Lost World War I photograph of Indiana girl sought
A World War I photograph of Miss Harriet Flinn of Indiana is sought by a reader. The item, carried by a soldier in battles around Chateau Thierry and the Argonne, was lost during upheaval. Anyone with information should contact the Legion’s headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Army
Navy
Mae
Rine Corps
Tank Corps
Harriet Flinn
Indiana
Chateau Thierry
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Legion
Indianapolis
Ind
Sailor earns awards for sixteen hours in icy water
Philip J. Burger, a second class gunner's mate on the destroyer Jacob Jones, saved a shipmate and endured eighteen hours in icy seas off Lands End, England after the ship was torpedoed in December 1917. He is to receive a Portuguese government decoration and the American Distinguished Service Medal. Burger trains in Troy, New York, and participates in the Noble Callaghan post of the American Legion.
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Philip J. Burger
Burger
Mateo
Jacob Jones
Lands End
England
Troy
Noble Callahan
American Legion
No Job Blood Hero Sparks Omaha Rescue
Fred W Smith of Omaha, out of work and supporting a wife and two children, offered to give blood to save a man in an Omaha hospital. He donated despite a lack of employment, highlighting his selfless act in a rural Nebraska farm and wartime service setting.
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Fred W Smith
Omaha
Nebraska
France
Fred Smith
Carrying On With the American Legion
A tourist park for tired Fordsters is protected by the American Legion post of Tracy Minnesota. To brighten the town for the summer, each member of the Legion post of Villard Minnesota donated a full day’s work. A new definition of the army phrase SLTM has been evolved by the Douglas county Legionnaires of Omaha Nebraska as Staying Out a Legion. At Grant’s Tomb in New York a tree was transplanted from the dooryard of the General’s old home. In Missouri the Legion and the American Forestry association worked together.
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The
American Legion Post of
Tracy, Minn
Legion Post of
Villard
Minn
Douglas County Legionnaires of
Omaha
Grant
New York
Missouri
Legion
American Forestry Association
Stars of the era to perform in Warren A A exhibition
A major exhibition at Jamil Park Warren features hall of fame names like Sisler Janvrin Foster Galloway and Menosky with May Harper Schang Torphy Beauregard Demoe Gagnon and McMillan, showcasing 1920s professional caliber talent. Manager Higgins will pit Carl Mays against the stars. The event aims to draw large crowds and raise interest in upcoming season plans. Local athletic committees meet to organize the Bristol District athletic season and merit badge court of honor convenes next week with applications due.
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Rhode Island
Ledgu “Stargs
Galaxy of Stars
Warren A. A
Jamil Park
Warren
Sisler
Harald jJanvrin
Washington
Rooklyn
Keystone
Deacon” Foster
Pis Louis Browns
Galloway
Philadelphia Americans
Chick” Shorten
Mike” Menosky
Red Sox
John Collins
Chicago White
Boston Sox
Bill” Piercy
Bennie” Karr
Muddy” Ruel
Beauregard
Little Rhody
Higgins
Carl Mays
N. Y. Giants
Harry Harper
Wally Schang
May
Red" Torphy
Waterbury
Artie Butler
Buffalo International League
Middle Station
Kid” Demoe
Hartford
Chick” Gagnon
Holy Cross
Detroit
Chet
Flash
Tetrault
Manville
Worcester
Frankie Kane
Epa
Gus Ees
Iowa
Bristol
Merit Badge
Awashonki Herd
P.O.W.S
Clam Bake at Mt Hope Hosted by Rudolf F Haffenreffer Jr
About 200 guests gathered Tuesday at Mt Hope Estate for a clam bake and concert. Ex mayor John Coughlin and Judge Hammill spoke after a Rhode Island clam bake with Allenson's American Band performing for attendees from Fall River Boston Warren Newport and beyond.
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Rudolf F .Haffenreffer, Jr
Mt Hope
Haffenreffer
Log Cabin
Mt Hope Bay
Allenson
American Band of
Fall River
Rhode Island
Amos S. Gorham
Frank H Hammill
Philo W. Cady
Merton A Cheesman
Andrew W. Anthony
L. H. Callan
Daniel W Coggeshall
Albert G Earle
J F Farrally
Charles B Rockwell
Ralph W. Holt
Wallis E Howe
H S Jewell
Earl L Mille
Walter FE Munroe
William T.donnell
Clinton T Sherman
Philip Brady
Boston
Warren
Newport
Othe Places
Bristol Boy Scouts begin fall hikes from Scout HQ
Deputy Commissioner George R Fish led 22 scouts from Bristol Troops on a morning hike to Devils Rock near the Rhode Island line in Massachusetts. They cooked dinner, passed tests, and returned at dusk. Next hike set for Friday with a district rally planned for October 28 at Bhyen Field featuring events and judging by local scouting officials.
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Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
George R Fish
Devils Rock
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Warren
Sowams-Bristol
Bhyen Field
Bristol Y M C A Forms Members Council for Community Drive
Last evening in Industrial Hall the Bristol Y M C A organized a Members Council to oversee all activities. Dr. Merriman was named chairman, George S. Pailthorpe permanent secretary, with committees for Gymnasium Forum Bowling Americanization and Membership. Plans include monthly supper meetings and a fall winter program.
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Board of Managers
Bristol “Y
Merriman
Dr. Merriman
George S. Pailthorpe
Charles Tirrell
R H. Cook
Fall River Association
Tirrell
E. A. Currier
Bristol Y M C.A
Shady I Mass Ged Coming Events
Community notices list several events with odd phrasing. A musical comedy at SAN Abordrd Pastime Theatre, Trinity Church Men’s Club plans, and an Anvita tion darice in Colt Memorial High School auditorium. A Grid Fair by Bristol Train of Artillery is set for Oct. 28 in the armory on State Street.
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San
Trinity
Trinity Church
Darice
the Colt. Memorial High School
Bristol Train of Artillery i
State ‘Street
Recognizing Valuable Old Books in New England Collections
Many New England old book collections are valuable only as waste paper, yet some hold chance of a rare find. Experts can help assess a pile of books before disposing of sizable collections to avoid losing potential value.
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New England
Solomon and Sheba Visit Solomon’s Wisdom
The queen of Sheba travels to Jerusalem to test Solomon with hard questions about the name of the Lord. Solomon answers all her questions and she declares the reports of his wisdom true and beyond measure. Blessings are given to the Lord for Solomon’s deeds.
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Solomon
Sheba
Kings
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Playgoers Pictures
J. P. McGowan
Rule OF the Rattler
Stoff Film Corp
Mary Glynn
Pnthe News
Ethel M. Dell
America
Roach
Louise Glaum
Myrtle Steadman
Wm. Conklin
Irving Cummings
Bostonians
State and
Wood Streets
Miss Sullivan
Blue Bird
Philip Burger
Ceague St Stars
MT. Hope
R F. Haffenreffer, Jr
BOY Scout
Members’ Council
Phoenix
Rhode Island ‘Hospital Trust Company
Westminster St. Providence,r.i
Ferncroft
Whitney Poultry Farms
R. I
Alberta
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