St Michael’s Church reelects wardens at annual meeting
Wallis E Howe and J Winthrop DeWolf were reelected senior and junior wardens at St. Michael's Church annual meeting held in the Holmes House. Rev. Anthony R Parshley presided as rector. The treasurer reported a year end balance near 2000 dollars and parish communicants reached 561.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallis E. Howe
J. Winthrop DeWolf
St. Michael’s Church
Church Corporation
Holmes House
Anthony R. Parshley
William H. Angevine
Wallace L. Moosop
Canon Parshley
Robert W . Nelson
John G Stewart
Howard R
Sewer Board Set for Harmony and Reelect Chairman
The town sewer board plans a harmonious meeting tomorrow night and will likely reelect Donald Gladue as chairman. No action is expected on relieving William T Dwyer as acting superintendent of the metropolitan plant, a position he has held since a prior appointment over Gladue’s objections. A new member, James A Sisson, reportedly backs Dwyer’s retention while the board contemplates its direction after recent election shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerwer
Donald Gladue
Wiliam T Dwyer
Gladue
Peter Gasper
Dwyer
Sewer Commission
James A Sisson
Supt Mapes to Speak at P T A Meeting
Superintendent I S Mapes will address the Thursday evening Parent Teacher Association gathering at Reynolds school. Topics include activities for the proposed Andrews Memorial School and groups examining aspects of the Old Labor Amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Mapes
Parent Teacher Association
Reynolds School
Andrews Memorial School
A OH Photro
Vrs
George PopMallard
Mars Tessie Molasky
Geraldine Marina
Earl G Sturdevant
Rotary Club Brings Lent to Bristol Frolic at Casyno
About 300 attendees joined Bristol residents for the Rotary Club’s annual Lent and frolic at the Casyno hall last night. Colorful streamers and formal attire set a festive tone as New Bedford orchestra provided music with dance numbers. James P. Duff chaired the arrangements committee including Reginald Dimond Stephen Wollopkins Edmonds Frank A Rounds and others.
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Bristol
Bristol Rotary Club
Casyno
Daneme
Fedao Parita
Ais Coke Orchestra
New Bedford
Dot Helm
New England
Blanche Callow
James FP Duff
Reginald Dimond
Stephen Wollopkins
4A Edmonds
Frank A Rounds Roswell S Bosworth
Frank J "Silvan
Alan M Paole
Eagles Sponsor Old Fashioned Dance for State Convention
The Bristol Acne No 9530 Fraternal Order of Eagles leg fund will sponsor an old fashioned dance and chamsta to benefit next June’s state convention in Columbia and Penmeola Halls. Prank Canha chairs the arrangements with Anthony Jo Nunes and a committee of local business and community members.
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Bristol Acne
Order of Eagles
Columbia
Penmeola
Tas
Canha Bristol Busiessman
Anthony Jo Nunes
George Dion Joseph WooRnes
Anthony P Minis
George Machado Domenic Mascola
Pranas Po Cuoma
Cancer Control Drive Gains Headway Here
A Bristol unit of the American Society for the Control of Cancer raises funds through a $1 membership drive led by Miss Annie Tobin and endorsed by Councilman President Prescott B Paull. Local women assist as officers and workers to support cancer control efforts and a contingency fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott B Paull
Bristol
Women’s Field Army of the
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Annie M Tobin
D B_ Sullivan
Claude Hazledine
Martha Graham
William F Duffy
John J Condon
Mary E Spooner
Henry Sanford
Lucien Capone
Genevieve Pagnano
Charles Connery
Sebastian Bernard
FE W Beyonton
Alphonse Vermette
J Floyd Huestis
Eayle Mathewson
A A @Moren
Sagesado
Clarence Tobb- Little
Bar Harbor
Michigan
Kesslin Denies Violating State Labor Laws
Paul Kesslin manager of Paramede Shoe Company pleads not guilty to five counts in a Fifth District Court arraignment. Judge William O Donnell continues the hearing to next Monday as State Labor Department heads pursue charges for violation of work hour limits for five women employees. Bail set at 500 dollars by his father Harry Kesslin. warrants issued by Miss Blodgett of the Women’s and Children’s Division name five visibly affected workers Christine Camara Virginia Parella Mary Correiro Sadie Cabral and Catherine Cabral.
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Paul Kesslin
Paramede Shoe Company
William Tom Donnell
Fifth District
Thomas Jo McMahon
State Department of Labor
O'Donnell
Kesslin
Harry Kesslin
Touts
Blodgett
Women's and Children’s Divison
State Department of Tabor
Miss Blodgett
Anthony J Ferrara
Christine Camara
Virginia Parella
Mary Correiro
Sadie Cabral
Catherine Cabral
Lions to Seek Funds for Charity Service Program
Bristol Lions Club plans a series of social activities before summer to raise money for its community service program. A dance at the Bristol Casino is likely, led by arrangements chairman Arthur M McCaw. The club, formed in 1930, supports the new community athletic field and aids Red Cross, nursing, YMCA, Scouts, Santa Claus fund, American Legion baskets, and milk distribution during hard times.
