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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1934

Page

4

Gorman Brothers Circus To Perform In Bristol Tomorrow

The Gorman Brothers Circus from Plymouth Mass will hold an afternoon and night show on Hope street grounds near Defiance Hose Company in Bristol. The troupe arrives after daybreak with a large welcome expected and a full cook house to feed workers and performers. The show touts Christiansen's Cremohan Stallions Joe Hodgins bareback riders Rex Cole Hollywood Ranch Wild West with bucking broncs and a fifty act program featuring many clowns.

Bristol Gorman Brothers Circus Hope St. Circus Defiance Hose Company Plymouth Mass Gorman Brothers Circus 18 New England Middle West New York City Christiansen Cremohan Joe Hodgins Rex Cole Hollywood Wild West

Middlebrook's Almanac Reissued With Modern Look

The 1934 35 Middlebrook s New England Almanac appears in a new dress yet remains the same reliable forecaster used by New Englanders since 1800. Changes affect appearance while keeping familiar content and utility.

Moon motion tables aid New Englanders in navigation

Supplementing the astronomical tables computed by Dr Henrys B Hedrick of the Naval Observatory Washington and co author with Professor EF W Brown of Yale, the recent Tables of the Motion of the Moon offer features of interest to every New Englander.

Henrys B Hedrick Naval Q Observatory Washington, Ndc EF W Brown Yale, Ot New

Interparliamentary Union Roots and Membership

The Interparliamentary Union, founded in 1889, is composed of members from thirty six nations. It represents a global assembly of parliamentary bodies and aims to foster international cooperation and dialogue among legislatures.

Interparliamentary Union Nations Parliamenta

Church Services Announced by Local Congregations

Morning worship at First Baptist Church at 1030 AM with Church School at 1145 AM. Evening service omitted. St Marys Church led by Rev Thomas J Gillan offers Masses at 7 8 9 and 1030 AM with Benediction at 730 PM.

First Baptist Church Thomas J Gillan

Rev Graetz Leads Rex Sherberg at Salesville Church

Pastor Rex Albert Sherberg presides over the 1030 AM morning service at the Salesville Congregational Church with the evening service omitted during summer months.

Herbert D. Graetz Rex Albert Sherberg Salesville

Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Mass Schedule

Rev. Joseph Sarzana serves as acting pastor at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Weekday masses are 7:30 and 8.00 AM, with a 10.00 AM Mass on Sundays.

Our Lady OF MT. Carmel Church Joseph Sarzana

Reverend Manuel Barros Mass Schedule Summary

The text lists Rev. Manuel J Barros as pastor with Mass times at 7 A M and multiple Sunday Masses at 7, 8 30, and 10. The fragmentary source notes may reference regular weekly services and parish timings. No additional context or locations are provided.

Parish Service Schedule for Twelfth Sunday After Trinity

Rev A R Parshley leads morning prayer and sermon on the Twelfth Sunday After Trinity with Communion at 10 45 A M. Canon Biddings Bell DD conducts the morning prayer and sermon in the same service pattern.

A R_ Parshley Biddings Bell

State Street M E Church Evening Service Omitted

Rev James E Greer presided at 11 15 a m Morning Worship and a sermon by Rev Marvin E Stocking of Stoughton Massachusetts Church at 7 30 PM was omitted for balance of summer months leaving only morning worship and evening service canceled.

James E. Greer Marvin E Stocking the Stoughton Mass

Trinity Church Service Notes Evensong at Prudence

Fragments show Rev Nelson Kellogg rector conducts Mass at 148 A M Song Mass in the program with Evensong listed. Details are unclear due to OCR, but reference to Trinity Church and a rector are present.

Trinity Church Nelson Kellogg

Hitler Doom Ahead Says German Travelers

A Berlin traveler now visiting Providence predicts Hitler will be ousted within 60 days. He notes German unrest from Nazi actions against Jews Catholics and Protestants and cites economic relief and emigration to Scandinavia as signs of a changing regime. European observers look to America for pacifist pressure and a conservative government may rise.

the Phoenix Joseph Baumgartener Berlin Germany South Broadway East Providence Hitler Reich Sweden Norway Denmark J A Hirschmann Lord & Taylor New York Hirschmann Europe America Austria Italy Vienna Dollfuss Mussolini Hirshhmann Roosevelt

Mascola Denies Bristol Postmaster Candidacy Reports

Demenic Mascola Director of Public Aid denies reports he sought Bristol postmaster job. He says he knows nothing of it and did not file any application as required to be considered.

