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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1937
Page
3
A Bristol Phoenix item from May 3, 1873 describes posters urging manufacturers to heed an address. A young woman near Bradford street casually steals a look and then folds the flyer, slipping it under her overskirt to augment her bustle as crowds pass Thames street.
The United Brothers Lodge No. 13 S O of O F held its third anniversary celebration with 75 members. A Bristol band led a procession to receive Amity Lodge of Warren’s brethren, then returned to the Town Hall for remarks by DDGM E W Brunsen and P D G M William J. Miller. Speeches praised Odd Fellowship’s growth and history from Pawtucket to Valley Falls, with 119 current members and a reception at the Bristol Hotel for about 130 attendees.
George Moore 63, with no fixed address, was found guilty of vagrancy and sentenced to one year in Providence County jail by Judge William T. O'Donnell in Fifth District Court. He admitted little steady work and claimed to sleep on bare springs at the Thames street Flea Hotel.
The Italo American Club's youth development program moves forward with a new committee formed at Friday's meeting. Dr Joseph Castronova spoke on health work and disease prevention, urging health education. Members include LaFazia, Bisbano, Pasquarelli, and others, with a $5 gift to the Guiteras Athletic Field Fund.
Members of the Bishop Thomas Hendrickson Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus in Providence attended their regular meeting in K of C Hall Bristol. Rev Jeremiah T Fitzgerald O P vice president of Providence College, Prof George H Baldwin and Brig Gen L H Callan attended as guests. A turkey supper was served by St Marys parishioners.
George E. Charette 22 of 19 Olver Street Bristol pleaded guilty to speeding after admitting he drove 55 mph to avoid racketeers. Barrington Police Chief testified Charette chased for four miles on April 19 before being caught near East Providence. He paid a total $53.80 in Fifth District Court after bail issues and changes in plea.
Dorothy Mello aged 12 of 60 Charles street was injured Sunday evening when she ran into the mudguard of a car driven by Theodore Carmone 22 of 74 Charles street. She sustained contusions to the left knee face and hands and was treated at Dr William Serbsts office after Carmone halted the auto for the girl to retrieve her ball.
Bristol Aerie No. 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles prepares for a three way race for president with incumbent Domenic Mascola facing Francis P Cuomo and Louis Matrone. Vice president candidates include John Veria and Manuel Medeiros. Aerie officers and election details are set for May 10 at Wood Street.
The meeting was led by Louis Castriotta as chairman with Joseph Campa nella and Joseph Santulli in attendance. James J. Velleca, the president, introduced the speaker.
The Director of Agriculture and Conservation extends the deadline to May 6 1937 for plowing under corn stubble to curb European corn borer. Heavy rains delayed field plowing making April 20 impractical. farmers urged to finish clean-up once conditions permit.
A tentative program for the Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church on July 16 17 was drawn up by the general arrangements committee in the Parish Hall. James J Velleca chaired and announced sub committees will be appointed for religious parade music concessions sports fireworks badge decorations soliciting entertainment doll carriage parade and publicity. The next committee meeting is May 5 in the Parish Hall.
Charles Clifford Wilson of Coomer Avenue Warren was elected president of the Men’s Union of the First Congregational Church at the annual meeting held Sunday noon at the General House. A H Payne was named vice president and A H Bease was reelected secretary and treasurer, a post he has held since 1930. Retiring officers were R S Bosworth and Gilbert Shaw. Superintendent E S Mapes spoke after the business session, citing Dr Link’s Return to Religion.
Rough House Ralph Zannellh of Providence faces Charlie Gordon from Newport Vermont in an eight round main event at the Fall River Casino promoted by Walter Travers. Zannellh boasts nine wins in ten with KO power while Gordon is a durable fighter with a strong left hook and right cross, having beaten Sylvester Davis New Worcester Le Mieux New Bedford Pete Herman Boston Eddie Carroll Chicago and others.
Bristol civic leaders plan a fortnight meeting to organize the Fourth of July committee for 1937 observances. The Town Council appointed a 107 member board last week, with Dr Alfred M. Merriman as general chairman though he declined reappointment in a letter. The roster includes judges, clergy, officials, and community leaders led by Judge Edward L. Leahy and James J. Velleca with many others named.
The article urges amateur photographers to chronicle changing city scenes for historical value. It notes horse cars give way to trolleys and buses, urges quick discreet shooting, level lenses, high viewpoints, and eye level finders for street subjects. It adds advice on avoiding motion blur and maintaining full detail with proper aperture and shutter choices.
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