Property transfers recorded in Norton and Attleboro deeds
Notices describe Harold W. Givens and John A. Towle selling to John Johnston and back and forth two thirds undivided interests in land on William Henry Church plat near Metacom avenue. Also Valante and wife Julia selling land on Borden avenue to Peter Martelly and Laura Martelly. Homeward Land Company trustees sell four Gooding Manor plots to Michael Cari gli a et al.
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Harold W. Givens
Norton
Mass
John A. Towle
Attleboro
John Johnston
William Henry Church
Metacom Avenue
John Towle
Harold W. Giverts
Manuel de Freitas Valante
Julia
Peter Martelly
Laura
Borden Avenue
John H. Hennessey
Homeward Land Company
Michael Cariglia
Gooding Manor
Red Lighting Demonstrates Nonwhite Flood Illumination
An article notes red flood lighting used on a large brick manufacturing plant beside the Philadelphia New York main line. White lamps were replaced by red, producing a striking, cohesive glow that set the building apart from nearby properties and enhanced its appearance.
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Philadelph
New York
Obituary Notices for Formisano and Spink Families
In this town Mrs Carmela Formisano wife of Raffatle Formisano died Nov 23. Also Mary Mcowrie daughter of the late Arthur B Spink and Alonzo Kenney formerly of this town died Nov 25 in Providence.
Marriages Reported in Local Town on November 24
Cotta and Roderick wed in town with Rev Francisco G Vieira officiating. Henry Cotta of Portsmouth RI and Amy Roderick of this town were joined. Dolei and Rinaldi also wed on November 24 with Rev James Ruffo officiating. Joseph Dole of Leominster MA and Susie Rinaldi, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Rinaldi, were married here.
Rinaldi Dolci Nuptials In Local Ceremony At Wood Street
Miss Susie Rinaldi daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Rinaldi of Usher Street marries Joseph Dolci of Leominster Mass Rev Fr James Ruffo officiates matron of honor Lena Gentile Providence and groom attended by James Gentile Bride Edith Rinaldi and Antonette Gentile flower girls ring bearer Louis Romano reception at Columbia Hall Wood Street immediate family and out of town guests attended.
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Susie Rinaldi
Michael Rinaldi
Joseph Dolci
Leominster
Mass
James Ruffo
Lena Gentile
Providence
James Gentile
Edith Rinaldi
Antonette Gentile
Louis Romano
John Romano
Columbia Hall
Wood Street
Dolci
Cotta-Roderick Couple Wed in St Elizabeths Church Portsmouth
Henrys Cotta of Portsmouth Rhode Island wed Miss Ams Roderick daughter of Mrs Joha Roderick of 106 Thames street in a Saturday morning ceremony at St Elizabeths Church officiated by Rev Fr Francisco G Vieira. The bride wore white satin with veil and carved Bride roses. Matron of honor Mrs Josephine Ferreira and attendant Jesse Ferreira. A wedding breakfast and reception followed at the bride’s home. couple to reside in Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrys Cotta
Portsmouth
Ams Roderick
Joha Roderick
Thames Street
St Elizabeth’s Church
Francisco G Vieira
Josephine Ferreira
Jesse Ferreira
Time Has Swallowed Up Ancient Marvels
Distorted report surveys the seven wonders noting the pyramids and the Sphinx as surviving remnants. Earthquakes toppled the Colossus of Rhodes and damaged mausoleums, while later conquests obscured other relics and walls.
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Haabvtaw
Rhodes
Ten
Tub
Humming Birds Fierce Defenders Despite Tiny Size
Detroit News reports that humming birds, nicknamed jewels of the air, attack hawks and eagles with boldness. Their long needle bills sting rivals and nectar flowers alike, as they dart and duel with peers at high speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timbatl
Detroit News
Scottish farmer reads endless genealogies in Bible
A thrifty Scotsman begins each day with a Bible chapter for his field hands. He stumbles through First Chronicles 81 verses of names, jokes that the genealogies begat one another to the page end, then tells the workers to continue with their tasks.
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Shallum
Hilkiah
Azariah
Seralil
Seraliah
Jehozadak
Boston Transcript
Corona AC 25 Bristol Town in Memorial Field clash
Riverside powered to 25 points on four touchdowns and a drop kick after a second period score. Henry Fogg starred for Corona with long runs and a 35 yard interception return. I Read opened scoring with a 30 yard run following a punt block by Wyatt.
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Anes” ‘Mémorial Field
West Barrington
Riverside Boys
Henry Fogg
Barrington High School
Corona
T. Read
F. Wyatt
I. Read
E. Read
Fogg
Corona AC
Bristol
Wyattle
le. Christensen Sebastian
Barrett Smith
Harris Harrington
H. Fogg
Harrison
Sebastian
Kelley
Harrington
R Wyatt
R. Wyatt
Geary
Spendelini
Bristol Town
C. Smith
Christensen
Rodgers
Biancuzzo
Falk
Barrett
Whithams
O'Brien
Reed
Thanksgiving and Christmas Events Listed for Local Groups
A local events roundup lists a November 27 whist at J P Reynolds School and a Thanksgiving Dance by Primrose Club. Additional December activities include a Christmas Sale at Memorial Chapel, bridge games at John Post Reynolds School, a Parish Aid Christmas and Food Sale, Holmes House Christmas Cards sale, a Trinity Church musicale, and a basketball game between Battery and Hairant & Stratton Business College at the State Armory.
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J P Reynolds
Bristol Twilight League
Primrose Club
Gar Hall
Congregational Club
Memorial Chapel
Parish Aid Society
Trinity Church
John Post Reynolds
Holmes House
Girls’ Friendly Society
Trinity Parish House
Haryant & Stratton Business College
State Armory
First Missile Used by Primitive Man Stones Not Spear
Article notes early fishing by Eskimos Egyptians and Chinese with spears before nets, but stone throwing likely the oldest practical method. It cites current use in India where Pathan hunters crush fish heads with a raised stone by a river.
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Mendon
Ndli
Northwest
Insect Hunters of the Congo Giant Grasshoppers Threaten Wildlife
In Congo regions giant hunting grasshoppers reach nearly five inches and prey on small animals and young birds. They rival kangaroos in jumping, can leap substantial distances, and possess powerful jaws. Their size and appetite present a potential plague to mankind.
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Congo
Cap
Look Within Yourself for Cause of Melancholy
Dream World Magazine advises self analysis when despondent. The piece suggests physical troubles, latent ambitions, waning enthusiasm, or unfulfilled love may explain gloom and urges a detailed, honest evaluation and personal effort to resolve the issue.
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Dream World Magazine
Service at St Elizabeth’s Church Opens with Large Parish Attendance
A traditional service at St Elizabeth’s Church opened at 9 30 am Sunday with four high masses and a large turnout of parishioners. Clergy acolytes and church society members, including many girls in white dresses and veils, attended the opening and closing processions.
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St Elizabeth's Church
St. Elizabeth's
Ostrich Ida's Stomach Yields Odd Loot At Zoo
A London zoo ostrich named Ida died and was opened to reveal a bizarre assortment of swallowed items. Inside were handkerchiefs gloves a brass key coins a gold necklace fragment screws pencils wood and a cord among other small objects.
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Ida
London Zoo
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E. W. Weaver
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Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
G. M. Wilbur
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Bay View Ave
Charles M. Connery
Undertaker
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Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
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Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
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