Hollywood talk and public life mix in 1930s lampoon
A fragmented, satire filled piece mocks Esther’s on air slip about a skin care product and jokes about Richard Barthelmess heading to Europe with his children for a Swiss school. It notes auto accidents, a Brockton bank loan scandal, March of Time fadeout, Uncle Sam’s pay, and child radio humor reflecting 1933 culture.
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Esther
Richard Barthelmess
Europe
Barthelmess
Hal Leroy
Harold Teen
Warner
Brockton
Mass
Brockton Bank
Adam
Sammy
White House
Coal
Milton J. Cross
Bristol
R. I
Swill
Joe Penner
Willie
Sonny
Alta Radio
Roosevelt faces a tougher second year in leadership
The New York Times piece argues Roosevelt’s first year built high expectations but created new challenges. It notes potential clashes with Congress over budget policy and veteran pensions, and warns of possible breaks with Democrats as elections approach. The article urges steadfast resolve and political courage.
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New York Times
Roosevelt
St. Lawrence
Congress
Elt
Notice disclaims liability for others' bills
James Lapomarda of Roma Street Bristol Rhode Island states he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by anyone other than himself starting on the date of the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lapomarda
Roma Street
Bristol
Rhode Island
Brockton Y M C A Plans Retirement Of Sydney A Davidson
Sydney A Davidson, Brockton Y M C A Membership Secretary, marks 60th birthday and retirement June 1 after 31 years in Y M C A service. He joined Brockton Times in 1899 as sports writer, later helped found the Y M C A boys department, and has long held Brockton records for tenure in the same post. Davidson, born in North Bridgewater, signed the charter in 1887 and has resided in Brockton since 1888, with a pension from Retirement Fund Inc. of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney A. Davidson
Brockton Y. M. C. A
Davidson
Brockton Times
Times
Brockton
North Bridgewater
Retirement Fund, Inc
New York
Montello Street
Longtime Brockton civic leader plans summer rest
The article outlines the life of a Brockton man born in 1874 in North Bridgewater now Brockton. It covers his 40 year active career from street newsboy to YMCA leadership and membership work, plus family ties and upcoming summer plans at Prudence Island Union Church and fall volunteer efforts.
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Brockton Y. M. C. A
Dullés
June L
Union Church
Prudence Island
Brockton Y. M
A. M.S
No. A
New England Association
Brockton Agricultural Society
Brudence Island
Portsmouth
Ketan
Kutien
Fukien
China
Wiley Hospital
Syracuse University
Sovet Coperal Cigerrtin
Toll Tolls Mount Hope Bridge and Bristol’s Future
Editor letter argues Newport as premier summer resort while Bristol lags in toll debate. The writer urges federal loans or a new bridge to Mount Hope Bay, linking Bristol to Portsmouth Middletown and Newport, boosting prosperity and regional activity.
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The
Bristol Phoenix
Newport
Bristol
Atlantic
Mt. Hope Bridge
Roosevelt
Bristol Freemen
Mount Hope Bay
Portsmouth
Middletown
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
PWA
Fall River
Mount Hope Bridge
Bristolites
C.F.M
Probate notice for Lindorfo Ferreira Garcia estate
The probate court admits the last will and appoints Florinda Ferreira Costa and Diniz Ferreira as executors. Bond is required and all claimants must file with the Bristol Probate Court clerk from March 23. Clerk Lon W. Church signed the notice. administrative cost listed as 23-30,4-6.
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Guardian
Bristol
William F. Briggs
Harles H. Liscomb
Joseph B. Munro
W. Church
Lindorfo Ferreira Garcia
Torn W. Church
Florinda Ferreira Costa and
Diniz Ferreira
Administration Notice for Estate of Frank H Hammill
Notice from Providence listing James Brothers as administrators for the estate of Frank H Hammill. The filing references Bristol and Providence locations with dates in March 1934. Clerk John W Church signs the notice.
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Bristol
R. L
Pisto
John W. Church
Maria A. Franco
Maria Martins
Frank H. Hammill
James
Brothers
Providence
B. N. At
Tate
Frank A
Nps
Clark
Bristol Post Holiday Mail Schedule Details
Holiday mail times listed for Bristol Post include 5 40 P M January 1 and February 22 with specific mail reception at 6 20 7 10 2 05 5 05 6 55 P M. Some trains omitted Saturdays and holiday dates show 8:05 A M service.
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Arid
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Alan M. Poole
Telephone
State Street
Briestel, BR. I
Whitman Grammar
Gamets
Josephine Thompson
Durrell
Friendship
Mc Fels
Florence Whee
Ses
Peter Bonvic
Burton Street
DOG Licenses
Dap
Victor Martins Franco
Maria Franco
John W Re
Louis Tortorice
State Street Plumbing
E. A. Skinner
Hope St
Bristol, R. 1
Rmon RR
Tae Narragansett Evectred Company
Gas & Electric Shop
Hope Street
Bristol Post
Cbs
WCE
Agra Gulch
Benness
Providence Life
Hag State
Nano Mae
Buffington
Maisano
Wood St
BR. L
NEW England Steamship
Ines
Emanuel Iacoletti
Tel
Tel. West
St. Providence, R. I
E. W. Weaver
High Street
G. M. Wilbur
Lady Assaistant
Constitution ST
Aoe
Pennsylvania
Nea
John, C
Trudell
Ashes & Rubbish
Renio
Frank
Lanzire
Robert J., “McKay
G. W. _ Simmons
Foneran
Whitlam Stree
Dorchester Mutual Firelas
Boden
Ees
Watson Co., Inc
Weyhouser
R. 1
G. E. Garvin
Uae
Anelan
Taki
Bend
Nur
Rome
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