Bristol Teachers Get Back One Percent of 15 Percent Cut
Bristol School Committee votes to restore one percent of the 15 percent salary reduction for teachers effective August 1, excluding Superintendent Mapes and recently appointed staff. Approval follows March town meeting opposition and includes reappointments and pay adjustments for principals, supervisors, and experienced teachers.
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Bristol
Elmer S. Mapes
Schol
Financial Town
Dorothy A. Higgins
Fall River
Reynolds
Mapes
Miss Higgins
Elizabeth Dwyer
Byfield School
Rose Fasano
Reynolds School
Charlotte M Suzman
Olver School
M. Theresa Donovan
Marthe A. Cote
Ethel M. Walmsley
K. Virginia August
Margaret P. Murphy
Genevieve Doran
Eliza M Usher
George T Ingram
Seth Paull
Rainbow christened Rainbow defends America's Cup from Herreshoff yard
Rainbow the new Herreshoff defender for the America's Cup sailed for the first time as Governor Green and Commodore Vanderbuilt watched. The 165 foot all metal yacht has a 24 ton duraluminum mast and modern speed features. Rain and crowd noise highlighted the launch as officials toasted the vessel.
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Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Governor Green
Edward L Leahy
R. J. Kavanaugh
Rainbow
Commodore Vanderhi
Starling Burgess
Vanderbilt
Herreshoff’s
Theodore F. Green
R. F. Haffenreffer, Jr
Herresoff Manufacturing Company
Endeavor
Celebration Group seeks $100 fee funds for July Fourth
The Fourth of July observance committee asked the Town Council to donate the $100 expected from the World Brothers circus to the celebration fund. They invited Rev Herbert B. Graetz as chaplain, discussed a Bristol Yacht Club regatta, and sought school auditorium use for events. Fireworks were postponed temporarily.
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World Brothers Circus
Isfspicy Iy
Bing
Herbert B. Graetz
First Congregational Church
William P Gladding
Bristol Yacht Club
Daniel F. Dwyer
Secretary of the Navy
Joseph F. Pannone
Pannone
Art Lewis Carnival Company
Liquor License Action Deferred by Town Council
Town Fathers face confusion over the new state liquor law as to which licenses may sell hard liquor. No license applications were filed for compliance with the amended law at the recent council meeting and officials await guidance from the Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the governor’s signature. The council canvassed voting lists ahead of Friday’s special election amid unsettled questions about eligible voters and registration deadlines.
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General Assembly
Richard J. Kavanaugh
John W. Church
Kavanaugh
Prescott B. Paull
Patrick P Curran
State Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Theodore Francis Green
Curran
Church
Miss Veronica King Returns Home After Southern Trip
Miss Veronica King of 184 Bay View Avenue and governess to David Davidson at Twin Oaks Newport has returned from an extended tour of the South visiting Kentucky North Carolina Georgia and Florida.
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Veronica King
Manuel King
Bay View Avenue
Little David Davidson
Twin Oaks
Newport
South
Miss King
Kentucky
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Bristol County Court House once used as General Assembly meeting place
Rhode Island records show the Bristol County Court House served as a General Assembly meeting site 6 times since 1819 and was originally proposed as a State House in 1815. The project to repair and improve the building factors into upcoming state voting, with potential federal aid covering 30 percent of costs.
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Bristol County Court House
General Assembly
Rhode Island
Bristol
Benjamin F Lindemuth
Court House
Joshua Bicknell
Joseph Smith
Nathant Bullock
County Court House
Lindemuth
Taunton
Bristol Hotel
Colonial Hotel
State Street
Water Street
Thames Stret
Fifth Judicial District
Bristol Merchants Oppose Carnival During Week of Celebration
Bristol merchants plan to protest the Fourth of July observance by opposing a travelling carnival set to operate during the celebration week. A petition from Hope street shopowners will be presented to the Town Council tonight. The council will also consider selecting a patrolman for the vacant police post created by Capt. James W. Goff's death.
