Local social and civic notices fill town calendar
Mrs Wallis E Howe returns from abroad and opens her house on Tanyard lane. Mr R V Milbank returns to Portland after two weeks with the Friswells. J O Y Chapter Christian Endeavor holds annual meeting Friday in church vestry Burnside Lodge No 34 Knights of Pythias will confer Knight rank tonight at Grand Army Hall. Van Heusen promotion offers free item with three purchases. Deed transfer: Charles Harold Newman and wife to Old Colony Co-Operative Bank on Burton street. Judge Lindemuth clears docket in 15 seconds on Manisano vs Annarummo. Cast and chorus of Prince Charming social at Donie Club tonight on Hope street. Clifford Weaver chairs arrangements.
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Wallis E. Howe
Tanyard Lane
R. V. Milbank
Stanley E. Friswell
Portland
Christian “Endeavor
First Baptist Church
Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Grand Army Hall
van Heusen
Fred E. Suzman
Adv
John W. Church
Charles Harold Newman
Old Colony Co-Operative Bank
Done Club
Hope Street
Clifford Weaver
New Temperance Law Curbs Saloon Practices in Bristol
The Legislature passes an act to promote temperance in non alcoholic beverages and to curb saloon evils. It limits licenses per town, bans Sunday sales, age restrictions, and proximity rules to schools and churches. Citizens vote in local option elections on license issuance with strict view and disorderly premises penalties.
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Bristol
Fragmented OCR Excerpt Reflects Exhibition Details and Calendar
The readable fragments reference a large exhibition space, dates like May and Mother’s Day events, and various dates and places. It mentions trees, vines, and garden themes, plus references to a center and district items.
Flower Show Restrictions Spark Providence Plant Display Shakeup
A garbled local notice describes changes to flower shows in Providence. It notes previous events and new limits on displays while mentioning organizers, permits, and a revised scale for judging. The fragment references a warden, an auditor, and ties to a civic venue, with emphasis on access and control of exhibition spaces.
Day That Lasts for Months in Summer Tale
Fragmented passage describes a long unending day and months of light and darkness. Vague references to Greentinders and a town named Pere appear with mentions of sun, shade, and four months of night.
Brown Bear Prepares for Winter Sleep Amid Food Shortage
A brown bear appears to sense when to begin hibernation due to scarce food this season. It delays its normal retirement to seek extra fat reserves needed to survive the winter's rest.
To Let Cottage House and About One Acre Farm
To let a cottage house and about one acre of good farm land at Poppasauash. Apply to John Wo Church. Tel 268 or 6.
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Cattsge
Tohn Wo Church
For Sale Cottage Furnished Near Prudence Teland
For sale a nine room furnished cottage in good condition at a central location. Apply by box in town or inquire at Prudence Teland for rent this season. Includes water inside toilet electricity and clean amenities. Address 729 Dexter St Central Rails. Asking price $693 per year.
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Prudence Teland
Cleetrieits Law
Dexter St
Central Rails
Pansies and Hardy Perennial Plants Ph CEVIEN
Perennial plant list features pansies and hardy varieties offered at CEVIEN located at 19 Garflell Ave. The display highlights seasonal hues and easy care options for gardens.
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Cevien
Garflell Ave
Window Washing Services Offer Clean Inside and Out
A F Sylvia, manager, advertises window cleaning for interiors and exteriors with storm windows removed and awnings raised. Prices described as reasonable and workmanship pride highlighted. Contact Bristol 66-W.
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Sylvia
Bristol
Rotary Club speaker to discuss state mental health at Belvedere
Dr K B Sturgis, superintendent of the State Hospital for Mental Diseases, will address the Rotary Club at tomorrow noon meeting at the Hotel Belvedere. A Bristol town council meeting tonight will include a public hearing tomorrow on licenses for non intoxicating beverages. Bristol-Bristol-Colt alumni social at Barrington High School last Friday. Death notice for Mrs Albert Harder, former Colt Memorial High School instructor and current Columbus School principal in New Haven. Whist party for the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company to aid the baseball team tomorrow night at Thames Street station. Charles Nelle and Wakefield residents honored at 20th wedding anniversary dinner in Providence. USS Texas crewman Briggs on furlough visiting Bristol relatives. Willam Tattrie leaves for Greenport to work on yacht Katoura for the season. Olympian Club athlete committee plans another twilight league baseball team. Larney Bisbane re-elected manager. Catholic Charities drive appeals voiced by priests from Newport, East Providence and Pawtucket churches.