Demenic Mascola Public Aid Bristol Mascala

Ivy Guild Fair at St Michael's Chapel A Success

Bristol notes from August 17 1909 recount the Ivy Guild fair in St Michael's Chapel with yellow decor and organized by many ladies. Tables for Supper Cake Candy Tea and other stands are listed along with 15 guild waitresses and hosting ladies. A Bristol Golf Club bridge whist tournament also concluded with prizes for Miss Elizabeth Colt and Miss Marie Greene among attendees.

St. Michael's Chapel Ivy Guild B . MacDougall J W. DeWolf Heéffman Bache Almy William Darlin Minnie Meiggs William H. Buffington Henry W. Hayes Alice Bourn Harold J Gross Beatrice Colt Florence Archer Mae Greene Helen Warren Helen Munro Emma Stanton Mollie Peckham Mildred Johnston Mary Perry Carl A. C Neumann Hanson George Douglass The Guild William Gladding Bristol Golf Club Elizabeth Colt Marie Greene Harriett R DeWolf John B. Herreshoff Edward D. Pearce LeBaron B. Colt Charles D Burt Helena Case Anna Chase Amex M DeWolf Perry W Fred Williams Walter S Hackney

Brake life tied to driving style and maintenance

Mileage hints from J F Winchester SSAE suggest Colonial Beacon Oil warns brakes wear differently by driver habits. Careful driving extends brake life while harsh braking accelerates wear. regular equalization and cleaning prevent skidding and squeaks. Modern service stations offer affordable brake service for safety and peace of mind.

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Patterson for Congress The Fame of Judge Mentioned in GOP Circles

Judge Patterson, a Nova Scotia native and longtime East Providence resident, is floated in Republican circles as a potential First District candidate for Congress. Once Probate Judge and Town Solicitor, he later served as Seventh District Court justice. Backing from Frank Condon could spark opposition from Percival de St Aubin Thomas Mee and Cadorette in the Democratic renomination battle.

Themain Patterson Patterson Nova Scotia Watchemaket East Providence Frost Frank Condon Tom McCoy Percival de St. Aubin Thomas Mee Woonsocket Mayor Cadorette Central Falls Condon

Mortgagee's Sale of Bristol Rhode Island Property

Public auction set for September 4 1934 at 11 oclock A M on the Bristol Rhode Island premises described in the mortgage dated December 21 1931 with parcels tracing Metacom Avenue Gooding Naomi Street and related land boundaries. The sale follows a mortgage default held by the present mortgagee with bidding by the owner or attorney and subject to unpaid taxes.

Bristol Rhode Island Marguerite Metacom Avenue Gooding Avenue Metaom Augustus P Clarke Clarke Peter Riley James M. Gooding William J Gooding Narragansett Electric Lighting Company Gooding Naomi Riley William J. Gooding James M Ging Zebedee Faull James M Gooding Bristol R. I Emilio TD Tannuccililo Hope Street Giuseppe A. Ruggieri Maryo Ruggieri Antonio Salvatore Giuseppina Salvatore W W Perry C. E Emilio D Tannuccilla

Final Account in Estate of Mary E Northup in Bristol

Elizabeth M Coggeshall administratrix presents final account for Mary E Northup deceased of Bristol Rhode Island. Court refers matter to August 20 1934 at 10 a.m. for consideration. Notice to be published fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix. Clerk John W Church. 8 10 17 24

Bristol Mary E. Northup Elizabeth M. Coggeshall Mary BE. Northup Bristol Phoenix John W. Church Madeline F. Smith John W Church John Cletus Hamill

Bristol Post Office Holiday Mail Schedule

Bristol post office hours and mail collection times listed for holidays January 1 and February 22. Mail received at 6:20, 7:10, 2:05, 5:05, 6:55 P M with omissions on Saturdays. Additional 8:05 A M pickups apply only on January 1 and February 22.

Name origins of Prince Edward Island explained

The text notes Prince Edward Island was once called St. John’s Island and later renamed in 1799 to honor Prince Edward Duke of Kent. He was the fourth son of King George III and father of Queen Victoria, with the change a compliment to him.

Rince Edward Island Prince Fidward Island St. John's Island Prince Edward Duke of Kent Prince George III Victora

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