Bristol clerks bound over in embezzlement case
Judge Willam T. O'Donnell halted the Bristol County Water Co trial as clerks Nora Dwyer and Harry Gray were adjudged probably guilty of aiding and abetting former manager Cecil Getchell in a $15000 embezzlement. They were bound over to await grand jury action with $5000 bail each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam T. O'Donnell
Fifth District Court
Bristol
Nora E. Dwyer
Harry R. Gray
Bristol County Water Co
Cecil C Getchell
Baul
John C Mello
Joseph A Hammill
WEA
Mactad
Dusise
O'Donnell
Getchelb
Getchell
Libert
Water Company
McSoley
William HH McSoley Jr
Tie
Harris M Murray
Union Street
Bristol County Water Company
Paul E Haines
Greenwich Conn Water Company
New Rochelle
Greenwich, Conn, Water and Gas Company
Edward Steinett
James E. Symington
New York
Aetna Casulty and Insurance Co
Miss Dwyer
Fred E. Suzman
Merton A Cheesman
Col Colt
James J. Walsh
Life Insurance
Alfred M Merriman
Ralph F Kinder
Arthur M McCaw
Murray
Haines
E F Putnam
Bristol County Water Works
Craighell
Miss Dwever
Gray
Mr Murray
Mulhouse
Mero Murray
Industrial Trust Coin Providence
Messrs Putnam and Murray
Hammill
Miss Duver
No Action Taken On Re adjusting Teachers Wage Cut By Bristol School Board
The Bristol School Committee met in executive session and took no action on re adjusting the 14 percent wage cut affecting all school employees. Superintendent Elmer S Mapes said the cut for this year would not exceed 14 percent. The board approved several unrelated items including investments, building inspections, athletic field work, and staff appointments for 1936-37 with notable pay reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Elmer S Mapes
William Hangevine
Colt Memorial High School
Industrial Trust Co
Wilfred M. Hammill
Gutteras Memorial Junior High School
Ro Brazei
Providence
Guiteras
Hammill
George Ingram
Margaret E Scanlon
Rainbow
Colt High
Tercentenary exhibit protections and upcoming events in Bristol
Relic owners plan loans for a July Tercentenary exhibit at Colt Memorial High School with fine arts insurance from loan departure to return. Fire and theft protections include guards and police, aiming to attract more exhibitors. Also announced are Olympian Club armature shows to fund Fourth of July and athletic programs, starting Saturdays at Reynolds School Auditorium with entry blanks at YMCA or 399 Hope Street Orlando.
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Old Bristal
New England
Colt Memorial High School
Olympian Club
Bristol Y McA
Reynolds School Auditorium
YMCA
Hope Street
Orlando
Bishano
George S. Pailthorpe
John P. Marshall
Anthony Agatiello
John Mirranda
Manuel Sousa
Joseph Perry
Martin Mansi
Anthony Cirillo
Frank Ruggiero
Edward Caladrone
Edward Sotsa
Ralph Gallo
Elmer Rishe
Michael Ascoli
Michael Pasquarelli
Harpist to Aid Bristol Train Band in Annual Concert
Harpist Henrietta Staton Plat will assist the Bristol Train of Artillery Band at its annual concert on May 22 in the Gutteras school auditorium. Dr Alfred M Derniman commands the chartered unit. Theresa Donovan, music supervisor, drafts the program. Tickets are on sale and interchangeable for reserve seats at Miss Hamill’s Hope street store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Staton Plat
Bristol Train of Artillery
Gutteras School
Alfred M .Derniman
Chartered Command
Theresa Donovan
Misses Hamill
Hope Street
Bristol D A R reports convention in Washington
Mrs Samuel C Wardwell and Mrs Samuel A Hall reported on the recent Congressional convention of the D A R held in Washington at Bristol Chapter's meeting in the Chapter House on Franklin Street. The unit will participate in Memorial Day and Memorial Sunday observances and the Fourth of July celebration, a $10 donation was approved for the fund, and a dessert bridge is planned for May 25 at headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel C Wardwell
Samuel A Hall
D A. R
Washington
Bristol
Franklin
Sunday Quiet in New York After Midnight Crowds
The author and his wife enjoy Major Bowes Amateur Hour tickets in New York. Sunday morning offers quiet streets compared with last night’s crowded theatre district. The Gay White Way earns its nickname as crowds and taxis filled sidewalks downtown.