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Siena
Bette ‘House
K. B. “Sturgis
State
Rotary Club
Belvedere
Bristol-Colt High
Barrington High School
Albert Harder
Colt Memorial High School
Columbus
New Haven
Companys
Thames Street
Charles Nelle
Bristol
Wakefield
R. I
Port Arthur Resaurant
Providence
Mr Briggs
USS
Texas
San Pedro
Cal
Walter Briggs
Byfield Street
Briggs
Willam Rk Tattrie
Mt Hope Avenue
Greenport
Katoura
Olympian
Larney Bisbane
Getchell
Bisbane
Catholic Charities
Fr McCarthy
Cenacle
Newport
St . Mary's Church
D Dellaroe
East Providence
DeLuca Named Temporary Chairman of Principessa Elena Lodge
In this town a temporary chairman has been appointed for the Principessa Elena Lodge of the Sons of Italy. Mrs. Samuel Campanello of Burton street is recovering after surgery at Truesdale Hospital Fall River and resting well. Colt Memorial High School opens baseball with Central Falls, Mello and Mansi form local battery. Colt hosts Burrillville on Bristol common Friday. Thanks to George T Ingram for bus transport for out of town entertainers. Rev Stanley Hughes spoke to St Michael's Ladies’ Benevolent Society in Holmes House replacing Bishop Dallas.
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DeLuca
Ryan Avenile
Principessa Elena
Order Son's of
Italy
Caan
Samuel Campanello
Burton Street
Truesdale
Fall River
Colt Memorial High School
Central Falls
Mello
Mansi
Colt
Burrillville High
Bristol Common
George
Banquet Committee Sets Tonight Meeting for Walsh Testimonial
The arrangements committee for Rev. Edward J Walsh’s May 8 testimonial banquet at the Hotel Belvedere will meet tonight at 7 in the Colt High auditorium. Norman F E Benard, chair, says reception is open to all Walsh friends, not just members of the lumm Association.
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Edward J Walsh
Belvedere
Colt High Auditorium
Norman FE Benard
Thelumm Association
Girl Scout Drive Continues to Reach Fund Goal
The Girl Scout Council reports many responses to the fund appeal but continues the drive until the goal is attained. Mrs Fred M Dixon states the Finance Committee thanks donors and urges others to give what they can to support the program.
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Girl Scout Council
Fred M Dixon
Dixon
State unemployment relief program limited to life necessities
The Rhode Island State Unemployment Relief Commission says the relief fund is for food shelter clothing and medical care for unemployed families not an employment program. It notes jobs are only given to those whose families need life necessities and private aid should not replace state support.
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State Unemployment Relief Commission
Rhode Island
Commission
South Africa Sees Eleven Lightning Days a Year on Average
A climate note from Johannesburg shows South Africa averages about eleven lightning days annually. Researchers track storm activity and its implications for safety and infrastructure planning.
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South Africa
Johannesburg
U. S. Mexico Boundary Lengths Listed
The article notes the southern boundary between the United States and Mexico as 1744 miles long and the northern boundary as 893 miles.
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U. S.-Mexico
United States
Mexico
Romania Doubles in Size After War Expansion
Romania has nearly doubled in size since the war and now includes a large part of former Austria-Hungary. The expansion shifts regional borders and raises questions about ethnic groups and governance in the newly incorporated territories.
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Austria-Hungary
Magic Lantern Origins in Medieval England
A medieval note traces a magic lantern to an English friar around 1252, describing its invention and early use in monastic life and daily illumination.
The Lido Resort Near Venice Details
The Lido is a renowned seaside resort located near Venice, Italy, attracting visitors with its historic dunes and luxury amenities. It has long been a premier destination for travelers seeking coastal leisure close to the Italian city.
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Venice
Italy
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Hotel Belvedere
Bristol, R. I
A Carter
Antone
Furtado Ll
Messenger Service
RCE
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Cimmterbury
Sumner
Joseph Silva
Mason Work Ainting
Chimness
Mason Werk
Bo Bevin
Washington St
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Oliver St
Tigh St
Slater
Harold Slater
Pearse Avenue
Memoriam
Mars
Arouca
Mass
Jesus
Sadis
Ant Brothes
Mullen
Bennch
Mary E. King
Bay View Avenue
Providence Line
New York
Fox Point
Pier 14
N.R
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Rogers Silverware
Rogers Silverware Redemption Bureau, Inc
Broadway
New York City
Wardwell Lumber CO
Bristol, R
Bristol Hotel
State Street
Alden Mattress CO
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