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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1930
Page
1
Town Treasurer Amos S Gorham sent notices to real estate owners that unpaid taxes will lead to seizure and public auction on June six eighteen at ten in the morning. Personal property delinquents face legal action if taxes remain unpaid.
The Third Battalion reports Battery C conducted its annual ordnance inspection by an First Corps Area inspector on March 27 with Lt James J Garvin in charge and Corp Reginald H Brown assisting. Several members signaled re enlisting including Law rence Ascott and veterans Mans Langello Pacheco Arello. A Federal Inspection is planned for April 8 and a drill is scheduled for April 6 with infantry guard duty on April 8. Patriots Day actions at Greenwich will showcase regimental search lights and AA guns from other batteries.
Dr Clarence A Barbour new Brown University president will preach the Lenten sermon at the union service in the Methodist Church Thursday evening Bristol residents will hear him with Miss Helen Church singing a solo Barbour recently became Brown president succeeding the late Dr W H P Faunce The union Lenten services have drawn praise for their high caliber speakers
At the regular Fifth District Court session Judge Frank H. Hammill presided. Adleen Marshall Mattes pleaded not guilty to operating his auto on Wood and State street risking property and life. The case was continued one week. Other matters continued one week include charges of removing guahangs from privately leased oyster grounds and several civil actions with various statuses.
A memorial service for deceased members of the Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles was held Sunday afternoon in Eagles hall Makowsky black. Attendees included members relatives and friends. Representative Thomas H. Bernes delivered the eulogistic address as a Past President of Bristol Aerie.
The Excelsior Tennis Club plans a new clubhouse on land beside the Silver Creek courts. Work will begin soon to provide member and player facilities, expected to renew interest in the club this season and in the future after years of discussion.
The Excelsior Tennis Club reveals a wood clubhouse on cement posts, 360 by 28 feet, with separate ladies and men's dressing rooms 10 by 150 feet, shower baths, toilets, and a 15 by 20 feet main assembly room. The project, long awaited by older members, reflects renewed energy as the sport grows with many new players and revived interest in Bristol's tennis scene.
Warren defeats Ni Co Co 25 to 24 in Friday night basketball, edging ahead in the second half. O’Brien Swanson and Dallaire led Warren with 8 and 6 points while Flanagan and Planners paced the home team. The rubber game is set for Friday at Yo M gym.
Long Burgess, who retired after 43 years with Wardwell Lumber Co and its predecessor, received a $100 gold gift from the company. Manager Virginio J DeRocha presented the gift and voiced appreciation for Burgess’s long service and wishes for health and happiness. Burgess expressed thanks for the surprise and good wishes from everyone.
William Crossley Fall River district attorney for southeastern Massachusetts spoke at the Lions Club gathering at Hotel Belvedere, with film on the Mount Hope Bridge. He outlined crime classifications treason felonies and misdemeanors and argued capital punishment as a deterrent. He praised service clubs and noted guests including Rev A R Parshley Judge I Leahy and others.
Battery D defeated Company A by four points in the Bristol Train of Artillery inter company rifle match at the BTA armory indoor range. Final scores were Battery D 686, Company A 682 with Battery D taking positions 203 198 standing and 237 233 sitting.
At Holmes House St Michael s parish the Bristol Garden Club held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon. Mrs William W Perry was re elected President and a new slate of officers and committees was chosen including Mrs Benjamin M MacDougall as Vice President and Mrs Henry De Wolf Allen as Treasurer A committee chaired by Mrs Charles B Rockwell Jr was formed to arrange an April public meeting. Tea followed the business session served by Mrs MacDougall.
Rev H D Graetz says Gov Norman S Case will deliver the address at the Church and State service this Sunday evening in the Congregational church auditorium. The event preludes the 250th anniversary service set for Sunday May 4.
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