Young Bristol Boxer Returns Home After NYC Victory
August Almeida 17, of Bristol, amid farming duties, earned a 118 pound class win against New York City CYO boxers in the Bronx. He met former heavyweight champion James J. Braddock and enjoyed Radio City, Battery Park Aquarium, and Central Park in a thrill-packed trip. The St Elizabeth's team won the James J Braddock trophy. Augie claimed the bantamweight title afterthree eliminations with one day of training.
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Almeida
Bristol
Sherry Avenue
Rhode Island
New York City
Rhody
New York
Augie
Metropolis
Ernest Sabatini
James J. Braddock
Good Shepherd Auditorium
Bronx
Sabatini
Hubb
Boston Red Sox
Yankee Stadium
Radio City
Aquarium
Battery Park
Central Park
Capitol Hotel
51St Street
8Th Avenue
James J Braddock
East State Street
St. Elizabeth's Church
Anthony Andrade
St Elizabeth's Church
Men’s Union elects new officers at First Congregational Church
David Horng succeeds Clifford Windsor as president of the Men’s Union at the First Congregational church during Sundays annual meeting in Guneras House. A. H. Bense is reappointed secretary treasurer for the eighth year. Alan Hibbert is vice president with Rev Herbert D Graetz and Long Leader as officers. Installations set for October 2. plans include an outing with the Netopian Club.
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The
Netopian Club
D A R To Hear Congress Report In Bristol Chapter Meeting
Reports from the Continental Congress held by the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington will be read at Bristol Chapter ID A Roby regent announces at the annual meeting next Monday Mrs Charles O Fo Thompson attended the conclave. The session will also feature annual reports by officers and standing committees for 1937 38. Hostesses named for the day are Mrs Clinton T Shermar Mrs Henry Barton Mrs C A Palmer Miss Sarah C Munro and Mrs Albert F E Benard.
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Continental Congress
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Bristol
Roby
Charles O Fo Thompson
Clinton T Shermar
Henry Barton
C A Palmer
Sarah C Munro
Albert FE. Benard
Isabella daughters to receive Holy Communion at St Marys
Members of Hone Circle Daughters of Isabella will receive Holy Communion at the 7 30 o clock mass Sunday at St Marys Church. A breakfast follows in the Mt Hope dining room. Mary J Condon chairs arrangements. May social planned for May 16 at K of C Hall with Lena Ingram as chair and helpers.
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Daughters of
Isabella
St. Mary's Church
Mt. Hope
Mary J-Condon
K of C Hall
Lena Ingram
Margaret Walsh
Lena McKenna
Whistle Proclaims News Of Mill Opening
The Collins and Aikman Corp whistle sounded at five forty five and seven oclock to宣 announce the mill’s reopening on a reduced schedule. The blasts drew town attention as workers prepared to resume limited operations after a shutdown since December.
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Whistle
Collins and Aikman Corp
Eastern Star inspection at Mount Hope Chapter gathering
Guests from across the state attended Mount Hope Chapter O E S annual inspection in the Masonic Temple Hope Street led by Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Jean G Swan of Providence and Worthy Grand Patron J Foss Magoon of Warwick. Over 200 members and guests witnessed the ceremony and class initiation with a St Michael's parish house dinner preceding the event and spring flowers decorating the banquet hall.
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Mount Hope
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Hope Street
Jean G. Swan
Providence
J. Foss Magoon
Warwick
Jean S. Jackson
St. Michael’s
St. Michael’s Parish House
E. Doris Bullock
World's Fair Courier Tour to Arrive in Bristol Thursday
One of 48 Good-Will Cars from New York to visit Rhode Island this week will reach Bristol at noon Thursday. The car will carry Scrolls of Honor signed by governors and mayors, and will be greeted by officials. Hotel Belvedere serves as headquarters during the stay. Sponsors include Buick, Chevrolet, Texas Co, U S Rubber, U S Steel, Yale and Towne, and ATA.
