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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1928

Page

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Easter Sale by State Street M E Church Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid Society of State Street M E Church held an Easter Sale this afternoon in the church vestry. The event offered home made food candy and fancy articles plus aprons beginning at 3 o clock with tea served at 4 30. Tea tables were led by Mrs Simmons Mrs Potter Mrs Richardson Mrs Hill and Miss Paull. Food table by Mrs Miller and Mrs Martin. Candy table by Mrs Bickford. Fancy table by Mrs Coggeshall Mrs Blaisdell and Miss Bosworth with Miss Peckham.

Ladies’ Aid Society State Street M. E Rachel Simmons John H. Potter George A

Real Estate Transfers Involving Dilys M Wall Plat

John H Wall transfers to Joseph Borges a lot on the Dilys M Wall plat north of Bay View avenue. John H Wall transfers to Joao Raposa and wife a lot on the same plat north of Bay View avenue. John H Wall transfers to Jose O Castro and wife a lot on the same plat north of Bay View avenue.

John H Wall Joseph Borges Bay View Avenue Joao Raposa Jose O Castro

Soldiers' Home Comrades Entertained in Rhode Island

Members and guests of the United Spanish War Veterans Department of Rhode Island visited the Soldiers' Home Sunday afternoon. The entertainers included singing, a flag salute, welcome address by Mrs. Susan M Sheple, readings by Mrs. George W. Seamans, banjo duets by Earle Handy and E. D. Blanding, and a fancy drum performance. An orchestra with T. E. Northup and family provided selections, concluding with The Star Spangled Banner. Homemade cake and candy were distributed.

United Spanish War Veterans Department of Rhode Island America Susan M Sheple George W. Seamans Earle Handy E. D. Blanding John Tanner T. E. Northup Elsie Northup Walter Northup William Hopkins Edna Wilcox

Marriage Intentions for Goulart Garcia and Mulkern Pierce

Joseph Homen Goulart of 11 Fasterbrook Avenue and Frances Garcia of 161 Metacom Avenue filed intent to wed. John Joseph Michael Mulkern of 298 Ashumun Street New Haven and Elizabeth Winifred Pierce of 67 High Street of this town also announced plans to marry.

Joseph Homen Goulart Fasterbrook Avenue Miss_ Frances Garcia Metacom Avenue This Town John Joseph Michael Mulkern Ashumun Street New Haven Conn Elizabeth Winifred Pierce High Street

Bristol Bay Crash Leaves Teen in Critical Condition

James Fusco aged 14, son of Mr and Mrs Giuseppe Fusco, was critically injured when a truck driven by Michael Mancini collided with a touring car driven by James D McGinn at High and Constitution streets. He suffered a fractured skull and ribs and internal injuries and was taken to Rhode Island Hospital. Police reported both drivers claimed the other was speeding. several other occupants were treated for cuts and bruises.

James Fusco Giuseppe Fusco James D. McGinn High Constitution Streets Mount Hope Avenue Joseph Mancini Prospect Street Meader Street Providence Fusco Alfred M Merriman Rhode Island Hospital Colt Memorial Thomas J Kelley St Mary's Church Rhode Island Michael Mancini Tony Russo Usher Street Antonio D'Angelo Mancin Broadway Claire Murphy Raymond Flinn Dexter Street John F. Fuvat Courtland Street

Palm Sunday Observed Across Local Churches

Palm Sunday services drew large crowds at St Marys St Elizabeths Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Trinity Church. Palms were blessed at morning masses while the Trinity choir led a Passion hymn processional and the congregation joined in singing All Glory Laud and Honor and Ride On Ride On In Majesty.

St. Mary's Church St. Elizabeth's Church Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Trinnity Albert Alder Jesus Holy City William R Trotter

Traffic Control at Mt Hope Bridge Construction Scene

Police inspector Kav anaugh assigned a special officer near the ferry road south end to curb crowds and congestion as hundreds of people gathered to view Mt Hope bridge progress. Callan Construction and motorists headed to Portsmouth were restricted to parking areas near the Bristol side.

