Week extension granted to deported Bristol mother
Valeda N Silvia 24 of 46 First School street receives a one week extension on deportation to Canada amid efforts by her husband Manuel Silvia to prove support. The family includes four U S born children aged 3, 17 months, 5 months, and a three month old baby. Senator Theodore F Green helped secure an earlier extension to May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Valeda N. Silvia
First School Street
Manuel Silvia
Bristol
United States
Silvia
Theodore F Green
Manuel, Jr
Frank
Richard
Valeda
Mount Hope Chapter Eastern Star Holds Official Inspection
High ranking Eastern Star officials led the Mount Hope Chapter inspection at Masonic Hall Hope Street. Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Elizabeth Haskell of Riverside and Worthy Grand Patron Grafton Willey Jr of Providence officiated with guests from Rhode Island chapters. A St Michael's Church parish dinner preceded the ceremony and gifts were presented to visiting officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order
Mount Hope
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Hope Street
Elizabeth Haskell
Riverside
Grafton IL Willey, Jr
Providence
Rhodes Island
St Michael's Church
Haskell
Whi
Bristol High Shifts Two Baseball Games
Bristol High will move two games off campus due to grading and seeding work at Guiteras Field centerfield. The Barrington game will be at Haines Memorial Park Barrington today and the North Kingstown game at their field Friday afternoon. Returns to Guiteras will be later in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiteras
Edward J Fitzgerald
Bristol High School
Barrington High School
Haines Memorial Park
Barrington
North Kingstown
Gunteras Field
Mrs Harriet Dixon Elected Honorary Vice President in 1812 Society
Mrs Harriet Dixon, honorary state president, attended the Associate Council of United States Daughters of 1812 in Washington. She was elected Honorary Vice President of the National Society, nomination by Mrs White and seconded by Mrs John Francis Weinmann of Arkansas. Mrs Dixon stayed as guest of Capt and Mrs Sherwood F Taftender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M Fales Dixon
Chase White
Wakefield, R JT
Associate Council
United States Daughters of 1812
Washington
Dixon
National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812
White
John Francis Weinmann
Arkansas
National Society
Sherwood F Taffiender
Freitas Heads St. Elizabeth's Group
Jose J Freitas was named by Rev Henrique Rocha acting pastor to head the Catholic Charity Drive committee at St. Elizabeth's Church. Team captains include Julio Xavier Teixeira Alice Castro Palmira Marshall and others. Workers named include Jose Cotte Mary R Perri Manuel Vargas Philomena Rodrigues and multiple Sousa Fernandes and Marshall members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose J Freitas
Henrique Rocha
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Fr Rocha
Julio Xavier
Joao V Teixeira
Alice Castro
Palmira Marshall
Daniel Vargas
John Almeida
Arthur Mello
Jose Cotte
Mary R Perri
Manuel Vargas
Philomena Rodrigues
Lydwina Sousa
Mary Victoria
Alice Ferreira
Mary Cordetrro
Mary , Sousa Alexandrina Fernandes
Marion Marshall
Frances Franci
Elizabeth Furtado
Mary Francis
Antoni Barbosa Manuel Sardinha, Jr
Frank Sousa
Girls Softball Team To Open Season May 14
The Bristol Cleanser reports the Roverettes will open their softball season the week of May 14 at Madison Square Garden. Management is seeking a future name promotion in New York to coincide with a Worlds Fair visit. Girls should report for practice at 5:30 PM at the Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Cleanser
Roverettes
Madison Square Garden
New York
Dynamite Cap Explodes As Boy Attempts Experiment
Ten year old Manuel Sousa of 190 Metacom Avenue and his friend Arthur Sylvia 11 suffered superficial burns when a dynamite cap exploded during a test. Police say the cap was found in a Ver ton Avenue lot and was hidden by a nearby property owner after a blasting project on his farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Sousa
