Mary Ann Atkinson Tent Hosts Inspection Meeting
Mary Ann Atkinson No. Daughters of Ute Vecredef Civil War lodge held an inspection at Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday evening. Department President Mrs Mattel Lockwood led the event with guests including Mrs Mary Nichols and nine Clara Barton Tent members. Officers for the coming year were chosen, and the next election is set for November 30.
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Mary Ann Atkinsons
Pin
Odd Fellows' Hall
Mabel ‘Greenhaugh
Mattel Lockwood
Mary Nichols
Clara Barton
Providence
Metta ‘Nelle
William H. Remieres
Rachel Simmons
Peculiar Diffidence About Thanks for News Coverage
An old reporter notes business leaders show diffidence in thanking newspapers for favorable comment. They fear gratitude could seem like flattery, preferring not to acknowledge articles that aided rail mergers and major deals, despite potential substantial publicity benefits.
Built to Order Gary town in Lake County Indiana
The town of Gary in Lake County Indiana sits on Lake Michigan's southern edge about 26 miles southeast of central Chicago. It was founded in April 1906 by United States Steel and named for Elbert H. Gary, a corporate officer.
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Gary
Lake County
Ind
Lake Michigan
Chicago
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert H. Gary
Okaer
Washington Star
Typographical Quips From a Town Near Greenfield and Tommy Seaver Dinner Gaffe
A Kansas City Star note recalls a mayoral misprint about a square meal by a town resident near Greenfield. It also recounts Tommy Seaver at church asking for change, remarking he has no cent as the sweetheart blushes over an empty bag.
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Greenfield
Kansas City Star
Humor Exchange Between Mrs Walker and Mrs Clark
A humorous dialogue excerpt features Mrs Walker asking about her husband’s income and Mrs Clark replying with a witty time reference toward midnight. The exchange showcases playful banter and social observation.
Annual Harvest Supper At Trinity Parish House
About 150 harvest suppers were served at Trinity Parish House from 5 to 7 p m Wednesday under the Parish Aid Society. The event featured candy and chrysanthemum decorations and a committee led by Mrs Frank M Gifford as chairman with several aiding members and officers assisting throughout.
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Trinity Parish House
Parish Aid Society
Frank M._ Gifford
John Grabert
Henry M Darling
Richard R. Cornell
Charles O. F. Thompson
Henry W. Boynton
Frank Paull
Evelyn M Carter
Mary Perry
Charles W. Young
Samuel C. Wardwell
Samuel Kinder
William Harrop
John Gerrard
Althea Lord
Keeps Something Back
A Washington Star quotation by Hi Ho of Chinatown argues a wise man avoids offending the crowd by not overpreaching or exposing too much. The remark reflects on prudence in public discourse and the balance between enlightenment and social harmony.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
Mount Hope Bridge Company Proposes Toll Plan 1929
Mount Hope Bridge Company filed with the Public Utilities Commission a toll schedule for crossing the planned bridge between Mount Hope and Portsmouth. The proposal sets 35 cents for the average passenger car, 50 cents for larger cars, 60 cents for small trucks, and 1 for large trucks, with tickets and monthly passes offered. The schedule includes various rates for autos, buses, trucks, horse and animal traffic, pedestrians, and special bus rates, plus ticket bundles and monthly passes valid for multiple trips starting in summer 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Sisson
Mount Hope
Knights of the Church Meeting and Merits Trophy Offered
Knights of the Church a boys organization of the First Baptist Church met in the vestry with Ralph Bennett president of the Men's Bible Class present. Charles H Liscomb offered a trophy for the largest number of merits at year end. Nominations for officers will be made at the next meeting. Dec 1 the group has 32 members.
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Knights of the Church
First Baptist Church
Ralph Bennett
Charles H Liscomb
Obituary for Pauline Opitz Widowed 79 at 17 Milk Street
Pauline Opitz widow of Henry Opitz died after a two month illness at age 79 living at 17 Milk Street. Born in Germany she had resided here 53 years. Survived by daughter Annie Brelsford five grandchildren four great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from 17 Milk Street Rev Charles W Martin of State Street M E Church will officiate with interment at Nort Cemetery.
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Pauline Opitz
Henry Opitz
Milk Street
Post and Auxiliary Meet in New Hope Street Headquarters
Kearney Post No 6 and its Auxiliary met at their new Hasbrouck Block headquarters on Hope Street. They planned a winter outdoor skating rink and amended the Post constitution while nominating officers for next year. Reports covered Armistice events and charity, with a bridge and whist night planned for Nov 29.
