Mrs. Hoyal names Helen Condon Eastern division chair
National President Mrs. Robert L. Hoyal announces via Indianapolis headquarters the appointment of Miss Helen A. Condon as Eastern division chairman of the American Legion Auxiliary National Americanization Committee. Condon will direct Americanization work across Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire Vermont New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland and Pennsylvania. She is Rhode Island representative on the National Executive Committee and a former president of Kearney Unit and Rhode Island Department. She teaches at the General School and in evening schools.
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Robert L. Hoyal
American Legion Auxiliary
Boston
Indianapolis
Helen A. Condon
Miss Condon
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Drunken Driving Case Continued to Monday
William Verlaque of 40 Andem Street Providence was arrested Tuesday afternoon for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He zigzagged on Hope Street before police detained him. Arraigned Wednesday morning bail set at $500 for Fifth District Court appearance Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witliam Verlaque
Andem Street
Providence
Verlaque
Hope Street
Fifth District Court
Administration Notice Estate of Vesta L McVay
Fred Blaisdell of Bristol has qualified as Administrator of the estate of Vesta L McVay, deceased. Creditors must file claims in the clerks office within the legal time limits beginning November 7. Clerk John W Church notes dates 11 7 14 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blaisdell
Bristol
Vesta L. McVay
Estate of Luiz Pontes Nunes Notice
Notice is hereby given that Mariano Oliveira of the Town of Bristol has of Luiz Pontes Nunes deceased quire by law beginning November 7 1930. John W Church Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luiz Pontes Nunes
Mariano Oliveira
Bristol
Bristol Probate Court Seeks Administrator for Raposa Estate
In Bristol Rhode Island October 23 1930 Manuel Raposa husband of Julia Raposa seeks appointment as Administrator of her intestate estate. Petition referred to November 17 1930 at 10 AM in the Probate Court Room with fourteen days notice in the Bristol Phenix. Filing clerk JOAN W CHURCH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Julia Raposa Allas Dalla S. Raposa
Manuel Raposa
Julia Raposa Allas
Bristol Phenix
Probate Court Petitions Sale of Minor’s Bristol Estate
Manuel Raposia Ceutrelian petitions as guardian of Lena Ragnosa minor to authorize sale of an undivided one sixteenth interest in a Bristol land tract on Metacoma Avenue with improvements. The parcel, subject to a mortgage, is to be sold at public auction or private sale to pay debts for the minor’s support and to enable a better investment of proceeds. Proceedings set for 10 o’clock AM in the Bristol Probate Court Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Harold CC. Peckham, Jr
Vincent B. Peckham
Oliver Peckham
Harold C Peckam, Jr
Vincent BR. Peckham
Rhode Island
Constitution Street
Hope Street
Ozro
Barrows
Daniel W Gladding
John W Munroe
Josiah F. Peckham
Isaid Peckham
Geraldine Davis
Mary Ann Hargraves
Hristo
Down Clerk
Bristol Phenix
Joan W Church
Slhe
Lena Raposa
Manuel Raposia
Ceutrelian
Lena Ragnosa Minor
Minor
Metiacom Avenue
Stristol
William Williams
Metacoma Avenue
Manuel Mo “Bavares
Wright
San
Triste
Pasquale Pagnane
Trobate Court Room
Aaid
S’hoenix
John W. Church
Marathon Won by Pawtucket Man at Armistice Day Run
Matthew Bardsley of the J and P Coats Athlete Club Pawtucket won the ten mile race with a 53 59 time after a five minute handicap over Jimmie Hennigan of Fall River who finished second. Hennigan had scratch start and posted best time over the course. Clarence DeMar appeared among finishers as eighth.
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Matthew Bardsley
J. & P. Coats
Rhode Islander
Jimmie” Hennigan
Fall River
New England
Clarence DeMar
Jimme Hennigan
de Mar
Joe Quirk
Hennigan
Loth
Ain
Pawtucket
J & P Coats Athlete Club
Atv
Bristol
Jimmie’ Hennigan
Jimmie
Bardsley
Cheorge Hadley
New York City
Rhode Island
Hadley
Long Joe’ Quirk
Dorchester Mass
Matthew Cantwell Valley
Ralph Pierce
Hebronville
Junus Ko Ober
Newton Centre Mass
Manuel Tama
West Warwick
Damin
Brank of MacGarath
Boston
Mac Donald
Joseph Pnos
Kearnes
American Legion
Joseph McCaffrein
Drew Jo Stevenson
Albert Renmkew
Steven Maler
Peter Mercure
Dim Parrington
John Pawsons
George Bevens
Bob Nekson
Oot
Assault Suspect Arrested After Domestic Dispute
Mary Correia of 140 John Street was arrested on a private complaint by Mrs Ignacio alleging an assault during a dispute over a child. Correia reportedly struck Ignacio with a shoe, leaving her head injured, and posted a $100 bond for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Correrra
John Street
Mars
Nacia
Pynazie
Correia
Egnacio
Correira
dTgnavio
Marriage Intentions Filed for Patrik Mckenna and Mary Yergeau
Patrik Henry McKenna of 130 Mt Hope Avenue Bristol and Mary Florida Yergeau of 55 Washington Street Warren filed marriage intentions. The notice lists both parties and their home addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrik Henry McKenna
Mt Hope Avenue
Bristol and Mary
Florida
Yergeau
Washington Street
Warren
Shelley and Williams Die in Viareggio Stormoff Viareggio Italy
A storm off the coast near Viareggio, Italy, claimed the lives of Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lieutenant Williams aboard the vessel Don Juan en route from Leghorn to Spezia. Their bodies washed ashore and were cremated near Viareggio with Trelawney and Byron present. Shelley's ashes were later buried in Rome.