Metacom Avenue
Arthur Sylvia
Verton Avenue
Manuel
C. Paul Bruno
Large turnout expected for Annual High School Alumni Bridge event
Early subscribers line list of reservations for the Colt Memorial High School Auditorium event on May 12. Notables include Dr and Mrs Samuel Clarke Mrs B M MacDougall Miss Florence Nelson Dr and Mrs Max Grossman and many others. The Fashion Show from Gladdings of Providence will headline with Emily Navier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memo Ir
Samuel ID Clarke
B M MacDougall
Florence T Nelson
Max B Grossman
Earl G Sturdevant
Joseph DuPonte
Walter Kerr
Edward J.eClerc
Elmer S Mapes
Fred C Fis
Gladdings of Providence
Emily Navier
Sylvia Pagnano
Sebastian Bernard Jr
Ruth Kerr
Rhoda Levy
High Street
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Emily Galle
Funeral services for Mrs Emily Schneider Galle 80 who was fatally burned Thursday were held at 2 pm Saturday from her son in law LeRoy Bush home 130 Constitution Street Rev Anthony R Parshley rector of St Michaels Church officiated Burial was in the North Cemetery Bearers were Robert Tatreault Riversde William Jarvis William Gablinske and Herman Gablinske all of this town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily (Schneider) Galle
LeRoy Bush
Constitution Street
Anthony R Parshley
St Michaels Church
North Cemetery
Robert Tatreault
Riversde
William Jarvis
William Gablinske
Herman Gablinske
Nu Tone Cleaning Service Offered for Spring House Care
All progressive housekeepers are invited to use the Nu Tone method for curtains drapes blankets quilts rugs and more. Winter garments can be moth proofed and stored. Bonded insured storage and repair services available with phone contact.
Sub committee fills Bristol janitor vacancy in surprise move
Manuel R Camera store clerk was named janitor for Walley school and assigned to Olive school to replace Lonergan who moved to Valley school. The action was announced by Superintendent Mapes and must be ratified by the full committee at the next session. Camera, 51, native of Azores, has lived in Bristol 23 years and previously ran a grocery and butcher shop before joining John R Mello’s staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Camera
Oliver
Thomas Lonergan
Henry Serbst
Valley School—School Board
Bristol School Committee
Henry F Serbst
Walley School
Manuel R Camera
Olive School
Thomas M Lonergan
The
Valley School
Elmer S Mapes
Charles Romano
John Grabert
St Michael's
Azores
Camera
Bristol
National India Rubber Company
Town Tavern Seeks Change of Location
Town Tavern plans to transfer its liquor license from State Street to Thames Street, with Mathew Brito stating a building owned by Jacob Bassing will house the new tavern. The project includes 20 rental rooms, a tap room, and a dining area for large gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Thames Street
Mathew Brito
Jacob Bassing
John and
Bristol Common
Orlando J Bisbano
Artist To Speak At Bristol P T A Meeting
Rhode Island artist Antonio Cirina will speak at the Bristol Parent Teachers Association meeting in Reynolds school auditorium. He heads the Rhode Island School of Design Teacher Training Department and serves on the Federal Hill House board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Cirina
Rhode Island
Bristol Parent Teachers’ Association
Reynolds School
Marthe Cote
Cirino
Rhode Island School of Design
Federal Hill House
Samuel Clark
Frederick Sutcliffe
Jessie Molasky
Mary B. Scanlon
Frances H Horton
J Harrys Tuplin
Sturdevant
Congress of Parents and
Bristol Pta
Men's Union Elects Officers at First Congregational Church
The Men's Union of the First Congregational Church held a breakfast at the General House after Sunday meetings led by Henry Sanford Arthur Rae and Robert Peters. About 40 men attended as officers were elected: Carl Carlson president Ian Walker vice president A H Bense secretary treasurer Roswell S Bosworth song leader The group will meet again on the first Sunday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Guneral House
