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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1938
Page
2
The RTI Bugle and Drum Corps Association plans a field day in New Bedford on Labor Day to showcase new equipment and performances. The event aims to attract members and supporters, with demonstrations and social activities in a community setting.
In a floodlight clash at Gulleras Athletic Field, Dupey Raddick's West Indian Wolverines overcame Lincoln Hall 9 to 7. The final rally included seven runs in the fifth and a two run seventh, ending after eight innings. Tucker Amos Burns led Lincoln Hall with strong at bats while B Holmes and Manny Borges paced the Wolverines.
Wednesday and Thursday, August 30 to Sept 1 feature Shirley Temple in a 20th Century Fox musical with George Murphy Jimmy Durante Phyllis Brooks and Edna Mae Oliver. Second feature Blondes at Work stars Glenda Farrell Barton MacLane Tom Kennedy Rosella Towne and Donald Brigs.
William T O'Donnell as executor filed a statement of legatees under the will of James B Keeler late Bristol deceased. The hearing is set for September 12 1938 at 10 oclock fore noon in the Probate Court Room Bristol. Notice to be published twice weekly for two weeks in the Bristol Phoenix.
Illness confines Glen E Smith at Ferry Cliffe Farm. Marion Long enjoys a two week Newport vacation. Clifford Barrus visits family in Clinton NC. Liscombs autos to Yellowstone. Armistice Day committee meets at Legion 8 PM. McKenna family returns from Pappoose Pond Maine. Cameras sisters visit Miss Kanter in Keene NH and plan stops in East Boston and New Haven. Bristol Garden Club hosted by Mrs Cary Wilson at Linden Place with garden film. Police Chief Ferrara attends International Police Chiefs Convention in Toronto. Sgt Cashin in charge. Big sale on wallpaper at Bristol Wallpaper Store. Walter Tremieres noted. Cirillo hosts 20 children at 411 Ch street for a birthday with prizes and refreshments. Rotary Club speaker Lieut Samuel Campanella discusses cadet life at West Point. Out-of-town guests visit Mrs Buffington at Hope Street.
The First Bristol Troop, Boy Scouts of America finished outdoor activities with a camp Wampanoag supper hike and plans for the Fall Round Up at Scout Hall on September 12. Scoutmaster George R. Fish led the session with Henry Arouca and Joseph Belanger assisting.
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