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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1936

Page

4

Warren Town Scrutinizes Midnight Closing Law Impact

Citizens voiced mixed views on a new midnight closing rule affecting Hotel Belvedere and Bristol Casino. Bristol proprietors warn higher costs could push the hotel toward closure, while Warren’s hotel is exempted by a similar local law. Police ordered Class B venues to close at midnight ahead of licensing changes. The Democratic Town Committee may seek amendments or repeal.

Jay Ascoimell Jit Shigl Belvedere Bristol Casino Warren Town Council Bristol Warren Hotel Bristol Hostelry Democratic Town Committee

Hunters Club Plans Growth for Bristol County Association

The Bristol County True Sportsmen Association advanced at a Sunday meeting in Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company station. By laws were adopted and licensing age proposals discussed. The group announced new headquarters at Wood and Congregational streets and will hold an initial meeting there next Friday. Six new applications brought membership above thirty. founding officers and committee members were listed. Restocking plans for Bristol County next spring were outlined as a key activity.

Bristol County True Sportsman Association Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company High Street Chub Wood Congregational Streets Saph Rich Charles Dunbar Toseah Ric “Arur Rtmctiony

Committee Meeting Planned Friday in Makowsky Hall

A committee plans a meeting Friday night at Makowsky Hall on Hope Street. The article notes the venue and timing but lacks details on agenda or participants.

Makowsky Hall Hope Street

Bristol Lions Club Donates to Local Veterans and Santa Funds

At a Hotel Belvedere dinner meeting the Bristol Lions Club voted donations of five dollars each to the Kerrney Post American Legion Christmas Basket Fund and Santa Claus Fund. The club plans bridge parties to boost its service fund and charitable outreach through a card series.

Kearney Post The American Legion Christmas Basket Fund Bristol Lions Club Hotel Belvedere

Community Christmas Sales and Theatre Dates

Coming events include the Ladies Aid Society annual Christmas Sale at State Street M E Church on December 1 and the Congregational church sale on December 2 with decorations and tea. December 5 features WA appeal and crafts at Holmes House with cards and tea. December 10 hosts a Christmas Sale and Bean Supper by the Mite Society of First Baptist Church, and December 10-11 presents the senior class musical comedy Tune In at Colt High.

Ladies Aid Society State Street M. E Church Holmes House The Mite Society of the First Baptist Church Colt High

Principles of Photography for Better Picture Quality

The passage offers practical photography guidance on exposure sharpness and composition. It discusses overexposure vs underexposure, stopping down for depth, avoiding center subjects, selecting viewpoints, and the value of patience in capturing clear images. It also covers highlights, enlarging, diagonal views, proportions in portraits, measurement aids, moonlight/sunset timing, prompt development, and organized negative storage.

Two Weddings Solemnized in Bristol Saturday

Two Bristol weddings were held on Saturday in local Roman Catholic churches. Miss Rapheline Codola and Josép Aguiar celebrated at Our Lady of Mt Carmel, with Rex. Joseph Sorzana officiating. Isa el S Bento and Joseph Navier smoof united at St Elizabeths church. Both couples, natives of Bristol, plan to reside at 8 Roma street and 163 Franklin street respectively.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel St. Elizabeth's Churches St Elizabeth's Church Boston Roma Street Mrs Aguiar Bristol Colt Memoral High United States Rubber Products Plant Aguiar Collins and Aikman Mills

Silvia Dupont wedding at St Mary's Warren

Miss Mary Dupont daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dupont of Parker Avenue Warren married Joseph Silvia of 38 Thompson Avenue Warren in a Saturday morning ceremony at St Marys Church Warren Rev James Fitz Simon officiated. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Joseph Campo brother-in-law and sister of the bride. The bride wore white transparent velvet and held a bouquet of white roses. Mrs Campo wore a light peach gown and carried a bouquet of roses. A wedding breakfast followed at the Campos home.

Xavier—Bento St Elizabeth's Church Isael S Bento Vic Joseph Bento Caggeshall Avenue Joseph Navier John Navier Franklin Street Manuel Rocha John Xavier John Xavier, Jr Xavier Boston Cape Cod Bristol Don Luiz Mary Dupont John Dupont Parker Avenue Warren Joseph Silvia Thompson Avenue St Mary's Church James Fitz-Simon Joseph Campo

Groom and family plan Warren residence after ceremony

The passage notes the groom's mother and a reception followed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Silvia will reside in Warren, indicating the couple's post wedding plans in Warren.

Silvia Warren

Maturi Appeals $75 Fine After District Court Trial

Henry Maturi of Bay View Avenue was found guilty of dangerous driving after a four hour trial in Fifth District Court Judge William T O'Donnell ordered him held on 500 bail. The Nov 1 collision near Bay View Avenue involved John A Olivera and left Henry Mello seriously injured. Police deemed the initial hit and run story a hoax. Several other defendants appeared with fines for various traffic charges.

William T. O'Donnell Fifth District Court Henry Matugi Wee St Court Street Bea Maturi Lucien Capone Bay View Avenue John A. Olivera Third Street Henry Mello Harker Avenue Rhode Island Donnell Joseph A Hammill William W Perry James J Ennis Thames Street George R Olivera Mount Hope Avenue Mary Torrs Hmb Louis F Rosenberg Tabor Avenue Providence Anthony J Ferrara Rosenberg Warren Teo Parent Franklyn Street Alphe Parent

Darby Docks. Local Fisherman Passes After Heart Attack

A Bristol resident and fisherman named Darby died at age 73 from a heart attack last Friday. native of Arendal Norway born November 13 1864 came to America 55 years ago and settled in Bristol He fished from his early years and joined the old Bristol Naval Reserves He is survived by his wife Helena (Shepard) Darby Funeral will be at Sir Michaels church with burial in North Cemetery

Michael's Church North Mr. Darby Arendal Norway Bristol Old Darby Helena (Shepard) Darby

Funeral Rites Held for Andrew LaValley in St Marys

Funeral services for Andrew LaValley 54 died last Thursday in Pawtucket were conducted Saturday at St Marys church Bristol resident for over 50 years moved to Pawtucket three years ago buried in St Marys cemetery He worked for many years in a local coal yard and formerly lived on State street.

Andrew LaValley Pawtucket St. Mary’s Church T. P. McDermott Napoleon Amedee Joseph LaFleaur Arthur Lethuo St. Mary’s Cemetery LaValley Bristol Ffe State Street

The Artist's Aim in Pursuit of Crystalized Form

A fragmentary note contemplates art as an attempt to crystallize a peer's form and content. The text hints at shaping perception through visual or tactile cues, suggesting artists seek clarity amid ambiguity.

Brisfoql Rost Office Mails Dispatch Times

Dispatch times for BRISFOQL Rost Office mail show several daily slots including 7:15 9:45 5:40 7:15 PM and 4 PM Sundays with Saturday omissions. Other entries list 7:10 AM 6:55 PM and 8:05 AM with note of limited service on certain days.

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