Town Eyes 60 000 Budget For Disaster Repair
Town officials discuss reappropriating the 60 000 from the original WPA sidewalk project to cover emergency disaster work. Plans call for state or WPA assistance on repairs while delaying further funding requests and focusing on storm related needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aireddy
Howeier
Prescott B. Paull
Joseph A. Hammill
Seawallyane
Domenico Magcola
James Holmes
Sewer Department
Robert J. Anderson
WPA
Holmes
Bristol
Mascola
Joseph C. Kinder
Looting Plea Tings at Hanley Estate Yacht Theft
Warren men pled guilty to stealing fire extinguishers and silverware worth 52 from a grounded yacht at the Hanley estate in Warren. George Simons and George Caminsky, both in Warren, sentenced to prison terms by Judge O Donnell after admitting they hid the goods in the Hanley woods. Reinforcement from Chief George W Lewis noted the case as looting.
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Hanley
Warren
Warren Sree
State” “Reformatory
Aee Prs
TSR
Ridet Asi
Asseen Sica Sera Eaes
George Simons
State Street
George Caminsky
Church Social At Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Draws Hundreds
Several hundred guests attended the Holy Rosary Society social in the parish hall of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Sunday afternoon. Many valuable prizes were awarded. Mrs Taddeo Apicello chaired the arrangements with an assisting committee including Mrs Joseph Campanello Concetta Solano Mrs Leonard DiGati Mrs Mary DeFelice Mrs Bennie Mansi and Mrs Matteo Principe ex officio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Rosary Sociey
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Taddeo Apicello
Joseph Campanello
Concetta Soldano
Leonard DiGati
Mary DeFelice
Bennie Mansi
Matteo Principe
Use Of School For Sunday Rally Denied By School Board
The school committee refused the Republican Town Committee's request to use Colt Memorial high school auditorium on Sunday October 16 for a political rally citing bylaw limits on Sabbath rentals except for extraordinary purposes. Other requests were referred to the school house committee including WPA gymnastics at Guiteras gym and Armistice Day use of Guiteras field by Warren high school authorities.
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Republican Town Committee
Colt Memorial High School
Guiteras Gymnasium
WPA
Warren High School
Guiteras Field
School House Committee For
Warren
Colt-Warren
Dorothy E. Roberts
Reynolds School
Eileen M. Pierce
Andrews Memorial High School
Weatph Rewire
Poe Journal Co
Joseph P. Cuddigan
Elmer
Mapes
Trinity Church
Ralph W. Childs
Robert Shaw Andrews
PWA
New York
Babbitt
Reynolds
Colt
Ilda Stichini
Guiteras
St Mary’s
Olympian Club
Donts For Fire Prevention Week
A list of safety reminders covers proper storage of waste, matches kept away from children, careful disposal of cigarette butts, oily rags stored in metal containers, avoiding worn cords, not storing gasoline at home, not using kerosene to start fires, checking gas hoses, placing metal under stoves, cleaning flues, using metal ash cans, protecting open lights, not thawing pipes with flames, and avoiding lighting matches in clothes closets.
Waitiaat Woman Dies After Auto Crash in Bristol
Mrs Mary Sousa of 12 Thompson Avenue died after a truck struck her on Wood Street near Franklin while she walked to St Elizabeths Church. Manuel Vierra, 23, of 23 Third Street, was detained as driver. police investigate possible negligence. Sousa, aged widow with three daughters, died at Truesdale Hospital after treatment by Dr A F D Angelo and prayers by Rev Henrique Rocha.
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Bristol
Mary Sousa
Thompson Avenue
Manuel Vierra
Third School Street
Sousa
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Anthony J. Ferrara
Vierra
Wood Street
St Elizabeth's Church
Dr. D'Angelo
Colt Memorial Ambulance
Truesdale Hospital
Fall River
James J. Boylan
Mary Mendes Duarte
Theresa Hughes
Providence
Charles Francis
Metacom Avenue
Rhode Island
Matthew Borgia
Anthony Cardoza
Manuel Marshall
State Street M. E. Church to be razed after hurricane damage
The State Street Methodist Church board votes to raze the heavily damaged building and move services to St. Michael's parish hall. Seven trustees attended the Friday night meeting at Holmes House led by Dr. James V. Claypoole. Rev. Marvin W. Topping serves as pastor.
