Rumor Mill of Hollywood Politics andStage Finances
A column catalogs gossip about James J. Walker seeking revival via film work and cash offers for acting and appearances. It notes salaries for Fred Waring Walter Winchell and Mary Pickford's fainting moment, plus industry quips on George Gershwin and Tamara. It closes with a jab at Morgenthau’s lack of a degree and a playful goodbye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Walker
Gotham
U. S
James J
Bristol
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Tennessee
Virginia
Rosamond Pinchot
Cuba
Mendieta
George Gershwin
Fred Waring
Whiteman
Waring
Tyrone
Walter Winchell
Palace Theatre
Chicago
Mary Pickford
Ted Husing
Mary
Ted
Don Ball
Brown University
Columbia
Assi Mgr
Don ‘Tis
Roberta
Tamara
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
FDR
Cornell
Goom Bye
Colt and Central Meet Thursday On Common
Colt Memorial High school hosts Joe Fay's Central Falls nine on Bristol Common Thursday at 3 p m. Fresh from a 10-9 win over Cumberland High the locals seek revenge after a 5-2 defeat two weeks earlier. Leo Mansi likely to start with Manus Borges catching and Whitey Mello at first as Central aims to improve on prior performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland High
Colt Memorial High School
Joe Fay
Strong Central Falls
Bristol Common
Central Falls
Bristol
Fay
Leo Mansi
Manus Borges
Whitey
Mello
Bristol Pays Last Tribute to Captain James W. Goff
Captain James W. Goff of the Bristol Police Department, who died of a heart attack on duty, was honored by hundreds who filed past his bier and lined the streets. Private funeral services were held, with six officers as bearers and honor guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Goff
Bristol Police Department
Henry R. Manchester
Katherine
C. Goff
High Street
Hope Street
Richard J. Kavanaugh
William T. Cashin
Frederick W. Serbst
Euclid J. Demers
Anthony J. Ferrara
John McMahon
William I Baker, Jr
Plans for Annual Cotton Ball at Bristol Casino
The second annual mid-summer cotton ball will be held at the Bristol Casino on June 7 under the Portuguese- American Women's Civic League. Officials from Rhode Island Massachusetts and Connecticut will attend along with civic league leaders. The cotton gown contest from last year returns with a large display of cotton wear and strong judging. Mary C Mello chairs the general committee with a large slate of assistants and members including Mrs Joseph Almeida secretary and Mrs Joseph Dennis treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Casino
Women’s Civic League
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Mary C Mello
Joseph Almeida
Joseph Dennis
Mesdames Margaret Andrade
Manuel Silvia
Joseph J Marshall
Manuel Tavares
Mary R Nunes
Valentina Garcia
Laura Sat
Anthony Patra
Wilhelmina Salvia
Rage Marshall
Helen Costa
Palmida Marshall
Jean Mello
Emma Costa
Juliet Cardoza
Lillian Mello
Vary V Victoria
Josephine Mello
Elvira Mello
Bingo Party Planned By Every Ready Fire Co
Arthur Jo Belmore chairs a bingo night at Thames Street hall under Evers Ready Engine and Hose Co No 2 with prizes and a large crowd expected. Committee includes Fredericksuevremont Arthur Demers Lewis Cannan and Michael D Tello. A banquet is planned for May 15 to mark the organization’s 15th anniversary with Joseph Paul leading the arrangements along with Wham J Rinalds Harvey Gladue Pred Guevremont and Donat Gladue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Every Ready Fire Co
Arthur Jo Belmore
Evers Ready Fngine and Hose Company No 2
Thames Street
Flower of Venezia college stage show and society events
Students of Colt Memorial High School present The Flower of Venezia in the Auditorium on May 10 11. A Betasigna Bradford Society card party and social at Trinity Parish House on May 1960 Wednesday evening. A July 4 morning dance at Church Street Armory under Battery C 243rd Coast Guard District wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memoral High School
Venezia
Betasigna
Bradford Society
Trinity
Church Street Armory
Battery C
What Say You Cheer Up The Worst Is Yet To Come
A fragment notes that the remark Cheer up the worst is yet to come carries mixed tones not pure cynicism. It suggests a physician may apply it when preparing to offer eventual relief by a procedure, reflecting tension between hope and doubt in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gypsum Dunes Rise High as White Sand Vast Fields Form
Wind and sun have shaped gypsum dunes in south central New Mexico. The white sand piles average 20 feet deep over a 100 by 100 mile area with some dunes reaching 100 feet in height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Salmon Canning City Claims World’s Largest Status
Ketchikan Alaska asserts its status as the world’s largest salmon canning city with a bold claim reflecting its industrial prominence in the sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salmon Canning
