Bristol Council Asked To Explain Train Bus Change
John H Tucker Jr of Bristol Rhode Island asks the Bristol Town Council to explain why they requested New Haven Railroad replace electric trains with buses between Franklin and Constitution streets. He says many Bristol residents rely on the trains and warns the change would cause hardship and urges council to seek public input before such actions.
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Bristol
Bristol Council
New Haven Railroad
Franklin Street
Constitution Street
New Haven
Bristol Town Council
Bristol and Vicinity Social Notes and Updates
Local notices report lodge meetings and church events in Bristol. Rev Johnstone returns from the South. Delehanty heirs sell shore land to Mount Hope Farm Corp. engagements announced for Mary Drowne and George Gale. KC and fire company meetings cover routine business. memorial observances planned for Labor Day.
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A R Parshles
St. Michaels Church
Washington, D .C
College of Preachers
Mount Hope Farm Corporation
Edward J Delehanty
Hope Bas
Frederck Drowne
Warren
Mary Drowne
George A Gale
Abert
Gale
Bristol
Councl
Knights of Columbus
Providence Counel
Fire Department
Arange
Laremens Memorial
Halsex DeWolf
de Wolfs
Mary Fell Jordan
Philadephia
Frederick Jordan
A Og Bo Steele
Philadelphia
David Leviten
Rhode Island State College
Providence Hospital
David
Colt's
Backward Flight Impossible Says Biological Survey
A biological survey states birds cannot fly backward due to feather alignment. If a bird tried to fly backward the air would push the feathers forward creating resistance that prevents progress.
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The
Biological Survey
Early Greek Seed Sower Belief Questioned
A historical note recalls an odd Grecian belief that the seed sower leaping into the air could influence the eventual height of the grain. The anecdote reflects superstition linking athletic action to agricultural outcomes in ancient thought.
Utility Advice For Buying An Energy Efficient Refrigerator
A consumer advisory stresses important facts to consider before purchasing an electric refrigerator. The message highlights free guidance and directs readers to contact O. Le Clair at 17 Burton Street.
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O. le Clair
Burton Street
WANTED TO BUY OLD BOOKS PICTURES AND PRINTS
Old book shop seeks cash offers for books pictures stamps and envelopes. Address The Book Shop State Street Bristol or phone 793. Also requests housing ads and room inquiries with various terms and contacts.
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Austhing
State Street
Bristol
Royal Regal
Underwood
Reminton
Corona Portable
Bris
Knights of Pythias meet tonight at Grand Army hall
Local lodge Burnside No 34 plans a meeting in Grand Army hall Hope Street tonight. Mr and Mrs I Leo Cantwell of 106 Bradford Street welcome the birth of a daughter. Mrs Cantwell formerly Mary Lonergan. Mothers and Daughters night observed by First Baptist Church in vestry at 730 pm with World Wide Guild members from Warren present. The St Rita's Club bazaar at Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel hall on Congregational Street continues for three Saturdays. The operetta The Taxmaker by J P Reynolds students earns library funds. Mass Sullian lauded as a musical director. Josephine Bruno 12 injured from hot candy mixture at Bradford Street home. received first aid and later medical attention.
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Burnside Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Awill
Grand Army Hall
Hope Street
Leo Cantwell
Bradford Street
Warren
St. Rita's Club
Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Congregational Street
J P Reynolds
Battery C Strong in Review and Federal Rating
On the last May Monday Battery C of the 243rd Coast Guard Heavy Division traveled by two buses to Providence for the annual Review to the Governor. They also held a Formal Guard Mount and earned praise from officers for a well executed ceremony. Sergeant Joel Ruggiero received a seven year service medal from Governor Norman S Case, and the unit earned a Vers Sa tisfactors rating in the annual Federal Inspection.
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Joel’ Ruggiero
Norman S Case
Miuch
Ruggiaro
Crrard
Port Ho
Pratters
Beamees
Teal
Japaness
MOREN
Spd
Taft School Club hears Bristol DAR delegate report
A Taft School Club meeting on Hope Street drew a large attendance. Mrs. Samuel C Wardwell spoke about her trip to Washington for the Continental Congress, detailing places visited and meetings attended. Mrs. Floyd Huestis sang vocal solos and the hospitality committee served luncheon.
