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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1931

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Bristol league organizes baseball season and schedule

The Bristol area forms a baseball league with four teams including White Sox and St Casimir’s. Officers are President Joseph Riccia and Vice President Anthony Bernardo. The schedule lists games from April 25 to June 27 at Burrs Hill Park and Bristol Common with possible team additions such as the Portuguese Independent Club and the Tigers of Warrington.

Giext Bristol Cosiint Baseball “League Farren Satunny Gate White ‘Sox Warren Kelly Ste Casimir Ted Sthéedal Tigers of Warrington Jin” Warren Burr's Hill St. Casimirs Bristol Oaks Bristol Common Kelly A. A Oaks White Sox Burr’s Hill

Benefit Whist for American Legion Auxiliary in Kearney

A benefit whist will be held at the home of Mrs. Walter Carr 30 Washington Street Kearney on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock The event invites the public to attend and support the American Legion Auxiliary unit 6.

American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Walter Carr Washington Street

Town Council Eyes Fire Chief Election Tonight

The Burnside Memorial Building hosts the town council meeting this evening with elections for Chief Engineer and Assistant Engineers of the fire department on the agenda. Incumbent John Grabert and former foreman Robert J. Anderson lead the field, with Samuel A. Mott and Albert E. Alder also named as candidates.

Burnside Memorial Fire Department John Grabert Robert J. Anderson Ydradlion Company Samuel A. Mott Albert E. Alder

Kearney Post Plans June Anniversary and Events

At the Kearney Post No 6 American Legion meeting in G A R Hall a June 16 observance of the post formation was set with a three member committee. Dances are planned April 11 18 25 and May 2 at Academy Hall with post cooperation urged. A reception invite from R J Dennis Post 23 for Department Commander Wooley on April 29 at Edgewood Yacht Clubhouse was accepted.

Kearney Post American Legion G. A. R. Hall Academy Hall R. J. Dennis Wooley Edgewood Yacht Clubhouse Joseph W. Enos Newport Naval Hospital Sea Scouts

Youth Bound Over for Grand Jury in Two Cases

Ralph Coppola a 17 year old charged with breaking and entering a dwelling at 22 Oliver Street on December 3 1930 and stealing $10, also accused of daytime entry attempt on March 31 last. He was adjudged probably guilty and bound over to the June grand jury with bail set at 2000 per case and remanded to Bristol County Jail if bail not posted. Civil cases disposed include Rodrigues vs Perry continued, Garrcha v. Realty for 447, Makowsky v Hazen continued, and an order of sale issued.

Ralph Coppola Oliver Street Fifth District Court Bristol County Domingos Rodrigues Manuel Perry Manuel Costa Garrcha Service Realty and Loan Corporation Arduino Ferri, Et al Max Makowsky Morris Hazen Fifth District

St Michaels Church Week Announcements and Meetings

The Young People's Fellowship elected officers including President Muriel Ashton and Secretary Elizabeth Rounds at a Sunday meeting. The annual corporate meeting followed by vestry, with regular church activities listed for the week and upcoming services.

Young People's Fellowship of St. Michael’s Church Muriel Ashton Allen Newman Elizabeth Rounds Ralph T. Church Leonard P. Sanford, Jr Viola Anderson Andrew Iverson Gertrude Grice Corporation of Holmes House Ladies’ Benevolent Society St. Michael’s

Man arraigned for drunken driving on Metacom Avenue

Leo Sylvia of 80 Campbell Street North Providence former Easterbrooks Avenue resident was arraigned in District Court on a drunken driving charge for Sunday night on Metacom Avenue. Bail set at 500 dollars. he posted bail later. Police say he drove a car owned by Manuel Cabral of Pawtucket colliding with James Blessing of East Providence. Blessing and Miss Alice Coughlin suffered minor injuries. both cars damaged. Sylvia briefly jailed at Bristol County Jail after doctors deemed him intoxicated.

Leo Sylvia Campbell Street North Providence Easterbrooks Avenue Metacom Avenue District Court Sylvia Manuel Cabral Atwood Street Pawtucket James F. Blessing Center Street East Providence Blessing Alice Coughlin Bay View Avenue Miss Coughlan A. M. Merriman Bristol

Woman writes insurer amid hardship over insurance payout

A Florida Times Union note quotes a woman writing to an insurer about repeated delays in her payout, expressing distress and a wish regarding her husband. The item highlights frustration with the claims process and the emotional toll of coverage setbacks.

Chimes of Normandy to Be Staged Next Week

The operetta Chimes of Normandy directed by Mrs. M. Theresa Donovan will be presented Thursday and Friday evenings next week at the Guiteras Memorial School auditorium under the Bristol Train of Artillery. The piece, popular with Bristol audiences, features Nora E. Dwyer and Aida A. Connery among its cast with a sizable chorus contributing to the performance.

Normandy M. Theresa Donovan Bristol Train of Artillery Guiteras Memorial School Bristol Boston Nora E. Dwyer Aida A. Connery Howard Gray Francisco Canario Fred G. Dietz Isabel Sylvia Laura Furtado Minnie Goglia Roswell S. Bosworth

Proceeds To Poor From New Bristol Neck Golf Course

Seventy percent of the receipts from Cristy’s golf course on Bristol Neck at its opening day will go to Mrs Vasta L Ruggiero Director of Public Aid. Proprietor Fabio DeCristofaro said he hopes profits will be large to aid Bristol’s needy. Miniature golf was popular last summer with drivers seeking courses along the highways.

Easter Services Across Churches Mark Resurrection Feast

Easter Sunday observances filled town churches with special services, cantatas, and pageants focusing on the Resurrection. Sunrise services took place at Mount Hope Bay with Congregational Church activities led by the Christian Endeavor Society. Flowers and spring decorations enhanced altars as mild rain threatened and a raw northeasterly wind tempered street crowds and early-season drives.

Christian Endeavor Society Congregational Church Mount Hope Bay Phoenix Old Sol

Sewer Commission Organizes Saturday Meeting

Harold E. Hill was elected chairman and William T. Dwyer secretary at a Saturday meeting of the sewer commission. Elisha Hibbert serves as the other member. The secretary was directed to contact the Town Council about a DeWolf avenue sewer petition. Bills against the department were approved.

Sewer Commission For Organization Harold E. Hill William T. Dwyer Elisha Hibbert DeWolf Avenue

Kearney Post To Sponsor Junior League Ball Team

Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion plans to form another junior baseball team as part of a continued effort after strong interest in the national junior league program. Prospects include about 30 Legion junior teams statewide and a path to East and West championships leading to a Little World Series and potential World Series guests. The article cites past success from Providence and Central Falls teams and notes eligibility limits will affect some returning players.

Kearney Post American Legion Kearney Legion Connecticut New Jersey New York State Concord N. H Municipal Best Providence Meg “Es Jersey New York Island James Stanton Central Falls Louisville

Girl Scout Hike Plans Photography Session Ride to Mont Hope

Goldenrod Troop No 1 of the Girl Scouts will hike to Mont Hope on Wednesday. Scouts will take photographs under the direction of Mrs. George Millard who has led a series of talks on photography in recent weeks.

Goldenrod Troop Mont Hope George Millard

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