Longtime New Haven Engineer George Benard Retires at 70
George Benard of North Attleboro reaches retirement after 55 years with the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad. Born here, he rose from fireman to locomotive engineer for The Merchant's Express and later the Senator. He lives with wife in Providence at 229 Pleasant Street. His sons Raymond and George A. work in railroading and sales. He helped build the Wrentham branch to Plainville. The family notes his career spans camel-backs to modern giants in railroading.
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George Benard
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Benard
Providence
Pleasant Street
North End
Raymond
George A
Attleboro
Mr. Bernard
Wrentham
North Attleboro
Norwood Junction
Plainville
Mr. Benard
Merchant's Express
New Haven
Merchant's
Longtime Providence Engineer George Benard Honored After 49 Years
Miriam and Dorothy recall their father George E Benard a Providence area fireman turned engineer on the New Haven line. A Sunday banquet celebrated his 49 years of service from 1885 to 1934 as crowds in Boston Providence and New Haven marked the milestone with trains horns and city officials offering greetings.
Upcoming Events at Local Churches and Societies
May 23 Wednesday Entertain ment the Black and White Minstrel under World Wide Guild of First Baptist Church. June 6 10 20 27 Whist Party series at Trinity Parish House by Beta Sigma Society. June 7 Colonial Co. C Bingo party State St Armory. July 4 Morning dancing Church Street Armory Battery C 243rd C. A. (H. D.).
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Black and White Minstrel
The
World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church
Trinity Parish House
Beta Sigma Society
Colonial Co. C
State St. Armory
Church Street
Battery C
243Rd C. A
H. D
RL LN. G
How to Maintain Your Automobile Electrical System
The motorist should ensure proper generator charging of the battery with seasonal adjustments. Check generator operation and electrical connections, keep battery water and hydrometer readings in range, and maintain good ignition for efficient combustion and smoother engine operation.
Spinach Dishes Appeal To Young Palates In Quick Prep
A home menu from a historic kitchen shows how canned spinach saves time and boosts morale for busy mothers. Recipes include Tomatoes Stuffed with Spinach and Spinach Nests with carrots, white sauce, and bacon, plus Spinach and Bacon au Gratin and spinach on toast rounds with deviled ham.
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Johnny
Colt Tops Burrillville In Class B IAI Tilt On Common
Colt defeated Burrillville 12 to 1 in a Class B IA I Interscholastic League game on the Common. Whitey Mello pitched for Colt with 10 strikeouts over five and one third innings, while Colt racked 12 hits, scoring six in the first inning and four more in the second. Burrillville managed a lone run in the first frame as Emrick doubled and scored on L Burke and Conley singles.
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Colt
Burrillville
Whitey Mello
Emrick
L. Burke
Conley
Guns
Zahn
Man
Caruso
Bruno
Borges
Mello
Mansi
Russo
van Voast
Homesters
Securo
Dwyer
Burrinlyitle
Leduc
First Trousered Woman in U S Army Uniform
The 1861 act allowed Dr. Mary Walker to wear masculine garb while serving as a Union Army surgeon. She wore a regulation first lieutenant’s uniform with a gathered jacket and blouse, a heavy knot of hair, and a jaunty felt hat with a gold cord, plus a street frock coat striped trousers and high silk boots.
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United States Congress
Mary Walker
Tower of Water Waterspouts At Sea Rarely Surpass Mile
Report notes waterspouts form over cold seas in winter and rise high above the surface. Average heights reach around a thousand feet, with rare instances extending beyond a mile, posing hazards to ships and nearshore activity.
Doldrums Explained by Ocean Navigators
In nautical lore the doldrums mark a belt near the equator with light baffling winds that stall ships. Mariners seek reliable air patterns and sailing routes to escape lengthy delays.
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Equator
Estate of Paolo Murgo probate notice Bristol
The Probate Court of Bristol admits Paolo Murgo alias Paul Murgo deceased and appoints Lucia Margo executrix urging all claimants to file at the court clerk's office. Bond is required by law and notices begin May 26 with the clerk confirming proceedings.
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Paolo Murgo
Paul Murgo
Bristol
Antarctic meteor shower notes from Little America camp
In Little America Antarctica on May 7 a correspondent reports clear skies and a spectacular meteor shower observed nightly since April 19. Dr Thomas C Poulter leads 13 scientists at the camp with a glass observation turret, while routines include meals, strict hours, and radio communications. He invites readers to join the observatory club via The Little America Aviation and Exploration Club in New York.
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Little America
Antarctica
Mackay Radio
Tists
Thomas C. Poulter
Admiral Byrd
Hhe Hut
Poulter
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Camp
al Carbone
Cambridge
Mass
F. Alton Wade
West Hollywood
Calif
Clay Bailey
Brawley
London
Dutton
Arthur Abele, Jr
Little America Aviation and Exploration Club
Equator Regions See Rare 100 Degree Heat Talk
A meteorologist notes many equatorial areas rarely reach 100 degrees, highlighting unusual heat patterns near the equator and pointing to regional climate variability.
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Equator
Strain on slanted rope exceeds vertical support
A rope under a slant bears greater strain than a vertical rope supporting the same weight, illustrating how angle increases tension in supporting structures. The principle has implications for design and safety in engineering applications.
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New Haven Express
Miriam
Dorothy
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Boston
Washington Express
Flyer
Chicago
Dunne
Union Station
Mr Benard
Bristol Ro
Warren & Bristol Railroad
Riverside
Silver Spring
Pax Poant
Boston & Providence Railroad
Old Colony
Roxbury
East Providence
Mauran Avenue
Barrington
Wilkesbarre
Charles Camwell
Canton Junction
Henrys Sheldon
William Darmody
Fred Bushnell
George Butler
Mansfield
New Haven Road
Benards
George E Benard
Mir Benards
Albert E
J. F. Winchester
S.A.E
Colonial Beacon Oil Company
Wisbad
Roe
Bane
Lalice
Leduce, Bruno
Pucca Malin
Emerick Mansi
A George
Emerick
A. George
Duter
Colt Memorial
M J McSherry
Po Securo
Gane
Donovan
John W. Church
Lucia
Margo
Usher 4 Avenue
Ian RO
Haines
Washington
Nwaton
America
Ligdal
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