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Bowes
Missus
New York
Bristol
Theatre
New York Street Vistas Lure Crowds To Electric Signs
Bystanders describe urban strolls after shows, admiring dazzling electric displays from chewing gum to real estate. The memorable Wrigley sign dominates attention as visitors linger to absorb the bright color and spectacle rather than explore further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrigley
New York
Practical Joke Sparks Crowd Watch for Airship
A group of youths yelled misdirection to a crowd near the Radio City tower claiming the Hindenburg passed overhead. People looked up eagerly, then realized it was a street prank and laughed at the mob psychology on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio City
Yours Truly
Silent Hotel Street Observations Near Washington Square
A narrator recalls visiting a quiet hotel area near Washington Square on 8th Street. They describe seeking a sandwich and coffee, finding sparse seating, and noting few people outside while comparing the scene to an advertisement in the Phoenix.
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8Th Street
Washington Square
Theatre District
The
Phoenix
Riding south from Bristol in heat toward New York
The writer describes hot weather while traveling from Bristol to New York with trees and flowers ahead of Rhode Island. A hotel clerk notes several days of heat, then the night cools and a light coat proves handy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
New York
Rhode Island
Church Attendance Plans Amid Pleasant Weather
A reader notes starting the day with the column and dressing for church. A church service notice describes a theatre style ad with admission not required, 1000 seats, doors at 10 15 and main floor seats open to the public at 11, signaling expected crowds.
Amateur Hour Tonight Promises Local Entertainment Value
A writer notes plans to feature a column on an Amateur Hour experience, promising a Friday reveal. He remarks on how 35 cents buys high class entertainment in the town and hints at the column’s future placement.
Cadman Praises Peter. Brooklyn Sermon Highlights Subtle Humanity
The writer recalls attending Dr. Parkes Cadman's Brooklyn talk on Peter. Cadman portrays Peter as a relatable, likable man and even hints Cadman mirrors that humanity. The piece notes the warm reception and the author's plans to enjoy a few remaining days.
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Brooklyn
Parkes Cadman
Peter
Dr. Cadman
Xey
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Larks
O’donnell
Larrie
John Stennell
Joymington
Symington
Industrial Trust Company
Miss Dwver
Greenwich
Miss Dweer
Miriam Hopkins
Merle Oberon
Joel McCafa
Menamee Newspaper Newsreel
Katharine Hepburn
Brian Aherne
Cary Grant
Dy Namic
Sylvia Scarlet
Sheriff's Posse
Nevada
Buster Crabbe
Metrotone
Shirley Temple
Queibbee
Slim Summerville
June Lang
Buddy Eblen
Shirley
Buddy Ebsen
Hilda Jamiel
Girl Scouts’ Council
Burton School
Colt
Edward J. Fitzgerald
James E. Sullivan
Reynolds
Cora M Hill
Bvfield
Marguerite Brogan
Walley
Mary V. Scanlon
Oliver
Mary E Spooner
M. Theresa Donovan
Marthe A. Cote
Marie N. Dailey
Emily A. Leonard
Margaret Perone
Margaret F Dwyer
Annie Andrade
Alice C McGee
Mary M Mancini
Cathleen Barton
Katherine G Lavender
Marys FE Carmone
Ist Coe
Fea Mon Steey
Rene Ee
Dorothy E Roberts
Kathleen E Kelley
James D Sullyan
Frank T Canario
Michael Securg
Mary E Gladding
Bristol Train of Artillery Entertainment Association
Guileras
MCA
Fourth of Tuls Fund
Donovan
Gutteras Auditorium
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