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Bristol Casino
Arthur M. McCaw
Bristol Lions Club
Arthur M McCaw
The
Lions Club
Red Cross
YMCA
Girl and
Boy Scouts
Santa Claus Fund
American Legion
McCaw
Arthur J Duffy Lan M Walker
James E. Sullivan
Sebastien Bernard, Jr
Rainbow arrives in Bristol to be groomed for cup races
Rainbow owned by Harold S Van derbilt arrives at the Herreshoff plant from Bath Maine to be groomed for the defense trials in May. The Rainbow will race against Ranger and Weetamoe in eliminations with Yankee entered, while Tom Sopwith's Endeavour is former rival. The cup series begins August 21 off Newport with 18 races scheduled.
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Rainbow
Bristol
Chandler Howes
Herreshoff
Bath
Harold S Vanderbilt
Ramnbow
Ranger
Gerald Jambert
Yankee
Mr Hovey
Weetamoe
Vanderbilt
Tom Sopwith
Endeavour
Newport
First Bristol Troop Box Scouts Hold Spring Meeting
The First Bristol Troop Box Scouts of Aumesica held their spring meeting in Scout Hall with new songs Hello Be Prepared and Welcome, a lively patrol contest, and advancement tests. Panthers won the Flying Eagle patrol in a hot battle, followed by Fryer Ready and Masters.
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Bristol
George R Fish
Henry Arouca
Flying Eagle Patrol
Fryer Ready
Masters
Joseph Marshall
Albert Morris
Sousa
al- Ten Tattree Trst
Mianuel Perry
Anthony Balvane
Pace Nethur Conlon
John F LaFavia
Frank Proto
Ralph Proto
Alfonse Proto
Kinife
Axe
Michael Ruggiero
Ore Things
Panther
Tver
Power
Panther Pyang Pawl Hang
Rocco Proto
Harris Fonseca
Concert at Canteras Memorial Junior High Saturday Night
The Portuguese Independent Band directed by Joseph Sousa will perform two American marches The Monitor by AT Hayes and The American Bandsman's March by HO. A group of professional players from New Bedford will present one act plays.
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Canteras Memorial
Joseph Sousa
Hayes
New Bedford
Bristol Garden Club Meeting At Elm Farm
Mrs William W Perry president and Mrs J Howard Paull host the Bristol Garden Club gathering at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon at Elm Farm Hope Street. Officers for the year will be chosen during the session.
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Garden Club
William W . Perry
J Howard Paull
Bristol Garden Club
Elm Farm
Hope Street
Warren man penalized in fifth district court
William Ponte 21 of 76 Arlington street Warren was fined 30 dollars and costs for speeding after a prior leniency for leaving the scene of an accident. The case was heard by Judge William T O'Donnell as Ponte faced motor vehicle charges in the fifth district court.
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Aame
William T O'Donnell
William Ponte
Arlington Street
Warren
Pifth
Ponte
Hope Street
Pappasquash Road
Wilfred J Gaze
Summer Providence
Anthony J Ferrara Gaze
Lcense
Motor Vehicle Department
Memorial tree for King Philip sought in Bristol
A 1919 article recalls a memorial tree planted on Mount Hope for King Philip's death 200 years earlier. The Bristol Phoenix requests any information on the tree’s location or status to ensure proper care if it still stands. Reader contact details provided.
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Bristol
Mount Hope
King Philip
Bristol Phoenix
Bradford Street
Bristol 44
Sailor Henry Perry Returns Home to Bristol
Henry Perry, aboard the Eleanor Christenson, returns after six years at sea visiting ports from Buenos Aires to Shanghai. He lands in Newark then Bristol for Easter with friends, saying Bristol remains his beloved home port despite fond memories of distant lands.
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Bristol
Henry Perry
Henry
Newark
N. J
Eleanor Christenson
San Francisco
Buenos Aires
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Yokohama
Vladivostok
Manila
Young Man Praised For Humble Roots And Sea Ambition
The youth grew up at a Children's Home from eight months to 18 and attended public schools. He showed interest in social activities at school and church. A Mrs Reynolds praised him for responsiveness and kindness, noting his willingness to help. It ends with belief his sea career may succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bela” Ates
Mia
Fey
Henry Perry
Thrilling Armis tice Day Sea Rescue Story
On Armistice Day 1935 a stormy Southern Pacific scene unfolded as a distress call came from a vessel near the San Bernardino Straits Philippine Islands. The lifeboat attempted rescue near the wreck of the English freighter Silver Hazel but could not reach the crew. No lives were lost as all were forward in the wreck.
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Southern Pacific
S. O
San Bernardino
Philippine Islands
Henry Perry
Rescue at Sea After Silver Hazel Wreck
The life boat crew lost sight of their own craft amid massive waves as the Silver Hazel wrecked. Perry's captain sent a wireless message to Manila and two destroyers were dispatched. Raiders formed from loosened lumber rafts were launched and later picked up by whale boats from arriving Navy ships.
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Perry
Manila
Life boat crew member recalls brutal Pacific voyage
Henry Perry recalls a severe storm at sea while his ship headed to Japan from Seattle. The voyage stretched to 35 days instead of 22 as a foot of ice formed on the vessel and wheel room windows, making navigation near impossible. Perry preserves the clippings and photos as proof of his service.
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Henry Perry
Japan
Seattle
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