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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1936
Page
5
The First Baptist Church announces a full Sunday program led by Rev. C J Yoemans with 10 30 a m morning worship 11 45 a m church school and 6 00 p m Christian Endeavor meeting in the vestry on Sunday August 9 1936.
Rev. Herbert D. Graetz leads the Congregational Church morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon by the pastor.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church announces Masses at 6:30 8:00 and 10:00 AM led by Rev. Joseph Sorzana, pastor.
Rev Manuel J Barros presides at St Elizabeth’s Church with Masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30 A M 7 PM Rosary and Benediction observedidentified church schedule with pastor’s name and services
The article reviews nine months of fiscal data showing receipts at 3.33 billion dollars, up 240 million from the prior year, driven by income and customs taxes. Expenditures rise to 5.97 billion, a 109 million increase, leaving a deficit of 2.64 million and a growing public debt.
The writer argues that any change to the Constitution or Federal Courts ignores common sense and fundamental public rights. He warns that the public will not accept such tinkering and likens it to changing the flag’s stripes to pink and blue and removing the stars.
Rev Thomas J Gillan pastor holds Masses at 7 8 9 and 10 30 a m Rev A R Parshley rector offers 8 00 a m holy communion and 10 45 a m morning prayer and sermon
Rev James E. Greer listed as pastor. Morning worship at 11 to 15 A. M led by Rev William J Smith of Pawtucket delivering the sermon.
Reverend Nelson Kellogg, rector. OWSIA designation. Described services include a 9:30 a.m. Sung Mass and 7:30 p.m. Evensong.
The First and Fourth Bristol Troops Boy Scouts held an outdoor gathering at Camp Takarest on a Wednesday evening. Scouts swam fished and boated before a chowder meal led by Scoutmaster George R. Fish. The event featured Junior Olympic Games and varied patrol stunts and songs amid an eager return to joint troop activities.
The sewer board will study odor sources at the disposal plant and test chlorination to boost efficiency. Council criticizes board for absence at a meeting while seeking a report on findings at the next session, Sept 9.
In the Twi League the Defiance nine meets the Ever Readys Monday evening at common alt. The Defiance lineup includes Leo Mans or Stanley Tupay on the mound with Mike Turnillo catching while Desilets Menard I Ambrosia and Ferreira anchor the infield. The Ever Readys lineup features Joe Agmnar Carl Witherell Congdon LeClerc LeMaire Sylvia Martin Mansi Massa in the field with Correira unavailable.
Plans for a bazaar to be held on four Saturday evenings are under way by the Bristol Train of Artillery with Sept 19 26 Oct 3 and 10 set as the dates. Col Edwin S Godfrey is general chairman and heads a committee including Capt E R Bullock and Lt J J Velleca as secretary and treasurer. Weekly meetings are planned and the event is expected to be entertaining and popular with residents.
Joseph P Cunha, 38, of 37 Usher Avenue, struck a telephone pole at Franklin and High streets while driving a sedan south on High Street. Uninjured, he continued home, where police arrested him for leaving the scene. Auto damage is substantial. pole damage slight.
Aug 13 Thursday annual fair and supper at St Michael's Parish House by Ivy Guild. Aug 17 Monday whist and food sale by Bristol Chapter DAR. Sept 19 26 Oct 3 10 Saturdays bazaar by B T A. Oct 12 Thursday and Friday musical play by Mt Carmel Players.
Funeral services were held in Providence for Domenic Palangio a 46 year old resident who died suddenly Tuesday morning Burial was in St Ann's Cemetery Palangio who operated a restaurant on Thames street for 17 years was found dead behind the restaurant by employee Ralph Paivo The death was attributed to a heart attack by Medical Examiner Ralph J Pettruce Palangio is survived by two sisters
Scientists discuss neutrons as invisible atomic particles about one millionth the size of the smallest light wavelength. They claim humans cannot see objects smaller than the smallest light wave, even with the best microscope.
Manager Alphonse Rebello's Portu guese American club aims for a seventh win this season tonight at 6 15 on the common. North End Merchants from Fall River arrive with a 7 2 record in the North End League and promise strong opposition. Louie Sylvia the Portuguese right fielder will handle four left handed batters in the visitors lineup.
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