Local Directory Snippet Keeps Names and Streets in Mind
A fragmented Phoenix section lists individuals and addresses including M. Darling, Y. Co, Richard C Quirkies, Daniel G Coggeshall, James F Duffy, Easterbrooke Block, Julio F Xavier, John Massano, and Perry's Spa along Wood Street and Hone Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
HB. M. Darling
Richard C. Quirkies
Wood Street
Daniel G. Coggeshall
O. F
James F. Duffy
Easterbrooke
Julio F Xavier
John Massano
Perry’s Spa
Hone
Bristol Climate of Progress or Pinehurst Plan for Road
Local leaders urge public relief funds tied to immediate jobs and infrastructure while considering a Bristol to Warren road. Citizens are urged to promote town pride and avoid overbuilding to protect elm-lined gateways and housing. The Chamber Rotary Lions and Town Council invite input on a two or three lane alternative and future improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Warren
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Lions Club
Reception to Teachers at Colt High Thursday Evening
An evening reception for teachers at Colt High School auditorium will feature a gala musical program with performances by the Salon Trio Emanuel Jacolett and Harriet Kindercelist along with Miss Helen Church and Nicolas Pirrt. After remarks by Supt FE S Mapes and Mrs F Reginald Dimond, dancing to Paramount Dance Orchestra music will follow. Public invitation extended to enjoy the program and meet the teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt High School
Parent-Teachers Association
FE S Mapes
F Reginald Dimond
Paramount Dance Orchestra
Emanuel Jacolett
Harriet Kinder
Salon Trio
Providence
Helen Church
Nicolas Pirrt
Boston Conservatory of Music
Committee Forms for Churchs 75th Anniversary Observance
A committee organized by Robert F Munro of the First Congregational Church to plan the 75th anniversary of the current edifice held a meeting. Archibald F Dunbar was elected chairman and Charles Lee Pendleton Jr was named secretary. Other members include Mrs Le Roy D Bell Mrs Edward Davin Roswell S Bosworth Col Samuel Lemmon and Norman F Benard. No definite program has been set yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F Munro
First Congregational Church
Archibald F Dunbar
Charles Lee Pendleton
Canvassers Notice for Bristol Special Finance Election
Town Clerk announces a canvassing meeting in Memorial Building Bristol on Sept 15 1931 at 730 PM to list voters for the Special Financial Town Meeting. Additional canvassing session set for Sept 21 with property assessments read aloud by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. I
Her
Keating
Yale
John W Church
Community News Roundup and Local Visits
Several residents are listed as visiting relatives or recovering from medical issues. Nora Sullivan and Cleta Connors are noted as ill or recovering after hospital treatment. Nora Leahy has returned from a New York City vacation. James Bernard visits his brother in Bristol. Local meetings and social events are announced, including Men's Union plans and yacht club activities. A theft at the State and Wood street store is reported with police detaining three youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora A. Sullivan
New York
James M. Gooding
Gooding Avenue
Wiliam Brahmstedt
Peck Avenue
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Nora Leahy
Franklin Street
New York City
James Bernard
Newark
Sebastian Bernard
Hope Street
The
Congregational Church
YM CA
Margaret Stevens
Houston
Maine
Wilbur Mason
Metacom Avenue
Betty Breen
High Street
Cleta Connors
St Joseph’s Hospital
Providence
Mahoney
W L. Serbst
Alphonse Vermette
Thames Street
Truesday Hospital
Pef
Truesdale
Vermette
A. M Merriman
Elsie Downey
George Dunbar
Charles Street
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Francois Levay deWolf
George
Charles
deWolf
Budapest
Hungary
Marius F Paulin
Switzerland
C. C. Getchell
Bristol ‘Yacht Club
di ‘Angelo
Carrie Coolidge Goodrich
L. P. Fuller
Putney, Vt
Waldo Sheldon
Woonsocket
F. M. Dimond
F. E. Talbee
Harold W. Gifford
Narragansett Pier
American Legion Auxiliary
Dept. of
Rhode Island
Walter Middleton
Miss Middleton
This Man's War by Minder A Front Line Memoir
Charles F. Minder of the 306th Machine Gun Battalion in the 77th Division writes a vivid war memoir recounting front line daily life from April as a rookie to July as a cynical veteran. He records personal clashes with killing and his plea to mother for no more money. The book blends courage and humanity with brutal honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Minder
A. E. PF
Pershing
The Fiddler of the Ritz by Armand Vescey
Vescey pursues a violin music memoir set at the Ritz in New York. The book mixes humor and sentiment as he reflects on true characters among old and young, kings and beggars. He says he is a fiddler, not a writer, and notes this is his last and first book.
