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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1930

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Easter Monday Ball Largely Attended by Bristol Groups

The annual Easter Monday Ball at the State Armory drew about 300 attendees from Bristol and distant towns. Grand Knight John A. Deslauriers led the grand march with Mrs Deslauriers, as Jammie Walsh and his radio orchestra provided music.

Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella State Armory Church Street John A. Deslaurers Deslauriers Jammie” Walsh James Ruggiero Francis Connell William Flanagan William Fernandes John Andrade Roland Martelly Frederck Goff Loretta T Connell

Bridge Illumination Draws Town Visitors in Light Show

The Mt Hope bridge lit with thousands of electric lights attracted many visitors over Saturday and Sunday and last evenings. The illuminated span and towers formed a striking sight and people traveled miles to view it. Lighting will continue on the evenings of this week.

Mt Hope

Town Council Meeting Plans Vote and Sewage Project

The Town Council will meet Thursday evening to canvass property voter lists for the adjourned meeting at Bradford Street town hall next Monday. The agenda includes election of a board of engineers and minor officers such as clerk of the Board of Tax Assessors and a recreation board member.

Bradford Street Board of Engineers Board of Tax Assessors

Arrested for Using Milk Bottles Not His Own

John Francis of Metacom Avenue was arrested on three warrants for using and possessing milk bottles belonging to other dealers. The items were marked with other names, alleged to have occurred on April 14. He pleaded not guilty and posted $100 bail in each case for District Court appearance next Monday.

John Francis Metacom Avenue Narrows Road Robert G Fleming Providence States Pure Food and Drug Commission Francis Samuel L. Wallace H. P. Hood Youngs Garage Inc Brookline Mass Leslie E Baker Barrington John G Deslauriers Manuel Ie Costa Mendes District Court Joseph Baptista Bay View Avenue Joseph Garafa Nolo

Communion Breakfast for Bristol Knights of Columbus Council

The Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus held its first communion breakfast Sunday at the Hotel Belvedere after Holy Communion at St Marys Church. About 80 members attended as State Deputy Walter F. Fitzpatrick and Past State Deputy Edward Quigles spoke, with other leaders including Past Grand Knight Thomas H Byrnes and Grand Knight John G Deslauniers presiding. The organizing committee included Frederick Goff Walham Towser Oscar Rische Peter Bonviem Thomas Jo Tobin and Roland Martells.

Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Hotel Belvedere St Marys Church Walter F. Fitzpatrick Edward Quigles Providence Thomas H Byrnes William P Hammill Antonio IF D Angelo John G Deslauniers Frederick Goff Walham Towser Oscar Rische Peter Bonviem Thomas Jo Tobin Roland Martells

Warden Abbott Hastings to Speak on Missions Here

Rev A Abbott Hastings of St Michael's mission in the Wind River Reservation Wyoming will give four addresses next Sunday and Monday. He speaks Sunday at St Michael's in the morning and Trinity in the evening. Monday afternoon he talks to the Ladies' Benevolent Society at Holmes House and in the evening to St Michael's Brotherhood.

A Abbott Hastings St Michael's Mission Wind River Reservation Wyoming St Michael's Trinity Church Ladies’ Benevolent Society St Michael's Church Holmes House St Michael's Brotherhood

Real Estate Transfers In Bristol Narrows And Attleboro

Carimla Ruggiero sold land to Pasquale Pagnano on Usher Avenue north side. George H Pond and others sold land and buildings at Bristol Narrows to William M Walls. Harrison C Swift of Attleboro sold land at Swoft Point Bristol Narrows to Michael Joseph Bilodeau of Attleboro. Frank Awl transferred interest on land and buildings on the west side of High Street to Lucia Ascilo.

Carimla Ruggiero Pasquale Pagnano Usher Avenue George H Pond Et al William M Walls

Violators of Traffic Ordinances in Court

In the Fifth District Court 36 violators faced charges for parking violations including all night parking and curb restrictions on Wood and Bradford streets. Most plead and paid costs totaling $3.80 each, with plans to consider fines for future cases. A separate session saw trials over oyster ground theft end in not guilty verdicts.

Fifth District Wood Street Bradford Street Pole Woo Jo Kavanuagh Chit Kavanagh Woodstreet Frank H. Hammill Martin King Island Park Henry Days Riverside Drive Tiverton Mount Hope Asst Jo Raymond Dubee John J Nolan Newport Hlammull Frank Moores Fort Adams Hope Street James Gilday

Excellent Shooting As Bristol Beats Fall River In Rifle Match

The Bristol riflemen defeated Fall River 717 to 707 in a keen contest at the Bristol rifle club range. John St Angelo starred for Bristol with 145, Capt H Bennett and L Jones and L Lavoie tied for second with 144. Fall River shooters also posted strong scores, missing by two points on a near perfect 250 possible.

