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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1940

Page

4

Opportunities For Youth In Vocational Agriculture Talk

Dr E L Austin of Rhode Island State College will discuss agricultural vocations for youth at Andrews Memorial School under Junior-Senior PTA. The talk aims to broaden teacher and parent knowledge of youth opportunities in agriculture and invites non members to attend. A student entertainment program is planned with junior and senior high pupils participating.

E. L. Austin Rhode Island State College Andrews Memorial School Ian M. Walker PT A_ unt Austin Michigan Walker

Ca-Vel Ball Plans Furthered

Ed. Drew's radio orchestra will play at the first annual Ca-Vel Ball for Collins and Aikman employees on April 13 at the Hotel Warren. Sponsored by Bristol plant's Men's and Girls' clubs, the event expects 1100 workers and will be in the Royal Room. Committees include Mrs Fdea Harris Joseph Marshall and others.

Ed. Drew Collins and Aikman Warren Bristol Collins-Aikman Corporation Royal Room Fdea Harris Joseph Marshall Catherine Mello Mary Paul Harriet Tacolett Albert Frhner Michael Dilello Arthur Wood

St Rita's Society Plans May Activities

St Rita's Society held a Parish Hall meeting to plan a Mother's Day program with entertainment and refreshments led by Miss Josephine Russo and others. They scheduled a community communion on May 19 followed by a card party the next day with committee members listed.

St Rita's Society Josephine Russo Mary Florenzano Lucy Murgo Philippa Pirri Anna Panzarelli Mary Turilo Beatrice Riccio Ann Spaghetti Josephine Pante Catherine Camero Anna Matrone

Mother's Day Program Planned by Altar Society

The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church plans a Mother's Day program on May 12 in Parish Hall on Congregational Street. The af fair committee includes Dorothy Ruggiero as chair and other members Mary Carmone Genevieve Pagnano Geraldine Marino Helen Romano Louise Ruggiero Emily Bernardo Julia Velleca ex officio.

Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt

Forum on Church History at Trinity Church

The first monthly mens forum will be held tomorrow evening in the Parish House on State Street. Res Beauchamp will preside. The discussion starts at eight o clock and will cover church history. Members and friends are invited to participate.

Trinity Church State Street Res Beauchamp Scout Hall William F Head Domenic Ruggiero St. Michael's Parish House Irving M. Porter Wood Street John DaPonte Kearney Legion Home Franklin Street Arthur Belmore

Hope Circle and Warren Circle Plan Joint Social

A joint social by Hope Circle and Warren Circle is planned for April 15 at St Mary's auditorium. The organizing committee lists Margaret M Morris as chairman and includes Martha Gallagher Geraldine Marino Mary Malafronte Rose Alfano Ethel Marz Catherine Francis Ada Perry Marguerite Cirillo Katherine Burns Marguerite Jordan Theresa Robel Eileen Pierce Mary Andrade Marguerite Walsh Mary Corey Mary Lannon Irene Lewis Nora E Dweer and Frances Horton.

Hope Circle Warren Circle St Mary's Auditorium Margaret M Morris Martha Gallagher Geraldine Marino Mary Malafronte Rose Alfano Ethel Marz Catherine Francis

Creating a Picture Series for Fun in Your Album

This guide explains making connected photo stories by grouping related shots. Start with a single image, like a girl on a phone, and plan a sequence showing expressions and dialogue. Arrange prints to tell a tale with captions under each photo.

Johnny

First American Scout Board of Awards Night

Despite a heavy downpour the Board of Awards night drew a well attended audience as four tenderfoot scouts were elevated to second class. Scoutmaster Fish presented badges and certificates during an investiture ceremony. Black Hawk Patrol led by Joseph Thelaseer won inspection with 19 points, Flying Horse tied at 16, Panthers won the wheelbarrow race, and Black Hawk, Flying Horse, and scoutcraft tests highlighted the evening with multiple scouts earning ranks and completing tests. Plans for a hike and a camp trip were announced, and Be Kind to Animals Week was noted for next Monday with assistant scoutmaster Arouca guiding the program.