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Taft ‘School Club
Taft School Club
Hope Street
Samuel C Wardwell
Bristol
D A. R
Continental Congress
Washington
D. C
Floyd Huestis
Former minister to wed Miss Mason in Natick home wedding
Rev. Mark S. Strickland formerly of First Baptist Town now serving Calvary Baptist Brooklyn plans to marry Miss Alice L. Mason of Natick Massachusetts. The ceremony is set for Thursday at 4 PM at 97 Pond Street Natick with the groom’s father Rev. Arthur B. Strickland of Philadelphia officiating.
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Mark S. Strickland
First Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Brooklyn
N. Y
Strickland
Alice L. Mason
Natick
Mass
Pond Street
Arthur B. Strickland
Philadelphia
Ball Committee to Meet At Colt High Tonight
Two members from each graduating class of the past 20 years are invited to attend a meeting at 7 p m to organize committees for the first annual ball at Colt High School Auditorium on June 27. Miss Mars McGenner will chair the committee planning a June 3 bridge event and the overall ball arrangements.
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Colt High
Audienum
Wevetock
Radas
Mars McGenner
William Powerbst
Bristol-Colt
Helen Vacerte
Richard Mott
Edward Wol Crere
Alco Jo Nermett
Idna Deomers
Thirabeth Dover
Prederik Get
Jolindrade
Albert Ro Peirce
Dilvs M Wall
Prescott Paull
Theresa Sullivan
Harold Shippee
Roswell S Bosworth
Reginald F Dimond
Frederik F. Garvin
Ruby Blaisdell
Marguerite Brogan
Louise Brechin
Evelyn Carter
Daniel W. Coggeshall
George R. Fish
Marguerite F Hilt
Local Screen Shop Ad Lists Windows and Screens
A small classified style notice advertises window screens and screens made to order. It lists products including Salvnas Soap Pragons peppers tomatoes cabbages and other vegetables, a street address at Crefield Ave and a phone contact for Sousa at 42 Franklin St and 285 W Phenix Office.
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Crefield Ave
Telehone
Piazza
M Sousa
Franklin St
Phenix
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Bristol County
Roswell S. Bosworth
Philip Brady
Bradford 8 St
Corner of
Thames
Phoenix News Stands
H. M. Darling
M. C. A. Black
Richard C. Quirk
Wood Street
Daniel G. Coggeshall
O. F
James F. Duffy
Easterbrooks
Julio F. Xavier
John Massano
Bristol Phoenix Publishing Company
Rhode Island
May
John H Tucker, JR
High Street
Bristol, R
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
Putnam
Myer Shabbatro
Woreehker Lab
Vage
Jefferson Street
Tel
Fall River
Bonvicin
Burton ST
John J. McCarty
Conservatory OF
WASHC
Hope and
John Streets
William J. Branch
Ing
Union Finance CO
Woolworth
Providence
Westminster and Dorrance Sts
Phokke Gauapee
Bristol and Vicinity
United Brothers Lodge
T A Johnstone
George VO Gale O
Providence Art Club
Perkins Cove Ogunquit
Mame
Woan Art Center
Rose Careza
Alorence
Catzzar Pachoo
Lincoln Hall
Koston Warren
Agnes Rodern
Fania
Peaberl Wanhardo
Alberta Peary
Macy Gratzsalves
Sacred Heart Church
East
Boston
Barbara Mahar
Isy Guild
Ernest Waite
oOlack
Rex Hf Gractz
Mrrs
Foom Dimond
RT Congregational Conference
Westerly
First Congregational Church
New York
Providence Line
Buffingtons Drug Store
Hope St
Maisanos
Wood St
NEW Haven RB. R
Colonial Line
Dorrance St
Gasper
Frigidaire
Eisenstadts
Eisenstadt
James Cruz
Metarem Avenue
Manuel Matts
Ptrister
Kivhlin Street
Noache
Carle S Cath Street
Teta Stitiy
Tetecerm
Bope Street
Tel Uti
Onebay Atay Path
Ciaspuces
Barista
Weotitte
Bane
de Avecanse
Boange
Navas
Anil Wael
Brooktin St
Tae
Mt Eppe Bray
Dsimouth
Tour St
Josephine Bruno
Publi Schools
Prank Bruno
Blue Bird Shop
Iim Eerie
Eles Teuee
Primiroses
Cook Street
CEE. Burns Tel
Pout’ Net
Hiro
Octagon Pressium
Sussex Street
Jersey City
N. J
Eae CeeSee
Coubons
Om Ae
Charles J
Falugo
Furniture
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