School population and facility plans outlined by Whitten report
The report analyzes future pupil numbers, weathering three forces population growth, declining share of children, and longer schooling. It recommends combining junior and senior high in Colt and Guiteras, enlarging Guiteras, acquiring Silver Creek marsh lands, and building a new 600–800 pupil elementary school at Hope, Franklin, High, Oliver, with site access via Franklin Street School.
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Colt
Guiteras
Gurteras
Silver Creek
Hope Street
Bristol
Hope, Franklin, High
Oliver Streets
Frankin Street
Oliver Street
Guteras
Itas
Jnior
Juniior
Reynolds
Narraganset Street
Church Street
Narragansett Street
Mushroomlike Fungus Claims World Fastest Growth in Hawaii
A mushroomlike fungus discovered in Hawaii is described as the fastest growing plant in the world. Its stalk reportedly reaches several inches in height within one minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Sail Propulsion On Ancient Oared Galley Ships
Ancient galleys used oars arranged in one or two banks and were typically equipped with a mast and sail to aid propulsion and maneuverability.
Deceptive Pyrite Called Fool’s Gold Across History
Deceptive metal pyrite has long been nicknamed fools gold for its frequent resemblance to actual gold. The misidentification sparked interest and debates among prospectors and scientists wary of fooling the eye with shimmering iron sulfide.
Criticism of Columbus in Lowell Evening Leader
A readable fragment notes a critic arguing Christopher Columbus is unfairly praised since he never settled in the lands he reached. The remark frames Columbus as a figure of contented friends and local opinion in a Lowell publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
Lowell Tvening
Giant Goliath Frogs Among World’s Largest Amphibians
The Goliath frogs are the world’s largest amphibians with bodies about 12 inches long excluding their powerful limbs.
Hailed as Master Confucius in Latinized form
The name Confucius derives from K'ung-Futze meaning the master kung, Latinized to fit scholarly use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confucius
K’ung-Futze
Kung
Sal Sevigny to Attend Boston Red Sox School
Sal Sevigny, a first string catcher for three pennant-winning clubs, is set to attend the Boston Red Sox school. He led Bristol Twilight League batters with .395 last season and also hit .325 in the Providence Amateur League and .425 in the Warren Twilight League. Dick Chapman, another local standout, has been sent by the Red Sox to the New York-Pennsylvania League on option after training in their southern camp.
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East Providence
Providence
Narragansett Fire Company
Warren
Colonial Hotel
Bristol
St. James
Pawtuxet
Dick Chapmen
Red Sox
Mary Ann Romano Weds Charles Henry Coristine at Mount Carmel
Miss Mary Ann Romano daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Romano 685 Hope Street Warren New Jersey became the bride of Charles Henry Coristine son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Coristine 15 Barker Avenue Warren The ceremony was at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church performed by Rev Fr Joseph Sarzana The couple left for a short honeymoon in New York and will reside at 44 Wood Street Warren The bride's sister Mary Ellen Christine was maid of honor and the couple will entertain friends after their return
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Mary Ann Romano
Lews Romano
Hope Street
Charles Henry Coristine
Thomas Coristine
Barker Avenue
Warren
Joseph Sarzana
Mary Ellen Christine
Michael Romano
New York
National India Rubber Company
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Bryant & Stratton Business College
Providence
Wood Street
Town Council Names Wide-Ranging Officers and Appointees