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New York
United States
Rhode Island
Bristol
Tok
Tryloh
Belvedere
Courier
Buick
Chevrolet
Texas Co
U. S. Rubber Co
U. S. Steel Corp
Yale and Towne “Mtg. Co
ATA
Trinity Church Group To Seek Worship Hall
The Trinity Church Corporation formed a five member committee led by Ernest F E Alder to seek a hall for temporary worship while a new church is planned New hall location will be discussed again at the June 13 meeting The Rt Rev Granville G Bennett spoke at last night’s gathering on St Michaels Holmes House with Benjamin M MacDougall presiding
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Trinity Church Corporation
Ernest FE Alder
Prescott B Paull
Harry Munro
Col Freds Straight
Charles FE Weaver
Col Straight
Mr Alder
Herbert N (Gray
Granville G Bennett
Episcopal Diocese
Rhode Island
Holmes House
Mrs Benedict To Talk On Flower Arrangements
Mrs Hedwig Benedict of Montclair New Jersey will speak on Flower Arrangements in Their Proper Place tomorrow afternoon at Colt Memorial high school auditorium. Sponsored by the Bristol Garden Club tickets sold at the door. Benedict recently won four first prizes at the New York State flower show.
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Hedwig Benedict
Montclair
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol Garden Club
Benedict
New York
Workman Discovers Long Sought Cornerstone Of Trinity Church
A workman at the Andrews Memorial School found the long lost Trinity Church cornerstone in the west wall of the basement. The copper box inside the cornerstone held papers and a Weathered Book of Common Prayer. The find was reported to architect George M Cady and Trinity Church officials, renewing interest in the 1876 ceremony.
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Workman
Trinity Church
New Andrews Memorial School
Bristol Phoenix
George M Cady
T. M Clark
Everett Clark Named Principal Speaker For Cup Defenders Banquet
Dr Everett Clark of East Providence is selected as the principal speaker for the Cup Defenders annual banquet on May 21 at Shorty’s Diner. Anthony J Bisbane will be toastmaster with Bristol Town Council and General Assembly members among invited guests.
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Everett Clark
East Providence
Shorty
Anthony J. Bisbane
Bristol Town
Luke H. Callan
Bertram W Wall
Cosmo Marabello
Orlando Jrisbane
May Dance Planned by Chevra Agudas Achim Temple Sisterhood
The Chevra Agudas Achim Temple Sisterhood will host the first annual May Dance at the Hotel Belvedere tomorrow night. Bob White and his orchestra will provide dancing music and Sylvia Kaufman of Providence will perform vocal selections with a prize waltz highlighted. Rhoda Levy chairs the arrangements committee with Father Hazen Clair and others including Leah Peasenstadt Minna Brown Lathan Phenes Shirley Meyerson Ruth Molasky and Mrs Max B Grossman ex officio.
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Chevra Agudas Achim Temple
Hotel Belvedere
Bob White
Sylvia Kaufman
Providence
Rhoda Levy
Hazen Clair
Fve
Ian Phillips
Leah Peasenstadt
Minna
Eva Brown Lathan Phenes
Shirley Meyerson
Ruth Molasky
Max B Grossman
Civic League plans for Mothers Day Cotton Ball and events
The Bristol Portuguese American Women’s Civic League met at Lincoln Hall to advance plans for a musical tea and Mothers Day observance on May 8 and the sixth annual Cotton Ball on June 10. Mary C Mello chairs the Cotton Ball with subcommittees for reception, program, publicity, and tickets. The musical tea and Mothers observance unit is led by Rose George with hostesses from Fall River, Warren, and Bristol.
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Bristol
Almeida
Caesar Brito
Leonora Roderick
Rose M. Sousa
Mary George
Agnes Andrade
Mary C Mello
Mary R Nunes
Marian Pimental
Brito
Maetoza
Miss Andrade
Rose George
Maria Michael
Fall River
Margaret McHale
Warren
John C Mello
Joseph J. Dennis
Committees Named For Joint Carnival
Bristol Council Knights of Columbus and Hope Circle announce their committees for the annual outdoor carnival benefiting St Marys church. Dates will be set at a meeting tomorrow night. The K of C list includes Joseph I King Bernard Breen Bernard L Callan and many others. The Hope Circle roster features Nora E Dwyer Mary A Callan Mrs William T Dwyer and numerous members.
