Rhode Island 190th Anniversary Parade Highlights
The Bristol celebration featured a grand parade with military and naval units including 13th Infantry USA and Newport Naval Training Station, a large Rotary Club float depicting the death of King Philip, and a review by Governor Norman Case. Detachments from Hale and Crowninshield ships and local bands added festive pageantry amid civic events and a public bake.
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Aldes
Newport Naval Training Station
Rand Men
Hale
Crowninshield
Diviston
Norman
Case
Rhode Island
Clark Burdick
Rowcliff
Col Chamberlain
13Th Infantry
USA
Col Skinner
241St
Massachusetts C
Daniel G Coggeshall
Thomas H. Byrnes
Alexander GG Fales
Roy Norman S Case
West Side
High Street
Bristol Exhibition Faces Tax and Public Vote Debates
Historical notes describe criticism of charging admission to a Bristol exhibit and concerns over protecting property. Officials worked 24 hours amid committee divisions tied to the event, with portraits and letters displayed as part of a broader exhibit and fundraising efforts.
Coming Events: Oct. 16 1930 Supper and Bridge
Ort TO reports a Thursday gathering at the Parish House with supper and bridge under Alpha Christian Endeavor at First Congregational Church and Girls Friendly Society at Trinity Church.
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Alpha Christian Endeavor Society
First Congregational Church
Friendly Society of Trinity Church
Adventurer's Heart Won by Beauty of Virgin
Cap John Smith and three ships Sarah Constant Discovery and Godspeed reached Virginia in April 1607. He praised the land as perfectly situated for habitation with mild air, fertile soil, and favorable rivers, noting it suited pleasure profit and human enterprise and offered opportunities for soldiers mariners and merchants.
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Chevalier
John Smith
Sarah Constant
Godspeed
Virginia
Ilere
Ian
Non native plants thrive in New Zealand since British settlement
A botanist notes at least 528 plant species from abroad have established in New Zealand over the 90 years since British settlement began. Many migrants resemble English countryside weeds, reflecting long term introductions during colonization.
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New Zealand
Regular meeting of Kearney Post in G A R Hall
The Kearney Post will hold its regular meeting Friday night at 8 o clock in the G A R Hall. All members are requested to be present. Nominations for officers for 1931 will occur. Dues for the coming year are due. The post urges every ex service man who joined the parade last Saturday to enroll. Legion tickets should be bought early for the convention. No automobile in Boston next Tuesday. members should ride the train and ensure the parade is seen. James T. Pierce, Commander.
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Kearney Post
G. A. R. Hall
Legion
Boston
James T. Pierce
Flag Return Highlights Heroic Antarctic Service by Harold I June
A large Bristol crowd gathered as Chief Petty Officer Harold I June delivered a small blue and gold flag dropped over the South Pole during Commander Richard E. Byrd's Antarctic expedition. Commander James T Pierce of Kearney Post presented June with a silver service set, bouquets for Mrs June and their daughter, and thanked him for his courage and the honor brought to Rhode Island and Bristol.
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Harold I June
South Pole
Richard E. Byrd
Antarctic
Kearney Post
No 6
American Legion
June
Bristol
James T Pierce
Officer June
Rhode Island
Pierce
Morton Holds New England Chess Title In Belvedere Finish
The Rhode Island Chess Association event at Hotel Belvedere concluded Sunday at 2:45 AM with Harold Morton of Boston defeating Leslie Core of Providence to retain the New England title. Core won second prize, Herman G. Rona took second, and O. R. McCoy tied for third as spectators watched the seven rounds of eliminations.
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Belvedere
Rhode Island Chess Association
Harold Morton
Boston
Providence
New England
Leslie B Cores
Morton
Corey
Cores Anom
Women Geographers Society of Woman Geographers Origin
The Society of Woman Geographers founded in 1925 aims to connect women distinguished in geographical work and allied sciences. Active members must have distinctive work adding to world knowledge in their country. Corresponding members reside outside North America. associates welcome broadly traveled women interested in exploration and research.
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Society of Woman Geographers
United States of America
Canada
Famous Bannatype Club Founded by Sir Walter Scott
The Bannatype club, a Scottish literary society named after George Bannatype, was founded in 1828 under Sir Walter Scott and dissolved in 1859. It focused on publishing works on Scottish history and literature.
