Police Ball Raises Nearly 1800 for Bristol Fund
The Bristol Police Beneficial Association collected nearly 1800 at the second annual ball Friday night at the Bristol Casino, with attendance of about 450 including state and town officials. The event, alongside a 500 town appropriation and private donations, boosts the pension fund to over 4200 since its inception. The program featured a grand march led by J Demers and guests such as District Attorney William Crossley, Attorney Lucien Capone, and Chief Anthony Ferrara, plus a floor show by professional entertainers and music by Irving Rosen and his orchestra.
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Bristol Police Beneficial Association
Bristol
Hawas
W. Fred Williams
William C Crossley
Fall River
Lucien Capone
Harold Shippee
Rhode Island State Police
J. Demers
Joseph Texeira
Alphonse Ruggiero
Irving Rosen
Demers
Henry J. Sylvia
William T Cashin
Anthony J Fe
Tara Publicity
Cashim
William I Baker, Jr
Frederick W SacRil
Highway Surveyor to Receive Medal at Lodge Night
The 29 year old highway surveyor Holmes will receive a medal at the Knights of Pythias veteran night observance tonight at K of P Hall Hope Street. Past Supreme Representative John Hackett will present the award with attendees including Challis W. Smith and other Rhode Island lodge members. Bertram W Bullock Sr. leads the organizing committee with George F E Luther and James W Nelle assisting.
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Aummes Holmes
Mae Stakes
rLodge
Knights’ of
Pythias
Mn K of P Hall
Hope Street
Supreme
John Hackett
Warren
Challis W. Smith
Brookline
Mass
Rhode Island
Bertram W Bullock, Sr
George FE Luther
James W Nelle
Guidas Mark Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Mrs and Mrs Antonio Guida marked 25 years of marriage with a Sunday dinner at their Bristol home 246 State Street. They were wed November 27 1913 in Providence Rhode Island and have four children. Mr Guida active in politics and fraternal groups including the Democratic Town Committee and Princess Elena Lodge Sons of Italy.
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Antonio Guida
State Street
Bristol
Guida
Church of the Holy Ghost
Providence
Ain
Democratic Town Committee
Princess Elena Lodge Sons of Itals
Weights and Measures
Providence Teacher Gives Roman Walk Lecture at PTA Meeting
Albert DiPippo a Providence Public Schools teacher will present an illustrated lecture Roman Walk at the Bristol PTA meeting this Thursday at 8 PM in Reynolds School auditorium. DiPippo an Italian American has studied at Columbia Perugia and Rome and traveled in Egypt and Palestine.
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Bristol
Associaton
Reynolds
Albert DiPippo
Providence Public
Pippo
Samuel Bridghams
Columbia University
Perugia
Rome
Egypt
Palestine
Gumior
Bristol Teachers Association
Bristol Publi
Jessie Molasky
John H Tuplin
Mary Vo Scanlon
Helen F Horton
Motorists urged to drive carefully at coasting spots
Police Chief Anthony J. Ferrara urged motorists to slow near coasting areas as children practice sliding. He cited a town ordinance but said he would not police children from coasting, stressing parent and driver cooperation and warning drivers to use caution on Bay View avenue Mount Hope avenue Constitution Street State Street and John Street around Hope Thames streets.
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Anthony J. Ferrara
Bay View Avenue
Mount Hope Avenue
Constitution Street
High
Wood Street
State Street
Hope
Thames Street
John Street
K of C Completes 40th Anniversary Plans in Bristol
Arrangements for Bristol Council Knights of Columbus 40th anniversary supper are complete for Thursday night at the Hotel Warren. Past Grand Knight Francis Connell to toast. Speakers include Rev Michael L Ryan, Rev Vincent Griffin, William J Callahan State Deputy, District Deputies Michael F Coyne and Thomas Carley, and others. Regrets and arrangements are handled by James F Wyhe and committee members.
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Bristol Council
Knights of Columbus
Warren
Francis Connell
Michael L. Ryana
Rhode Island
Order
William Callahan
Michael F Coyne
Thomas Carley
Goff
James F Wyhe
James C. Ruggiero
Augustine B Nerone
John I. Burke
Frank S GigHo
Edward J Simmons
William H. Sisson
Harry Ie Young
George T Ingram
Bernard McHugh
Industrial Relations Official Speaks Here
Mr Arnold Brogden head of the Industrial Relations department of the Providence branch of US Rubber Products spoke at the Mens Union meeting in Guneras House. He outlined the department functions including safety health training and employee policies plus retirement savings and group insurance. He noted seasonal Providence work but stressed keeping older workers year round and applying seniority rules. Clifford Wilson of Warren introduced the speaker.
