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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1929

Page

3

Soares Guilty In Larceny Case In Fifth District Court

Vangelina Reposa Soares was found guilty of stealing $190 from Antonio Madeira on November 1 and fined $50 plus costs. Madeira testified he caught Soares in his room early morning. she denied entering the apartments. Judge Hammill noted the verdict was supported by the evidence. Several other civil and criminal matters were handled, including drunkenness fines and revellings, with various outcomes. A Providence wedding: Sophie Cruz Almeida and Gilvan Santos wed at Holy Rosary Church with family attendance and a reception at the Almeida home before they depart for a wedding trip.

Fifth District Court Frank H Hammill Vangelina Reposa Soares Antonio Madeira East State Street Gooding Lane Madeiro Soares Solomon Nussenfeld Marshall Po Peter Brechin Hope Street Joseph Mo Nteude O Metacom Avenue Daniel H Quinn Yianuel Paiva Bradford Goth Mary Salvia High Streets

Collins and Aikman Girls Club elect officers

The Collins and Aikman Girls Club on Thames street elected officers for the new year. President Mrs Marjone Burke, Vice President Mars Santos, Secretary Lillian Pasquaredh, Treasurer Barbara Kershaw. A Christmas party was planned and a social committee was named with Rose Cirillo leading next month.

Collins and Aikman Carls Club Thames Street Marjone Burke Mars Santos Lillian Pasquaredh Barbara Kershaw Joah Malafronte Rose Cirillo Mary Paull Marys Salzano

Insurancé Differences in Old-Line Firms

An explainer note clarifies life insurance companies distinct from fraternal insurers, defining old-line firms as those that do not issue fraternal policies and outlining their traditional operating model and product focus.

JANIERO-CORDEIRO Marries at St Alivioeths Church

Miss Deohnda Cordeia daughter of Meroo and Mrs Manuel Cordeia 33 Thompson avenue united in marriage to Joseph Cory at 7 o clock Thanksgiving Das Inorninge at St Alivaoeths church Rev Francisca Vacara officiated. Only attendants were close relatives. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home with many relatives and friends. The couple departed in a bridal trap at 10 o clock.

Deohnda Cordeia Meroo Manuel Cordeia Thompson Avenue St .Alivawoeths Joseph Cory Janeno Thames Street Francisca Gs Vacara

Legionnaires Begin Drive for Increased Membership

Post Commander Albert 4 Vdl mends heads the membership committee at a Friday Hotel Bolvedert meeting. The committee includes Joseph Paes Dr Charles I Cadby Commander Harold Wo Gitrard John For Janis Jo Lanaire Bertram Wo Wall and Commander clot James Pierce. They plan personal interviews with eligible WWI veterans to recruit new members at Kearney Post. The campaign aims to lift membership within the month.

Albert Oa Mecime Bolvedert Joseph Paes Charles I Cadby Harold Wo Gitrard John Janis Jo Lanaire Bertram Wo Wall Clot James Pierce Kearney Atom

Died Card Notices From Town Include Two Obituaries

In this town Mrs Martha Williams Card aged 83 died recently. Funeral services will be held Wednesday Dec 4 at 1 30 pm from the home of George McWhilbur 613 Main Street Warren. Relatives and friends are invited. In town December 2 Edward E Relle aged 77 died at his residence 568 Wood Street. Funeral Wednesday Dec 4 at 8 30 am from his home and a Requiem Mass at St Marys church at 9 am. Relatives and friends invited.

Martha Williams George McWhilbur Main Street Warren ' J Relle Edward E. Relle Wood Street St Mary’s Church

Colt High to Host 23-Game Basketball Schedule

Colt Memorial High School under Coach Edward J. Fitzgerald announces a 23 game season. Candidates began first practice at Guiteras School with plans for both first and second team play. Opening game against Holy Family of New Bedford is set for Friday December 13 at Colt.

Edward J. Fitzgerald Colt Memorial High School Guiteras Fitzgerald Colt High School Holy Family of New Bedford Mass Dee St Marvy Taunton North Kingstown Burrillville Warwick la Salle Academy Providence Barrington South Kingstown Cumberland Valley Falls Warren the Holy Family Wakefield Valles Falls Wackford St Raphael Pawtucket In Salle Academy St Marys

Injured At Boat Shop Falls From Staging At Fall River

Joseph Coty of Fall River fell about 10 feet from a boat shop staging near noon Friday. He sustained injuries including a suspected broken collar bone and hurt to his shoulder and back, received first aid from Dr Harold De Wolf and was taken to Pruesdahk Hospital in Fall River.

Herreshoff Joseph Coty Fall River Harold de Wolf Pruesdahk Hospital

Buick Sells 42 Percent of Cars in Its Price Class

Buick Motor Company now accounts for 42 percent of all cars in its price class, leading over 14 rival makes by at least two to one. General sales manager C. W. Churchill credits the 1930 Buick models for the rise, attracting buyers from other makes and expanding Buick’s share in the market.