The Town Council named many officers at the Wednesday meeting including Town Sergeant Thomas E. Johnson, Taxes Collector Amos S. Gorham, Town Solicitor Joseph A Hammill, auctioneers Albert A. Edmunds and Fred M. Straight, and multiple surveyors, weighers, park officials, health and milk inspectors, guardians of grounds, constables, and numerous special constables and department heads. The roster lists numerous individuals across roles in law, public works, sanitation, and parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Johnson
Amos S. Gorham
Joseph A Hammill
Albert A. Edmonds
Fred M. Straight
Harold E. Hill
James A. McKenna
Prescott B. Paull
Geo F. Marz
Prescott B Paull
John de Coite
Margaret Romano
Camella
Castriotta
Sebastian Bernard, Jr
John J Lavander
James F Wylie
Church Street Park
Charles B Rockwell
Steve Pipe
George W. McGann
Board of Recreation
Wilfred M. Hamill
Frank J. Sylvia
Octave LeClair
John la Fazia
Mothers’ Aysd
Elizabeth Gladding
North Burial Ground
John S Ingraham
Edward E. Bunn
Robert J McKay
George L. Crown, Jr
J. Wm Wood
Richard J Kavanaugh
Mariano Perry Serpa
John Morns
Antonio Raposa Benevides
Samuel C Wardwell
Freeborn
R. Cole
Marguerite S Gooding
John Usher, Jr
Manuel Rego
Frank Garcia
George G. Wilcox
John J Corcoran
Michele Cicciolo
Henry DeWolf Allen
Antonio Benevides
Ernest FE. Alder
Wm. H. Angevine
Joseph V. Aguiar
Pasquale Arone
Charles F. Bickford
Bertram F Bullock
Geo H Bush
Antonio Buttiglieri
George H Brooks
John Campbell
Henry S Campbell
James W Carnes
John J Castro
Russell P Coggeshall
Wm H Connery
George L. Cornell
Richard R Cornell
Delwyn P. Crowley
James E. Connor
Simple Pork Chops and Noodles Casserole and Other Quick Dishes
A practical guide promotes straightforward, economical meals for cold evenings. It presents several dishes including a pork chops and noodles casserole, Swiss steak with ketchup sauce, Cuban eggs with tomato ketchup, baked ham slices with potatoes, and salmon and corn patties, each with simple steps and heat methods.
Now Robert, Don’t Be Naughty, Aunt Nan Advises
A mother battles a noisy six year old while Aunt Nan offers parenting guidance. She suggests firmer but brief commands, fewer negative "don'ts," and clear expectations to shape Robert's behavior. The boy tests boundaries then retreats to the garage as talks conclude.
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Fred
Robert
Aunt Nan
Nan
Kindergarten Training and Facilities Endorsed by Clark Dean
James P. Brawley of Clark University warns school boards to support kindergarten education with equal facilities. He urges communities to contact the National Kindergarten Association at 8 West Fortieth Street New York for guidance and materials.
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Froebel
National Kindergarten Association
West 4Th Street
New York City
James P. Brawley
Clark University
Atlanta
West Fortieth Street
New York
Local Names Listed on Public Notice
A long list of individuals including Leahy LeClair Moran Macauley Masterson McHugh Mason Mascolo Marshall Mendes Morris Magee Morrissey Maher Newbold Orefice Owens Potter Paulin Paiva Panzarella Pardee Potter Romano Rounds Rounds Rich Ruggiero Orlando Ruggiero Nicola Ruggiero Russo Serbst Slade Springer Stuart Silva Salzano Seyer Thompson Tucker Traynor Toste Wardwell Walker Wood Wright listed in a community notice.
Temples Not Lasting
Temples built of wood often rot and decay, lacking the durability of marble and granite.
Mouse Resembles Kangaroo in Mountain Jumping Hops
A small rodent in high alpine regions mimics a kangaroo with a hopping gait using its forelimbs as hands. Scientists note the animal’s distinctive locomotion and adaptions aiding navigation in rocky terrain.
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Kangares
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Whitten
Mr. Whitten
Hermes
Columbus
Sal” Sevigny
Boston Red Sox
Coristine—Romano
Josephine Gibson
Heinz Feed Institute
W B. Bailey
E. A. Skinner
Hope St
R. I
Newman Bros
Rogers
S. Pierce Co
Santa Clara
Bridge Dainties
Wafer
B.C
Turner Center
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