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Kearney
The
American Legion
Hasbrouck
Hope Street
Auburn
Paul Loring
Providence Journal
Vermont
Fred M Straight
Leo George Cote
Walter M. Carr
Christmas Sale At Home For Aged Women
Members of the Board of Managers of the Home for Aged Women Franklin street held a Christmas sale of fancy articles cake and candy yesterday from 3 to 6 pm. The home made items were displayed with decorated rooms and sales managed by named volunteers across four tables and committees led by Mrs Cornelius J Hasbrouck and others.
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Franklin Street
Home For Aged Women
Harnet L. Peckham
Lillia Farrington
Robert F Munro
Edward G. Easterbrooks
Jeannie F. Dorstrom
Governor Pothier Proclaims Thanksgiving Day
Governor Aram J. Pothier designates Thursday November 24 as a day of public thanksgiving urging residents to pray for continued generosity mercy and peace for Rhode Island during the year ahead and directing divine guidance for future undertakings.
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Aram J. Pothier
Honor Roll at Colt Memorial High School Ten Week List
Principal Pertey W Lane announces the Colt Memorial High School honor roll for the first ten weeks with names listed for 85 percent or higher in every subject and 80 percent or higher in every subject. Included are Lester Eisenstadt Agnes Fay and many others across classes 1928 1929 1930 1931.
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Pertey W
Lane
Colt Memorial High School
Tor Brbot Pele
Lester Eisenstadt
Agnes Fay
Russell Akin
Mary Arruda
John Boynton
Herbert Burnham
Hattie Manley
Roberta Munro
Angelina Panzarella
Rose Alfano
Mary Breen
Beatrice Dub
Fast Living Life Outpaces Quiet Country Living
A 1940s American Magazine observation notes modern city life drains energy far faster than the slower pace of two to three generations prior, with an urban stroll using more effort than a grandfather’s mile.
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American Magazine
Coming Events Church Activities November December
A series of church and community fundraisers listed by date. Nov 18 Food Sale at First Baptist vestry under G G Group. Nov 19 Christmas Sale 3 to 6 pm Epworth League State Street M E Church. Nov 24 Phareeee Dance at State Armory Battery C 243d A C H D2. Nov 27 Musical Comedy Hulda of Holland at Church of Our Lady Mt Carmel. Nov 30 Christmas Sale Congregational Club Memorial Chapel. Dec 1 Public Whist Y M C A Rockwell Hall Mt Hope No 23. Dec 3 Christmas Cards and Afternoon Tea Holmes House St Michael's Girls Friendly Society. Dec 6 Christmas Sale Ladies Aid vestry State Street M E Church.
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First Baptist Church
G. G. Group
Epworth League
State Street
M. E
State Armory
Church Street
Battery C
A.C
Hulda
Church of Our Lady of
Holmes House
Friendly Society
St. Michael’s Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
State Street Methodist Church
Knights of Columbus Building Association elects Bristol officers
John G DesLauriers was elected President at the annual meeting held Wednesday night at the Knights of Columbus Home on State Street. Other officers chosen include Vice President William H Connery Secretary James F Wyhie Treasurer Robert J Connery and directors for two years Daniel McLean Peter Murphy and Fred G Cleaver.
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John G DesLauriers
Knights of Columbus Building Association of
Bristol
Knights of Columbus
State Street
William H. Connery
James F Wyhie
Robert J Connery
Daniel McLean
Peter Murphy
Fred G Cleaver
Flood relief drive to aid victims at pest office site
Red Cross announces rooms over the Pest Office will open Monday through Wednesday next week from 1 to 6 p m to receive clothing for flood sufferers. A Providence carload of wear apparel is expected to ship soon, and many locals plan to contribute.
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Red Cross
Moat
Vermont
Rhode Island
National Red Cross
Providence
Arrest of Manuel R Silvia in Warren Hotel embezzlement case
Manuel R Silvia was arrested by Bristol police at 1 am Wednesday in the Warren Hotel on a charge of embezzling 40 dollars from the Electric Shops Inc. Said to be an agent of the company he was lodged in Bristol County Jail. He pleaded not guilty before Justice of the Peace Philip Brady and the case was continued to the Fifth District Court. Bail set at 500 dollars.
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Manuel R Silvia
Bristol
Wednes
Ain the Warren
Re Electric
Inc
Silvia
Pany
Bristol County
Justice of the Peace
Philip Brady
Fifth District Court
Pauline Opitz Dies Widow of Henry Opitz 79
In this town on November 17 Mrs. Pauline Opitz widow of Henry Opitz aged 79 years passed away. She is survived by relatives and friends in the community. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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Opitz
Pauline Opitz
Henry Opitz
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