Ketchikan
Alaska
Wedding of Miss Katherine M Wilson and Donald H E McCowen
A clipped London wedding report covers the March ceremony at St George's Hanover Square for Miss Katherine M Wilson and Donald H E McCowen. Notables include Olympic oarsmen and Cambridge rowers. gowns, servants, and gifts are detailed while guests and bridesmaids are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Katherine M. Wilson
Katherine Tucker Wilson
John H. Tucker
Cambridge
St. George’s
Hanover Square
Katherine Maynard Wilson
Henry Elcock Wilson
Wilson
Elvestone
Budleigh Salterton
Donald Henry Ewan McCowen
William Henry McCowen
Olympic
W. A. T. Sambell
Los Angeles
Messrs
J. H. T. Wilson
N. J. Bradley
Henley
Pembroke
H. W. Campbell
Mendelssohn
Schubert
Probate Court Keeps Docket Moving with Guardian and Administrator actions
Probate Court presided by Judge Edward L. Leahy disposed of several probate matters. Guardians’ second and sixth accounts for allowances were approved for Gertrude F Peck and John Fox McMahon. A monument care payment was authorized at 100 dollars. A petition to appoint Mary P Brogan as administrator with bond was approved with 5000 bond and surety. James J Lanzire appointed administrator for Giovanna Lanzire with 500 bond and surety. Gertrude F Peck petition to authorize sale of bonds was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Leahy
Gertrude F Peck
John Fox McMahon
Mary FE Northrup
Mary P Brogan
Warner
Edward J Conrick
Harry W Munro
Giovanna Lanzire
Jennie Lanzire
James J Lanzire
Bond
Pasquale Pagnano
Gertrude F. Peck
Rhode Island Bankruptcy Notice for Donat P Fortier
In the District Court Donat P Fortier of Warren Bristol County Rhode Island filed for discharge. A hearing is set for May 19 1934 at ten o clock AM in Providence. Creditors and interested parties may appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donat P Fortier
Warren
Bristol
Rhode Island
Providence
Bristol Phoenix
Gedorghe J. Shwehan
Post Office Dispatch and Mail Schedule Highlights
Fragmented notice lists mail dispatch times and delivery hours. It notes specific Saturday Sunday and holiday service changes, with morning and evening mail received times and train omissions on Saturdays. The dates January 1 and February 22 appear as exceptions to standard timings.
Dance-Card Party Highlights Bristol Parish Fundraiser
Large gatherings attended a Saturday event by Battery B of the Bristol Train of Artillery and St Elizabeth's Church parishioners. The dance used the armory and the card party the Guiteras school auditorium with the Collegian orchestra providing music. Proceeds supported the church fund. May baskets and numerous prizes were awarded. Volunteers led by John Tufarola and Mrs. Sebastien E Bernard Jr organized arrangements. A separate Altar Society May party at Mt. Carmel Church in the Bristol Casino raised funds for the church, with Mrs D C Buzby chairing and a local orchestra providing dancing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battery B
Bristol Train of Artillery
St. Elizabeth's Church
Armory
State Street
Guiteras School
Collegian
John Tufarola
Manuel
Henry Cardoza
John Perry
Edmund Borges
Luke H. White
Sebastien E. Bernard, Jr
Joseph Almeida
Margaret Andrade
Alexandrina Fernandes
Lulu Pereira
Emily Xavier
Mary Goulart
Alice Castro
Anthony J. Nunes
Joseph J Dennis
Joseph Castro
John Almeida
Anthony da Ponte
Manuel Vargas
John Viera
Joseph Costa
John R Bernardo
Annie Arone
Philip Sansone
Domenic Vitiello
Helen Pagnano
Lous Guisti
Eva Formisano
Josephine Bruno
Carmela Castriotti
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Weekre
Atrell Stevens
Colt and Central
Sts. Warren, R. I
Coats & Suits
Police
Goff
Barbara Hamilton
Henley-on-Thames
Wat Sambell
John Ho
Jack Bradley
Don Kerr
Brxlegroom
Burlington Hotel
Burlington Gardens
Whither
McCowen
Zars
Austrian
Tyrol
Probate
TAS
MC. A
Andrade Sporting Goods
Collins and Aikman
Richmond A
Tubby” Gorham
Bates College
Andrade’s
Albert “Babe” Ethiers
Gorham
Andradé
Andrade
Shana Gorpined
Middleton
Uene
Smith Ow
Guevermont
Corea Ome
Bottomley
Ferreira
Nelson
Darling
Mansi E
Menard
Gladue
Desilets
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
E. W. Weaver & Son
Bristol Sewer Commission
R. I
Unds
Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works
H K_ RK Barrows
Beacon St
Boston
Mass
Thames St
H. K. Barrows
Maas
Bristol R
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District Court OF the United States
Donat P. Fortier
TERIA
Ee Post
Alan M. Poole
Telephone
Bristol, R. L
John C. Trudell
Second St
Pocahantas
Dorchester Mutual
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
R. L
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel
G. E. Garvin
Richmond St
Suzman’s
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Hope St
Thyra Carlson
High Ct
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