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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1936
Page
3
Colt Memorial High School will hold graduation exercises on June 25. Principal Edward J Fitzgerald announced the junior prom on June 5 and the senior reception on June 2. The operetta runs May 28 and 29 with two fundraisers, a subscription dance April 22 and a bridge party May 15, all in the school auditorium.
In Bristol Phoenix a letter from Harry Modlasky corrects an impression from Friday’s issue. He states he did not oppose the incumbent for town auditor, but applied after the press noted the town lacked an auditor and urges publication of this correction.
The Pastime theater presents Transatlantic Tunnel from April 8 to 9 with Richard Ox and Leslie Banks supported by Madge Evans Helen Vinson Aubrey Smith and Basil Sydney. On April 10 to 11 Romaniyn George Raft Rosaline Russell star alongside Teo Canllo Arline Judge Alan Dinehart and Andrew Tombes.
Bris tol scouts of the First Troop hold the Fisher Island contest to pick the guest at Batters 243rd CA during July camp at Taskers Island New York. The event, authorized by Capt Albert Moren, runs April through June 3 and credits advancement in scout craft discipline and general ability.
Members of the troop committee act as judges in a contest described as the most exciting and interesting ever held by the troop.
Awashonks Herd completed plans for the annual championship marbles tournament to be held the week of April 26 at their Scout Hall. The gameringer will be used in a regulation 10 foot circle with 13 marbles. Boys and girls under 16 may enter using blanks at Fred Suzman store. School districts will be used from former years with school champions advancing to finals later in the week. Officials will judge, and the tournament committee includes Joseph Arouca Anthonys Monoto and Rocco Proto.
Buttings Pharmacy defeated Casevs 3 to 1 while Corte Club and Alpers News Stand tied 2 to 2. Post Office Neck Rangers match postponed. summaries note a tight, even evening of bowling.
Readable excerpts show Room 1 pupils under Miss Marguerite Brogan and Mr Benjamin Hazen publishing News of Room 1 to showcase student work. The issue includes editorials and short compositions like My Cat, Learning to Drive, Make My Club, and Easter outfits, with several spelling errors preserved.
School and community events scheduled from April through June include minstrel and dance at Columbia Hall on April 11, Rotary Club benefit on April 13, GAR Hall dance on April 17, and school activities benefit dance on April 22. A Mount Carmel Players musical revue is set for April 23 at Gaunteras Memorial School. May features a three act comedy at First Baptist Church May 7 and 8, Spring Review May 2 at DeWolt Memorial Chapel, and a high school operetta in the school auditorium. June lists the Junior Prom on June 3, Colts Memorial graduation exercises at Guiteras school on June 25, and a reception at Colt auditorium on June 26.
A minute of silence for Ezra Dixon late Bristol G A R veteran opened the Second District meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. Kearney Post No 6 and Mendes-Hobson Post paid tribute, with plans for a joint April 8 memorial service and minutes noting the family. District leaders reported strong membership progress and upcoming events including a National Commander banquet April 23 in Providence.
A Spring Social is planned at DeWolf Memorial Chapel on Wednesday evening April 15 hosted by the Congregational Club. Rev. Joseph Pennypacker of Warren will speak. program includes vocal and instrumental music and a social with refreshments. Committee members are Mrs. Charles I Pendleton Mrs. Vincent Petture Mrs Fred Wilbur Mrs Arthur Rae Mrs Charles Palmer Mrs Earl Danhbar Mrs Celia Akin Mrs Clifford Wilson and Mrs Maybelle Remueres.
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