BUICK Buick Motor Company C. W. Churchill Pblic Churchill Lee

Birds and beasts use feigned death to deter predators

The piece notes that many animals practice self preservation through feigning death. It cites caterpillars, spiders, toads, snakes, and birds like the American ground dove, ruffed grouse, green plover, and wild duck. It also mentions blueprints of evil, such as lulling predators with injury or faking lethargy.

AM. D. D Times of India

Amateur Sleuth Solves Own Case On Long Island

An overconfident local hobbyist, who bragged he could outsolve police, investigated a motor car crash case at a store window. He uncovered that his wife caused the crash, and the police already knew, but he kept the solution to himself.

Long Island Sherlock Holmes I T New York Sun

Why Guides Go Insane

A Kansas City woman vacationing in Minnesota complains a boat has water at the bottom. The guide, untroubled, mentions water presence. The woman suggests removing a plug to let the water out, highlighting a comical travel mishap reported by the Kansas City Times.

Kansas City Minnesota Kansas City Times

Selfish Prayers at Brooklyn Service

Dr John Roach Stratton spoke on prayer during a large gathering in Brooklyn. An onlooker shared a nurse’s quip about a child’s nightly prayers, noting a string of gifts from radio to bicycle and now a motion picture camera.

John Roach Stratton Brooklyn

Early Presidents Not Young Limes Monro Doctrine Note

The piece recalls James Monroe as the fifth US president who began office at about 59, near the ages of Jefferson and Madison, with Washington at 57 and Adams at 61, noting the Monroe Doctrine context in his 1823 message.

Limes Monro United States Congress Jefferson Madison Washington John Adams

Obstacles to Progress in a Civic Address

Charlies Hughes speaks to Yate students outlining fears hindering progress. Lawyers fear losing clients bankers fear losing deposits ministers fear loss of pews managers fear reductions in public service gains. The community feels a benumbing dread of personal loss, silencing initiative.

Charlies Hughes

Courage, Strength, Hope, and Humor Buyed by Pain

Anonymous reflection on living boldly noting courage comes from paid effort through pain work prayers and tears and the need to endure to build resilience.

Neo Sicilia Society Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The Neo Sicilia Society held its annual meeting on Sunday afternoon electing officers led by President Giuseppe R Perroni and naming Frank Bruno as Vice President. Additional officers include Antonio Pirri as Corresponding Secretary and Tindaro Pirri as Financial Secretary with Dr John R Bernardo honored as physician and toastmaster for a forthcoming testimonial banquet at Hotel Belvedere.

Neo Sicilia Society Giuseppe R. Perroni Frank Bruno Antonio Pirri Tindaro Pirri Francesco Marabella Paul Millemaggi John Donato Tindaro Luca Philp Catalfamo Angelo Pirri Vincenzo Arico Salvatore Bucca Antonio Mascheno Antonio Perron Ignazio Bisbano John R. Bernardo Salvatore Mascheno Orazio de Pietro Tindaro Maiorano Antonio Arico Antono Bottigher G R Perroni Bristol Belvedere Bernardo G R Perrom

Christmas Sale by Congregational Club in Memorial Chapel

The Congregational Club hosts its Annual Christmas Sale in Memorial Chapel on Thursday afternoon. Visitors can shop fancy articles, homemade cake and candy, and books with a tempting grab bag. Tea and sandwiches will be served as club members staff various tables led by Fancey Articles and other organizers.

Congregational Club Memorial Chapel Elisha Hibbert Albert KE Benard Edward P Church, Jr Frank M Dimond Miriam McCaughey Maran Newman

Air Space Capacity Figures From Commerce Department

The Commerce Department estimates one square mile of air space can hold 69 980 planes. This assumes 1 742 large planes can fly at the same level with safe separation, with the same number stacking 300 feet higher and so on until a practical ceiling of 12 000 feet is reached.

Department of Commerce

Martins Vieira Wedding At St Elizabeths Parish

Rafael Costa Martins and Miss Anna Garcia Vieira wed at St Elizabeths church in a morning ceremony. Rev Fr Francesco G Vieira officiated with a large turnout of relatives and clergy from multiple parishes. The couple will reside at 79 Bay View Avenue and be at home after December 7.

Vieira Joseph P Lopes East Providence Francesco Gomes St Elizabeth's Church Joseph Martins Church of Our Lady of Good Health Fall River Anthony Lopes Jesus Savior Church Newport Joseph Amarel St Francis Xavier Chuch Francis Bettencourt Santo Christo Church John Ferres St Michael’s Church Anna M Peters M J Barros St Anthony's Church Pawtucket Carme Martins Miss Martins St Elizabeth's

Brush Fire at Tan Yard Trunk of Tree Burns Again

A brush fire near the Tan Yard on Woodlawn Avenue south side drew a quick response Friday at 3 PM. Ever Ready Co fought an initial blaze, then Chief John Grabert issued a general alarm for three more companies. The fire was beaten back with steel brooms, but later a burning tree trunk was found and firefighters were called out again.

Tan Yard Woodlawn Ave John Grabert

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