Henry Sanford
Arthur Rae
Robert Peters
Carl Carlson
Ian Walker
A H. Bense
Roswell S. Bosworth
K of C Names Convention Officers for Bristol Event
State and local Knights of Columbus leaders will serve on a three day Bristol convention committee led by State Deputy William L Callahan. Frederick T Goff of Bristol heads the reception committee with 26 Rhode Island councils represented. Subcommittees include Per Diem and Mileage and Audit and Finance Elections Credentials Resolutions and other panels with named chairs and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Kinkead
Arthur Artesani
William Burns
Eo M Corbett
Howard J. Milliken
Peter Labossonierre
George Denicourt
Michael F Coyne
Walter W. Goff
John G Fleming
Anthony Decesare
Antonio Laporte
Thomas J Curley
Charles P. McAlevy
Additional Subscriptions To Cancer Control Fund
Mrs John W Haley announces new subscribers to the Cancer Control Fund from the Bristol Unit of the Women s Field Army. Carr Manufacturing Company and numerous named individuals join, with Mrs Claude Hazledine hosting at the Cancer Control booth during the Providence Women s Expo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cancer Control Fund
John W . Haley
Bristol
Women's Field Army
Carr Manufacturing Company
Clara J. Diman
H. B. Burnham
H B. Burnham, Jr
Frank O. Rene
P. Mahoney
Albert Menard
F. L. Maryon
Grace Shiel
Stephen Mason
Haley
Claude Hazledine
Providence
Young Joseph Hofmann Declines To Play In Front Of Louis Grossman
In a recollection from Helena Modjeska's memories, a six or seven year old Joseph Hofmann visits Louis Grossman for an opinion on his talent. Grossman, wary of prodigies, asks the boy to perform but the child refuses, stating he will not play on that piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cazimir Hofmann
Cracow
Louis Grossman
Mr Grossman
Little Joseph
Joseph Hofmann
Mr Hofmann
Mr. Grossman
Father
Young Mozart Impresses Host With Piano Curiosity
A narrator recalls a gifted young Joseph causing astonishment as the host, amused, leads him to the piano wareroom. The boy moves among instruments, sampling keys, and settles to play a few chords.
Remarkable seven year old musician astonishes Steinway owner
Mr Grossman, hearing the boy play, praised his improvised harmony and said it was the first time he had heard such musical knowledge in a child of seven. He smiled, noted the Steinway, and showed keen interest in the young talent.
Chocolates Comfort Joseph During Advice by Madame Grossman
In the hall Joseph sits placidly eating chocolates offered by Madame Grossman while Mr Hofmann provides guidance on his future studies. The scene combines mentorship with a small personal pause as the visitor enters.
Musician Turned Away in Oklahoma City Hotel Scramble
A traveling violinist with a large violin case sought a room in Oklahoma City during a convention period for a women's international bowling tournament. A hotel clerk, recognizing the violin case, quipped that even Rubinoff would not get a room there, highlighting scarce lodging for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hofmann
Oklahoma City
Rubinoff
Rubinoff Succeeds in Securing Hotel Room After Tug of Wits
Rubinoff tucked his $100,000 instrument under his arm and walked out to obtain accommodation at another city hotel. It remains unclear if the clerk learned how close he had come to the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubinoff
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Harriet Dixon
Freitas
St. Elizabeth’s
John Garfield
Loretta Young
Warner Baxter
Allace Beery
Sergeant Madden
Lloyd Nolan
Gladys Swarthout
Don Ameche
Henry Fonda
Alexander Graham Bell
Popeye
Aladdin
First National
Buttonwood Dairy Samiel Department Store
Boy
Emily Galle
Lett
Bristol Cleansers
Bradford Street
John R. Mello
Manuel R
Town Tavern
Bisbane
P. T. A. Meeting
Men’s Union
Shere
the &Cribe
Hofmann
Helena Modjeska
Mozart
Joseph
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