Fall River Bristol Riflemen Bristol John St Angelo Capt . H. Bennett KR L. Jones L. Lavoie

Joyous Easter Feast Observed Sunday in Town

Easter was celebrated by Christan churches of all denominations in town with extra services and high quality musical programs. Pageants cantatas and flowers enhanced altars as crowds filled streets with springtime display and numerous cars passed along Hope Street and Metacom Avenue.

Laster Mt Hope Bridge Hope Street Metacom Avenue

Easter Visitors Bring Bristolians Home for Holiday Weekend

A host of former Bristolians and friends gathered in town for Easter weekend. Notables included Miss Hope Clark of Lincoln School Providence visiting Misses Drury, Lena Morris of Warren with relatives, and Harvard student Westcote Chesebrough with Miss Hattrey Barns. Guests hailed from New Port, Freeport, Pawtucket, Reading, Moosup, Concord, Worcester, Lancaster, Weslayan College, and New Haven, staying with families on various streets.

Hope Clark Lincoln School Providence Drury Lena . Morris Warren Westcote Chesebrough Harvard University Hattrey Barns James Swan Newport Elizabeth Clowes Freeport L. I George Clowes Union Street Grace Puffer Pawtucket John Maiano Wood Street Franklin H Springer Clinton Reading Mass Springer JT Sherman Church Street Lousa Hoar Rosamond Paul Moosup Conn F (€ — Getchell Hope Street Frerett Kingsley Concord Nfh Patrick H Morris Ellen F Johnson Worcester Carpenter Mary Carpenter William H Leith Lancaster Lawrence Willson Wesleyan College Johnson Anthony R. Parshles Parkhurst Page Worcester Mass William O Charlos John Hughes Freeort Long Island Owen Hughes Franklin Street John J Mulkern Anna Cramer James Bernard Cramer Edward Kane New Haven Mulkern Witham J Pierce High Street Francs Kellogg Boston Nelson Kellogg Tranity Church

Mikado rehearsal for Bristol Train of Artillery

A rehearsal of the Mikado cast and chorus for a benefit performance at the Guiteras school auditorium on May 15 and 16 will be held tomorrow evening in the Armory. Miss M Theresa Sullivan directs the chorus and George Swan leads the overall production with the BTA Military Band.

Bristol

Letter from Harold I June from Byrd Antarctic voyage recalls flag at pole

Secretary B W Wall of Bristol Chamber of Commerce reports a letter dated February 2 1930 from Harold I June aboard the SS City of New York en route to Dunedin New Zealand. He says he carried a Post Colors over the South Pole and will return his flag to the American Legion Post in Bristol. He notes the club rooms in Bristol were burned and offers help. He expects to reach Dunedin around March 15 and reflects on the voyage and time on the ice.

R. E. Byrd South Pole B. W. Wall Chamber of Commerce W Wall Harold I June Richard F. Byrd Bristol City of New York Dunedin New Zealand Bert American Legion

Engagement Announced in Roslindale Home

At a party hosted by Mr and Mrs George F E Totman of 15 Claxon Street Roslindale Massachusetts their daughter Miss W Ruth Totman and Henry Stevens Campbell of 31 Cole Street were engaged. Relatives and friends attended a pink and gold decorated event with music games a luncheon and gifts of useful ornamental nature.

George FE. Totman Claxton Street Roslindale Mass W Ruth Totman Henry Stevens Campbell Cole Street

Illustrated Lecture on A Personal History of America

On Thursday evening April 24 in St Michael's parish house Rev A R Parsh ley will speak on A Personal History of America under the Ladies Benevolent Society's auspices. The talk will be illustrated with items from Parsh l ey's autograph collection, a 30 year project with over seven thousand signatures from leaders in politics religion literature and science. Proceeds go to reduce the parish house debt.

A. R. Parthley America St. Michael’s Church Ladies’ Benevolent Society St Michael’s Church A. R. Parshley Amerca Ladies’ Benevolent Sports St Michael's Parshley

Factory Employees Minstrels At National India Rubber Co

The stitching department of the National India Rubber Co factory plans an evening of minstrelsy and features in the factory recreation room tomorrow. Jokes songs dances and sketches will entertain attendees along with a luncheon and dancing. Happy Stanley's orchestra will provide the music.

National India Rubber Co Happy Stanley

Misses Scanlon and companions head to Washington

Mary V Scanlon and Helen T Scanlon travel to Washington D C for Easter with their brother John Scanlon of the Department of Justice. Regina Morris Doris Bullock Emily Leonard and Gertrude Leonard, teachers, depart Friday for Washington D C to spend the Easter vacation.

Mary V. Scanlon Helen T. Scanlon John Scanlon Department of Justice Washington, D .C Regina Morris Doris Bullock Emily Leonard Gertrude Leonard Washington D. C Bessie B. Tobin Annie D. Sisson Henrietta Connery Mildred MacDonald Washington, D. C

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