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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1931

Page

5

Bristol High School to Publish Iris Second Number

After a 22 year gap Bristol High School will resume the Iris high school paper. Under Principal Davis and Miss Paull the new Board of Editors includes Carrie A Thomas Bertram W Wall Reba Goddard Catherine Levere Griswold Herreshoff Marie Lavander May Hackett Irving McCaughey with Harold Peckham and William Sisson as business managers. Two pupils Harrys V Cady and William J Shepard face forthcoming award of silver medals from Commodore Longfellow for lifesaving at the steamboat wharf last August.

Bristol High School E H Brownell FE K Hall L I Cortell Harrys V Cady William J Shepard Commodore Longfellow US Life Saving Corps

Breakin at Burnside Memorial Building Reported

Last night the Burnside Memorial Building was broken into. Chief of Police James Heard Jr who also serves as janitor found the break early this morning. Town Clerk Bennett said nothing of value was taken and no entry was made to the Treasurer George H H Peck’s office. Salvation Army officer Fnsign Weller arrived in Bristol from Baltimore yesterday.

Burnside Memorial James Heard, Jr Bennett Cxreorge HH Peck Fnsign Weller Salvation Army Bristol Baltimore Maryland

Queen Wsther opera performance delights crowds

The cantata Queen Wsther was staged in the opera house on Wednesday and Thursday evenings under Prof A H Newton. Crowded houses praised the singers and Mrs Bob MacDougall's accompaniment. a large cast included Father, the Queen and other named roles with a strong chorus.

Opera Prof A H Newton Bob MacDougall Dora Green Ahaseurus George W Warren Haman Kirtland Watson Haman Pardon Kenney Mordecai Frank Chamberain Caorge Graham Tenn Adtee Dunbar Clara Orman Fitte Anderson Rockwell Pya Mas Cole Mary Brechin Blanche West Robert Munro Wm Brownell Merrman Newman MacDougall Joseph J. Ruffum Roy Billsborough Nehemiah Johnston Arthur McCaw Jessie Brechin Mav Bowler Clara Stuart Ella Mav Gray Helen Warren Mildred Gorham

Bristol Oaks to Play Mt Hope Sluggers in Exhibition

The Bristol Oaks baseball team will host an exhibition game Saturday afternoon at 2:30 on the common against the Mt Hope Sluggers. Bristol Oaks lineup features War ren Al Post, Cappucci, Hana tow, Cork Servant, Dick Mott, Bruno, Lombardi, Cardoza, FE Mans, Sicignano, A Limaida, and A Trudell. Mt Hope Sluggers counter with a strong local roster in this first workout of the season.

Bristol Oaks Mt Hope Sluggers Bishane Warren al Post Cappucci Hanatow Warren High Star Cork” Servant Battery C Dick” Mott Colt High Star Bruno Kearney Post Servant Lester Lombardi Mt Hope Shuggers

Vigilance Urged Starting Fires

Robert J Anderson Chief Engineer of the Fire Department warns townspeople to exercise extreme care lighting grass rubbish and other fires on premises in towns and farms. Recent fires in western and southwestern parts of the state likely started by a careless cigarette or runaway grass fire showing how quickly flames spread and cause losses.

Robert J Anderson Fire Department

Get Interested in Your Job Says Motivational Grit Advice

The message encourages workers to find interest in their tasks by understanding their role and giving the job a fair chance to engage them. It argues that a shift in perspective can make work feel more worthwhile and productive.

Taft School Club hears Elmer Mapes on superintendent event

At a Taft School Club meeting Supt of Schools Elmer S Mapes spoke on his trip and the recent National Convention of Superintendents. Ruth Hazledine Annual performed piano solos. Reports were given and Mrs Sullivan and Mrs Gray hosted a collation after an enjoyable gathering.

Taft School Club Elmer _ S. Mapes Ruth Hazledine D B. Sullivan Harry R Gray

Birth Announcement for Frank Francis in Town

In this town, on April 13, a son named Frank was born to Mr and Mrs William Francis of 49 Usher Avenue.

Francis Frank William Francis Usher Avenue

Crabb and Ward Married In Chicago April 11

Frank Abel Crabb Jr. formerly of this town wed Dorothy Belle Ward in Chicago on April 11. The couple’s nuptials were announced in a concise society note.

Death of Mrs Maria Faria in town at age 82

Mrs Maria Faria widow of John Faria died in town on April 14 in her 82nd year.

Faria Maria Faria John Faria

Soups Test Culinary Skill From Chef Etienne Allio

A hotel chef presents a guide to perfect soup making with three recipes Potage a la Creme d Epinards Potage Longchamps and Potage de Carottes In clear steps he outlines washing simmering straining and seasoning instructions for each dish.

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