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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1928
Page
2
Daylight saving time will start next Sunday April 29 in Bristol and other towns after a Town Council vote. The period runs from April 29 to September 30 this year, with daylight hours aiding work at home in gardens fields Twilight ball games and travel.
Officers Crowley and Henry arrested Armando Ferreira of East State Street about 10 p m on a private assault of Joseph Perry, his father in law on Chilton Street. Ferreira was arraigned and pleaded not guilty and bail of 200 dollars was posted by Manuel Reposa Soares for his District Court appearance next Monday. The dispute over whether Ferreira’s wife would live with him led to the alleged assault on Mrs Mary Perry and also on Mr Perry and Mrs Perry’s sister.
Bristol community items include meetings of the Bristol Council and K of C on State street, Luncheon Bridge at Trinity Parish House, and a 36th anniversary observance invite from Narragansett Temple. Local events feature plays at Guiteras Memorial, a firemen’s ball at Naval Armory, and multiple church and charity activities.
The meeting featured an address by Rév Frederic A. Wilmot of Providence and a social time with refreshments. Nearby, Annie Frances Dyer’s body was brought to North Cemetery for burial after dying in Providence on January 25, at age 75, with relatives in town. Town Council and Sewer Commission plans for a sewage disposal plant, approved for 3000, were postponed due to Hon Ezra Dixon’s prior engagement.
Vincent Palumbo driver of 465 Smith Street Providence formerly of Bay View Avenue and Louise Anna DeLigo of 646 Wood Street filed intentions of marriage at the Town Clerk's Office on Tuesday reflecting a formal notice of forthcoming nuptials.
A city meeting of the Board of Governors finalized plans for a Twilight Base Ball League with six teams likely to enter. Teams include National India Rubber Company and Collins-Aikman Corporation among others. Officers were elected, entry fee set at 15 dollars refundable if rules are observed. A further meeting will act on manager communications.
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