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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1937
Page
3
A Bristol bound preacher shares a March night tale from Hartford to Bristol. The Providence Hartford and Fishkill line delays forced a private run to Bristol. Conductor P. G. Card organized telegrams to hold the Bristol train, boarding Baldwin’s passenger after a late carriage arrival.
A leading bond paper manufacturer touts its twenty five year production of Hammermill Bond, equating the output to immense national scale. The firm claims 192 pounds of top grade paper produced in twenty five years could print billions in bill heads and could sustain vast typing and writing activity across years.
Fr. Gillan’s funeral drew hundreds as his body lay in state at the rectory then moved to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Clergy from multiple parishes led the service with many reverend speakers assisting and a large procession of parishioners and friends viewing the casket.
Clarence F. E. Daves of Bristol County defends the Bristol True Sportsman’s Association stance on land leasing taxation and game use. He argues members include taxpayers and businessmen, rejects external claims, and calls for continued cooperation with Fish and Game while urging reform among others.
The article notes that cattle have been in Europe since the middle of the new Stone Age but the origin of their wild ancestors remains undiscovered. It emphasizes the longstanding presence of domesticated cattle and the mystery surrounding their ancestral origins.
May 4 has been set for the Altar Society reception to Rev Anthony iancotti new curate at Our Lady of Mt Carmell Church. The event will be in the parish hall on Congregational street with Mrs James J Velleca as ex officio on the reception committee. A bridge whist is planned for April 29 in the same hall.
Capone Miss Elvira Frances Fusco 与 Matthew Caponé Jr 在 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 教堂由 Rev Joseph Sorzano 主持举行婚礼。仪式后在 Academy Hall 举行婚宴，随后前往布鲁克林与纽约市度蜜月。新娘来自 Bristol，毕业于 Colt Memorial High 学校，现任 Har Lee 制造公司职员；新郎 Brooklyn 出身，自 Colt 毕业后就读 Rhode Island State College 并获理学学士，现从事保险业。
The Bristol Troops Boy Scouts announce a 6 45 PM practice at Scout Hall for the Jamboree preparations led by Drum Mayor Norman Rene. The April Court of Honor and Board of Awards convene Friday at 73 o'clock with Col A Cheesman presiding. Explorers Troop 1 gather after band rehearsal to prep for the Jamboree and Green Bar Scouts Troop 1 meet tomorrow at 7 PM to finalize the spring and summer program. Troop 4 meets tonight under Dr Alan M Poole with junior officers assisting.
Bee at Bristol Troop holds a debate on which makes a better house pet with the negative side supporting dogs. Harris Fonseca Frank Cassano and William H. Gablinske argue canine heroism, while Joseph Belanger Robert Moren and Arthur Cordeiro advocate cats. Judges Amon Jamiel Joseph Arouca William F. Head assess the near unanimous win for the dog side as Skippy the dog makes a brief entrance. The Panthers and Flying Eagles tallied points in a related round as Belmore’s group led with 35 points and plans for a hike and patrol meetings were announced.
Mrs. Bertha M. Gilman of Roslindale Massachusetts announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Muriel C Gilman to Frederick W Marz Jr son of Mr and Mrs F W Marz of this town. Miss Gilman a graduate of Jamaica Plain High school and member of the Saturday Evening Club of Boston. Mr. Marz a graduate of Providence Trade School now at Northeastern University studying accounting. The couple plan a June wedding to reside in Roslindale Massachusetts.
Balloting in Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles contest shows four Bristol drug store employees campaigning for the community popular person title. Flora Bettencourt leads women with 1526 votes at Hope Drug, Eleanor St Angelo close behind. In men’s, Michael Sicignano tops with 425 votes, followed by Vincent Campagna and John Fielding. Other contenders include Babe Moniz and several listed male and female contestants.
Joseph Stephen Northup 62 a Bristol native died Sunday after a long illness at 282 Wood Street Funeral services will be at 2 pm tomorrow at St Michael's Church Canon Anthony R Parshley will officiate Burial in North cemetery He lived in Bristol lived here all his life worked 30 years in Natl India Rubber Co Wire Division He belonged to Bristol Aerie 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles Survived by two sisters Mrs Charles Coggeshall and Mrs Charles Sparks and a brother Arthur D Northup of Braintree Mass.
Manuel Silvia, 46, of 92 Reservoir Avenue, pleads not guilty and waives examination on an assault with a dangerous weapon charge. Bound over to grand jury with bond set at 2000. Police name Silvia as the man who allegedly threw a glass and wounded Ernest Ferreira at a Wood Street restaurant.
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