Donations to Home Acknowledged by Board of Managers
The Board of Managers gratefully notes donations to the Children's Home through May 11. Gifts include clothing from Mrs L Bosworth and Dr Howard W Church, pansy plants from Mrs J Winthrop, seamstress services from Mrs Levy and Mee C Rockwell Jr, and clothing from Mrs C O Thompson and Miss Skinner, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
L. Bosworth
Louie Bell
J Winthrop Aen
T Levy
Mee C . Rockwell, Jr
Howard W. Church
C. O . Thompson
Skinner
Boy Scouts Prepare for Field Day in Cranston
Local Boy Scout troops gear up for the Greater Providence Council Field Day in Cranston this Saturday afternoon. Auto trucks will shuttle attendees from the Scout building at 12:30. The program includes 32 surprise events and a Minstrel Show rehearsal on June 2 and 3 with tickets on sale through scouts. Prizes reward top ticket sellers, and Major Fred M Straight directs the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Greater Providence
Cranston
Fred M Straight
A S M Sheldon
Burt
East Providence
Scout Life, Saving Corps
Decorate Graves for Memorial Day in Rhode Island
Fred F. Suzman of this town, a member of Capt Allvn Ko Capron Camp No 1, United Spanish War Veterans, is detailed by Commander George G. Milliken to decorate graves of Spanish War soldiers or sailors in local cemeteries. He requests relatives or friends of unmarked graves from the War of 1898 to notify him of the deceased’s name and grave location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred FE. Suzman
Allvn Ko Capron
Department of
Rhode Island
Creorge G. Milliken
Siuzman
List of Books and Authors in 1920s Reading Room Catalog
A catalog style listing of numerous novels and works by diverse authors, including Grace Hill, Johannes Spyri, Thornton Burgess, Anita Loos, P. G. Wodehouse, and Lowell Thomas, across varied genres. The text reads as a bibliographic compilation with scattered author names and titles, reflecting a library or publisher’s inventory.
Post Office Improvements Move Forward With Senate Backing
Postmaster George W Warren reports a letter from Senator Jesse H Metcalf and a favorable committee report on a $5000 appropriation to add a driveway and improve the Bristol Federal building. The project would add access to a mail dispatch room and reduce delays, with an estimated cost around $2500 plus land and repairs. Metcalf pledges effort to expedite the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Warren
United States
Jesse H. Metcalf
Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
Metcalf
Warren
Bristol
Resolute launches as cruising racing yacht at Herreshoff
The Resolute, former Amer`s cup contender, was launched today at high tide from the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company slips after a winter refit that lengthened the hull to 113 feet overall. Owned by F W Clark of Philadelphia, the vessel was briefly moved for tide and not floated due to depth, witnessed by 25 others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resolute
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company
Marine Railway
Lipton
Sandy Hook
Walker's Cove
Herreshoff Boat Shops
Bristol Town Must Reconsider High School Agriculture Economics
A letter to the editor argues the Bristol School Committee should reverse its decision to discontinue the Colt Memorial High School Department of Agriculture. It contends the superintendent overstated costs and undercounted users, noting seven year cost of 2573.84 with half time instructors and more than 100 farmers in Bristol. The Bristol County Farmers Association urges continued agricultural education and expanded farm training and shop programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Phoenix
Department of Agriculture
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol
Bristol County Farmers’ Club
Rhode Island
State College Extension Service
State Board of Vocational Education
Agricultural Department
Bristol County Farmers’ Association
Successful Junior Prom Held At Colt Memorial High
Members of the Colt Memorial High School Junior class hosted the Senior class for an annual dance in the school auditorium. The venue featured red and gold Senior colors and blue and gold Junior colors with Bristol Yacht Club Orchestra providing music. Senior girls received vanity cases and boys cuff links engraved "27" as favors. Patronesses included Mrs Hobbs and others. committee members named Oswald LeClair Francisco Canario Josephine Coggeshall Elizabeth Dwyer Virginia LeClair Catherine Morrins and Louis Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt Memorial High School
Bristol Yacht Club Orchestra
