Finish Indicated In $2,000 Prize Campaign Closure
The Bris tol Phoenix prize drive ends Saturday night August 24 in a high stakes finish. Candidates race for grand prizes including a Ford V8 sedan, a trip to the International Pacific Exhibition, and $250 $100 and seven cash prizes totaling $200 with final votes determining amounts. Read final instructions and vote standings for last hours of the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Phoenix
Phoenix
SAMA
Ely
Robert Taylor
Jean Parker
Pene
Nat Pendleton
Jean Hersho
Buck Jones
Shirley Temple
Curly Top
New England Farm by Pauline Paull Draws Local Attention
Oil painting New England Farm by Pauline J Paull is on exhibit at the Corn Crib Shop Hope Street drawing art lovers. Recognition grows as a Providence Sunday Journal photo and critique appear, with Gloucester and Boston press noting the work. Paull, member of South County Art Association, recently admitted to Rockport Art Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Farm
Hope Street
Pauline J. Paull
Harold C Paul
Providence Sunday Journal
Gloucester
Boston
Paull
South County Art Association
Rockport Art Association
Donations Acknowledged for July at Children’s Home
July donations to the Children’s Home gratefully acknowledged include clothing from Mrs Fred M Dixon Jr and Mrs F H Buffinton, corned beef and slaw from YMCA, vegetables from Mrs Halse DeWolt, vegetables and eggs from Mrs B Rockwell, shoes from Mrs Farl Dunbar, and services of a seamstress from Mrs Rockwell and Mrs Levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childrens Home
Fred M Dixon, Jr
F H Buffinton
YMCA
Halse DeWolt
B Rockwell
Farl Dunbar
Rockwell
Levy
Youthful radio stars entertain Sonny Pannone on ninth birthday
Vincent Sonny Pannone of Bradford Street was feted by more than 60 children and some parents at a Sunday party. Tulio Gasperini and other members of Buddy and his Gang surprised Sonny with an afternoon visit. Bristol children performed while local amateurs sang, danced, and recited. A buffet luncheon was served by Mrs Pannone and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Sonny” Pannoney
Joseph F Pannone
Bradford Street
Pannone
Sonny
Tulio Gasperini
Buddy
Tulio
Orlando
Tootsie” Peterson
Padanno
Bristol
Mary LaFazia
Rose Corna
Margaret Hollis
Josephine Cassino
Gertrude Butler
Tragic Bristol Auto Crash Claims 13 Year Old James Serpa
James Serpa aged 13 died Sunday in a two car collision at Bay View and Metacom avenues. The wreck also injured his brother Joseph Serpa and involved John C Miranda of New Bedford. Funeral services were held at St Elizabeth's Church. He leaves his mother Marion and four brothers Manuel Joseph John William and two sisters Mrs Quinn and Mrs Borges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Bay View
Metacom Avenues
James Serpa
Marion Serpa
Franklin Street
Reynolds School
Joseph P Serpa
John C. Miranda
Roslindale Avenue
New Bedford
Joseph
Miranda
Atad
Bay View Avenue
Metacom Avenue
Serpa
Wardwell Farm
Wardwell
Joseph Serpa
Charles M. Connery
Demers
Sylvia
Warren
Arthur Proul
St Elizabeth's Church
Manuel
John
William
Daniel Quinn
Julio Borges
Annual Police Press Bake at Touisset August 19
The Bristol County Police and Press clambake will be held at the Davis place in Touisset on Thursday August 19 with guest of honor newspaper man Jerry S Wheeler. Police from three county towns will compete for pistol shooting honors and a committee led by Charles L Hughes oversees the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Touisset
Erry S. Wheeler
Syy Cor Pace Oery
Bristol County Police and Press
Davis
Charles L. Hughes
Fred C. Broomhead
Franklyn A Adams
FHA
Rhode Island
Antonio Palumbo
Barrington
George W Lewis
Edward J Higgins
Green
John J. Lonergan
Levellon Brown
Warren
Anthony J Ferrara
L. H Callan
Daniel »W Coggeshall
Joseph P Quartaro
Carmine J Marsano
Hydraulion Engine Company Holds Annual Outing at Herreshoff Farm
The Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company hosted its annual clambake and outing at the Herreshoff Farm on Griswold Avenue with over 70 members and guests. William Manchester and William Francis prepared chowder and hak, as events crowned winners in dashes, swimming, wheel barrow, ball throwing, and horseshoe pitching, plus a wrestling bout featuring Kid Warren versus Joseph Charrette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Herreshoff
Griswold Avenue
William Manchester
William Francis
Charles Pendleton
Clarence Davis
Samuel Mott
Edward Belle
Harold Green
George Wilcox
Alfred Burke
Otis M- Bailey, Jr
Charlie Arnold
Fred Coggeshall
Henry Brown
Henry S Campbell
Jefferson Goff
Kid” Warren
Joseph Charrette
Probate Court Record: Six Months’ Allowances and Inventories
Probate Court presided by Judge Edward L. Leahy disposed cases for Roswell C Colt Frank Castro Manuel Dennis Harriet Coggeshall James Davidson Mary M Logan and Manuel Dennis alias Dennis. Petitions for six months’ family support allowances and furniture allowances continued to Sept 16. inventories and final accounts allowed or recorded. hearing on claims continued to Sept 16. permission to sell personal estate granted where indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Leahy
