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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1928

Page

3

Reading Certificates Presented at Guiteras School Auditorium

Presented by George J O'Brien principal of Guiteras Memorial School reading certificates were awarded to numerous students across several classes including Alfred Paiva Peter Gilroy Alfonso Poli Helen Conley William Dwyer Samuel Eisenstadt Mary Celone Joseph Cabral Willard Clark and Emily Velleca John Hogan John Fernandez Yolanda Vivenzio.

George J O’brien Guiteras Memorial School Alfred Paiva Peter Gilroy Alfonso Poli Helen Conley William Dwyer Samuel Eisenstadt Mary Celone Joseph Cabral Willard Clark Emily Velleca John Hogan John Fernandez Yolanda Vivenzio William West Louis Annarummo Angelina Randall Mary Malafronte Herrmann Whitbur Antonetta Pol Louis Durgin Evelyn Cheshire Chris Ostby Joseph Perr Frances Dunbar Madeline King Frances McGovern Catherine Hempel Josephine Codola Flla Mae Lemaire Fra Bullock William Warner Nelson Wells Elizabeth Rounds John White Phoebe Paiva Helen Remueres Nathaniel Gladding Agnes Currier Raphelina de Rosa Marjorie Manley Biagio Massa Samuel Cam

Marriages in Town on April 9

Bridegrooms and brides from this town wed in local churches on April 9. Joseph H. Goulart married Frances Garcia at St Elizabeths Church with Rev Francisco G Vieira officiating. Anthony Merlino wed Carmelo Mil dred Campagna at the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel presided by Rev Joseph Poja. John Joseph Mul kern and Elizabeth Wainfred Pierce tied in St Marys Church with Rev Thomas J Gillan. Francis Leo Vera and Catherine Frances Lavender also wed at St Marys Church in Warren with Rev James Fitzsimon.

Goulart—Garcia St Elizabeth's Church Francisco G Vieira Joseph H. Goulart Frances Garcia Merlino—Campagna Vera Lavender Warren St Marys Church James Fitzsimon Francis Leo Vera This Town Catherine Frances Lavender

Callan and Sardinha Obituaries in Town Notices

In this town issued notices for April 8 and 9. John Callan died in his 84th year. Edward Sardinha, son of Manuel and Alexandria, aged 1 year 9 months.

Callan John Callan Sardinha Edward Manuel Alexandria Sardinha

Bristol Train of Artillery re elects Merriman for second year

Dr Alfred M Merriman was re elected Colonel of the Bristol Train of Artillery for the second consecutive year at the annual meeting held last Thursday evening in the armory on State street. Lieut Col Edwin S Godfrey and Major Fred M Straight were also re elected. Officers on the staff were named and three company officers chosen for Companies A B and C. A rifle shooting tournament with Battery C 243d CAC (H1D) was planned for a future date. Medals from Rumford range were awarded and members commended for the recent banquet at the State Armory. Buffet luncheon followed.

Alfred M. Merriman Bristol Train of Artillery Armory State Street Edwin S. Godfrey Fred M. Straight Merriman George R. Fish A. Elmer MacNamara Whilliam LePage Fred E Bristol

Obituary of John Callan Father of Town Council President

John Callan died at 3 o'clock Sunday morning at 208 Franklin street after a month's illness from pneumonia. Born June 11 1844 in Armagh Ireland he came to the US 65 years ago and lived in town. He worked 52 years at National India Rubber Company before retiring in 1918. He is survived by his wife Katherine McGovern and eight grandchildren. Funeral mass at St Marys Church followed by interment at St Marys Cemetery.

John Callan L. H. Callan Franklin Street Mr Callan Armagh Ireland John Alice Callan National India Rubber Company Katherine McGovern St Mary's Church Charles Rogers Callan St. Mary's Parochial School St Mary's Total John Leahy Fred Foster Sadie C. Callan Colt Memorial High School Charles Hennesses Riverside St. Mary's Church Grace McKas Jesus Providence Daniel Morris Woonsocket Edward Morris Bernard Breen Charles Breen Francis P. McGovern St Mary's Cemetery

Napoleon Relic Uniforms Donated to Austrian Museum

The uniform cloak and hat of an Austrian general worn by Napoleon I on the 1814 road from Fontainebleau to Elba were donated to the Austrian Military Museum in Vienna by the descendants of Field Marshal von Koller who kept them for many years.

Napoleon Napoleon I Fontainebleau Elba Vienna Marshal von Koller

Monthly report of Bristol District Nursing Association

The March report lists 71 total care cases across General 46 Metropolitan 22 John Hancock 3. It records 617 total visits including 168 General, 78 Metropolitan, 49 John Hancock, 15 tuberculosis, 6 prenatal, and 301 State Child Welfare. Four Child Welfare clinics served 80 babies and one Chest clinic saw 3 patients.

Bristol District Nursing Association John Hancock

Bristol Chapter D A R Meets In Warren With Napoleon Talk

Bristol Chapter D A R held its regular meeting at Mrs. John B Batchelor's Warren home. Mrs. Marcius H Merchant delivered a talk titled Traces of Napoleon France and Italy. Miss Mabel Salisbury played three piano selections as guests enjoyed refreshments hosted by Mrs. LeRoy Staples Mrs Daniel H Child and Mrs George T Greene.

Bristol D A. R John B. Batchelor Warren Batchelor Marcius H. Merchant Napoleon France Italy Mabel Salisbury LeRoy Staples Daniel H. Child George’ T. Greene

Community events calendar highlights spring gatherings

April events include Hud son Essex Orchestra and Kalua Four in a Bri Froops sponsored concert at Coft High School. Bridge Whist at Rockwell Fall Mt Hope March. Bazaar at Mt Carmel Hall hosted by Altar Society. Guiteras Memorial School entertainment by Kearney Post No 6 A L and Auxiliary. Salad Supper at St Michael's Chapel. Old Maids Convention comedy at Memorial Chapel. Luncheon Bridge at Trinity Parish House hosted by Parish Aid Society.

Hudson-Essex Orchestra Kalua Bri Froops Coft High Guiteras Memorial School Auspices Kearney Post No. 6 A. L St. Michael's Chapel St. Michael's Brotherhood Memorial Chapel First Congregational Church The Congregational Club Trinity Parish House Auspices Parish Aid Society

Langtois transfers land on John Street to Vargas et al

Emily Frances Langtois of Barrington conveys land and buildings on the north side of John Street to Manuel Vargas and others of this town.

Emily Frances Langtois Barrington Manuel Vargas Et al John Street

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Buick Flint Michigan John G. Deslauriers Tel Bristol-75 Hope and Washington Streets George J. O'Brien Guiteras School WM. P. Pelleft & Son Pinehurst Ave Dexter Westerly Works Oak Bridge Rockwell Fall M. C Mt. Hope Altar Society of Mt. Carmel Church Mt. Carmel Hall Congregational Street General Electric Refrigerator WM. H. Bell Hope Street Newman Bros Whitmeyer Gorham Johnson S. S Petersen's Sunshine Pro Kenyon Swift’s Frankforts
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