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Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Last Might
St Mary's Church
K of C
Joseph I. King
Bernard Breen
Bernard L. Callan
Frank O Rene
James L Hammill
Joseph M Edmonds
Thomas Henry
James C Ruggiero
Fred T Goff
Fred G Cleaver
James E Connors
Frank J. Murphy
James EF. Meiggs
Charles M. Connery
William H Connery
William Guevremont
Edward Menard
William T. Dwyer
Nora E Dwyer
Mary A. Callan
John J Condon
Bertha Dwyer
Henry L. Sweeney
Margaret Callan
John F McKenna
Irene Lewis
Anthony Perry
Frasmo Mancini
William Burke
Albert Dubuc
George T Ingram
John Connors
Louis Beauregard
Catherine Gibson
Elizabeth Goulart
Madeline Almeida
James J. Connery
John R White
Andrew Dunbar
Matthew Preble
Joseph Lewis
Margaret Dwyer
James McHugh
Marie Vermette
Roland Martelly
Charles Burke
P T A To Elect New Officers At Bristol Meeting
The Bristol Parent Teachers Association will select officers for the coming year at its annual meeting Thursday night in the Reynolds school auditorium. A social will follow the business session featuring mezzo-soprano solos by Miss Helen Church and a group song under Miss Earl Sturdevant with Mrs. Walter Kerr arranging the social period.
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Bristol
Parent- Teachers’ Association
Reynolds School
Helen Church
Earl Sturdevant
Walter Kerr
Bristol Students Win In Essay And Poster Contests
Arline Fiske and Enes Topazio win Bristol school contests tied to National Art Mail Week. Fiske first in essay from Colt Memorial High. Topazio wins poster from Colt Junior. Judges include Henry W. Boynton and Rev. William Kelley. Prizes range from 10 to 2.50 dollars.
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Arline Fiske
Enes Topazio
Bristol
John W Church
Colt Memorial High School
Edith Morra
Nelson Beals
Henry W. Boynton
Emma B Stanton
William Kelley
St. Columban Seminary
Herbert D Graetz
First Congregational Church
Be Kind To Animals Week Moots From Long Ago
A columnist recalls a Be Kind To Animals Week promotion from 1938, noting posters and literature were sent but the exact week date is unclear. The piece includes a clipped fox terrier story by Earl T. Dabsaeh and reflects writer’s skepticism toward the week’s premise.
Brownie the dog proves inner strength beyond looks
A small dog named Brownie proves resilience beyond outward appearance. The narrator recalls the dog's initial pity and celebrates the inner drive and success story it embodies.
Brownie Defies Odds After Miraculous Escape
A two legged stray named Brownie survived a near fatal incident. His cheerful eyes and friendly nature endear him to locals, who declare he is not to be pitied. His escape from death is described as miraculous.
Brownie the Dog Injured by Locomotive on the Track
A locomotive struck Brownie and crushed his right legs and part of his tail, leaving the dog bleeding and in agony on the rails. His master rushed to him and took him to a veterinarian who chose to try to save him rather than euthanize him.
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Brownie
Brownie Learns to Adapt After Amputation
Brownie, anesthetized after mangled legs were amputated, lay near death for days. He slowly gained strength, propped on his front leg, wagged his tail for food, and began moving in the yard. He learned to run before walking, adjusting balance as his center of gravity shifted and speed varied.
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Brownie
Brownie the recovering dog leaps and plays again
A dog named Brownie recovers from an accident and can move at various speeds and jump high to catch a ball. He cannot walk or stand still and must sit or lean when he stops. He returns when called and often waits for pats or a game, occasionally tumbling while chasing his ball but staying eager.
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Brownie
Courageous Brownie Ignoring Handicap Inspires Loyalty
A reflective passage praises Brownie for possibly ignoring his handicap out of inner drive and the loyalty he inspires. It emphasizes his brave heart and the minimal need for sympathy, focusing on love and devotion reflected in his actions.
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Brownie
Animals regain hope through unlikely courage and care
A reflective piece argues for kindness to animals that can recover and demonstrate courage, love, and devotion when given half a chance. It questions public urges and highlights the potential for comeback in any creature.
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Gotham
Men’s Union Head
Congress
John Boles
Luli Deste
Gail Patrick
Akim Tamiroff
Anna May Wong
Samuel Goldwyn
Goldwyn Follies
Adolphe Menjou
Ritz Brothers
Zorina
Kenny Baker
Andrea Leeds
Helen Jepson
Phil Baker
Bobby Clark
American Ballet
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Mrs. Benedict
Dr. Clark Te
Sisterhood
Colt Yumor
Albert Byrnes
St Mary's Parochial School
Colt
Edwin A. Cady
George Gale
Frederick Vera
Dorothy Holt
Rhode Island School of Design
Saul
Earl T.dabsaeh
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