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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1931
Page
4
The untimely death of Speaker Nicholas Longworth is noted with sympathy and respect. The piece reflects on his engaging qualities and executive ability, compares him to Theodore Roosevelt, and contemplates how hard times push people into new, fulfilling careers. It ends with a humorous quip about rubber mats under cuspidors.
A series of social gatherings and fundraisers enliven town life. Dances, bridge games, and whist for charity accompany church and auxiliary meetings. Easter school recess noted, while public figures and families attend hospital, funeral, and travel events including a Bristol Rotary delegation preparing for Vienna.
Members of the Piazza Club were guests of former Providence Council President Edward F. Bunn at 175 Sessions Street. Reminiscences of past gatherings, music and refreshments enhanced the event. Plans for summer outings and discussions on town, state and national affairs followed a buffet luncheon as guests departed for Bristol.
Mr Jack LaFazia of LaFazia Pharmacy wants to form a team in the local twilight baseball league but faces a shortage of available local players. Three teams are entered, already re-engaging former members, while six locals per team will be needed.
The funeral for John Pozzi, noted Bristol business owner and Bristol Loan Co. proprietor, who died unexpectedly Tuesday in Shelton, Conn., was held yesterday from 32 Munro Avenue. A requiem mass at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was conducted by Rev. Fr. Joseph Poja, with many floral offerings. Interment followed at St. Marys Cemetery.
This evening at o'clock in the vestry services follow with a 10 30 o'clock morning service next Sunday led by Rev A F Jennings preaching. Sunday school at noon Christian Endeavor meets 6 15 led by Miss Charlotte Stoughton. Evening service at 7 30 features the pastor. World Wide Guild meets Monday at 7 30 in the vestry.
The Woman’s Relief Corps of the Grand Army of the Republic formed in 1883, with the Ladies of the organization meeting in Chicago in September 1888.
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