The Nun of the Ca Frollo book review excerpt
Review discusses the Bachelor and White book about Henrietta Gardner Macy who spent forty years in Venice. It notes D Annunzio and Duse praising her and highlights letters to friends as the book's interest. The reviewer admits reluctance yet wants the work handy during Blue Devils pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Gardner Macy
Venice
Gabriel D’annunzio
Duse
The Happy Valley Western by Mar Brand heads to readers
The Happy Valley follows a returning outlaw who, after eight years in prison, becomes a criminal for a crime he did not commit. A benefactor running Reform Colony at Happy Valley aids his escape as action mounts in classic Western style.
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Happy Valley
Mar Brand
Charlie
Pillar Mountain
One Lives to Tell the Tale
Edmund Gilligan notes Ludwig Ehlers executive officer of the U S Coast Guard Ship Cartigan relates his escape with 300 German sailors from a British prison camp at Cape Town and their two year trek to Cairo. Ehlers is now the sole survivor. The book is a thrilling survival story with Africa as its setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Thomas
Africa
Ludwig Ehlers
U. S Coast Guard
Community PTAs Set Evening Reception for Teachers
The Parent Teacher Association invites parents and others to an evening reception to acquaint themselves with the teaching staff. The event includes a musical program and informal social hour, with a 50 cent membership fee for club participation. The notice encourages attendance at future meetings and promotes local music appreciation and involvement in schools and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Bristol
Newport Takes First Game of Inter League Series
Newport’s Billie Bull’s Point Hammers beat Bristol Twilight League All Stars 2 to 1 on the common in the opener of a three game set. Andy D'Ambrosia pitched for Bristol and Walter Mason starred for Newport while Honey Menard and Eddie Menard contributed key hits for the Bristol squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Bull
Point Hammers
Newport
George Solomonese
Andy D'Ambrosia
Bristol
Walter Mason
Durfee Tech
Fall River
Andy
Babe Ruth
Luther Mayo
Mason
All Stars
Honey” Menard
Honey
Mike Bone
Paddy White
Jimine Martland
Sholiing Ino
Lise
Eddie White
Bobby McFee
White
Menard
Keystone
Marsden
Mavor
Head
Joe Kelley
Bristol Two All Stars
Dr. D’angelo
Martland
Masro
White Mitchell
Kelley
L. Menard
LeClerc
D'Ambrosio
Lyne
F. Menard
Biancuzzo
F Menard
Kelles
Andy D’'Ambrosia
D'Ambrosia
Mit
Cocco
Mancier
Martland Im
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phenix Publishing Co
Facial Paper
Bristol County
Roswell
Bosworth
Bradford St
Corner of Thames
Ijnbeef
Main Street
Ney
Phenix
Arthur T. Newman
St. M. E. Church
Cottage Street
Mabel B. Salisbury
Burton St
DR. Grossman
Makowsky
Hope St
Tel
Harry Grace
Walter H. Angell
St. Michael’s Church
Greenwich St
Providence, R. I
Bachelor & White
P. T. Bailey
R. R
CFE
Burns. Telephone 247-R
Constitution Street
Thames St
Annie C Carter
Hope Steel
Edmund Gilligan
C.O.D
Holt “ Herreshoff Mfg Co
Ato Phenix
Tox
Dhesea
Apnly
Rox M
Ofnes
Miss Perry
Pristol
Mt Hope Ave
Michael Vaccaro
Monroe Avenue
Suzman’s
Water Routers
Sound
Fox Point Wharf
N. R
Fulton Street
Buffington’s Drug
Maisano’s
Wood &I. RL
NEW England Steamship Lines
Bristol Koow
Thompson Ave
Applis
Mra Duarte
Line Merchants Industries Inc
Borges Motor Sales
S. Phenix
William St
Bath
Wiliam St
Hope and
State Streets
Simond's Store
Wm. H. Bell, Inc
Upper South Colt
Colt
Colt Farm
H. B.W. Allen
Alen
Katherine K. H. DeWolf
Burton Street
R. L
Gaspee
Bible
First Baptist Church
DR. L. S. Dubuc
Taylor’s Shoe Store
Y. M. C. A. Building
Arst
F. Reginald Dimond
D’ambrosia
McFee
Eddie
Eddie Menard
Point Hammers Ab
Poa Donovan
Mayo
Bull
Michell
Baker
Bristol Twistars Ab
D'Angelo
Q Marsden
E. Menard
Rf Marshall
D'’Ambrosia
Memoriam
Angelo St. Angelo
Octave Leclair
D. J. Gladue
Alt Khas
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