Red Dust and Attractions At Local Theaters
Beeye screens Red Dust starring Clark Gable and Jean Harlow in Indo China romance with a massive MGM set including a complete rubber factory. Supporting cast includes Gene Raymond Mary Astor Donald Crisp and Tully Marshall. Rajah Sigmund offers a hypnotism attraction Wednesday and Thursday plus Miss Jennings performs an escape act at the Pastime Theatre. A Bristol club card night later features four tables and prize winners from Newport and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agger
Beeye
Clark Gable
Jean Harlow
Wilson Collison
Indo-China
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Little Brown District
Africa
South America
Gable
Miss Harlow
Gene Raymond
Mary Astor
Donald Crisp
Tully Marshall
Forrester Harvey
Willie Fung
Rajah Sigmund
Suecca Dominates Portuguese Social Whist Evening
Members of the Portuguese Independent Club hosted suecca in Wood Street quarters with twenty tables in play. Prizes went to Manuel Spindler Frank Vera and Jose Quintal. The event drew Town Councilman Joseph J Dennis and Recorda coes da Patria Club members. refreshments were arranged by Gil Estrella Manuel Joseph and John S Teixeira. Officers invited Santo Christo Club to a future social. About 55 attended including East Warren Portuguese Independent Club members led by Edward Almeida. Prizes went to Frank Pauline Frank Quintal and Manuel Pacheco.
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Suecca
van Wood Street
Manuel Spindler
Frank Vera
Jose Quintal Manuel Philips
Recordacces
Henry Alfred
Santo Christo Club
Usher Avenue
East Warren
Edrward Almeida
Frank Pauline Frank Quintal
Manuel Pacheco Ano
President Almeida
Warren Club
BTA Bowlers Win Merchants League Title
B T A Bowlers clinched the Merchants' League title in a close championship race. Team members celebrated a season-long effort with decisive games across the final rounds.
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Merchants’ League
Meaning of Pyramid on Great Seal
The pyramid on the reverse side of the great seal signifies strength and duration. The eye over it and the motto allude to Providence aiding the American cause. The date under the pyramid marks the Declaration of Independence and the start of a new American era.
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United States
Weight units clash Troy versus avoirdupois matter
The note compares weight systems noting a 1240 grain difference between avoirdupois and Troy pounds. It states the avoirdupois pound equals 7000 grains, while the Troy pound is distinct. It also claims 4 pounds avoirdupois equal 1215 percent of a Troy pound, indicating a misprint or confusion in the source.
Timely Topics on Welfare of Our Town Column
A local column invites readers to send comments on town welfare and interests. It outlines this space as a channel for residents to share timely thoughts and concerns about community issues.
Ethics letter thanks townspeople for square deal in Bristol
A Bristol Rhode Island reader thanks residents for loyalty amid disputes over school appointments and alleges a rival doctor schemed to secure the job. The editor also responds to a fire department letter defending Chief Anderson against allegations of inefficiency and explains delays and equipment issues.
Fire crews praised for calm handling and cheerful aid
To the Editor the Walshes thank Fire Chief Robert Anderson, the assistant chef, and the four Bristol volunteer fire companies for generous and cheerful help at their recent fire. They commend the Chief's skilful, calm manner and the splendid cooperation of his men.
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the Phoenix
Robert Anderson
Voluntee
Bristol
Roger R Walsh
Opium Poppy Yields and Plant Description
The yield of opium varies greatly by country, averaging 2.4 pounds of opium and 4 bushels of seed per 1 000 square yards. The opium source is the papaver somniferum, a tall perennial poppy with glaucous foliage and blossoms ranging white to pink red or purple.
Memoir Excerpt Describes Marshal Joffre Court Martial
In his memoirs a translated English account recalls that as commander in chief of the French army Marshal Joffre court martialed 50 generals for offenses from costly errors to cowardice. The report notes officers of lesser rank faced proportionately larger numbers.
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Procter
Catherinas
Marciaal
Joffre
Weight of Water and Its Density in Old English Units
A historical note states water weighs 62.35 pounds per cubic foot, establishing its standard weight for practical measurement. The figure appears as a conversion reference in archival material detailing liquid density and measurement practices.
Bristol District Nursing Association Formed in 1923
An assembled group met in Rockwell Hall on September 9 1923 to organize the Bristol District Nursing Association with Mr Charles B Rockwell Jr as temporary secretary. The group adopted a constitution and by laws, elected Mr Wallis E Howe as first president, and noted that 12 current members have long served since the founding year 1923. The report details nursing activities for 1932 including hundreds of care cases visits clinics and deliveries attended, plus community support from local groups and businesses.
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Rockwell Hall
Bristol District Nursing Association
Charles ‘B. ‘Rockwell, Jr
Wallis E. Howe
Julia A. Herreshoff
Chas. B. Rockwell
Evelyn Carter
Ruth Graham
John Condon
Annie Scanlon
Nathaniel G. Herreshoff
Rose Pozzi
Halsey DeWolf
Waldis E. Howe
Robert J. Connery
Charles B. Rockwell, Jr
Frank M. Dimond
Rockwell House
Rockwell
John Hancock
Office and Social Service
Wallum Lake
Gleason
Von
Harry T.ee Barnes
Graham
Bristol Lions Clib
Wardwell Lumbers Co
Waldron Company
Red Cross
Pro-Christa Club
Congregational Church
Thrift Club
Taft School
Bristol Lions Club
Endowment and Receipts Report for 1932 33
The treasurer reports total receipts of 4234.79 with a year deficit of 9326.11 and total assets 2304.97 endowment funds on deposit. Expenditures include salaries 386.50 maintenance 612.38 medical supplies 35.96 printing 63.00 transportations 172.99 clinic 30.96 miscellaneous 45.78 and special expenses 100.33. Norton M. Zinderstein signs as treasurer.
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Collins & Aikman Corps
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
John Hancock Life Ins. Co
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Miss Jennings
Jennings
Mass
Frank Cunha
Frank Sits
Portufe
Ican Civic “League
Manuel Silvia Gatherine
Madeline Rego
Newport
Manuel Vargas, Jr
Ralph Abenante
Eva Formisano
Rego
Iun
Night Hawks
Merchants
Ed. Bullock
Howard Hawes
al Sousa
Senators
Pozzi
Sun Lies
Seymour
Servant
Edmonds
W. Burke
Darling
Burke
Ryone
Canning
Bullock
Middleton
D'Angelo
Kenney
Ingraham
Sousa
Kinder
Getchell
Medeiros
Ethier
Sylvia
T A
Pozz Drugs
Alden Mattress
E. A. Skinner
Hope St
R. I
Father Barros
Alfred M Merriman
Hasbrouck
Father Barras
Phoenix
Rhode Island
Bristol Fire Department
Albert Ilder
Anderson Asomich
Ote
Fire Department
Alder
Amity Oreatis
East State Street
Board of Fire Engineers
Anderson
Monroe Avenue
Frank Charlesworth
Providence Fire Department
Providence Department
Providence
Brightman
Defiance Hose Co
Sar
Alfred
Cowris
Sese
Brie
Marguerite F. Hill
Norton M. Zinderstein
Emecmneverrebetene
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Wiltam Street
Tel
Coa
Lanzite’s Express
Ashes & Rubbish
Frank Lanzite
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
E L. Watson Co, Inc
Weybosset Street
E. W. Weaver
High Street
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
District Nursing Association
Hope Street
Martha Graham
Hage &J
Thyra Carlson
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