's
Hammond
Bristol Hosts Nar Ragansett Bay Dinghy Regatta
Boats from New York Essex Conn and other coast points competed in a two day regatta off Sam Wardwell's boatyard Pap Pasquash Bristol. Ratsey s Tub III won class B while Liza skippered by Walter Rowe topped class A. Spectators lined Poppasquash road as crews endured Saturday’s heavy wind and Sunday’s light air then enjoyed a dinner and Herreshoff visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett Bay
Sam Wardwell
Pappasquash
New York
Essex
Conn
Bristol
Miami
Florida
Wester
George Ratsey
Tub
Bill Thurber
Walter Rowe
Arthur Carr
Janice
Paul Whitin
Jack Wood
Sid Herreshoff
Frost Rish
Lewis Moody
John Lane
Moo
Stan Smith
Jade
Popeye
G Thurber
Liza Walter Rowe
Ketchop
V_ Harrison, Jr
Fanny Dunker
H. Hill
Happy Daze
Arnold Hoffman
Ripple
Sam Wetherell
H B Barlow, Jr
Helen Wilson
J L. Truslow
Mommer
C D. Jenckes
Jollonby
W A Travers
Poppasquash
Nat Hereshoff
John Alden
Boston
Nick Potter
Greenwich
Connecticut
Harry Hall
Dick Hill
Ratsey
Tul
Frost Fish
Stanton Smith
Tule III
Liza
Helen Hill
Fanny Dunker ST
Ren Harrison
Ker-Choo
Rowe
Joe
Suinday
Playlet Presented What the Harm Temperance Drama Shown
Guiteras Memorial Tunor High School pupils staged a temperance playlet about a man learning to seek temperate applicants for responsible roles after a serious auto accident. Cast included Edmund House Edward Train Walter Morin Raymond Lavey Joseph Costa Henry Arouca with sound by Alton Molask.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiteras Memorial Tunor High School
Edmund House
Edward Trainor
Walter Morin
Raymond Lavey
Joseph Costa
Henry Arouca
Alton Molask
Erwin Head
Edward Relle P
Paul Margo
Joe” Russo
Melody Boys
Joe
Tony Janurio
Joseph Ventura
Jessie Molasky
Angelo Carulli
Lawrence Amolette
James Correia
Mission closes after weeklong parish of St Marys
More than 600 attended the men’s mission in St Mary’s parish as candles lit the crowd renewing baptismal vows after Fr Luke led prayers. The rite featured rosary recitation, a sermon on Perseverance by Fr Luke, benediction, and a closing choir rendition. Rev. Thomas J. Gillan presided with Fr Paulinus and Rev. Lawrence Deery assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Mary's
Durig
Fr Luke
Thomas J. Gillan
Paulinus
Lawrence Deery
Purim observance play by Young Judea pupils at Temple Chesah
In observance of Purim the Young Judea pupils presented a play directed by Miss Ruth Molasky in Temple Chesah Agudas. Parents and friends attended and refreshments were served. Gifts were presented by parents to teachers Mrs Meebo Grossman and Miss Ruth Molasky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purim
Ruth Molasky
Judea
Temple Chesah Agudashhem
Meebo Grossman
Misey Ruth Molasky
Bristol Hosts First Annual Kite Flying Contest
Thirty three boys aged 12 to 17 competed at Herreshoff farm on Metacom avenue. Only 16 could keep their kites aloft as stiff winds rose. Domenic Scolaro 14 Troop 4 won Class A with a 3145 foot height. Nicholas George 16 Troop 1 led Class B with over 4000 feet flown. Edward Alessandro Awashanks Herd led as organizer with judges Scoutmaster George R. Fish and William F Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Herreshoff
Metacom Avenue
Awashanks Herd
Boy Scout Honoré Society
Domenic Scolaro
Fred Dunbar
John Marshall
Nicholas George
Edward Alessandro
King of Awashanks Herd
George R. Fish
William F Head
J. A. S. M. Maynard Suziman
Indoor Scout Meet Yields Close Beta Pi Victory
First Bristol Troop 1 Scouts held an indoor meet at Scout Hall with Beta Pi scoring 27 points and Flying Eagles 24 as both patrols won three events. Beta Pi led in hammer throw while Flying Eagles swept several others. Tug o war kept crowds spellbound as Beta Pi edged Flying Eagles. Plans included a hike to Camp Takarest and a kite contest with possible postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RUA
Scout Hall
Bristol
S. of A
Flying Eagle
Beta Pi
Edward Alessandro
John G. Abenante
Charles H Reed
S P.L. Joseph Arouca
Flying Eagles
Henry Arouca
Lennie Abenante
Camp
Takarest
George R. Fish
Awashanks Herd
Narragansett
Fish
Council
Dimond Heads Water Rates Committee
F Reginald Dimond was elected chairman of the new water rates committee appointed by the Town Council. The group will work to seek a rate reduction and will meet soon with Warren and Barrington committees. Other members include Lucien Capone Frank L Doran Judge Benjamin Lindemuth and former Town Councilman Frank J Sylvia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Reginald Dimond
Bristol Rotary Club
Warren
Barrington
Aty
Lucien Capone
Frank L. Doran
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Frank J. Sylvia
Newport Bus Re Route Through Bristol Due To Construction
Short L ite buses altered Bristol route because of Hope Street work. Newport services now travel Wood Street Bay View avenue High Street Washingtons Hope Street. Return trips revert the same path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Hope Street
Newport
Wood
Bay View Avenue
High Street
Washingtons to-Hope
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gen. Hamilton
Mass
Rubber Quintet
Miss Marker
Paramount
Shirley Temple
George O'Brien
Eddie Cantor
Ann Sothern
Eyrel Merman
Block
8Tully
Tim McCoy
Lillian Bond
Wallace Beery
Adolphe Menjou
Virginia Bruce
Rochelle Hudson
Mickey Plays
Papa
Charlie Chan
Paris
May Robson
MILLS
GE the Gods
Joseph André Batlet
Luigini
Frederick Very
Griffes
Rogers Non Ho
Dixie Lake
F. W. Rowe
B. V. Harrison, Jr
Samuel Wetherill
Popese
W G Thurber
H. B. Barlow, Jr
Caboose
Murray Keeler
Lawrence Keeler
Jollyjnky
G E. Ratsey
H. S Smith
A S Herreshoff
Charles Moody
Coroza
Robert Jacobs
F J Mather, Jr
L. M Cott
Howland and Hovey
W C Wood
Norman Herreshoff
Razzberry
Swan
Ri-Hy
D. K. Fox
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Bristol Sea Scouts
LeClair
Playlet
F. R. Dimond
Newport Bus
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!