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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1936
Page
6
The series between High Street and State Street bowlers ended 2 2 after a tight night at State Street Alleys. John Maciel led with 333 across three strings, Rob Nelson close with 330 and a 131 high single. Next week’s third match will determine the winner.
A fair sized crowd attended the Student Council dance in the Colt Memorial High School auditorium Wednesday night to benefit the school activities fund. Music was provided by the school orchestra. Arrangements were led by Peter Alfano with committee members Elsie Weaver, Ruth Tattrie, Francis Lewis, Arnold Dryer, Anthony Iasielo, Arthur Manchester, Louis Codola and Frank Securo.
Bristol Girl Scouts Goldenrod Troop I met at Reynolds school auditorium on Tuesday at 3 45 p m to celebrate the troop birthday. Mrs Bartlett led a first class judging class and Mrs Nystrom led a second class. A party followed with renewed registrations and refreshments served by Mrs R Munroe and Mrs C Otten. The meeting ended with a tap song.
G Andrews Moriarty prominent Bristol attorney was unanimously elected president of the newly organized Bristol Men’s Republican Club at a meeting in Makowsky building. Over 75 attended despite bad weather. Walter Sundlun Providence attorney spoke on party history and government costs, criticizing the state administration and urging constitutional rights preservation.
Mrs Mary Keeler wife of James Necker died yesterday at her home 6 State Street after a long illness in her 76th year Funeral services set for 9 o clock tomorrow at St Maur's Church Rev Thomas J Gil Tin will officiate Burial will be at St Johns Cemetery Warren She was born in Vientreal daughter of Edward and Bridget Colfer and attended local schools Her husband is her only survivor
The library displays a broad list of new books including works by Poe, Christie, Buck, and Hardinge among others. Notable authors cited include Dorothy Sayers, Pearl Buck, and Anthony Abbott. Children and young readers have dedicated sections alongside adult fiction and non fiction.
The life story of Ray Murphy who became National Commander of the American Legion visits Rhode Island this week. Born May 2 1887 on an Iowa farm he moved to Ida Grove and excelled in high school and Iowa State University. A lawyer and public servant he rose from county attorney to national roles including chairman of the National Americanism Commission and National Commander.
Van Sanford, a magazine publisher, plots to merge his firms with National Weekly owned by J D Underwood. Linda, his wife, grows uneasy about Van’s closeness to his secretary Whitey Wilson who is engaged to Dave Evans. Whitey awaits in the Sanford limousine as Van meets Underwood.
Linda suspects Van's innocent deception as Underwood pushes Mayfair together with National Weekly. A dinner party scene reveals Van's bluff about his club swimming and his plans to merge magazines, with Linda sensing trouble as guests Ted and Anne press for liver and social frictions rise.
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