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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1932
Page
2
The Rotary Club volunteers running the Food Station have served daily since last November feeding children with careful purchasing and fund management. The aim was to close April 1 but funding and praise prompted extending the station to May 1 and now a call to women workers to continue through the end of the school year.
The American Legion Post in Kearney outlines a volunteer employment drive listing men seeking work. They can handle painting, papering, home cleanup and various short or long term jobs. Contact Domenico Mascalo at 404 Wood Street to hire a Legion member for timely, supportive labor.
Colt hosts Cumberland High in the Class B opener tomorrow on the common at 3 15 PM. Warwick High meets Colt in an inter conference tilt with both teams seeking footing after last season split results and a 2 2 tie against Pawtucket. The probable Colt lineup features Dickey or Pickersgill on the mound with Menagh at catcher and Wright Jordan Demenhcnare and Howard in the infield.
Mr and Mrs J Winthrop DeWolf plan an automobile tour through the Southern states Maria D Norris returns home after winter in Europe Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge to hold a Mystery Package and Candy Sale in Odd Fellows Hall Midweek Baptist service at 7 30 pm in the vestry Bible class to follow Exelsior Tennis Club to resume spring grounds cleanup this weekend Bristol Train of Artillery to stage the three act comedy Daley on May 12 at Guiteras Junior High School U S Dirigible Los Angeles passes Bristol at midnight with lights and silhouette The Rev Edward Saabye of Calvary Baptist Church spoke at First Baptist Church Life service led by Calvary Young Men's Business Club and Roger Hoard led song service.
Dr D Angelo's Hikers beat Jim McKenna's Woodchoppers 4 09 to 325. Louis Tortorice led the winners with a high single of 116 and total of 325, Hawes top scored for the losers.
Public events listed include a wedding production by Universal Producing Co at St Michaels Church on April 29 and May 12 13 with associated social gatherings at Guiteras House and Congregational Club.
Perrys TN Providence Mass Moar nine West Perrs daughter of Venerede nef La Vania (Hower Pers) her 2nd year funeral at St Michaels Church Brastel Thursday at 3 pm. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Sudden death noted with funeral services held at St Michaels Church Friday at 4 pm. West Kiserside Xpa 19 1932 Mars Smithy West.
Rev. Ernest Wismer of United Congregational Church was the principal speaker at the Bristol Lions Club lunch in Newport. He criticized federal efforts to legislate ideals and urged upholding old English common law customs, calling for clean enforcement of laws before reform and urging Americans to rely on themselves. Major Mortimer A Sullivan is slated to speak next week. directors will meet Friday. guests included Rev. Herbert D. Graetz and Dr. Willner.
The Republican Town Committee met last night at the offices of former Senator Wilis Dixon on High Street to plan an intensive registration drive. They authorized three delegates to the State and first Congressional District Convention and Dixon will set a date for the G and P caucus.
Coach Edward J Fitzgerald may send White Mello and a young left hander to pitch with Leo Mansi behind the plate Borges at first base Caruso at second Sousa at short and Paul Bruno at third. Capt Leon Lemaire Madetras and Brightman to handle the outfield.
In the first game of the season Cumberland lost to Colt in Bristol when Andy D'Ambrosio led off the ninth with a homer off Dickey, breaking a 2 2 tie and giving Colt a 3 2 win. The late blast decided the contest in favor of Colt.
The Phoenix Office runs a registration drive for all Bristol players eligible to join the Bristol Twilight League. Players, even if they played before, must report to be added to the list. If enough names arise for four teams, the league stays all local. otherwise nearby players may be invited.
Town Council of Bristol will convene in the Memoral Building Town Council Chamber on Friday April 22 1982 at 7300 wh m for canvassing property voter lists to qualify for the Special Financial Town Meeting on Tuesday April 26 1982. Tax assessment must be on file for those listed to vote. John W Church Town Clerk.
The National Guard unit drew over 100 spectators including Brig Gen Cyril Wells and Lieut Col Fred Straight as witnesses to an outstanding inspection praised by Lieut Col Webster. The event featured officers’ comments, a church ceremony by Rev Fr Joseph Sarzana, and a wedding reception for Miss Virginia Rich and Josep Rich with plans to reside at 236 Wood Street after April 25.
Miss Rose Josephine Balzano and Joseph J Pereira wed at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in a ceremony officiated by Fr Joseph Sarvana and Fr Francisco Vieira. The couple, after a breakfast and reception, plan to live at 173 Maple Street in Naugatuck, Conn, where the groom works.
An attractive wedding was held yesterday morning at 9 o clock at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Miss Louise Anna Rich daughter of Mr and Mrs Manato Rich of 236 Wood Street wed James Carlo Lapomarda son of Mr and Mrs. .
Judge Edward L Leahy presided as Probate Court met in town yesterday. Petitions or accounts involving Burke-Tarr Co Providence heirs Hammill estate Meigs Borges and others were continued or allowed, with wards conservators guardians appointed and bonds set. several inventories and sales of real or personal estate approved or scheduled for May 2 1932.
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