Editorial on death of tent showman and local carnival debate
The death of a tent showman at Westerly Hospital after a Fireman’s Carnival in Pawcatuck raises questions about such events in town. The cause of injuries remains unclear with rumors of a brawl or fall and a skull fracture cited by officials. The Town Council recently rejected a local fire company’s carnival request, arguing shows divert too much money. the editors suspect safety concerns and advocate cautious prevention.
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Westerly
Pawcatuck
Teachers Meeting Highlights At Colt Memorial High
Superintendent William C Hobbs led a teachers meeting in the Colt Memorial High School auditorium focusing on promotions and year end conditions. The district announced a summer recess from June 20 to September 5. Miss M Theresa Sullivan discussed her Chicago trip for the National Convention of Supervisors of Music and teaching methods. Victor Maller spoke on Hartford convention ideas for art education.
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Colt Memorial High School
William C Hobbs
Theresa Sullivan
Chicago
Supervisors of Music
Victor Maller
Supervisors of Art
Hartford
Local notices and community events in town bulletin
Regular monthly meeting of St Michael's Brotherhood at Holmes House Monday evening. Ladies Aid at State Street M E Church meets Tuesday at 2 30 with Mrs R J Chrystie. Bristol Hotel sold to Bernard ODonnell. Town Clerk reports 5467 people registered for coming year including 309 men and 258 women. Engagement announced Josephine Campanella to Frank Giglio. Leon Kenney graduates from William Jewell College preparing for ministry. Town Council Sewers Commission discuss sewage plant with engineer. future meetings planned. Trinity Parish House hosts May party with Rev Kellge, George Fish, Edgar Davis. Local ads: Blue Bird Shop spring and summer fashions. Gossard garments advert. Bowling results: James Perry 113, Alfred Levy 111. chess title to Francis Mahoney at Y M C A. Hydraulion Engine responds to false fire alarm at Castle on Poppasquash road. Leroy G Staples speaks at Colt Memorial High School on graduation economics. Memorial Day speaker Francis Condon at Guiteras Memorial School. Civil Service appointment: Charles W McGinn nominated as fireman-laborer at Federal Building. duties begin June 1 1928. Twilight League: National Indian Rubber Co vs Whirlwinds. Guiteras baseball vs Central High at East Providence.
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St. Michael’s Brotherhood
Holmes House
Ladies’ Aid Society
State Street
M. E
R. J. Chrystie
Bristol
State _ street
Jacob Bassing
Bernard O'Donnell
Church Street
Joseph Campanella
Wood Street
Josephine
Frank S. Giglio
Leon Kenney
Leon J. Kenney
Colt Memorial High School
William Jewell College
Liberty
Sewers Commission
Ezra Dixon
Trinity Parish House
Nelson Kellege
George R. Fish
Edgar K. Davis
Francis Mahoney
Frank Corea
Hydraulion Engine & Hose Company
Poppasquash Road
Castle
Jamiel
Leroy G. Staples
Warren
Francis Condon
American Legion of Rhode Island
House of Representatives
Guiteras Memorial School
Federal
George W. Warren
Washington
Charles W. McGinn
McGinn
Civil Service Commission
Mourning Thanks from Burgess and Magee Family
The undersigned express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindness and floral tributes during their bereavement. Louis Burgess, Mr and Mrs William Magee.
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Louis Burgess
William Magee
Spring Social At First Congregational Church
A spring social in the chapel of the First Congregational Church drew a large crowd hosted by the Congregational Club. The Burnside Glee Club Union directed by Charles Morgan presented songs including Radiant Morn Two Roses and Annie Laurie with Mr. Morgan and Enoch Marsden performing solos. James Velleca accompanied on piano and Albert Hinton delivered a reading.
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First Congregational Church
Congregational Club
Burnside Glee Club Union
Charles Morgan
James Velleca
Woodward
Two Roses
Lockwood
Annie Laurie
Mr. Morgan
Enoch Marsden
Albert Hinton
Bride-Elect Grace Wright Honored at Miscellaneous Shower
Miss Grace B Wright a June bride elect was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs George Wilcox on Kirkemuit avenue More than 30 guests attended as she entered the room and was showered with rose petals Decorations were blue and gold Gifts of silver linen and cut glass were given An entertainment of vocal and instrumental selections pleased guests and refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughters Aileen Pearson and Gertrude Wilcox
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Grace B. Wright
George Wilcox
Kirkemuit Avenue
Miss Wright
Aileen Pearson
Gertrude Wilcox
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Corner of Thames
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Editorial
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Moving & Trucking
Telephone
Andrade & Borges
Second
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Pheaiz
Blue Bird Shop
No A Sullvan
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Enristol Gate Se Kon
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Pwath
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Alfred Lévy
Duffy's Confectionery
National Indian Rubber Company
Guiteras Memorial’ School
Central Junior High School
East Providence
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Happs
Sheriff’s Safe
State OF
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Providencf Plantations
Bristol, Se
Atrey
District Court
Ith
Holden
Frances Pagnano
Hope Loan Company of Bristol
Manuel Silvia
John Doe
Margaret Silvia
Jane Doe
Guilherme Cabral
Richard Doe
Maria Perry Cabral
Bourn Avenue
Silver Creek
William Perrys
Margaret M Sylvia
Bristol County Court House
James F Meiggs
Marcelling
R. I. Tel
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Jacob Molasky
John the Tailor
Archie H. Rounds
Tel. Con
Union Street
J. F. Gilroy Cor
Franklin and
High Streets
Defiance Hose Company
Defiance
Equitable Life
General Insurance
Lawrence S. Edwards
John H. Kemph
Tel
Suds
Warren & Bristol Wet Wash
R. Tel
N I R Co
Oliver Streets
Oliver Street
High St
R. I
Deven
Garfield Avenue
Joseph Currier
Metacom Ave
Hopestree
Leonard
Phenix Office
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Bradford Street
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St. Louis, Me
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Usher Place
Bristol, R. I
Swift
America
Case
Rumford
Lenox
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Charles A. Johnson
Hope and
Franklin Streets
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