Miami Scandal in Hurricane Homes Sparks Federal Probe
Capt Halsey Chase cites a Phoenix piece on Miami hurricane damage and warns mass building for veterans under VA and FHA programs suffered from graft and lax inspections. The Miami Herald shows privately built homes fared better, urging a federal investigation into corruption in government aided construction.
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Halsey Chase
The
Phoenix
Miami Herald
Capt
Chase
Miami
Florida
Miam
FHA
Bristol Girl Given Surprise Shower for Miss Irene Martelly
Miss Irene Martelly was guest of honor at a surprise shower hosted by her cousin Mrs. Carlton Lemo on Broad Common road Sunday evening. Decorations reflected Hallowe en theme. Guests from Warren and Bristol attended. Miss Martelly will marry Vincent Saviano Jr of Wood street on November 11.
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Irene Martelly
Carlton Lemo
Broad Common Road
Warren
Bristol
Miss Martelly
Vincent Saviano Jr
Wood Street
Memory of William D. Looney Mass at St Marys Church
A high mass in memory of William David Looney was held at St. Marys Church yesterday morning at 730. Rev Davis and Mrs Daniel K Davis of 15 Church Street announced the birth of a baby boy Andrew Knittle Davis at the Lying In Hospital Providence Sunday afternoon weighing eight pounds. A Democratic rally is set for Friday November 3 at 8 p.m. in G A R Hall per state committee announcement. Jack August of Buttonwood Dairy is at Rhode Island Hospital recovering from an operation. William Cockersley of 16 Burton Street has returned from hospital after a minor operation.
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William David Looney
St. Mary’s Church
Daniel K. Davis
Church Street
Lying In Hospital
Providence
Andrew Knittle Davis
G.A.R. Hall
Democratic Party
Fnday
Democratic State Committee
Jack August
Buttonwood Dairy
Rhode Island Hospital
William Cockersley
Burton Street
Bristol Civic League Hosts Hallowe'en Party at Rega Home
Members of the Bristol Civic League gathered Saturday at Alfred R Rega's Bristol Narrows home for their annual Hallow e'en celebration. Guests from Colombia France Chile and Portugal joined in Mexican dances and songs by Aida Flores and other folk performances. Refreshments were provided by a committee led by Everett Francis with assistance from Anthony Marshall Harry Andrews and several Miss Rego Pereira Medeiros and Soares. The socials aim to foster better understanding with foreign neighbors.
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Bristol Civic League
Alfred R Rega
Bristol Narrows
Luis Medina
Columbia
Jean Ventura
France
Rudy Chehade
Chile
Carlos Hirmas
Arthur de Arajo
Portugal
Senorita Aida Flores
Mexico
Everett Francis
Anthony Marshall
Harry Andrews
Mary Rego
Mary Pereira
Mary Medeiros
Maria Soares
Bristol Jersey Cow Rated As Tested Dam
A Rhode Island registered Jersey cow named Noble Annie Duffy owned by Edith Howe DeWolf of Bristol has been rated a Tested Dam by the American Jersey Cattle Club for having three offspring with official production records. Her progeny averaged 7711 pounds of milk and 406 pounds of butterfat, with breed type rated Good Plus 80 to 85 points.
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Rhode Island
Jersey
American Jersey Cattle Club
Noble Annie Duffy
Edith Howe DeWolf
Bristol
R. I
Rhode Island State College
di Wolf
American Jerseys Cattle Club
Columbus
Ohio
Mary Louise Serbst Weds John Edaard Rogers at St Marys Bristol
Miss Mary Louise Serbst daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Serbst Jr of Byfield Street Bristol became the bride of John Edward Rogers son of Mrs Gerald Rogers of Bedlow Avenue Newport and the late Mr Rogers at St Marys Church Bristol on Saturday October 21. The Rev William M Delaney performed the ceremony. The couple will reside at 60 Bedlow Avenue Newport after a wedding trip through New England and Canada.
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Mary Louise Serbst
Henry FooSerbst Jr O
Byfield Street
Bristol
John Edaard Rogers
Gerald Rogers
Bedlow Avenue
Newport
Mr Rogers
St Marys Church
Waillaim M
Delaney
Providence
John Colbert
Alicia B. Connery
Dolores Serbst
Catherine Connery
Gerald F. Rogers
Robert Noonan
James Lawless
Alfred Schuster
Hearthstone House
New England
Canada
Marines Plan to Call Reserve Officers by Next June
The First Marine Corps Reserve District will notify nearly all remaining volunteer reserve officers by the first of the year for active duty by June 30. Many enlisted volunteers below sergeant rank and some above will be mobilized by November 30. Some staff noncommissioned officers may be asked to fill critical billets. Captains mostly not mobilized. some lieutenants with early commissions may be exempt. The move reflects higher than expected reserve participation and aims for maximum advance notice. The piece ends with a riddle about lighting a cigarette with a match.
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1St Marine Corps Reserve District
Marine Corps Reserve
Volunteer Reserve
Organized Reserve
Marine Corps
Scout Notes Highlight Halloween Activities In Bristol
The Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps meet at Scout Hall at 7 pm for a community Halloween parade replacing rehearsal. Thursday they convene at 7:15 pm for practice and to hear a report on the R I Fifers Drummers and Buglers Association. Cub Pack No 14 hosts a 6:15 pm Halloween party with prizes and refreshments. A townwide paper drive is set for November 26. The Womens Auxiliary meets at 8 pm at 25 Burnside Street to plan a Christmas project and socialize.
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Bristol Boy Scout Bugle
Scout Hall
R. I. Fifers’, Drummers’ and Buglers' Association
Providence
Cub Pack No 14
Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps
Womens
Bristol
Boy Scout
Mary Vincent
Burnside Street
Mary Silvia
Community Holiday Sales and Events Calendar
November 10 events at Guiteras House and Narragansett Electric Co include a Rum mage Sale at 9:30 a m and a cake sale. Bristol Jewish Community Center hosts a cake sale at Narragansett Electric Co office 1 to 5 p m. multiple church and club fairs run through December 13 with fundraisers and decorations.
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Guiteras House
Flower Committee
First Congregational Church
Bristol Jewish Community Center
Narragansett Electric Co
Narragansett
Light Horse Harry Lee Father of General Robert E. Lee
The text notes Light Horse Harry Lee as the Revolutionary War soldier and father of Gen. Robert E. Lee. It highlights his speedy movements and cites the proverb first in war first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen as associated with him.
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Robert E Lee
States
Kemper-Thomas seeks a salesman in Eastern Rhode Island
A Kemper-Thomas Company notice from Cincinnati Ohio invites applications for a good man to cover 28 trades in the Eastern Rhode Island territory. The firm markets sensational new individual trade calendars sweeping the country and seeks a capable Airmail Vice President for sales.
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Kemper-Thomas
Rhode Island
Kemper - Thomas Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
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