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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1940
Page
2
An editorial urges Rhode Island to publicize its attractions at the New York Worlds Fair arguing the state’s small size and limited reach require bold promotion. It notes the need to match private funding and compares Rhode Island to other New England states with stronger exhibits to attract millions of visitors.
Boston’s former National Amateur Light Heavyweight Champion Hayes faces Syracuse’s Ralph DeJohn at the Casino Thursday night in a bout Promoter Mitchell pursued by listing top adversaries. Hayes upholds a 14 of 15 pro record, notes only eye injury stoppage, and vows to win with force, while DeJohn seeks decisive upset in front of a hungry crowd.
Mr and Mrs Edgar of Pascoag hosted the weekend at Hope Street for Mr and Mrs A M Miller and family. Vincent Pettine and his two children tour Washington DC. Arnold Dreyer of Bristol is expected home today after appendicitis surgery at Rhode Island Hospital. Ray mond Crowninshield and officers plan an IOOF official visit to United Brothers Lodge. George Dixon, ex-resident now with Collins and Aikman Corp in North Carolina, visited Bristol. Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella plans a rummage sale Friday morning in Porz Block Bradford Street with Marie Vermette chairing the committee including Alma Bailey Laura Martelly Elizabeth Goulart Ethel Connery and Nellie Byrnes.
Judge William T. O'Donnell kept the Fleming v Garvin private complaints for five counts of possession of Fleming milk bottles on May 6. A one week civil continuance was ordered in Boulevard Nurseries v Marshall. The marriage of Miss John Frances Meyer and Herbert Arthur Geisler occurred April 15 1940 at St. Augustine's Providence with Rev Joseph O'Gara officiating.
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Town Clerk John W Church records four births at addresses on Bay View Usher Thompson and Mason avenues. A daughter Shirley born April 19 to Mr and Mrs Anthony Valante. daughter Jacquelyn Marguerite born April 20 to Mr and Mrs Roland Pelland. son John Henry born April 21 to Mr and Mrs Louis Sousa. son Anthony Jr. born today to Mr and Mrs Anthony Tavares. Dr F DAngelo attended all cases.
The article notes changes at Narragansett Electric with a transfer of responsibilities to Frank Brightman and mentions plans for an Independence Day dance at Cenon House. Everett Fiplastte discusses the organization's meeting held Sunday.
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