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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1926
Page
2
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Griswold Boynton of this town defeated Robert Wayne Soul at the Feather Tie Club courts Sunday afternoon to capture the Dueset League tennis tournament in straight sets. Don Carlos Thorndike and Alderbasle failed to advance in doubles as Ball River entrants competed for titles.
Forty two Whee Island Club members from New Port Riches gathered for the second annual clam bake at New Port Riches on a Saturday in winter. President James McDowell unable to attend due to sudden death. Past President W Hunt presided. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Wotam Smith, Mr and Mrs Loum Dellarre, and several other members and guests.
In a raid conducted by the local police department, three saloons in the town were entered and inspected. Authorities described the operation as part of enforcing licensing and public safety standards amid ongoing efforts by city officials.
James T. Pierce on vacation in Rome New York. Major and Mrs William F. Eddy depart for a ten day motor boat cruise. Mr and Mrs Charles H. Liscomb and family at Prudence Island Fishing Club Cottage two weeks. Mr and Mrs John Davidson visit City Island New York. Ambrose Desilets and Miss Laura Lemaire touring Maine. Agnes Murphy visiting sister Hannah Murphy at New Haven. Nellie A Taylor to New York auto trip. Rev A Larnedoo rector of St Davids Cranston absent on vacation. National India Rubber Company plant shut for maintenance. Various church services and local notices.
A compiled list of residents and guests visiting relatives or hosting at homes along Hope and State streets, Newport Bay View Avenue, and nearby towns. Entries mention Miss Julia Nerone, Edward F E Bunn, Miss Alice Healey, Miss Katherine Murphy, Miss May Williams, Mr and Mrs Albert A Young, John Pellam, Mrs James Kelleher, Mr and Mrs Frank Kelly, James Duffy, Harvard Summer School attendee, and Burton School appointment.
Ragged OCR-stitched recap describes a baseball game where Lown Lean's team defeated Paver Kegel Phase Co with hits and walks leading to a late surge. Mention of Whittwood and Mathews as key players, some line notes on pitching and fielding, and scattered references to other players and moments. Sparse clarity but preserves names and sequence of scoring events where readable.
Edward Montross of Montross and Ambrose Montross hosted relatives in Conshohocken Pennsylvania and Mrs Sadie G Ellis of Salem Massachusetts visited Ida D Trentini and Rena K Paine before returning home after a week in Providence.
Warren defeated Bristol 4 to 3 in Jamies Park Warren to close the Rhode Island Suburban League season. Bristol scored first in the first inning on a single and a steal, but Warren rallied in the late innings with key hits and aggressive baserunning to win.
The group reports final details for the Department Convention to be held in Providence on Friday Sept 10. Members must submit names for reception and dinner by Sept 1 to reserve seats. Miss Margaret McCaughey of Cleveland Ohio will speak on the Veterans Bureau work and attend as a guest with a social hour and refreshments.
The Colt Memorial Ambulance Inc drive reports about 1200 collected so far with nearly 600 from tag day workers and the rest from individual gifts. Officials anticipate surpassing the 1925 total of 1258.66 as further contributions come in before the drive closes in September.
Funeral services for Mrs Caroline I Waldron widow of Charles Waldron who died Wednesday were held at 2 oclock Saturday afternoon at her home on High street. Res James J Goodacre pastor of the First Congregational Church officiated. Bearers were Henry Goff Warren Clinton Po Sherman Albert O Benard and Wallace Ward. Burial was at the North Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Quartero hosted a Saturday night gathering at their Franklin Street home for about 50 friends from Bristol War ren Barrington Seekonk Providence Cranston Philadelphia and Portland Me The event featured a musical program and refreshments Gifts of cut glass and linen were given Mrs Quartero was aided by her sister Miss Frances Amato and Miss Louie Bettencourt along with Miss Mary Ferraiola in planning the surprise party.
Manuel Duarte Rebelio Jr of 132 Chestnut Street and Miss Mary Corea of 110 Metacom Avenue intend to wed. Walter Costa of 15 Metacom Avenue and Miss Sadie Pravas of 24 Court Street also announce marriage plans in this town.
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