Jewelry theft at Rev A C Larned home nets 2400
Bristol police pursue leads after thieves break in through a south side bedroom window and steal about 2400 in rings lockets chains and other jewelry from Rev A C Larned and his family while they were away in Boston. An eight state teletype with descriptions and values of pieces was issued.
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Bristol
A C. Larned
Griswold Avenue
Anthony J. Ferrara
Euclid J. Demers
State Bureau of Criminal Identification
Rev
Demers
St Mary's Players Set Mystery Play The Dead of Night
Rehearsals underway for a three act mystery drama The Dead of Night directed by Frank L Doran written by J C Mc Mullen It will be staged in St Marys auditorium in the latter part of the month Cast includes Dr Charles E Callery Albert Pierce Albert Barnes William H Sisson Joseph Gallagher and several named actresses
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St Mary’s Players
Frank L. Doran
J C McMullen
St Mary’s Auditorium
Charles E. Callery
Albert Pierce
Albert Barnes
William H Sisson
Joseph Gallagher
Catherine Levere
Ethel Connery
Lillian Dunbar
Tiese! Ouse
Grand Officers Attend Harvest Supper in Bristol
Grand Lodge officers of I O O F and Rebekah Assembly attended the 52nd annual harvest supper of Reba Rebekah Lodge 1 O O F in Odd Fellows Hall Bristol with 160 members and guests. Otto Olson and staff addressed the assembly as notable guests while Mrs Annie M Stubbs and Everett Thurston led the program alongside a full entertainment and decoration team.
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Grand Lodge
I O O F
Rebekah Assembly
Reba Rebekah Lodge
Bristol
Odd Fellows Hall
High Street
Otto Olson
Annie M Stubbs
Rebekah Assembly of
Rhode Island
Everett Thurston
Lorraine Comstock
Edna King
Attleboro
Lillian Davos
Odd Fellows Home Association
Anna Steere
Railroad promises to remove tracks and repair Thames Street
Town Council president J Floyd Huestis announced after a conference with New Haven railroad officials that abandoned tracks along Thames Street will be removed and repairs made from Franklin Street to Constitution Street. The company may delay until 1947 by a legal clause but pledged to supply material for rebuilding the road and address the Franklin Street depot issue.
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Thames “Street
Fone
Franklin Street
Constitution Street
J. Floyd Huestis
New Haven Railroad
Huestis
Bristol PTA Unit Renames Itself Bristol Elementary Unit
The Bristol Parent-Teacher Association approved by law revisions to align with the State Congress and renamed the group the Bristol Elementary Unit during a meeting at Reynolds School auditorium. Superintendent Elmer Mapes gave the welcome, Miss Mary Spooner spoke on First Grade Reading, and a Portuguese and American vocal program followed.
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State Congress
Bristol
Parent-Teacher Association
Reynolds School
Bristol Fementary Unit
Earley Sturdevant
Elmer 5 Mapes
Mary B Spooner
Oliver School
Ruth Kerr
Anthony Antonelli
Lucien Capone
Naom Jacome
RI State Congress
PTA
Gilbert Stewart
Providence
Albert Brunelli
Walter Kerr
Joseph A Almeida
Brunell
Nancy Vitiello
Mary Ruggiero
Briggs To Officiate At Legion Post Meeting
Walter E Briggs newly elected commander of Kearney Post American Legion will preside at his first meeting tonight in Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company hall.
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Walter E Briggs
Kearney
American Legion
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Bristol Fire Chief Urges Housewives in Fire Prevention Campaign
Fire Chief Fred Guevremont appeals to housewives to cooperate with firefighters during National Fire Prevention Week from Sunday to October 14. He urges safe disposal of rubbish and matches, and notes four volunteer fire units will tour main streets with posters, urging Bristolians to join the effort to curb fire losses.
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Fred. Guevremont
Guevremont
Hydraulion
Defiance
America
National Fire Prevention Association
Taft School Fathers Night Welcomes Dr Baldwin Talk
Taft School Club hosts Fathers Night in Taft School Hall with Mrs William Pinch presiding. Superintendent Fimer S Mapes introduces Dr George H Baldwin who recalls a West Coast trip to a National Educators Convention. Glee Club singing by Daughters of Isabella and Eleanor ONeal accompanist round out the program.
