Providence Retail Group Back NRA Compliance Push
Arthur Henius of Providence, chairman of the NRA Compliance Board, addressed the Bristol Retail Merchants Association on NRA code phases and the board’s role in policing compliance. He cited Providence’s 400 resolved complaints and urged nationwide cooperation to avoid future steps, stressing abolition of child labor and sweatshops. The meeting also covered an NRA sales day and a planned intensive membership drive.
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NRA
Risy
Roosevelt
Publig Do
Arthur. Henius
Providence
NRA Compliance ‘Board
Rockwell Hall
Bristol Retail Merchants Association
Henius
Moinehtim
George H Baldwin
J. Winthrop DeWolf
Bristol Compliance Board
Margaret C. O’brien
Retail Merchants Association
Merchants’ Association
M. J. O'Brien
Fred E. Suzman
R. A. Martins
Howard R. Newman
Charles J. Sartini
Earl Ingraham
Joseph A. Almeida
Chester R. Burgess
Samuel Molasky
Sebastian E. Bernard, Jr
Louis Guida
Abraham Esenstadt
Walter Remieres
M. C. Cabral
Manuel Mello
Charles Otten
Oscar Pevin
C. Della Morte
S Della Morte
Nora Sullivan
Lillian Wilson
Mabel Dunbar
Teachers Stage Play At Parent-Teachers Meeting
A one act radio sketch Cool as a Cucumber was presented by local teachers at the Bristol Parent-Teachers Association meeting in Colt Memorial high school auditorium. Directed by Mrs Virginia LeClair Martin from Oliver school, the cast included Miss Margaret Ferone Miss Margaret F Dwyer Miss Kathleen M McDonough Ian M Walker Frank L Doran and Carl T Carlson. Miss Audrey Munro sang soprano solos with piano accompaniment by Helen Warren Herreshoff.
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Bristol
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Colt Memorial High School
Virginia LeClair Martin
Oliver School
Margaret Ferone
Margaret F. Dwyer
Kathleen M. McDonough
Ian M Walker
Frank L. Doran
Carl T. Carlson
Audrey Munro
Harry W. Munro
Helen Warren Herreshoff
Funeral services for Rev Mother Mary Gonzaga C P
Funeral services were held for Rev Mother Mary Gonzaga C P superior of Mount Joseph Novitiate of the Sisters of the Holy Cross who died after a long illness. Burial was in St Francis Cemetery Providence. Clergy and sisters from many Rhode Island areas attended with a large number of priests.
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Mother Mary
Gonzaga
C. P
Mount Joseph
Owen Hughes
Edward Morris
Bristol
Owen McGrath
Thomas J. Gillan
St. Mary’s Church
Brw Rr
Auguste
Bostic
Nilus McAllister
Boston
Justin
Manuel J. Barros
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Joseph Sarzano
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
James P. O’brien
Edgewood
Companions of Jesus of the Blessed Sacrament
Providence
Sisters of Good Shepherd
Sisters of Mercy of St. Xavier
Bishop Bennett to Speak at Legion Banquet
Rt. Rev. Granville G. Bennett the Bishop of Rhode Island will be principal speaker at the annual Armistice banquet of Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion to be held November 11 in Grand Army Hall Rev Anthony R. Parshley rector of St Michael's Church will serve as toast master Domenic Mascola chairs the banquet committee and many Legionaires from across the state are expected to attend
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Granville G. Bennett
D.D
Rhode Island
Kearney
American Legion
Grand Army Hall
Anthony R. Parshley
St. Michael’s Church
Domenic Mascola
Legion Meets Tonight in Grand Army Hall
Kearney Post No 6 American Legion and its Ladies Auxiliary hold regular monthly meetings tonight in Grand Army Hall. Commander Joseph M. Edmonds announces year’s appointments including Sergeant at Arms A Elmer McNamara and Walter E Briggs Child Welfare Officer.
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Kearney Post
No. 6
American Legion
Grand Army Hall
Joseph M. Edmonds
A. Elmer McNamara
Walter E. Briggs
P. V C
Domenico Mascola
P V. C
A. A. Edmonds
Night Court Revue Sized to Wow Bristol Cast of 50
A two hour musical extravaganza titled Night Court Revue opens tonight at Guiteras Memorial School under Bristol Council 379 Knights of Columbus. Frank L. Doran directs a cast of 50 amateur stars from Bristol and nearby towns featuring dance, song, comedy and minstrelsy with performers such as Allan Newman, Chas Callery, James McGrath, Ruth Kerr, Eddie Leclerc, Gracie Allen parody and a finale with 50 voices.
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Guiteras Memorial School
Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Frank L. Doran
Bristol
Allan Newman
Sterling
Chas. Callery
James McGrath
Vernon Gray
Jake Johnson
William McCarthy
James Pierce
Eloise Dunbar
Viola Anderson
Eddie Leclerc
Little Orphan Annie
Ruth Kerr
Minnie Goglia
Judge Newman
Miss Goglia
Irene Doran
Madeline Nederer
Eddie Cantor
Eddie
Joe Pannone
Arthur Tracy
Julio Gasperiini
Providence
Bernice Pray
Barrington
Harry Young, Jr
Nora Dwyer
Bing Crosby
Georgie Hayes
Miss Dwyer
Gracie Allen
Mary Mancini
Gracie
George Burns
Burns
Jim Pierce
Darkie
Callery
Joe Brown
Joe Doran
Darkies
Speedy Trials and Sure Punishment Tells Rotary
Attorney General John P Hartigan told Rotary Club members that the number of criminal appeals remains high despite the discontinuance of 730 pending appeals. He warned about the burden on the Superior Court in Providence and Bristol and urged the public to support stronger enforcement and new tools to handle rising crime.
