Banquet honors mobile star Jimmie Cooney in Twilight League event
The Brigtop Twilight League banquet will honor top players and feature Jimmie Cooney as principal speaker. He, a rare unassisted triple play man, recounts a long pro career across Worcester, Providence, Red Sox, Giants, Cubs, and more with records in fielding and batting. Nearly 100 attendees expected.
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Saminie
Cooney
Gsgystant
Star “Short
Sont St
New Haven
Etab
Melanda Smith, Jr
Tong x Twileague
Geréet Ek
Arthur
Jimmie Cooney
Chicago Cubs
Worcester
Providence Grays
Red Sox
Detroit
Providence
New York Giants
Milwaukee
St. Louis Cardinals
Syracuse
Cubs
Philadelphia
Boston Braves
Buffalo
American Association
Joe Tinker
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bristol County School of Religion Opens Second Session
The Bristol County School of Religion meets Thursday evenings in the Warren Baptist Church vestry for ten weekly sessions from October to December with one Tuesday session on November 22. Rev. P. M. Spurrier leads Life of Christ, Rev Earl Vinie guides Pupil study, and Miss Marjorie Egan directs pupil work. Registered participants may join via Registrar Mrs Ruth A. Davis with a small fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County School of Religion
Warren Baptist
Echo
Bristol
R. J. Conference of Christian Education
P. M. Spurrier
Middletown
Christ
Earl Vinie
Shawomet
Marjorie Egan
Henry Barnard
R. J. College of Education
Leonard B. Rasmusson
Ruth A. Davis
Washington Road
West Barrington
International Council of Religious Education
Board of Education
Armistice Day Committee Appeals For Funds
Albert A. Edmonds, chairman, says no town funds were allocated for Armistice Day thus individual subscriptions are requested to fund a fitting observance. Subscriptions will be acknowledged in the Bristol Phenix. Donations listed include Dreadnaught Hook & Ladder Co. $10 and several private gifts totaling $20.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Edmonds
Legion and Citizens’ Committee
Bristol Phenix
Dreadnaught Hook & Ladder Co
Mt Hope
School Bus Regulations and Enrollment Rise At Local Board Meeting
The School Committee reviewed State Board bus regulations and noted the Mapses said the bus fleet mostly complied while Ingram’s bus carried six excess riders. A report on costs for expanding transportation and a need to address top-floor seating at Byfield and Hayman schools were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Mapes
State Board of Public Roads
Mapes
Ingram
George IL. Howe
Helen P Morris
Guneras
Byfield School
Hayman School
Col A M Merriman
Colt High School
Division of Rural Hygiene
R. I. Public Health Commission
Bristol
Thompson
Rexnolds
Girl Scouts
Colt—Parent Teachers’ Association
Colt—Alumni, Association
Guiteras—Division
Social Hogiene
R. I Public Health Commission
Report of School Nurse Inspections and Valley Clinic
The annual medical inspection of pupils began with 2200 to 2300 children seen by Dr Duffy. Valley school teeth examined by Dr OBrien with recommendations for early six year molar care. Dental clinics planned Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Valley Clinic 258 dressings 138 referred to physician 2 impetigo 32 pupils excluded 11 school visits 17 pupils weighed 322.
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Duffy
O’brien
Valley School
Valley Clinic
Truant Officer Report Highlights Cases and Transfers
The report itemizes cases investigated totaling 436 with categories including lacking proper clothing 198 sickness 45 or ordered into school 52 truants 14 and 69 sent to the superintendent for working papers or to verify leaving school. Additional movements include 46 moved out of town 11 transferred to other schools and one temporary absence.
Washington’s Home Life Described by Speaker
Mrs. Charles R Blackmar of Barrington spoke at Bristol Chapter D R on Franklin Street describing George Washington’s home life. The group approved participation in the Armistice Day parade and pledged Red Cross aid for sewing and distributing Government cloth to the needy.
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Charles R Blackmar
Barrington
Bristol
Franklin Street
George Washington
Red Cross
Alfred G Farle
Alice B Almy
Edward Davin
Iola T .Dunbar
Albert E. Benard
Northern Rhode Island Plans Halloween Rat Extermination
The Northern Rhode Island Farm Bureau outlines a Fall rat campaign with a Halloween night start. Poisoned rat bait will be sold at many points and residents urged to cooperate to wipe out disease carrying rats.
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Rhode Island Farms Bureau
Federal Building
Providence
Hallowe'en
Marin& Disease
Rhode Island
Farm Bureau
Bristol Garden Club Annual Plant and Seed Exchange
The Bristol Garden Club hosts its annual exchange at The Camp on Mount Hope Bay with an expected lively gathering. Members then visit Barrington Garden Club for a talk by a Boston garden expert. The previous meeting at Redcrest featured garden film reels from local and foreign sources and was aided by T Clyde Foster.
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Bristol Garden Club
R F Haffenreffer
Mount Hope Bay
Barrington Garden Club
Boston
Frances S Foster
South Acres
Winthrop DeWolf
Japan
Hawaii
California
Wm T Odonnell
B. M MacDougall
C. D. Burt
Florence Nelson
S. C. Wardwell
Norton M. Zinderstein
Frances S. Foster
Mabel Salisbury
World Wide Guild Plans Old Folks Concert and Kitchen Orchestra
Ernest Bullock of Providence and a former Bristolian will sing solos and help at the Old Folks Concert and Kitchen Orchestra planned for Friday evening by the World Wide Guild of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Millie Slater leads the order. the program includes solos, chorus favorites, and a kitchen utensil orchestra with candy during intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bullock
Providence
New England Air Pageant to Open at Rhode Island Airport
The First Annual New England Air Pageant will be held October 15 and 16 at Hillsgrove Rhode Island State Airport. Noted fliers Al Williams Jimmie Wedell and A P de Seversky are among entrants, with grandstands for 5000 spectators and a new airport administration building to be dedicated.
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New England
Rhode Island
Hillsgrove
Capt
al. Williams
Jimmie Wedell
A. P. de Seversky
Flers
King Union Company
Taft School Club Plans Meeting With Mr A L Johnston
Members of the Taft School Club and their friends will meet at the Taft School Thursday afternoon to hear a description of A L Johnston's recent extended trans continental automobile trip. Miss Nora E Dwyer will sing soprano solos with Mrs R S Brightman accompanying and a short business meeting to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft School Club
A. L. Johnston
Nora E. Dwyer
Sofos
R. S. Brightman
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Kinicwh
Wes Ay
Ini
Bristol County
School of Religion
Armistice Day Committee
Pastime Theatre
Anno Eee
Joe
Joe E. Brown
Tenderfoot
Ginger Rogers
Syd Lew Cody
Lois Wilson
Marx Brothers
Wwe
Broadway Times Square
George Brancroft
Wyane Gibson
James Gleason
Charles Starrett
Shadow of the Eagle
Marion Louise Palmer
State Board of Roads
Res
Washington
World Wide Guild
State
Just
Edward B. Kunz
Jeweler
Oatisth
Erghit
Ferrycliffe Farm
Ferrycliffe
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