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Taft School Club
Taft School Hall
William Pinch
Fimer S Mapes
George H Baldwin
Rhode Island
Baldwin
West Coast
Glee Club
Daughters of Isabella
Warren
Margaret Clancy
Eleanor O'Neil
Manuel Perry Class To Be Initiated Sunday
Bristol Aerie of Eagles will initiate the Manuel Perrys class Sunday at 2 30 PM to honor Mr Perry who has held Aerie President State President and Deputy Grand Worthy President during his Eagle membership. Thirty four candidates will be initiated by the West Warwick Degree Team, State Cominions, for ritual work.
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Manuel Perrys
Bristol Aerie
Order of Eagles
Perry
Aerie
West Warwick
Night Football For Colt On Columbus Day
Colt Memorial will play its first night game in Bristol on Columbus Day evening next week at Guiteras Field. Central Falls High is the opponent. Coach Warren Huston praises the young lineup and notes strong blocking and tackling, with improving team spirit and a hard hitting defense in development.
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Colt Memorial
Bristol
Central Falls High
Guiteras Field
Colt
Warren Huston
Greenwich
Dr Grafflin Urges Ten Points For A Successful Life
Dr Samuel W Grafflin of New York City spoke at Colt Memorial High School urging ten life lessons Abstinence from liquor Truthfulness Do not steal Trustworthiness Cleanliness Do not humbug yourself Be a gentleman Be thrifty Godliness and taking care of your work He noted life proves character rather than clothes and shared maritime adventures to illustrate resilience.
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Bristol Senior High School
Samuel W. Grafflin
New York City
Colt Memorial High School
New York
YMCA
Grafflin
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Parrigon Toys Employee Party Held at Mount Hope Home
Parrigon Women Employees gathered informally at Mrs Iena Roane’s Mount Hope avenue home for a social evening. The event featured entertainment and refreshments, with vocal solos by Mrs Margaret Massa and Mrs Kathleen Davenport, piano by Mrs Mary Massa, and recitations by Mrs Olive Sartini and Miss Catherine Proto. The group honored Miss Catherine Proto as she departs for a visit to New York and the World’s Fair. refreshments were provided by the hostess with help from Miss Gilda Proto and Mrs Josephine Suchocki.
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Parrigon Toys, Inc
Iena Roane
Mount Hope Avenue
Margaret Massa
Kathleen Davenport
Mary Massa
Olive Sartini
Catherine Proto
New York
Gilda Proto
Josephine Suchocki
Bristol Socialites Plan 70 Charity Clothing Items
Socialites plan to distribute about 70 clothing and footwear articles to Bristol needy during the fortnight. The Italian Socialites Women's Club, chaired by Mrs Vasta La Ruggiero, boosted funds with a recent entertainment and will stage more events to support Thanksgiving and Christmas charity programs. Mass Helen Pagano chairs the new entertainment committee with assistants including Mrs Rose Corriera and several Misses and Mrs. Calvino and Holmes among others.
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Women's Club
Bristol
Vasta la Ruggiero
Mass Helen Pagnano
Rose Corriera
Beatrice Riccio
Jeannette Salzano
Mary Salzano
Grace Cicialo
Madaline Cortellessa
Vasta L. Ruggiero
Josephine Calvino
Frances Holmes
Catherine Aiello
Marion Sousa
Minnie Nappi
Nancy Vitiello
Global unease and economic panic quoted from history
The passage paints a bleak moment in world affairs with domestic economic distress amid rising unemployment. It notes France's political unrest Russia's shadowy horizon and Britain's struggling role against China's disturbed relations, highlighting a period of widespread anxiety.
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France
Russia
Europe
China
Old Harpers Weekly Reflections Echo 1857 History
The piece notes that current troubles resemble harsh 1857 reflections on commerce and morality. It recalls the stereoscope’s wartime use to reveal camouflaged military structures by comparing prewar and postwar photographs for differences.
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Europe
Camouflage Advances Blur Shape of Buildings and Weapons
The text describes how camouflage now makes houses and oil wells nearly indistinguishable from the surroundings. It explains altering outlines and textures to break regular geometry so shadows and terrain blend with the landscape. Hangars, big guns, and tanks can hide from observers when their straight lines and sharp angles are disrupted.
Scientists show per capita brainpower across nations
The text argues against prejudice toward German and Russian peoples while noting counts of scientists. It cites rough figures: the United States about 130 million people with 30,000 scientists versus Germany 78 million with 70,000 scientists and Russia 168 million with 100,000 scientists, suggesting resource differences influence reliance on synthetic products.
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United States
Germany
Russia
Monsanto Chemical Bulletin
Rockefeller Center
New York
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