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John P. Hartigan
Rotary Club
Hotel
Belvedere
Superior Court
Ho Callan
Providence
Bristol
Attorney General’s Office
General Assembly
Council May Set Date For Special Town Meeting
The Town Council likely will set a date for a special financial town meeting to act on a $200 000 federal allotment to finish the sewage disposal plant. Council President Wm H Angevine will seek advice from Moderator Edward L Leahy while preparing the call.
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Burnside Memorial
Wm. H. Angevine
Edward L. Leahy
Fire at North Tiverton oil tanks drawn by Bristol crowds
Scores of Bristol residents watched from Mt. Hope Bay as a blaze at oil tanks in North Tiverton burned Wednesday into night. Firelights lit Metacom avenue with cars parked along the shore while planes circling the flames added a dramatic, moonlit effect over the water.
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Bristol
Tiverton
Mt. Hope Bay
North Tiverton
Bay Shore
Bay
Metacom Avenue
Armistice Memorial Service Set At First Congregational
The Armistice memorial service will be held Sunday evening November 12 at 730 at the First Congregational Church. Sponsored by youth with Alpha C E Society handling arrangements, Bristol patriotic groups are invited. Rev Ralph O Harpole PhD a former AEF France will deliver the address and Miss Nora E Dwyer a past LegionAuxiliary president will sing.
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Armistic
First Congregational Church
Alpha C. E. Society
Bristol
Ralph O. Harpole
France
Park Place
Pawtucket
Nora E. Dwyer
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Kearney
American Legion
Harvest Supper Honors Kearney Unit at Grand Army Hall
The annual harvest supper of Kearney Unit, American Legion Auxiliary, drew a large crowd in Grand Army Hall yesterday. More than 60 attendees enjoyed ham, beans, potato salad, relishes, rolls, pie and coffee. Chairwoman Mrs. L. G. Cote led arrangements with a list of assistants including Mrs. Roselma Desilets and Miss Nora E. Dwyer among others.
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Kearney
American Legion Auxiliary
Grand Army Hall
L. G. Cote
Roselma Desilets
Alice Dubuc
Walter Remieres
Elizabeth Carr
Nora E. Dwyer
Wm. Seymour
Veterans of the 243rd Coast Artillery plan Blue Eagle parade
Veterans of the 243rd Coast Artillery sponsor the Bristol NRA parade and will join the Blue Eagle demonstration in Barrington on Saturday. A special meeting to finalize plans is tonight at 8 in The Dugout on Thames Street, and all members are urged to attend.
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43Rd
243Rd Coast Artillery
Bristol
Barrington
Thames Street
Armistice Day Fund Subscriptions Accepted
Previously acknowledged seventy four dollars and one cent. remaining balance set at seventy five dollars. Further subscriptions may be mailed to the Armistice Day committee or left at James F. Duffy’s store for collection.
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James F. Duffy
Upcoming Local Events Schedule Through November
A series of community events runs from November 8 to November 24 including entertainment by North Easton Epworth League at State Street M E Church vestry, an Armistice Day Ball at Bristol Casino, Reynolds School pupils show, Mite Society Christmas Sale at First Baptist Vestry, Epworth League Christmas Sales, and a Congregational Club supper and football dance.
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North Easton Epworth League
Epworth League of State
St. M. E. Church
American Legion
Congregational Club
Bristol Observes Hallowe'en In Traditional Manner
Bristol youths celebrated Halloween with grotesque costumes and pranks, while police noted a quieter night. Gates and fences were torn in outlying areas and a front yard iron fence was damaged. Local parties and Scout groups held events including a Boy Scout Mystery Night and Halloween masquerade at St. Marys church vestry with games, stories, and refreshments.
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Bristol
Hallowe’en
Hallowe'en
Enan On - Hee
Philip Brady
Wood Street
Irene Doran
Irene Belmore
Madeline Neiderer
James E. Sullivan
Anthony Moren
Sebastian Bernard, Jr
Domenic Capone
Wierd
Michael Topazio
William Nelle
Marion DiGeorgio
Carmine Langello
Domenic Biancuzzo
Bruno Vollaro
Michael Ascoli
St.m. E
Walter E. Briggs
Anna Saunders
Ruby Blaisdell
Charles Sylvester
James F. Greer
Ber
Wnard Grabert
Maurice Smith
Edmund Houle
Lawrence S. Ashton
Jean Malafonte
Vincent ‘Malafronte
Hope Street
Dr Halliday to Address Mission Society Meeting
Rev Ernest M Halliday D D general secretary of the Congregational Extension Boards will speak at the Congregational Woman's Missionary Society meeting in the General House on Wednesday November 8 at 2 30 PM. Hostesses include Mrs Elmer S Mapes Mrs Ray Hibbert and Miss Whittemore.
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Ernest .M. "Halliday
Congregational Extension Boards
Congregational Woman's Missionary ‘Sciety
Guneral House
Halliday
Elmer S. Mapes
Ray Hibbert
Girl Scouts visit aquarium after ceremony at Reynolds School
Goldenrod Troop 3 No 1 met Wednesday afternoon at Reynolds School for a ceremony and patrol corners. The group toured the city aquarium on Hope Street and learned about different fish species from Mr Browell.
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Goldenrod
Reynolds School
Hope
John Laie
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the Mounted
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Joan Barry
Elissa Landi
Marjorie Rambeau
Ernest Truex
David Manners
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Jackie Learie
Diane, Sinclair
Frank Albertson
Night Court
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DR. Halliday
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