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The
Can Tire of Peace in Marriage Endure Chronic Discord
A reflective note on marital strain as couples fail to achieve harmony and grow tired of monotony, suggesting that persistent disagreement drives weariness in marriages.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Altar Society Officers Installed
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Altar Society held a meeting in the parish hall to plan for the coming year and install new officers. President Mrs J J Velleca and Vice President Mrs F Della Morte led the session with secretary Miss J Salzano and other officers also named.
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Our Lady
Met
Carmel Weasels
Ifollows
J. J. Velleca
F. Della Morte
J. Salzano
M. Goglia
F. Campagna
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R. J. Kavanaugh
L. H. Callan
John J Collins
Morris B. Payne
Arthur C Cole
James Haggerty
Herbert R. Dean
Harry Bissell
Gordon Macleod
John SS Blair
13Th S. Infantry Band
Col Merton A Cheensman
Thomas Hiammoni
Straught Ate Pressional Battalion
243Rd Coast Artillery
Earl ( Webster
D Coast Artillery
Hild
Sanad
Frank
Rhodes
Robert E. Thornton
Earl HH Brengen
Massachusetts National Guard
R. A Brocklehurst
Charles Phillips
Chauncey Willis
Clark W Borden
H W Holley
118Th Engineers
Frank O Wind
1118Th Engineers
Jovite LaHonte
George P Nickerson
George W Huntley
Henry Walsh
Hugh
McLeod
Reoy McDonald
Wm. McCormick
John R. Hess
Col
Alfred M. Merriman
John Grabert Alden
Board of Fire Engineers
Rosimond A
Moses Moore
Fred Czuevrement
Arthur
Manchester
3Rd Field Artillery Rand Ineadnaught Hook & Ladder Co
Olver
Harry Kay Foreman
Iver
Byine & Hose Co
Fraund Lawin Foreman Moto
Despre Cave
Firth Divisioon
James
Perce
Fromtander Kearnes
Tacit Laegrort Forum Corps Prade
Woartex Tost
Mra
Harold June
Noto
Codate
Edwards
Spoumish
Lee Oemd
Teandoer
Ralph Church
Pawtucket
BE & Rainbow Girls
Potish Womens Circle of Freedom
Teofile
Marshal George R- Fish
Sea Scouts of
Ake
Bcouts
Henry Wood
A. B. Moniz
Joint Conference of Portuguese Organizations of
R. I
Anthony Bruno
Aides
Bristol Boys
Tenth Division
Henry Dew Allen
Coral Hill
Hope
Church
High
High Streets
Union
Franklin
Exercaes Am
Petts
Harold I
Bng
H Callan
Sherry Avenue
National Guard
Massachusetts
Charles 5 Lassen
Brockton Mass
Charles To Miller
Bristol Rotary
King
Philip
Rotary Club Committee
F. Reginald Dimond
Algernon L. Johnston
Frank A. Rounds
Mt Hope
Rotary Club
Frank Rounds
Annawon
Floyd Huestis
King Philp
King Philp’s Big Captain At Teh
King Philip
Reginald Dimond
Alderman
Edward A Curner
Capt Williams
Elmer Mapes
Capt Golding
Algernon Johnston
Edward Davis
Benjamin Church
Frank Dimoid
Capt Church
Peter
Charles Tpascam
Santor
Kart F Rohson
Clute Harmo
Humphrey
Arragansett Electric Company
New England Power Association
Hotel Belve
Etrie Shop
Poe
Perris
Adinayssner
Carta
Howard Morton
NEW England Hess
Women Geographers
Giusti
Salvatore Anthony
Elia Giusti
Wood Street
Owens
Soldiers’ Home
Michael F. Owens
District Nursing Association
Hope Street
E. W. Weaver
Charles M. Connery
Burton S
O. M. Bailey, JR
National Radio Institute
P. O
Augustus P. Duffy
W. W. Franklin & Co
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Pet&r Bonvicin
Burton ST
Tel
John Lach
Main St
Warren—Tol
Connessee Seer Geen
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Con
William A. Doran
Bay View Ave
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co of
E. L. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
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