The Real Problem and the Quest for Happiness
Bruce Hutchison argues in Reader's Digest that high living standards do not ensure happiness. He critiques the American drive to produce more goods as a path to better people and warns luxury erodes societal integrity. The answer lies in unknown Americans who sustain community and hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Hutchison
May Reader's Digest
Caligula
Rome
America
Lfe
Washington
United States
Local society notices and obituaries from a Rhode Island town
Community items announce hospitalities and visits while recording club meetings and social events. The column lists Iay Guild meeting, Countryside Garden Club election, Pro-Christo Society gathering, spring rummage sale, and a rummage sale at St Michael's Parish House. It notes births, honors, and organizational visits including IOOF lodges and World War I Honor Roll committee.
Wanted Woman to Prepare Sandwiches for Luncheon
Classified notice seeking a woman to prepare sandwiches and related luncheon duties in a pleasant work setting. No further details provided.
Plowing Job Listing Mentioned by Joseph Estrella
A faded line notes a plowing task or estimate request associated with Joseph Estrella Br 218 and a call after 4 pm. The fragment hints at reasonable pricing and scheduling needs but lacks full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Estrella
Parochial School Fund Receives Additional Subscriptions
The Rev Joseph Sorzana PSSC reports new subscribers to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church parochial school building fund. Contributions include 100 from Nunziolimbano and Ferrara couples, 50 from Camera Carmone Murgo and Pasquarelli families, and a memorial gift for Michael Ricard by Letszing and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sorzana
PSSC
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Nunziorisbano
William Ferrara
Antonio Murgo
Josephine Proto
Pasquale Camera
Matteo Carmone
Gaetano Murgo
Demenric Pasquarelli
John Letszing
Michael Ricard
Veterans Honored by Defiance Tribute Banquet
The Defiance House Company paid tribute to World War II veterans at a Saturday banquet on Hope Street. Kenneth Lawson was remembered for the only fatality. service members still serving include Joseph Tavar es and George T Ingram Jr. Numerous former and current officials attended, with John R. Magee as toastmaster and a long speaking program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance House Company
Hope Street
Kenneth Lawson
Joseph Tavares
George T Ingram Jr
Howard
Floyd
Eugene Byone
Abner Baker
William S. Baker
Arthur Williams
Frank Perna
Fred Sutcliffe
Charles Wilcox
Joseph Cunha
Arthur Jackson
Daniel Moniz
Burton West
Harry R Gray Jr
Angelo Andrade
Alfred Paiva
John R. Magee
J. Floyd Huestis
B W Wall
Moses M Moore
Robert J Anderson
New England States
Veteran Firemen's League
Daniel Coggeshall
Roger S French
Maxim Motor Company
Gladys M Brightman
Henry F Serbst
Paul A. Herzig
John P. Marshall
Arthur Manchester
Defiance Company
Otto Alletag
Warren
Leon Nichols
Barrington
Harry R. Gray
Henry Campbell
Frank Lewis
Oliver J Lemaire
Rodney Simmons
Russell Coggeshall
Manuel Lopes
Manchester
George T Ingram
Eugene Boone
Hope Circle Observes Mother's Day at St Marys Church
Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella celebrated Mother's Day with a communion service at 8 am in St Marys Church. A breakfast followed in the K of C Hall on State Street. Rev Michael L Rgan spoke, with committee leaders Mrs Winifred Sylvester and Mrs Loretta Connell co chairmen assisted by Mrs Bridget gbewis and Miss Margaret Callan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
St Mary's Church
K of C Hall
State Street
Michael L Rgan
Winifred Sylvester
Loretta Connell
Bridget Gbewis
Margaret Callan
Colt Falls to North Kingston 2 to 1 in Narrow Loss
North Kingston edged Colt 2 to 1 as pitcher Lans Miaisano delivered a strong showing on the mound. The game featured timely hits for North Kingston while Colt struggled to capitalize with runners aboard.
Colt Downs South Kingston Triumph Ties Second Place
Colt defeated South Kingston 6 to 2 behind strong batting from Carulli and Matrone and sharp fielding by Dober J Masano and Carulli. South Kingston was outplayed by Colt which tied Barrington for second in the standings.
