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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1938
Page
2
A critique argues that denying roll call votes and declaring legislation passed by gavel strikes at the American principle of majority rule and free speech. The writer urges upholding the hills of Americanism against dictatorial conduct resembling European overreach.
Alfred W Bathelo four of 14 Richmond Street received one year in Providence County jail while brother Antone sixteen was placed on probation for the same term after pleading guilty to larceny of an outboard motor valued at 100 dollars. Judge William T O'Donnell cited Antone's lack of prior trouble and Alfred's influence as a factor. The brothers were arrested March 11.
Funeral services were held for Edward W. Leclerc with a Requiem Mass at St. Mary’s Church. Rev. Michael Po Roan officiated, Miss Nora F. Dwyer sang the offertory, and bearers included local residents Walham Dweer Grand Kyvehbt Frederik Gott Leon Te maire Andrew Vorra Thomas Brown and George Moren. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in this town.
The Mite Society of the First Baptist Church hosts a Food and Fancy Work sale on Saturday April 9 at Briggs Store on Church Street. Proceeds support church missions and community outreach.
Funeral services for Thomas Leahy brother of Judge Edward L Leahy will be held at St Marys Church tomorrow. He died Sunday morning after a long illness at his daughters home in Edgewood. The Rev Michael T Ryan will celebrate the Mass with deacon William Kelly and subdeacon Vincent J Gritton. Burial will be in St Marys Cemetery Warren. He was born in Bristol in 1869 and worked as an engineer at several Rhode Island firms. He is survived by his widow Katherine Mahon Leahy two sons John and Thomas, two daughters Mrs Edward Sulman and Mrs Edward Minguire, and many relatives including Judge Leahy and Rev William N Leahy.
A description extolling practical deluxe fixtures noted for elegance, long wear and high utility. Emphasizes beauty paired with sturdiness and dependable performance for everyday use.
Local residents plan meetings and social events across Bristol and Providence. Highlights include Tweedledee Pack Girl Scouts meeting, a tea for Edge Hill Temple, Altar Society activities at Our Lady of Mt Carmel, and a successful Chowder sale by Hope Circle. Community leaders and hospital notices are also mentioned along with bowling matches and university travel plans.
A Rotary Club meeting will feature the film Cavel-cadd of Velvets shown by a Collins & Aikman Corp representative from New York. Officials of the firm will attend as guests.
Mrs. Samuel J. Connery of 17 Union Street is resting comfortably at Jane Brown Memorial Hospital Providence after an operation Friday. Mr and Mrs Edward B Witherell of 19 Pleasant Street announce the birth of a son Edward B Jr at Truesdale Hospital Fall River Sunday.
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