Community backs sum for children’s religious worker
The Men’s Union Brotherhood at the Baptist Church raised 120 dollars in under five minutes from subscriptions of one to ten dollars. The goal is 200 dollars to hire a trained children’s religious worker for a six week summer vacation Bible school starting after the Fourth of July, with broader church support to follow. Maurice C. Smith Jr led the appeal on unity in the Church of Christ as context for the fundraising effort. Roswell S. Bosworth was named treasurer to receive further contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men‘’s. Union Brotherhood
Baptist Church
Maurice C. Smith, Jr
Men’s Union Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Roswell S. Bosworth
May Basket Party Held By Pythian Sisters
Pythian Sisters Edgehill Temple No. 3 host their annual May basket party for children Thursday afternoon at G A R Hall from 3:30 to 5:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Edgehill Temple
No. 3
G. A. R. Hall
Mystery play to aid American Legion post in Baldpate show
The American Legion Kearney Post No. 6 stages Séven Keys to Baldpate at Pastime Theatre to raise funds for a permanent home after a January fire. Local cast led by Frank Doran includes Elijah Quimby and Mary Norton. High School Orchestra to provide music. reserved seats sold at Miss Hamill's. Proceeds support the post building fund and future quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M
George M. Cohan
Kearney Post
Elijah Quimby
Baldpate Inn
Frank Doran
Mrs. Quimby
Marion F. Vera
William Hallowell Magee
James T. Pierce
John Bland
Albert Pierce
Mary Norton
M. Theresa Sullivan
Rhodes
Asquewan
Charles E. Callery
Edward E. LeClerc, Jr
Baldpate
Louis Stabila
James F. Meiggs
Veterans’ Organization
Misses
Independence Day Committee Reelects Church Leader
The 22 member committee for the National Independence Day celebration in Burnside Memorial Building reelects Everett LeB. Church as chairman for another term. New officers include Robert J. Anderson secretary John G. Stewart treasurer James F. Meiggs financial secretary Daniel E. Dwyer. Meiggs reports 1928 treasury balance of 32.92 and will continue to serve despite offering resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside Memorial
Everett Leb. Church
Robert J. Anderson
John G.stewart
James F. Meiggs
Daniel E. Dwyer
James F.meiggs
Meiggs
John G. Stewart
U. S
Jesse H. Metcalf
Felix Hebert
Clark Burdick
Newport Training Station
George H. Baldwin
Albert D. Lollo
Chaiman
Anthony F. Parshley
St. Michael’s Church
Norman S. Case
Church
Bristol
Anthony J. Bruno
James F. Head
Roland Martelly
Crescenzo Della Morte
Charles L. Hughes
Council Chamber
Fred Wilbur
James H. McGovern
Willard S. Kenney
Edward LeClerc
George Dion
Albert Menard
Dominick J. Langello
Samuel Molasky
Matthew J. Cahoon
Anthony J. Nunes
George H Baldwin
Samuel J. Smith, Jr
George R. Fish
George R Fish
Twilight League opener pitting Garvin Nationals against Cranston Worsted Mill
Bristoe town officials head opening ceremonies for the Twilight League as Eddie Garvin's National India Rubber Company nine and Joe Marshall's Cranston Worsted Mill squad meet on the common at 5:45 p.m. The event features a flag-raising and parade with Brig. Gen. L. H. Callan and Rep. Thomas H. Byrnes taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristoe
Eddie Garvin
National India Rubber Company Nine
Joe Marshall
Cranston
L. H. Callan
Thomas H. Byrnes
Daniel Coggeshall
Manuel Lewis
Garvin
Nationals
Jack Gallagher
Mosie Moore
Mill
Johnny Andrade
Joe Kelley
Jim Drummey
W. Gladness
Honey” Menard
Foot” Abate
Eddie Flanagan
Louis Rinaldi
Murphy
Johnny Joseph
Remick
Angel Joseph
Twirler
Artie Bell
Mer. Lewis
Jake” Rippel
del Sevigny
Annual Poppy Sale Kickoff By American Legion Auxiliary
The annual Poppy Sale by American Legion Auxiliary units takes place Friday and Saturday. Local HQ at Bristol Y M C A with chair Mrs L G Cote and helpers. Friday sales at Collins Aikman plants. Saturday street sale by Girl Scouts. Proceeds aid disabled veterans and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Bristol Y. M. C. A
L. G. Cote
Walter Carr
Helen Condon
J. H. Tuplin
Charles Burke
Collins & Aikman Corp
N. R. Co
Elizabeth Graham
Fred M. Straight
Wm. LePage
Girl Scouts
Hope M. Cote
Judge Letts to Speak at High School Graduation
Principal E S Mapes announced that Judge Ira Lloyd Letts of the U S District Court at Providence will address the senior class at graduation. Exercises are scheduled for the evening of Thursday June 20 with Class Day on June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Mapes
Ira Lloyd Letts
United States District Court
Providence
New President of Mt. Hope Bridge Company
Douglas Ruleson Coleman of New York was elected president after the death of Charles Philip Coleman. Douglas C. Crawford of Boston became vice president while all other officers were re elected and Attorney General Chas P Sisson remained chairman. The 35 year old new leader will direct recon struction from New York office while closely overseeing Rhode Island operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Philip Coleman
Mt. Hope Bridge Company
Douglas Ruleson Coleman
New York
Douglas C. Crawford
Boston
Chas. P. Sisson
Worthington Pump and Machinery Corp
Fenafly
N. J
Eleanor Payson
Portland
Coleman
Mt. Hope Bridge
Rhode Island
Bridge Company
Wall Street
New York City
Under the Shadow of a Crime Play Set for June 13
The five act drama to be staged at Pas time Theatre on Thursday evening June 13 1929 is organized by the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co No 2 with Paul Millemaggi directing. The program will feature several specialties and includes music by Jarricks Orchestra. Arrangements committee members are John Ezikovich Fred Guevremont Wilfred Lemaire William Remieres Arthur Demars Alex Guevremont and Joseph Ennis.
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Ever Ready Engine & Hose Co
Paul Millemaggi
Jarricks Orchestra
John Ezikovich
Fred Guevremont
Wilfred Lemaire
William Remieres
Arthur Demars
Alex Guevremont
Joseph Ennis
Harper chosen as new superintendent of schools
The school committee elected William J. Harper to succeed William C. Hobbs as superintendent at a $4000 salary. James E. Sullivan was chosen as principal of the Guiteras Memorial School, with a $2100 salary, joining Arthur Spink as vice principal. Several other candidates were considered from diverse locations. The vote on Harper’s selection was unanimous after the chairman’s suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Harper
R. I
Wm. C. Hobbs
George J. O’brien
Guiteras Memorial School
James E. Sullivan
Sullivan
Warren High School
Spink
Frank H. B. Clement
Jewett City
Conn
C. S. Robarto
New York City
Albert E. King
Block Island
Harper
Hamill
Wm. Serbst
Mary Condon
Bernardo
Serbst
C B Rockwell
Mary
Condoli
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