Communism and socialism denounced by Legion official
Bertram W. Wall, WWI veteran and former American Legion official, denounces communism and socialism in an address to Taft School club. He urges Americans to stand for Americanism and to resist what he calls dangerous ideologies infiltrating the nation. Wall frames the struggle as a call to uphold American progress and freedom through loyal civic action.
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B. W. Wall
Legion
America
Bertram
W. Wall
The
American Legion
Taft School Club
Wall
Baldwin Man of the Hour in England Rotary Talk
Rev Mortimer Maddox told a Rotary audience in Barrington that Stanley Baldwin will win this week’s British elections and push tariffs toward free trade within the Empire while opposing global tariff walls He warned Ramsay MacDonald has betrayed his party and lost public respect amid debates on Italo Ethiopian affairs and the U S Canada reciprocity pact
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Baldwin Man OF
England
Rev
Mortimer-Maddox
Rotary
Stanley Baldwin
Ramsely MacDonald
Dett
Nts Poatoetra
League of Nations
Baldwin
Roosevelt
Congress
Ramsay MacDonald
Bristol Knights renew appeal for serviceable clothing
Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus asks residents to donate usable clothing for the needy. Men’s underwear pants socks shirts and shoes are most needed though any wearable garment is welcome. A truck can pick up items by calling The Salvage Shop or via committee members. The Caseys seek funds to buy shoes stockings and other apparel for school children. Committee members include Joseph King J Francis Connell John G Deslauriers Frank Gigho and Judge Edward I Leahy.
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Bristol
Knights of Columbus
Joseph King
Caseys
Mr King
J Francis Connell
John G Deslauriers
Frank Gigho
Edward I. Leahy
Miss Leahy to Perform Scriabin Pieces at Conservatory
Miss Virginia Leahy, a pianist from this town and pupil of Howard Goding, is announced as a soloist at the Saturday Student Recital at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. She will perform two Poems by Scriabin.
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Virginia Leahy
New England Conservatory of Music
Boston
Miss Leahy
Howard Goding
Scriabin
Town Approves 1935 WPA Projects For Work Relief
Bristol Town Council selects five WPA projects estimated to cost 10603.86 but likely reduced to about 10000 for the end of the fiscal year. A special town meeting is planned to appropriate 10000 while ERA funds cannot be used.
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WPA
Washington
Bristol
Prescott B Paull
WPA Projects Approved With Cost Saving Calculations
The town negotiates a WPA plan avoiding a special meeting while detailing a $6,462.50 net saving from deductions on Cuiteras Field and Athletic Field costs. The King Philip avenue project supplies loam. the sewage plant wall adds $262.50 in materials. Planning for 1936 projects continues.
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Cuiteras
Athletie Field Committee
King Philip Avenue
Guiteras
King Phillips Avenue
Stone Wall
Sewer Department
Battery A Plans Masquerade Night at Armory
Battery A Bristol Train of Artillery completed arrangements for a masquerade dance at the armory on State street tonight with old fashioned and modern dancing to a known orchestra. Two trophies donated by Col Alfred Merriman and Lieut Col Ed win Godfrey will honor best costumes.
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Battery A
Bristol
Judwig Schiniger
Luke H. White
Sergt. Luther
Henry Hambrick
Rogers Library Observes Children’s Book Week
Rogers Library sets aside next week for Children’s Book Week with the theme Reading for Fun. An exhibit of new books and a poster and jacket display will introduce titles such as The Shadow of the Tower and The Mystery House for readers of all ages. The school auditorium event includes invitations and committee decorations and entertainment planned by local club members.
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Rogersee
Libary
Esther Osterberg
Shadow of the Tower
Carolyn
Keene
Lone Tree Cottage
Carolyn Keene
Adam Darby
Thornton N. Burgess
Haste A. Walker
Miriam E. Mason
Mary Boner
Francis Cook
Andrew Isang
USA
Frank and
Ruth Taylor
Wilhelmina Victoria
Ikene Hartley
Doris Martelly
Tylvena Sousa
Mary DeCosta
Antonette Ferrara
Virginia Brightman
Bridget Turillo
Marie Schiniger
Helen Massano
Jean Malafronte
Gladys Weaver
Magdalen Lewis
Hilda Ayres
Kathleen Flynn
Mary San George
Antonette Salvaggio
Louise Mendes
Lucy Carulli
Irene Cabral
Flora Fusco
Rose Balzano
Marjorie Taves
Grace Bruno
Mildred Littlefield
Jane McKennan
Ann Leahy
St Rita's Club to Celebrate 14th Anniversary Dinner
St Rita's Girls Club of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church marks its 14th anniversary with a dinner at Anchor Club Ferry Road tomorrow night. Rev Joseph Sorzana and Mrs Anna Matrone will speak, with Joseph F Pannone as toastmaster and Mrs Vasta La Ruggiere leading the banquet committee.
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St Rita’s Girls Club
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Anchor Club
Ferry Road
Joseph Sorzana
Anna Matrone
Joseph F Pannone
Vasta la Rugpiero
St Rita's Club
Ruggiero
Mary Vorro
Emily Delmonico
Mary Turillo
Theresa Turillo
Rose Alfano
Louise Mansi
Rose DeCiani
Angelina Arico
Emily Morgo
Nicoletta Ruggiero
Josephine Cortellesa
Engagement announced in Wood Street family at Mount Hope
Mr and Mrs Luigi Malafronte of 270 Wood Street announce the engagement of their daughter Evangeline to William Ferrara, son of Guiseppi and the late Bridget Ferrara of 41 Mount Hope Avenue. Ferrara is brother of Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara.
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Luigi Malafronte
Wood Street
Evangeline
William Ferrara
Guiseppi
Bridget Ferrara
Mount Hope Avenue
Ferrara
Anthony J. Ferrara
Debate Over Teaching Communism Sparks National Debate
An Washington D C school controversy pits the school department against The American Legion over teaching facts about Communism in class. Advocates say qualified teachers can discuss the topic without propaganda while opponents claim it undermines patriotism. Also notes Rhode Island beekeepers value equipment at 100000 with 70000 pounds of honey produced annually. National Honey Week is mentioned.
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Washington, D. C
American Legion
the Legion
United States
Rhode Island
Ramsay MacDonald Described as Discredited Fallen Idol
The passage portrays Ramsay MacDonald as a thoroughly discredited figure and fallen idol after betraying the Labour Party during the 1931 crisis. It notes Conservative respect eroded and claims he can only speak freely in an isolated broadcasting booth while English voters value platform promises and principles.
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Labor Party
Ramsay MacDonald
Bristol
Stillwater mill president funds town high school build
Mr. Austin T. Levy of Stillwater Worsted Mills, Harrishville RI, vows to cover the full 100000 building cost and donate 75000 square feet of land for a new town high school after reviewing a 75000 grant and 100000 government loan. The donor is hailed as a leading citizen.
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Austin T. Levy
Stillwater Worsted Mills Inc
Harrisville
Levy
Levy family donor backs Harrisville civic center efforts
Bristolians know Mr. Levy through his marriage to the late Charles B. Rockwell’s daughter. He and Mrs. Levy recently donated four buildings that form Harrisville’s civic center. He advocates shorter work hours with higher wages, claiming mill standards exceed code requirements.
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Levy
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