Red Cross Bristol Branch Reports 1934 35 Stewardship
The Bristol Branch of the American Red Cross details its 1934 35 activities including 88 civilian and 19 service family renderings, 101 visits, 470 interviews, 34 letters, and two affidavits. It notes roll call gains, government aid distributions, and plans for future first aid stations on highways.
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Bristol
American Red Cross
Department of Public Aid
Employment Relief Administration
Rhode Island Hospital
R. I. S. P. C. C. Texas Transient Bureau
New Haven
James F. Meigg
Red Cross
Providence
Bristol Red Cross
Richard Burgess
Army
Navy
Bristol Police Qualify Six On Pistol Shooting Range
Under Police Chief Anthony J. Ferrara six Bristol officers qualified on a pistol course at 25 yards. Chief Ferrara earned expert, Sgt Euclid Demers sharpshooter, and Capt William S. Baker Jr along with Patrolmen John McMahon Frederick W Serbst and Joseph Sylvia achieved marksman status. Sgt William T Cashin was on duty and did not fire.
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Anthony J. Ferrara
Providence Police Asso- Prashe Syr!gk nSeryne
Ferrara
Euclid Demers
William S. Baker, Jr
John McMahon
Frederick W. Serbst
Joseph Sylvia
William T Cashin
Armistice Day Fund Appeal Seeks Public Donations
A town committee and the American Legion, led by Kearney Post No 6, solicit public contributions to fund Armistice Day observances. Donations can be left at the Phoenix Office or James F. Duppenne and Oquile Balance, with dated acknowledgments showing various small gifts totaling 135.49 dollars.
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Kearney
American Legion
Phoenix
James F
Grand Pythian Chief to Visit Edgehill Temple
Grand Chief Mrs. Elizabeth Scott of Providence and officers will visit Edgehill Temple with representatives from nearly every lodge in the state. The session will be held at St Michael s Parish House with Bristol Temple social committee arranging. A silver tea on Oliver Street and a prior similar event at Mrs Catherine Marz s home completed the week’s activities.
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Elizabeth Scott
Providence
Edgehill Temple
Pythian Sisters
St. Michael’s
Bristol Temple
Oliver Street
Catherine Marz
Pleasant Street
Jennie Nelle
Catherine Brelsford
Alumni Plan Thanksgiving Dance for Bristol Galt Memorial
The Bristol Galt Memorial Association announces tentative plans for a Thanksgiving night dance. Sidwotaas 1931 has been chosen as chairman to finalize details, assisted by William Guevremont and Harry S. Young Jr. The Class of 1935 will be honored at the November 15 meeting with an entertainment planned by Laura Balzano Esther Hazen and Jean Tobin.
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Bristol
Iguitbrey
William Guevremont
Harry S. Young, Jr
Laura Balzano
Esther Hazen
Jean Tobin
Bristol youth given three year state prison term
William A Bullock aged 19 from Bristol received a three year term in State Prison after entering a plea to one charge. The judge granted continuances on three other counts. Police Chief Ferrara testified Bullock confessed to several burglary acts within a month.
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William A Bullock
Bristol
Philp C. Joslin
Anthony J Ferrara
Bullock
Fred Akinson
Burton Street
Annie Molasky
Bradford Street
Manuel Cabral
Hope Street
Raymond S Brightman
Usher Avenue
John O Pastore
New York City
Williny
Pastore
Joslin
New York
Halloween Party At 96 Union Street For Playmates
Little Michael Rich hosted a Halloween party Wednesday afternoon at his parents home 96 Union Street. Friends in costume received prizes for best outfits. Guests included Thomas Crowley William Gablin ske Saverio Vitiello Louis Guisti Henry Federico Paul Cerchercia Albert Cerchercia and William Murray. Michael’s mother served refreshments.
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Michael Rich
Joseph Rich
Union Street
Michael
Thomas Crowley
William Gablinske
Saverio Vitiello
Louis Guisti
Henry Federico
Paul
Albert Cerchercia
William Murray
Halloween Night Parade Brims With Bristol Costumes
Bristol residents dressed as witches goblins sprites and elves filled Halloween festivities despite rain. Prizes went to Mrs. Hugh Miller Charlotte Church and Fred Howarth with dances parties hosted by local groups including Colonial Company C and United States Rubber Products. Cub Scouts held a Halloween frolic and a Hawaiian hillbilly quartet entertained guests.
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Bristol
Warren
Hugh Miller
Somerset
Charlotte Church
Fred Howarth
Fall River
Viola Dunbar
Clarice Bergernon
Santa Claus
C. C. Getchell
Albert Taylor
Ray Brennan
Colonial Company
Bristol Traig of
Artillery
Hawaaian
Hilly Billy
Tayan Abusages
Woose FR
William Rohroman
Bingo
Ruth Horne
Mildred Newman
May Newman
Ae Hee
Prince of Liars to be staged by St. Michael's Players
Rehearsals underway for The Prince of Liars to be presented by St. Michael's Players on Monday November 25 at Guileras Memorial School auditorium. Proceeds benefit Bristol District Nursing Association and St. Michael's Organizations. Cast includes Arthur Hummington Allen M. Newman Ralph Ormerod Andrew J Iverson Joshua Gillibrand Albert W Metcalfe Dobson Calbraith B Perry and several women in supporting roles.
