Bristol Legislature Passes Key Town Funding Measures
In a late session rush the General Assembly approved about 42500 for a new county jail with police HQ, 1500 for Armory repairs, and a police pension fund. A voter property tax payment requirement was approved to curb delinquent registrations. Governor Green’s signature is awaited. Representatives Byrnes Pagnano Magee credited for securing these acts.
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General Assembly
Bristol
Green
Thomas T. Byrnes
Pasquale Pagnano
John R Magee
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Jeganitarion
Jyai
Polme
Girl Scouts Plan Annual County Fair Event
Local Girl Scout units outline plans for a county fair featuring games, booths, prizes, and food stalls. The event aims to raise funds for projects while offering entertainment like white elephant booths and vendor stalls to residents of the town.
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Obituary for Hamilton Scout Soldier Service Member
Obituary notes a veteran admitted to the Home on February 2 1938 who served with Ve Mee Potters Vrelel Artiflers and beat PP and Third baeld Artillers during the war. Survived by two sisters and interment details listed at local cemeteries.
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Hamilton Scotland
Pooryaseny
Lendale
Vrelel Artiflers
Baeld
Wamter
Community Notes Highlight Local Meetings and Events
Bristol items list society meetings at Mrs Liscomb home on Burton street and Cup Defenders gathering at Wood street headquarters. Local clubs discuss baseball, bingo, and a Girl Friendly Society sale for May 16, plus civic league appointments and a moonshine raid case. The State Street church program features Ruth and Eunice Goodell. Independence Day holiday closures and a birth announcement accompany fire damage report on State street.
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Mite Society of the
First Baptist Church
Charles Liscomb
Burton Street
Ruth Goodell
Eunice Goodell
State Street M E
How To Write A GOOD Want Ad
Practical guidance for crafting effective want ads with emphasis on clear details names addresses and phone numbers. Advice includes frequent insertions for visibility and putting yourself in the reader’s place to anticipate what they need to know to act.
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May Breakfast at St Mary’s Parish Draws 250 Attendees
Women of St Mary’s church hosted the annual May breakfast in the church auditorium drawing about 250 parishioners. Proceeds go to the parish fund with tables festooned in jonquils and a large committee overseeing setup and service.
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ST. Mary's
St. Mary's Church
Margaret J.morris
Henry Sweeney
Frances Horton
Francis Connell
Frank Treanor
Albert Bowater
Katherine Bottomley
Bernard Breen
William Burke
James Connors
John Connors
James Connery
Charles Connery
Arthur Conlon
Alice Coughlan
Esther Cardoza
John Condon
William Connery
William Denners
John McGovern
Witham Owens
Allan Mott
Matthew Preble
Joseph Partington
Frederick Serhbst
William Baker
Anthony Soival
Withiam Simmel
Henry Trudell
Norman Vermette
Herman Vermette
Alphonse Vermette
James F Mirhe
Jatin Ro White
Joseph Warren
John Tobin
Emma Young
Nellie Long
Margeret Gallan
Mary King
War Widows and Orphans Benefit From Bingo Party
The second bingo fundraiser for the Italian Red Cross to aid widows and orphans of Italian soldiers in the Italo Ethiopian War was held at Mt Carmel church parish hall. Peter Lasiello led the organizing committee with help from a long list of volunteers including Joseph Fusco Alphonse Rice Toni Rucchet John St Angelo Joseph Perram John St Angelo Frank Mansi Domenic Proto and others.
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Italian Red Cross Fund
Itaham
Our Tadyv
Mt Carmel
Congregational Street
Peter Lasiello
Joseph Fusco
Alphonse Rice
Toni Rucet
John St Angelo
Joseph Perrom
Joseph Santuli
Frank Mansi
Domenic Proto
John Triviano
Paul Millemagg
Eagles to Play Prominent Part in Fourth Activities
Bristol plans for the July Fourth celebration feature the Fraternal Order of Eagles with Past State President George F. Dion named to the general committee. Dion joins the sports committee led by William T. Dwyer to liaise with Eagle Aeries in the region. Decoration Day marks the start of the mile of pennies drive staged by Fred M. Wilbur with ten districts and district workers. Mrs Albert H Flint Jr leads the program committee arranging student competition for a loving cup and pageant entries with Native American participants from Narragansett or Wampanoag tribes. Meetings of executive, finance, and general committees set for next week at the Hotel Belvedere card room.
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George F. Dion
Order of Eagles
Bristol
Dion
Alfred M. Merriman
Hotel
Belvedere
William T. Dwyer
Massachusetts
Fred M. Wilbur
William P. Gladding
Wilbur
Albert H Flint, Jr
Colt Memorial High School
Gurteras Memorial Junior High School
Flint
Mary FE Spooner
Equith
Spooner
X SA. Akerriman
Miss Mary Lake
Stephen Wo Hop- Acree
Merriman
Brush Fire Triggers General Alarm At Camp Slocum
A brush fire near Camp Slocum along Metacom Avenue set off a general alarm at 11 45 this morning. The Ever Ready fire truck required towing by the Dreadnaught unit due to motor trouble caused by frozen pistons after recent piston replacement.
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Camp Slocum
Metacom Avenue
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Wood Street
Olympian Club
Bristol Y. M. A
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St . Michael’s Church
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Cooperative Movement
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Homepathic Hospital
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Drury Home
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Hydraulion Engine and Hose CO
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Leonie Kowk
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Douglas
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Union St
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Estrellas
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Church Street
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