William C Hobbs
Perley W. Lane
Wiliam T. Dwyer
John Condon
Salvatore Della Morte
Miriam McCaughey
M Theresa Sullivan
Sadie C. Callan
Oswald LeClair
Francisco Canario
Josephine Coggeshall
Elizabeth Dwyer
Virginia LeClair
Catherine Morrins
Lous Evans
Nunes Fernandes Wedding At St Elizabeth Church
Miss Mary Fernandes of 98 State street wed Anthony J Nunes of 350 Wood street at 9 yesterday morning in St Elizabeth's Church. Rev Francisco G Viera officiated. The ceremony featured a Nuptial Mass and solos by Miss Rose Paivo and Miss Anna Peters. The couple plan a New York New Jersey trip then reside at 102 Constitution street. Mrs Nunes works at National India Rubber Co. Mr Nunes works in the accounting office at N I R Co and serves as Bristol Aerie treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fernandes
State Street
Anthony J Nunes
Wood Street
St Elizabeth's Church
Francisco G Viera
Rose Paivo
Anna Peters
Lydia Leite
Lyon Avenue
East
Providence
William Fernandes
New York
New Jersey
Nines
Constitution Street
National India Rubber Company
Nunes
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Speeding man fined after fatal dog crash in South District Court
Frank H. Hamilton was fined 50 dollars and costs for speeding through school dismissal time on High street where a dog owned by Daniel G. Coggeshall was killed in the crash. Chief Hugh F. Keltey testified the driver said 25 mph. Judge Hammill vows to curb street speeders. Stephen L. sets fined 20 dollars and costs for neglecting his daughter's schooling with warning of higher fines. Lena Martin’s case was dismissed as the Attorney General’s Department takes over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ear i
Tex
Frank H. Hamilt
District Court
Mmneraing
Hugh F. Keltey
Francis
Daniel G. Coggeshall
Hammill
High Street
Stephen L
James F. Meiggs
Alves
Annie Scanlon
Valley School
Lena Martin
Lena
Seeret House
Benjamin F. Lindemuth
Attorney General's Department
Martin
Philip Brady
DeWitt E. Bolster
Public Aid
Richard Gordon
Gordon
Natale Martinezi
Oddts
Tdi
M. Soccorso Neo Sicilia
Nisi
Arbor Day Exercises at St Marys Parochial School
Arbor Day ceremonies were held Friday morning at St Marys Parochial School. The program featured the chorus Welcome Springtime recitations Voices of the Woods and Away to the Woods, a maple tree dedication in memory of the late Patrick McCabe by the class of 1926, and remarks by Rev. Thomas J Gitlan and Rev. Thomas J Kelley with The Star Spangled Banner sung by the entire school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Parochial School
Albert LeClerc
Thomas J. Gitlan
St.Mary’s Church
Patrick McCabe
St. Mary’s Church
Thomas J. Kelley
Three Nights Bazaar by Daughters of Isabella in Grand Army Hall
Hope Circle No 70 of Daughters of Isabella hosts a three night bazaar at Grand Army Hall starting tomorrow. Chicken suppers will be served at 6:30 pm. Other offerings include fancy articles cake candy soda and grabs. Thursday offers cold meat supper Friday serves chowders. Dancing each night with Baton Rouge Orchestra providing music. Grace F Fay serves as general chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Grand Army Hall
Baton Rouge
Grace F. Fay
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Secretary of Commerce
Philadelphia
Kendrick
Philadelphia General Hospital
A. L. Joh Cor. Hope and
Inston
Delco
Zane
P. J. Lannon
P. F. Mahoney
J. Maisano
Mansino
HOPE
Hope Drug Co
H. A. Bounds
L. G. Cote
Bay View Ave
A. Carvalho
Bradford
Brown’e Restaurant
J. Bruneau
M. R. Camara
MT. Hope Ave
J. Francis J. Balsano
Catherine
B. del Toro
BOY Scout
Seaper
Pdes
Ccm
Tr Prey
Rogers
Katie O’doone
L. Scott
Helen of Troy
John Erskine
Alice der Miller
Charles Norris
Grace
Hill
Glass Houses
Eleanor ‘Gyycka
Don ‘Byrke
Harbour
Stewartjward’ White
Ruth. Cross
Jeffery Farnel
Mademoiselle
George Gibbs
Bill the Conqueror
P. G. Wodehouse
Natalie Lincoln
Pitcher Pollock
Christy Mathewson
Safety First Club
W T Nichols
Marines
Giles Bishop
Catcher Craig
John
Joseph Chase
Tofn Flening Wilson
Jeanine
Alice Colver
Jeanne
Alice R_ Colver
Babs
Birchwood
Alice R Colver
Augusta Seaman
Paris
Clara E Laughlin
Andre Maurers
Lawrence
Arabia
Lowell Thomas
Briggs
Charles Hayward
R. W Symonds
Senator Metcalfs
V J de Rocha
Fzra
Mason Thomas J Mahoney
Fred W Lather H Dewallen
G. M. Wilbur
Lady Aas Intant
Constitution ST
Mickie
Colt High School
Nunes—Fernandes
Charles M. Connery
Undertaker
Burton St
Warren and Bristol Awning and Cover Shop
Railroad Ave
R. I
G. H. Spencer Roofing Co
F. M. Gifford
Usher Place
Bristol Neck
Gorham
Carolina
McCann’s
Premier Brand
Florida
Welch
la Touraine
Ee Swift
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