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ST. Michael’s
St. Michael's Players
Guileras Memorial School
Bristol District Nursing Association
St. Michael's
Arthur Hummington
Allen M. Newman
Ralph Ormerod
Andrew J. Iverson
Joshua Gillibrand
Albert W. Metcalfe
Dobson
Cailbraith
Perry
Hummingtop
Eleanor Rae
Gillibrand
J . Stewart
Rosa Colombier
Virginia LeClair Martin
Daisy Maitland
Elizabeth Rounds
Barbara
Dorothy Roberts
Pastor to Start Sermon Series on Doomsday Topics
The First Baptist Church pastor begins a 10 30 a.m. Sunday sermon series. The initial topic asks if Christ will return to the world a second time and whether this belief is fact or fancy. The next two Sundays cover The End of the World and Does Death End All.
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First Baptist Church
Altar Society Party At Mt. Carmel Parish House
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Altar Society held a 4 Harlanwo n party night in the parish hall on Congregational Street. Prizes went to Phoebe Masceno for best costume and Mary Masceno as a bride. Miss Antoinette Rucci played piano. refreshments were provided by chair Anna Squatrito and a committee including May Brunelli Josephine Langello Pauline San George Adeline Tortorice and Jeanette Panzarella.
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Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Harlowe
Congregational Street
Anna Squatrito
May Brunelli
Josephine Langello
Pauline San George
Adeline Tortorice
Jeanette Panzarella
Colt Barrington Meet At Haines Park Today
The Bristol County three cornered football rivalry continues as Colt and Barrington face off at Haines Memorial Field Barrington seeks revenge after a defeat to Warren two weeks ago while Colt aims to show growth in its Class C games The game unfolds this Armistice Day with both teams promising strong lineups and a competitive contest
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Colt
Warren
Barrington
Bristol
Bristol Basketball League to open 1935-36 season at YMCA
The Bristol Basketball League forms with officers Joseph Riccio president I Leo Cantwell treasurer Robert Sawyer secretary Johnnie Andrade vice president and board members C C Bob Getchell Joseph Pannone George Boutilier Three clubs Olympian Club Sons of Italy St Michaels join while NIR Co and BTA skip. Ten players per team. lists due before News-Mth. games set for Thursday at YMCA gym.
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Bristol Basketball League
Joseph Riccio
I. Leo Cantwell
Robert Sawyer
Johnnie Andrade
C. C
Bob” Getchell
Joseph Pannone
George Boutilier
Olympian Club
Sons of Italy
St. Michael’s
A. A
Battery “C
News- Mth
Town approves ATA Project to finish Gunerns Community Field
Local townspeople celebrate approval of the ATA Project to complete the Gunerns Community Athletic Field. The completed facility will provide the high school with a proper recreation area and relieve prior shortages of playing facilities.
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Joanal
ATA
Gunerns
Civic project gains through private groups and school support
It notes federal spending is unaffordable for the town while Lions Rotary and Kearney Post of the American Legion have driven most work on the athletic field. The school district is adding funds for finishing touches asserting that a proper facility requires more than a simple roof or house.
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Lions and Rotary Clubs
Kearney
American Legion
Ceparastinats
Town considers new public swimming pool for all ages
The Red Cross report notes the new town beach is too far for girls and younger children and urges life saving instructions closer to town center. It suggests locating a large pool near the center, capable of serving hundreds of youngsters and older residents, to end the bathing problem.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Drives Unite Italian and American Efforts
Canon Parshley head of the American Red Cross in town says Italian Red Cross fund campaign will not interfere with the upcoming Red Cross roll call. He believes the two drives can run concurrently without conflict.
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Canon Parshley
American Red Cross
Italian Red Cross Campaign Praised By Speaker
He commends the Italian Red Cross drive as not interfering with the American Red Cross roll call. He notes the campaign is specific and urges support to relieve distress. He asserts sick and wounded soldiers deserve efficient care and hopes both drives succeed.
New Dollar Bills to Debut This Month Says Morgans
Newly designed one dollar bills will appear within the month as silver certificates. Secretary Morgans says they will be the handsomest ever though most people care about their buying power rather than appearance.
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Morgans
Thau
Great Seal on hill design echoes 1782 adoption date
The new design will feature both sides of the Great Seal of the United States on the back of the hill. The seal was first used on September 16, 1782 on a commission granting General George Washington full power to arrange prisoner exchanges.
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United States
George Washington
Suesse
Fere
Anita Irsa
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National American Red Cross
Mark White
Demers
Bristol Police Department
Focal Force
Vith
Peen
Marts O'Brien
Cunha Bros
Nympian Club
Charles
Sidney Jakowsky
Albert Makowsky
Burnside Lodge
K. P
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Anteense
Ante Ahea
Brontesgayers
Bing Crosby
Amos 'Nandy
Ethel Merman
Ray Noble
Mary Boland
Charlie Ruggles
Bill Robinson
Adolph Zukor
Jack Oakie
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Lyda Roberts
Wendy Barrie
Lilly Symphony
Tom MIX
Miracle Rider
Cookie
Wallace
Ord
Marian Marsh
Lowell
Jimmy
Pat
James Cagney
Pat Obrien
Frank McMugh
Zasu Pifts
Ant Hugh O’connebll
Susan
Mensuee
Berl
Noto
Fred W. Coggeshall
Norman Rene
O. Frank Rene
United States Rubber Products, Inc
Frances Antonelli
State Street
M. E
Antonelli
Guy Sullivan
Walter Briggs
Helen Hambrick
Eugene Byone
Pack No. 14
Scout Hall
Den
Jesse Cardoza
Albert Vasconcellos
Capigesd
Rohart
Cubs
Frank I., Doran
James F. Meiggs
Harry I. Young, Jr
C. J. Yoemans
Altar Society
MT. Carmel
Colt-Barrington
Haines Park
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