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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1933

Page

4

Symphony Broadcasts Bring World Orchestras To Homes At No Cost

Radio programs showcase the New York Philharmonic and peers like Philadelphia and Boston orchestras. Olin Downes and guest conductors provide talks and analyses, offering two hour Sunday concerts praised for accessibility and talent. Telephone wire wind noises are noted as a side observation.

New York Philharmonic Orchestra Arturo Toscanin Toscanini Carnegie Hall New York Philharmonic Olin Downes New York Times Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Baltimore San Francisco Damrosch Curtis Institute Roxy Caesera Sodero Frank Black NBC Howard Barlow Columbia Symphony Stokowski Gabrilowich Koussevitzky Damrasch Rapee Sodero Barlow Black

Merchants Bowling League to close season with banquet

The 1932-33 Merchants Bowling League ends with a banquet at the Colonial Hotel, Bertram W. Wall as toast master. Prizes go to champion BTA and to top individual honorees. Artillery team roster includes Edward Bullock and Elisha Hibbert. Final standings show BTA 55 wins 29 losses, Night Hawks 46 38, Pozzi Drugs 45 39, Senators 22 62.

Merchants’ Bowling League Colonial Hotel Bertram W. Wall William Burke Howard H. Hawes Freeman Canning Alec Guevremont Artillery Edward Bullock Alfred Burke Floyd Byone Fred Middleton Harold Newman Elisha Hibbert BT A Night Hawks Pozzi Drugs Senators

Bristol council tackles bus cuts and street drainage

Bristol officials seek restoration of New England Transportation bus service to pre March 11 hours and shuttle runs to Warren. The meeting also extends the sewage plant permit, addresses drainage issues on Chestnut and Dunbar avenues, and approves renewals and small grants for local groups.

Ier Joseph Panzarella Congregational Street William D'Alessio Reservoir Avenue Nunzi Gaglio Court Street Peter Moran, Jr Coggeshall Avenue Romano New England Transportation Company Bristol Providence Warren State Board of Purification of Waters Wallis E.howe Dunbar Avenue G H Henderson State Board John W Church Prescott B Paull Chestnut Street Mr Henderson Hope Street Amos SS Gorham Bristol Distric Nursing Association Rogers Preetebrars Philip Sansone Work Relief Bureau State Board of Public Roads Olmpian Club Man Narra- Ransett Plectra Light Company

Merchants Bowling League 1932 33 Season Overview

The Merchants Bowling League runs from October through March, covering games played between clubs and individuals. Standings and results from October to March highlight team rivalries, scores, and top performers across the season.

Flowers Favored at White House Decorations

The retired White House greenhouse chief notes roses carnations freesias and snapdragons appeal to most White House ladies for decorations. Pink azaleas were massed at President Cleveland's wedding at the White House.

White House Cleveland

Banana Insight of Dampier Reveals Hidden Value

The passage chronicles William Dampier, an English explorer, noting his privateering voyages at the end of the seventeenth century and his belief that bananas held greater importance than battles or plunder during his travels around the world.

William Dampier

Track program revival at local school hopes revive spirit

Principal Colt plans to sustain track despite canceling baseball. If interest grows, a street course and intramural meets may be created with events in broad jump shot put and javelin. A team may enter Rhode Island State Interscholastic meet Kingston Brown University meet and a proposed league relay carnival. The town’s unemployed look forward to season joy lifting gloom.

Colt Rhode Island Kingston Brown University

Funeral services set for James Gregory Duffy of this town

Funeral services for James Gregory Duffy a lifelong town resident who died Wednesday at Rhode Island Hospital after several weeks illness will be held at 9 tomorrow morning in St Marys Church with Rev Thomas J Gillan officiating Burial will follow in St Marys Cemetery Duffy born November 8 1884 was a printer by trade and worked in the National India Rubber Co printing department earlier with Bristol Phoenix He is survived by his mother wife Edith M Duffy two sons Gregory and Francis a brother Joseph of Providence three sisters Sister Victorine Louise and Mrs Daniel Farly The posthumous notes indicate a local legacy in town and regional printing connections.