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Jaz
Haley
Lieutenmar
Ther
Little Webbaier
Viareggio
Italy
Leghorn
Spexia
Trelawney
Leigh Hunt
Byron
Shelley
Urbano Lucchesi
Williams
Gulf of Spezia
Willams
Edward Trelawney
Rome
Wooden Cannon Used by Japs Against Russians
In 1865 samurai from Satsuma fired wooden bamboo hooped cannons at a Russian or British ship off Kyushu but none struck. The British ships fired back as the Japanese vessel vanished, its wooden cannons floating away. Later in the Russo Japanese War wooden cannons aided in blowing wires entanglements.
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Kyushu
Satsuma
Flora MacDonald the Bonny Prince’s Loyal Helper
Flora MacDonald of the MacDonald clan aided Prince Charles in 1746 after Culloden by disguising him and guiding his escape to Skye. She was imprisoned but released in 1747, married Allen MacDonald in 1750 and later moved to America. The Flora MacDonald college was founded as a memorial in 188.
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Flora MacDonald
Prince Charles
Culloden
Charles
Benbecula
Flora
Skye
Allen MacDonald
America
Country of Forests in Latvia The Baltic Forest Realm
A travel style depiction describes Latvia in the Baltic region as a republic with over a third of its land covered by forest. It notes hidden seaports towns villages and farms, and calls the pine fir and beech forests a timeless crown. The Livonian Courtland district features dunes along the seacoast amid abundant wildlife.
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Republic of Latvia
Baltic Riviera
Livonian
Real Meaning of an Orchestra
An orchestra is a band of performers on various instruments especially viol class, adapted to render symphonies overtures and accompanying operas oratorios masses. It differs from military street bands and from groups of solo players for chamber music.
Nero Model Youth at First The Emperor Nero
The article portrays Nero as a kind tender hearted youth on ascendancy to the throne trained by humane mentors. It emphasizes his descent from Germanicus and claims his early character lacked the brutality seen in his parents. The piece reads as a period biographical sketch from The Mentor World Traveler.
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Nero
Meneca
Germanicus
Pencil Lead Testing Apparatus Sounds Like A Phonograph
The Popular Mechanics Magazine describes a device to test pencil leads. An electrically driven turntable covered with drawing paper supports a central rotating disk linked by a spring belt to two rim disks. One rim disk holds four metal types into which leads are inserted for evaluation.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
The Young Actress and Everyday Skin Care
The narrator notes how stage beauty hides aging skin and urges daily health and facial care. It describes gentle cleansing with when to apply powder, cleansing cream, freshening lotion, and cotton pads to keep skin fresh. It emphasizes consistency over heavy makeup for lasting radiance.
Poor Old Grammar in College English Instruction
Arkansas Gazette notes a college instructor finds fewer than ten percent of students use correct syntax as traditional rules fade. quips that old grammar "she ain't what she used to be" in modern speech.
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Arkansas Gazette
Practice What You Preach From The Teacher’s Fault
A brief note condemns hypocrisy as a teacher berates others while repeating similar faults. It urges consistency between words and deeds and warns against moral double standards in public conduct. The passage speaks to personal integrity and accountability.
Not So Good Man Reflects on Patience and Influence
A reflective piece notes that a man who slows down often impedes others who rely on him. It explores personal rhythm, responsibility, and the ripple effects of deliberate pacing.
Word’s Significance in Place Names
The article explains that the ending suffix worth indicates a town on a river bend or on a tongue of land between two rivers, reflecting geographic origins for place names. It notes how such toponymic elements reveal settlement patterns tied to waterways and terrain features.
Advice to Young Men Beware of the girl who yearns over sunsets
A compact proverb from a 1900s era women's magazine warns young men to beware of a romanticized woman obsessed with sunsets and self identification. The item reflects period dating norms and moral tone.
Emancipation Proclamation Preserved in Albany Library
The historic document known as the original emancipation proclamation is stored at the state library in Albany New York. It remains a key artifact illustrating the end of slavery in the United States and is cited by scholars and archivists for its historical significance.
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Albany
N. Y
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Wien
Tao
Warren & Bristol Laundry
BE. A. Skinner
Hope St
R. I
John C. Trudell
Second Street
Cornetrhee Avenue
Cornelius Harrington
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