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State Street M. E
St. Michael's Church
Board of Trustees
Holmes House
James V. Claypoole
Providence
Anthony R. Parshley
Bristol
Marvin W. Topping
Three Bristol men guilty of looting during hurricane
Judge condemns the actions of Joseph Peters Antonio Sousa Jr and Salvatore Viscione for looting a gasoline filling station at Hope and Thames. They received one year each in the State Reformatory for Men with $1000 bail released. Witnesses included Peterson Sylvia and Demers.
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Aesonnell
Joseph Peters
Pappasquash Road
Antonio Sousa, Jr
High Street
Salvatore Viscione
Bourne Street
Orrin Peterson
Hope and
Thames Street
Hope Street
Notte
Peterson
John Sylvia
Euclid J. Demers
Anthony P. Mones
Alumni Bridge Plans Set For October Meeting
At the YMCA library last night the Alumni Bridge committee set Friday October 21 as the date for the annual event and heard sub committee reports. Miss Rose Tufarolo chaired the meeting and tickets were distributed among members. The group will reconvene Tuesday at 7 00 PM.
Amateur Cameramen Capture Hurricane Aftermath
The article praises amateur photographers for documenting the September 21, 1938 hurricane as it unfolded. It notes the scarcity of shooters during the storm and urges those who did photograph to assemble a collection to preserve a valuable pictorial record for future generations.
Water Restored After Hurricane
A resident recalls the moment water was deemed safe by health authorities and no longer needed to be boiled. The return of electricity and gas heating brought relief, contrasting with families who suffered loss and hardship during the hurricane.
Three New England Champions Set for Bristol Boxing Show
Three New England amateur champions are slated to fight at Italo American Hall Hope Street Bristol for Michael Ruggiero. Tony Ferri Gene Margarida Joe Morrissette join Pete Zoflo August Almeida Frankie Topazio and others from Margarida stable in a card sanctioned by the NEAANUV and Rhode Island boxing commission. Proceeds help Ruggiero who lost a leg to infection in 1932.
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New England
Action Galore
Hope Street
Michael Ruggiero
Tony Ferri
Gene Margarida
Joe Morrissette
Fall River
Pete Zoflo
East Providence
Ferri
August Almeida
Bristol
Frankie Topazio
Rhode Island
Rhode Islad Boxing Commission
Joseph FE. Sind Tote
Abit
Manuel ‘Perry
Storko
Ruggiero
K. O. Brown
C. J. Massano
Agressman
Aime J. Foraud
Panoaie
Anthony i
Vanderbilt presses for nonpartisan vote machine review
Republican governor candidate Vanderbilt calls for on election day checks by nonpartisan boards amid claims of tampering. Democrats deny any issues, arguing the machines are trustworthy and urging no changes.
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Vanderbilt
Sturdy Memorials Hit by Storm Frames in Night
The article recalls a hurricane storm night when monuments and buildings faced damage. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial and Burnside Memorial are mentioned along with a falling tree. A moving picture joke references Buster Keaton as a rubbery prop.
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Burnside Memorial
Buster Keaton
Egin
Bristol Community Observes Thanksgiving Service After Storm
A large crowd attended a Sunday evening thanksgiving service noting no loss of life despite the big storm. Many attendees had suffered property losses yet joined in worship, reflecting a grand communal spirit.
De La Salle Football Team Showcased Tough Spirit
A reader notes De La Salle's varsity squad displayed size and grit in a late-season clash. The observer observed stronger blockers and standout backfield effort, predicting the Colts’ team will be known for fighting spirit this year.
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de la Salle
Colt
Angel Andes Ou
Aece
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