Saimes G. Duffy James Gregory Duffy Rhode Island Hospital St. Mary's Church Thomas J Gillan St. Mary’s Cemetery Mr. Duffy Margaret C. Duffy Francis H Duffy Edith M. Smith Duffy National India Rubber Cp Bristol Phoenix Gregory Francis Duffy Joseph Duffy Providence Victorine The Sisters of St Joseph of Altoona Louise Duffy Daniel Farly

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Bridget T Sharkey

The funeral of Mrs Bridget T Sharkey widow of Neil Sharkey who died Tuesday after a brief illness was held from her home 19 Collins Street. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at St Marys Church with Rev Thomas J Gillan as celebrant assisted by Rev Joseph Sarzano and Rev Milton King. The mass featured In Manus Tua and vocal solos by Miss Nora F Dwyer. Bearers were Bristol residents William Hammill John Lavander Joseph Lewis Thomas Dwyer Patrick Tramor and Lawrence Walsh of Providence. Mrs Sharkey aged 72 or 73 was born in Treland and came to Bristol over 50 years ago. She leaves three brothers and three sisters in the area.

B. T. Sharkey Bridget T Sharkey Neil Sharkey Collins Street St Mary's Church Thomas J Gillan Joseph Sarzano Our Lady of Mt Carmel Milton King Manus Tua Nora F. Dwyer Jesus William Hammill John Lavander Joseph Lewis Thomas Dwyer Patrick Tramor Bristol Lawrence Walsh Providence Sharkey Treland Patrick P Walsh James J Roger Walsh William W. Horton St. Barstow Angie Pierce Newport

Growth and Maturation of Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs

A historical note explains blue crabs in Chesapeake Bay take about two years to mature. Crabs alternate shedding between soft and hard shells as they grow, undergoing roughly 145 molts before reaching full maturity.

Chesapeake Bay

Upcoming events listing for April and May

Community notices announce a series of fundraisers and performances. Details include Meat Pie Supper at State Street MF Church on April 17, Prince Charming musical comedy by Straght Brothers on April 24, chicken patty supper on April 28, Luncheon Bridge on April 26, Main Street Revue May 4-5, The Worlds All Right musical extravaganza May 18-19, and The Count and the Co-ed operetta May 15-16 at Colt Memorial High School.

State Street Fpworth League Straght Brothers Doric Cub World Wide Guild of the First Bbaptist Church Parish Aid Society Trinnity Church Olympian Club Guiteras Memorial School St Michael's Guiteras Memorial Hhigh School Colt Memorial High School

National Holiday Observance Note

No national holidays exist though some legal days are observed nationwide as states declare them legal holidays.

Up-to-date Comfort Plumbing Specialists Guarantee

A bathroom specialist advertises up-to-date comfort and offers a guarantee in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty. The firm emphasizes its core plumbing expertise and promises enhanced assurance for customers.

Bee oH ent: was: uN V1 Bee fe tor

Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and events. The readable bits suggest a local item with possible bee or ent topic and personnel but specifics are not recovered.

Public Weights and Measures Notice for Bristol Trade

Town of Bristol asks all traders and public weighers to bring their weights measures or balances to 246 State Street for adjustment and sealing by May 8 1983 under Rhode Island General Laws Antonio Guida Sealer of Weights and Measures.

Bristol State Street State of Rhode Island Antonio Guida

Sheriffs Sale In Bristol Rhode Island

Public auction set for April 22, 1933 at 11:00 AM in Bristol County Court House to satisfy an execution issued November 12, 1932 in favor of Abraham Ludack and Wolf Lepee against Antonio Madeira. Property includes parcels 148 and 149 in Gooding Manor Bristol, described by plan dated May 1918. Deputy Sheriff MES Mbiggs notes fees, costs, and contingencies.

State OF Rhode Island Providence Plantations Bristol Sheriff's Office Providence Abraham Ludack Wolf Lepee Fall River Massachusetts Antonio Madeira John Doe Antonio Madeiro Gooding Herbert A. Pratt Brisstol County Court House Mes F Mbiggs

Estate of Maria G Gibson first and final account filed

The Industrial Trust Company administrates the estate of Maria Gibson. The court orders publication of notice for fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix starting April 1 1933. Proceedings held at Probate Court Room Bristol with John W Church Clerk.

Maria G. Gibson

Estate petition seeks guardian for Tindaro Sangiorgi alias Sangeorge

In Bristol March 24 1933 Probate Court hears petition by Rosaria Sangiorgi to appoint guardian of the person and estate of Tindaro Sangiorgi alias Cindaro Sangeorge. Hearing set for April 17 1983 at 10 A M in the Probate Court Room with weekly citation notice.

Bristol Tindaro Sangiorgi Cindaro Sangeorge Rosaria Sangiorgi Cindaro ‘Sangeorge Bristol /Phenix An. i

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