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Arnold Brogden
Providence
US Rubber Products, Inc
Mens Smioen
Guneras House
Brogden
Clifford Wilson
Warren
Men's Union
Evergreen Troop No 2 Meets for Christmas Stockings
Evergreen Troop No 2 met yesterday afternoon in the Scout House. Members prepared Christmas stockings and sang carols directed by Mrs Lucient Capone. Next week's program will cover cooking and housekeeping.
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Evergreen Troop No
Lucient Capone
Jean Malafronte
Scribe
Kearney Post Renews Christmas Basket Fund Appeal
The Kearney American Legion post launches its 13th annual drive for Christmas baskets for Bristol’s needy with Bertram W. Wall as chair. Last year 150 baskets were distributed. names of eligible recipients should be submitted by December 15 to avoid duplicates, with aid from churches welfare groups and local officials.
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B. W. Wall
Bristol
Kearney
American Legion
Yuletide
Bertram W. Wall
Wall
Public Aid
WPA
Hope Street
Cook Street
Bristol section forms Italian War Veterans group in Wood Street
A Bristol unit of the Federation of the Italian War Veterans Association organized at Academy Hall, Wood Street. Giuseppe Palma named first president with officers Brangisey Vena view presidenc. Larkicho secretary. Giuseppe Marno financial secretary. Salvatore Ferrara treasurer. Pietro Ponticello and Antonio Nastri auditors. Installation by Capt Angelo Martella. dinner followed. Speakers included Vincenzo Verderosa Italian Vice Consul, Father Sorzano, Rev Bainotti, Capt Lentimi, Senator-elect Wall, Police Chief Jerraray, Dr Bernardo, Lucien Capone, and Cuomo. The group aims to strengthen bonds between Italian and American veterans. 28 members enrolled, including Father Bainotti a World War chaplain.
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Ormal
Bristol
Federation of the Italian War Veterans Association
Academy Hall
Wood Street
Giuseppe Palma
Brangisey” Vena
View Presidenc
Larkicho Strcetie
Giuseppe Marno
Salvatore Ferrara
Pietro Ponticello
Antonio Nastri
Angelo Martella
Veterans Association
Rhode Island
Vincenzo Verderosa
Providence
Joseph Sorzano
Anthony Bainotti
Our Lady of
United States
Father Bainotti
State Street M E Church Ends 84 Years of Service
The State Street M E Church ends 84 years of uninterrupted worship after hurricane damage. Services continue in St Michaels parish house with a final disbanding vote at a Saturday conference. The Boys Club and Epworth League plan to affiliate or join nearby churches, while Ladies Aid prepares formal steps. The church was founded in 1792. the razed building dated to 1857.
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State Street
M. E
St Michaels
Methodist Church
Anthony R. Parshley
Prrscopal
Holmes House
James V Claypool
Boys’ Club
Epworth League
Oliver " Blaisdell
First Congregational Church
Walter Briggs
League
Warren ME. Church League
Ladies Aid
Lena Dunbar
Oliver Street
State Street ME
St Andrew’s Day Observance at St Michael’s Church
Tomorrow St Andrew’s Day will be observed at St Michael’s Church with a Holy Communion service at 7.30 am attended by members of the St Andrew’s Boys’ Club of the parish. The Junior Choir will participate in the service.
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St Andrew's
St Michael's Church
Germany Refugees Face Barred Exit and Public Notions
The piece argues relief aid for persecuted German minorities hinges on persuading Hitler to allow emigration, noting 32 nations and Americans Rublee and Pell push for gradual Jewish migration. It highlights Nora Waln’s Atlantic Monthly serial on Germany under Hitler and includes an anecdote of German youths discussing the Jews and national loyalty.
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Germany
Hitler
Berlin
George Rublee
Robert Pell
Africa
South America
Asiote Lewis
Aenleae
Atlantic Monthly
Nora Waln
China
House of Exile
Marie
Brenda
Manfred
Mane
League of Nations
Hans Sachs
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J. Edward Bromberg
Joseph Schildkraut
Henry Stephenson
Sidney Blackmer
Sig Baumann
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Mary Astor
Walter Pidgeom
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