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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1937
Page
4
Excerpts describe Shanghai's looming shift from Western dominance to a more Chinese or Japanese future. The International Settlement endures, but bombs by Chinese planes mark a turning point, signaling the end of the old Shanghai and the dawning of a new era under stronger local control.
Joseph Marshall, 39, of 189 State street, was fined 20 by Clerk W. Vincent Sumpter in the Fifth District court for failing to keep his car under control after skidding into a culvert on Griswold avenue on Aug 28. Louis A. Bass, 21, of Linwood avenue, Providence, was fined 5 for ignoring a boulevard stop. Oney Malafronte’s case on driving so as to endanger resulting in death was continued two weeks per Police Chief Ferrara. Coroner Edmonds to present findings to Superior Court.
Judge Max Levy of Newport presided as Silvia Solomi sued Morris Eisenstadt for $910. Final ruling awarded the plaintiff. Several other civil cases were disposed and continued or defaulted as noted, including Makowsky and Sons against Proto and DiPalma versus Makowsky.
Councilman reelected president for a third term leads the Bristol Narrows Improvement Association. Officers include Vice President William J. McMullen, Secretary Mrs Samuel Cashman, Treasurer Chester Carpenter, Auditor John Bourn, with committee heads Mrs Thomas Brady and Chester Carpenter guiding social sports and membership efforts. Water carnival set for next Saturday with Chester Carpenter in charge of arrangements.
The Actors Managers present The Dramatist a romantic musical comedy with ballet at Newport Casino Theatre starring Alexander Kirkland and Joanna Roos. Supporting cast includes Tonge Gray Joron and Addiss with Hans Hanke on piano. Five performances weekly through September 4 with added Sunday attractions.
In a delayed championship tilt the Olympians defeated Ever Readys 7 to 1 after a five inning game due to equipment delays. Tony Gomes coached first, Joe Velleca returned from marriage and made a running catch.
Seventeen Rhode Island born women now living in Massachusetts gathered at 290 Hopestreet Bristol hosted by Mrs Albion L White and her sister Mrs Lena Morris. Attendees included Mrs Thomas Walker past president of the Massachusetts State Federation and Mrs Franklin Hawkes founder. A surprise birthday shower for Mrs Hawkes followed a luncheon at the Lobster Pot.
Antello Federico a Bristol barber born in Scafati Italy 75 years ago died apparently of coronary occlusion during the night His funeral was at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church with burial at St Marys cemetery bearing the Sons of Italy ritual He lived in Bristol since 1890 and was the first Italian to obtain U S citizenship He leaves wife Rose two sons Ambrosio and Anthony a daughter Amelia and a sister Mrs Amelia D Alessio plus 17 grandchildren and one brother Frank.
A lost or destroyed pass book numbered 26675 from Industrial Trust Co Bristol Branch has been stopped and an application filed for a duplicate book in accordance with the law.
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