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Little
Joe Cordera
South Kingston
Carulli
Matrone
Dober
J Masano
South Malcein
Flount
Colt
Barrington
Obituary Mrs Hannah A Morris 79 of Church Street
Mrs Hannah Agnes Ryan Morris 79 died at her home on Church Street after a long illness. Widow of Thomas M Morris she was born December 18 1866 in town. Survived by daughter Mary Mancini son Thomas M Morris Jr five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral from her home Thursday at 8 15 am then high Mass at St Marys Veclok Church burial in St Marys Cemetery Wong
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah A. Morris
Hannah Agnes (Ryan) Morris
Church Street
Thomas M Morris
Daniel and
Margaret (Maher) Ryan
Mary Mancini
Thomas M Mortis, Jr
Rumford
Veclok
St Mary’s Church
Bunl Withe
St Mary’ S Cemetery
Annual Meeting and Elections Held by Bristol D A R
The Bristol Chapter D A R held its annual meeting and officer elections in the Chapter House on Franklin Street. All officers were re-elected and three new directors named Mrs Joseph T Brogden Mrs Edward P Church and Mrs H A Noble their terms run to 1949. Mrs Samuel D Clark spoke on Rhode Island State College Bristol County Center.
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Bristol
D.A.R
Franklin Street
Joseph T Brogden
Edward P Church
H. A. Noble
Samuel D. Clark
Rhode Island State College
Bristol County Center
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phoenix Publishing Co
R. I
Bradford St
Corner of
Thames
Roswell S. Bosworth
Eleanore C. Felix
EESE
Anthony E. Costa
Broadcommon Poultry Farm
Bristol, R. I. Baby Chicks
Frank Nastri
U. S
Vet's
Rock ST
Beauty Shoppe
Aurore Ehannel
Granite
Fall River Mass
R. G. Gladding
Church ST Dock
Col O. Paul Herzig
South America
Iay Guild of
St Michael's Episcopal Church
the Countryside Garden Club
Ethel
High Street
Pro-Christo Society of the
First Congregational Church
Guiteras
Charles Loring
Howard House
Helen Osterberg
Charles L. Pendleton
Guneral House
Prudence Island
Sidney A Davidson
Brockton
Mass
Davidson
A Davidson
Colt Memorial
Burrillville
Burrilville
Vasco Castro Jr
CYO
Edward M. Nunes
Edward Robert
Nunes
Mary DeFelice
James T Pierce
Bertram W. Wall
Kenneth Michael
Angelo Ascoli
Lincoln Ave
Ascoli
Gilda Silvia
United Brothers Lodge No 13
IOOF
Amity Lodge No. 6
Fred J. Steen
Francis
Newbold Etm Ic
Wisconsin
Treasure Island
San Francisco
Reba Rebecca Lodge
St Michael's
Pauline Brelsford
George H Murray
William P. Gladding
Rachel Simmons
Chester Myers
M C Dunbar
Hope Drug
Barton Street
Olbog
Etek
Help Wits
Gene Hese
Prine
Cork
Hon Goaee
Agawam Road
Art Manufacturing Corp
Defiance
North Kingston
Lin
Nortas
Lans Miaisano
Hope Drug CO
Samuel Kinder
Colt Downs
Rebecca Lodge
ST Michael's Parish House
James Coit
Wood Street
Dominick Paniello
Congregational Street
Tam
Ferri Radio Service
Constitution St
Tel. Conn
YMCA
Joseph E. Pine
R. 1
Tel
Foreign
A Edmonds
F. Vinecombe
Cora Anderson
John E. Merolla
Earl P. Mathewson
Howard W. Church
Charles
B Cole
Cora Hill
Lena Morris
the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Atlantic City
Charles R. Blackmar Jr
E. P. Mathewson
Sara Jones
Malcom McNaught
Samuel P Hall
Van’s
Cooper’s Ice Cream
Louis G. Evans
Hope St
Harry Miller Co
Atlantic Ave
Boston
Hubbard
FORD
Bristol Motors
Registry Voters
John W. Church
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