Roswell C. Colt
Roswell C Colt
Frank Castro
Manuel Dennis
Harriet Augusta Coggeshall
James Davidson
Mary M. Logan
Manuel H. Dennis
Miss Gertrude M Hasbrouck Resigns Red Cross Secretary Post
Miss Gertrude M Hasbrouck executive secretary of the Bristol Branch of the American Red Cross resigns effective October 1. She has long aided welfare and relief work including unemployment relief and public aid roles in Rhode Island. A successor will be appointed. Miss Hasbrouck to be honored for her service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cne
Gertrude M Hasbrouck
Bristol
The
American Red Cross
Anthony R Parshley
Miss Hasbrouck
Red Cross
Board of
Public Aid Directors
Rhode Island Association of Public Aid Directors
Governor's Conference On Employment and Relief
Providence Family Welfare Society
Bristol Post
Snoken
Sarah Penovar Hasbrouck
Cornelius Jensen Hasbrouck
New York City
Smith College
Plans for Gremial Daughters of Portugal Outing
Plans are under way for a hot dog roast by the Gremial Daughters of Portugal on Sunday September 8. The event will take place on the shore along Pappoosesquaw road with a committee led by chairwoman Mrs Mary R. Nunes and including several members named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gremial Daughters of Portugal
Pappoosesquaw Road
Mary R. Nunes
Asda Sylvia
Mary M Nunes
Gloria Cabral
Marguerite R Vieira
Mary R Andrade
Emily Medicoros
Alice Sylvia
Margaret B Andrade
Julet Cardoza
Mable Gladue
Bristol D A R Bridge and Food Sale
Miss Alice G Almy chairs the Bristol Chapter D A R public bridge and food sale to be held tomorrow afternoon at the chapter house on Franklin street. Committee members include Mrs A G Earle Mrs S A Hall Mrs Celia Akin and Mrs Iola T Dunbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice G Almy
Bristol
D A. R
Franklin Street
A. G. Earle
S. A. Hall
Celia Akin
Iola T. Dunbar
B T A Band Concert Draws Large Bristol Crowd
Bristol residents packed the open air Sunday for a concert by the Bristol Train of Artillery Band led by Mrs Theresa Donovan. The crowd praised the program with a strong cornet solo by James C Ruggiero and popular airs, aided by an amplifying system and traffic control from Battery A led by Captain Luke White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Bristol Train of Artillery
Theresa Donovan
Marble High School
James C. Ruggiero
Luigini
Washington Grays
Grafulla
Ever Readys Enjoy Annual Outing at Fales Farm
More than sixty Ever Readys and guests attended the annual clambake at Fales Farm on a clear Sunday. Frank Lewis and Arthur Guevremont led sports events with winners including Robert Anderson in the 100 yard dash and Herman Vermette in the fat man’s race. Tug of war favored the single men while married men lost in baseball 4-2. Dr Callery umpired. Bake by F. H. Miller Co. Guests included Fire Chief Robert J. Anderson and Councilman Joseph J. Denny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuel Ready Fire Company
Fales Farm
Frank Lewis
Arthur Guevremont
Robert
Anderson
Hut 'Correira
Buddy Congdon
Herman Vermette
Herman
Joseph Paul
Arthur Lewis
John Ezikovich
Billy Hughes
Tony Garcia
John Martin
John Ezikovitch
J. F Duffy
Harvey Gladue
Jo Paul
Capt Gladue
Wilfred Lemaire
Wilfred Gladue
James F Duffy
Matthew Britto
Michael DiLello
Fred Guevremont
Joseph Pinheiro
John Ezekovitch
Joseph Winward
Joseph Enos
James McGrath
Arthur Casse
Oliver Desilets
Frank Rinaldi
J F Duffy
Robert Anderson
Tony Perry
Joseph Madeiro
Dr. Callery
Johnnie Martin Gladue
Jim McGrat
Joseph Madeiros
Harold Congdon
Jimmie Duffy, Jr
Benedict
Albert Rosa
John Perry
James F. Duffy
Roswell S. Bosworth
Rovor
Bocte
John Langello
Michael di Lello
Raymond Sartini
Mathew Britto
Martin Dodd
Frank J. Rinaldi
F. H. Miller Company
Robert J. Anderson
Joseph J. Dennie
Samuel J. Connery
Ever Ready
Ever Readys
Jamés Saviano
Special Cup Races for Bristol 12-Footers Thursday
The 12-footers from Bristol Yacht Club race for an anonymous donor cup, to be kept by the owner after two wins. The course loops twice inside the harbor for public viewing, starting at the Yacht Club, visiting Wardwell's Boat Yard, Ushers Point Buoy, and back, with possible reversal. Racing Thursday at 3 p.m. Daylight Time. Final standings list boats 1 through 10 with points and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Yacht Club
Bristol
Yacht Club
Wardwell
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Sonny” Pannone
Kay Francis
George Brent
Patricia Ellis
Donald Woods
George O'Brien
Harrigan
McNamee Newspaper News Reel
Grace Moore
Leo Carrillo
Oddity
HYDS
Gertrude M. Hasbrouck
RED Cross Sec
D. A. R. Bridge and Sale
B. T. A. Band
William H. Angevine
Joseph R. Perroni
Bristol Macaroni Co
Frank J. Sylvia
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