América Board of Awards Medcine Tenderfoot George R. Fish Black Hawk Patrol Joseph Thelaseer Black Hawk Flying Horse Panthers Fling Horse Frank DeLuca Bernard Quartaro Peter Nero Walter Machado Manuel Torres Toseah Ferrara Michael Balzano Joseph Ferrara Fish Frans DeLuca Carmine Langello

Obituary John Fernandes, 38, Bristol native, dies suddenly

John Fernandes, 38, formerly of Bristol, died last Saturday. The funeral from Philip Motta's home proceeded to St Elizabeth's for solemn high mass. burial followed at Stop Mars's Cemetery. Born June 6 1902 in the Adeira Islands, he lived in Bristol until age 17, then moved to Brooklyn with his wife Christina Motta Fernandes and son Philip John. Survived by his wife Christina, son Philip John, and brother Samuel Fernandes, all of Brooklyn.

John Fernandes Bristol Philip Motta Munroe Avenue St. Elizabeth’s Church Res Henrique Rocha Stop Mars’s Anthony Texeira John Freitas Brooklyn Noy John Abreu Cambridge Manuel Permnedes Manuel Borges Perminendrade Mfr Vernandes Adeira Islands John and Mary Nunes) Fernandes 67Th Street Fernandes Christina Motta Fernandes Philp John Sanuel Fernandes

Quotes on Mistakes and Growth from Historic Voices

A collection of aphorisms on error and correction featuring Abraham Lincoln Mary Baker Eddy Coleridge Pope and anonymous authors. The quotes urge self awareness, persistence, and virtue as paths to wisdom and peace despite flaws and misjudgments.

Bristol Events And Anniversaries Schedule

April events include Leap Year Dance April 12 in Colt Auditorium hosted by Bristol Colt Andrews Alumni Association. April 13 marks the first Vel Ball of the Bristol Plant by Collins and Aikman Corp at Hotel Warren. April 18–19 features Oneretti bx students at Drateras Miemeartaliar High School auditorium. April 20 a garden sale at Crateras House by Congregational Club. Maas 6 will host 40th anniversary dinner dance for Lover Principessa Flena S of IT at New Bristol Casino. May 17 annual ball by Bristol Fire Department at New Bristol Casino.

Colt Auditorium Bristol- Colt-Andrewslumn Association Oneretti Bx Drateras Miemeartaliar High School Maas Miordasy Principessa Flena New Bristol Casino Prilay Torst Bristol Fire Department Bristol

Bristol Boy Scout Joseph Marshall Becomes Eagle Scout

Joseph Marshall 15 of 165 Franklin Street earned Eagle Scout at an Eagle Court of Honor in the Superior Court House Providence. He is the 36th Bristol Eagle and 16th in First Bristol Troop, with 26 merit badges.

Joseph Marshall Franklin ‘ Street Bristol Boy Scouts of America Eagle Court of Honor Superior Court House Providence Marshall Denner Awashanks Herd Flying Horse Patrol

Finance Group Postpones Meeting

The Bristol Republican town committee finance group postpones its meeting as the search for a chairman stretches. Dr John R Bernardo announces the caucus will be held tomorrow from 10 am to 9 pm at Bristol County courthouse to elect six delegates and alternates to the First Congressional District Convention at the Presidence Biltmore on April 29.

Bristol Republian John R Bernardo Bristol Bristol County Presidence Biltmore Bristol County Court House Biltmore Hotel Providence R. I

Donn Fendler’s Survival Tale In Maine Wilderness

The account recounts a boy’s nine day trek lost in Maine under brutal cold and wet conditions. He forages berries endures injury exposure and hunger, guided by training from Scouting and a strong will to return to civilization.

Joseph B Egan Donn Donn Fendler Maine

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