Chef O Richard Jo Kavanaugh Ferry Road Mt Hope Bristol Callan Construction Company Portsmouth

Easter Excursions Return From Providence to New York

The Colonial Line resumes Spring Excursions to New York from Providence beginning Friday April 6 through June 15. Round trip from Providence includes stateroom meals hotel with private bath and sightseeing. Steamers depart Providence every Friday at 7 PM for two days in the metropolis with folders available from Boston or Providence offices.

Colonial Line Lexington Concord Providence New York Fifth Avenue Boston

Town Council Meets Tonight in Burnside Memorial Hall

The semi monthly Town Council session will be held tonight in the Burnside Memorial building. Additional minor town officers will be elected including Chief of the Fire Department Board of Fire Engineers and Dog Constable.

Burnside Memorial Fire Department Board of Fire Engineres

Jury Returns Verdict For Warren Man In Two Suits

In Providence Superior Court Judge A A Caposto presided as a jury found for Charles R Maxfield a Warren ice cream dealer in two $15000 suits brought by Angelo Cuzzoni and Luigi Di Cristofaro parents of youths shot at Maxfield store in July 1926 The defense claimed self defense and a gunman threat while witnesses offered conflicting accounts of the events near Maxfields store on Main Street Edu Pettine Godfrey & Cambio represented the plaintiffs West & West the defendant

Providence A. A. Caposto Charles R. Maxfield Warren Angelo Cuzzoni Luigi D. Cristofaro Maxfield Angelo Teresa Cuzzone Guiseppe Maria di Cristofaro Barrington Luigi Main Street Anthony V. Pettine Edward L. Godfrey Pettine, Godfrey & Cambio Apeared Albert B West George J West

Engagement Shower for Miss Grace Wriphn Wérreomesver

Miss Grace Wriphn Wérreomesver received a shower from the Thrift Circle in her honor last Friday at Mrs. Mary Logan’s home. The gathering, hosted by Mrs. Wilbur Mason, included sewing and a clothes basket of gifts for the engaged debutante. The Thrift Circle, a charter group formed at the start of the Great War, counted Miss Wright among its original members.

Grace Wriphn Wérreomesvernue Arthur W. Barrett Thrift Circle Mary Logan Wilbur Mason Miss Wright

Committee Meets Over Bristol and Warren Water Works Project

The financial town meeting committee, led by Maurice C. Smith Jr., met in Burnside Memorial building with Bristol and Warren Water Works officials to discuss installing a 12 inch water main on Metacom avenue and a storage reservoir. The group heard cost estimates and a potential insurance rate reduction and agreed to reconvene within a week.

Big Gen TI. H Callan Maurice Smith National India Rubber Company Charles B. Rockwell Collins-Aikman Corporation Edward L. Leahy Financial Town Bristol and Warren Metacom Avenue Council Burnside Memorial Building Charles H Manchester Insurance Association Maurice C Smith, Jr

Women’s Home Missionary Society to Meet at Memorial Chapel

Congregational Church announces a meeting of the Women's Home Missionary Society in Memorial Chapel on Wednesday April 4 at 2 30. Hostesses listed as Miss Minam W Skinner Mrs Clinton T Sherman and Miss Sarah C Munro. Friday night service titled Our Lord's Day of Suffering. Flower Committee invites memorial flower gifts for Easter decorations.

Women's Home Missionary Society Minam W Skinner Clinton T Sherman Sarah C Munro

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Church Society Ladies’ Aid of State Street M. E. Church Rhode Island Public Service Company F. Reginald Dimond Anderson & Company Hospital Trust THE G H. Spencer Roofing CO F. M. Gifford Usher Place Bristol, R. I Bristol Bay Trinity Church L. H. Callan Maurice C. Smith, Jr C. B. Rockwell, Jr Doctor OF Chiropractic Empire St Gaspee High St Pastime Theatre Collegians Lie Rider Haggard Janet Gaynor Foor Pathe Comedy John Gilbert Ken Maynard RED Raiders Montana Ken Aday Satur Or Richard Barthelmess Congregational Church Buick Showrooms Buick Fisher John G. Deslauriers Hope and Washington Streets Tel
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