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Bristol
Hope Street
James W. Goff
Matthew G. Maetoza
Frank Sousa
Ibcal
Joseph “Kelley” Sylvia
Frank Sylvia
Manuel “River” Cardoza
Bisbano Re-elected Head of Bristol Eagle Aerie
Anthony Bisbano was re-elected president of Bristol Aerie No. 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles at the annual meeting in Eagles Hall Hope Street. He defeated Joseph Pivin Jr. for the post. New officers include John F. Vieira vice president Joseph A. Almeida chaplain Anthony J. Nunes secretary Harold W. Gifford treasurer John Andrade Jr worthy conductor Joseph Medeiros inside guard Manuel Sylvia outside guard Domenic Mascola trustee three years and Dr Antonio F D Angelo Aerie physician. Installations set for June 11.
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Anthony Bisbano
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Eagles’ Hall
Hope Street
Joseph Pivin, Jr
John F. Viera
Joseph A. Almeida
Anthony J. Nunes
Harold W. Gifford
John Andrade, Jr
Joseph Medeiros
Boston student guilty in Fifth District speeding case
John W. Erhard a Boston college student pled guilty to speeding over 60 mph on Metacom avenue. Judge Benjamin F. Lindemuth fined him $15 and costs after state trooper arrest. Police Chief Richard J. Kavanaugh reported the incident. Case against Patrick C. Murtha of Cranston was continued one week. Continnances of one week ordered in other civil actions.
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John W. Erhard
Boston College
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Fifth District Court
Richard J. Kavanaugh
Young Erhard
Metacom Avenue
Patrick C. Murtha
Cranston
Asumpsit
Peter Tasiello
Manuel Borges
Nathan Marx
John Petruszki
Honor Roll List by Class and Percent Thresholds
The document lists students achieving high marks in the term ending May 4 across classes 1934 1935 and 1936. Names include Anthony Agatiello Bertha Rod erick George Springer Russell Bullock Rose Campagna Esther Hazen Olivia Andrade and others with 80 percent or higher in some groups.
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Anthony Agatiello
Bertha Roderick
George Springer
Russell Bullock
Rose Campagna
Esther Hazen
Marjorie Magee
Olivia Andrade
Bertram Bullock
Addison Hill
John Magee
Harold McGuigan
Vernon Otten
Eleanor Rae
Gladys Rishe
Christine Russo
Joseph Sansone
Emily Xavier
Manuel Bento
Emily Borges
Domenic Capone
Joseph Cirillo
Barbara Huestis
Mary Larice
Viola Leclerc
Joseph Securo
Frances Capone
Mary Castro
Nancy Curtis
Esther Perkins
Ruth Tattrie
Elsie Weaver
Cotton Gown Contest Plans Advance at Cotton Ball
The second annual cotton gown contest will be part of the Cotton Ball at Bristol Casino on June 7 under the Bristol Portuguese American Women's Civic League. Entrants must wear gowns made entirely of cotton materials and three prizes will be awarded to the top gowns.
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Bristol Casino
Bristol
Mary C. Mello
Civic Leagues
Mary Orchid
New
Portsmouth Civic League
Rose Borges
Beatrice Domingos
Dighton
Fall River
New England
Jury release ends two week service in Providence Bristol counties
Mrs Octave LeClair and Vincent Saviano of this town finished two weeks on juries for Providence and Bristol Counties at the Providence County Court House. They served on panels that heard important lawsuits and readied verdicts. No cases were called for the Briston Superior Court sittings.
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Octave LeClair
Vincent Saviano
Providence
Bristol
Saviano
LeClair
Superior Court
ih-Bristot
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Edward J Fitzgerald
Colt
James E. Sullivan
Gutteras
Cora M. Hall
Marguerite Brogan
Byfield
Mary V Scanlon
Watley
Keaiy IE. Spooner
Oliver
Paull Company
Staples Coal Company
Wilfred M. Hammill
George L. Howe
Valley School
Colt Memorial H. S
Guiteras
Bristol Train of Artillery Band
Santo Christo Club
Reynolds School Teachers’ Orchestra
Council
Eskimo
Kay Francis
Dick Powell
AL Jolson
Dolores del Rio
Ricardo Cortez
Hal Leroy
Guy Kibbee
Hugh Herbert
Ruth Donnelly
Fifi
D’orsay News
Lanny Ross
Rado
Beagles
Bill Poster
Weides
Miss V. King
Bisbano
Bristol Eagle Aerie
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