Old Rhode Island Wind Grist Mills and Their Legacy
The piece recalls early wind mills in Rhode Island and nearby areas, noting four surviving Rhode Island mills including one in Jamestown and others in Portsmouth. It covers origins, moves, and uses from colonial times to the early 20th century, toll practices, and a shift away around 1910 as modernization began.
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Europe
Rhode Island
Long Island
Nantucket Island
Btock Island
Cape Cod
Henry Ford
Dearborn
Mich
James
Jamestown
Lehigh Hill
West Road
Newport
Chicago
Great Plains
West
Sea Scout Ship Kearney Admits Three New Members
The regular weekly muster at American Legion Headquarters admitted Dean Armstrong Roswell Bosworth Jr. and Wesley Armstrong Jr to Sea Scout Ship Kearney. They earned Mission to Come Aboard and began apprentice training at Port Gangway as the crew planned a May 16 17 work detail at Camp Yawroog. A Civilian Defense course will be attended May 8 at Warren High School. The ship advances life boat patrol and water safety duties at the June 6 7 Council Pow Wow at Mount Hope, with Colors and Sea Promise marking the end of muster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
American Legion
Dean H. Armstrong
Roswell S. Bosworth Jr
Wesley A. Armstrong, Jr
Port Gangway
Felix Scott
Herbert Hayden
Wm. McCaw
Joseph Quinn
Camp Yawroog
Council Squadron
Richard Moren
Warren High School
Council
Mount Hope
Girl Scout camping program aids Bristol children during wartime
The Bristol Girl Scout Council will emphasize camping this summer to help children cope with war nerves. Camp Hoffman Kingston R I and camper ships will bring healthful outdoor activities under a standards-driven program. The council directs Bristol camping with Mrs James McKenna as chairman and committees including Mrs Fort Sturdevant and Mrs Stannard. Rotary Bowling League finishes second half with Dese Jeeps led by F R Dimond taking first. roll-off set next week at High Street Alleys between Clamor Boys and Dese Jeeps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Council of
Bristol
Girl Scout Council
Hoffman
Kingston
Girl Scout
Mrrs
James McKenna
Fort Sturdevant
Stannard
Sylvia
Rotary Club Bowling League
Dese Jeeps
F. R. Dimond
High Street
Clamor Boys
Howard Church
Milkweed as a Farm Treasure
An article explains milkweed as a valuable farm resource worth about 40 to 50 dollars per acre. It notes the weed yields products sold in the American Weekly Magazine with the May 10 Boston Sunday Advertiser edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Sunday
Proposals to Furnish and Install New Steam Boilers
Notices seek bids to furnish and install steam boilers at Ever Reads and Hydraulign Fire Stations. Specifications available from Frank J. Rinaldi Bristol R I. Bids due May 21 1942 at 8 p m. Probate Court of Bristol April 21 1942 Estate of Julia A Herreshoff presents last will for probate. Hearing May 18 1942 at 10 a m with fourteen days notice to publish in Bristol Phoenix.
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Clerk of the Board of Fire Engineers
Board of Fire Engineers
Bristol
Julia A. Herreshof
Julia A Herreshoff
Bristol Phoenix
John W. Chub
Stephen W. Bourn
Albert der. Baker
Stephen W Bourn
Gertrude F. Peck
Albert H. Coggeshall
Ward
Administration Notice Estate of Ina McAleese
William A Deans of Barrington Rhode Island qualified as Administrator of Ina McAleese estate Bristol deceased. Creditors must file claims by law beginning April 24 1942. A 1942 John W Church Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A Deans
Barrington
R. I
Ina McAleese
Bristol
John W. Church
William A. Doran
Frank I. Doran
Wiliam A. Doran
John W Church
Bertha FE. Slade
Fannie M Slade
Administrator Appointed for Estate of William A Doran
Frank I Doran of Bristol Rhode Island has qualified as administrator of the estate of William A Doran late of Bristol deceased. The court order begins April 24 1942 with Clerk John W Church signing April 24 1942 and May 1 1942 notices.
Bingo Party at Fire Station Thames Street
Community bingo event at Thames Street fire station lists doors open at 3 p.m. Kitty specials and door prizes available. Card pricing includes 2 cards for 25 cents and extra cards for 16 cents. Proceeds support station activities.
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Thames ST
Burnside Lodge
K. of
R. G. A. R. Hall
Hope Street
Friendly Circle
G. A. R. Hall
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New England
DJACO
Joseph Brum
Wiel Street
America
Camp
Rotary Bowling League
Genase Eere
Dem Bums
Energetics Seetee Ee
Hall Stars ' Erratics
Jeeps
Nunes
Capone RS
Dimond
Martin Erratics
Fitzgerald
Wilbur RY
Perrom
Carns
Bradford St
Perles
Soo
Don Lam
Castoria
Fletcher
Warner
Vick
Smith Bros. Gough
Kelley
Frank J. Rinaldi
Congregational Street
Bristol, R. 1
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
I. Watson Co., Inc
Weybasset Street
Providence
James E. Connors
Hope St
Ever Ready Engine & Hose Co. No
Kearney Rest
No. 6
American Legion Relief Fund Legion
Franklin ST
Henry R. Bullock
Mahoney
Wood Street
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
Wiliam Street
Tel. Conn
Joseph Sansone
State St
Fannie M. Slade
John W
JSOBN
W.hurch
Ulysse Forget
M. D
Main ST
Warren, BR. L
Warren 70
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO. Incorporated
Warren
Constitution St
Bristol District Nursing Association
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