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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1939
Page
2
State Senator B W Wall backed a Bristol branch of the Division of Motor Vehicles after pushing for a local office to spare residents repeated trips to Warren for unemployment services and license plates. The Bristol sub-station opened amid brisk business today, signaling relief for local motorists.
Lucien Capone was elected president of the Cup Defenders Association at the annual meeting Sunday. He succeeds Michael W Pasquarell who declined another term. New officers include Antonio Cupolo vice president Joseph Sansone corresponding secretary John Sicignano financial secretary Louis Alfano treasurer Felix Langello sergeant at arms Peter Proto and board directors Domenic Parisi Peter Cristaudo and Santo Shalitone.
Bartolo Scolaro was re-elected president of the ERE La Bellasicia Society for the ninth straight year at the group’s annual meeting on Sunday. New and returning officers include vice president Peter Cristando, secretary Tindaro Deluca, financial secretary Antonio Campagna, treasurer Angelo Pirri, trustees Carmelo Campagna Antonio Cupolo Giochino Procopio, sergeant at arms Nunziato De Pasquale, and sick committee members Antonio Bottigher and Frank Abate.
Readers submit small notices of society events. Edward Fahey of Warren ill at home. Miss Lucy Wall hosts Mite Society. William Baker to speak at Rotary on Sales Letters That Click. Bristol Garden Club meets at Mrs Ernest Brown’s. Bristol Girl Scout Council meets at Mrs Wes ley Armstrong’s. Engagement announced Almerinda Correia to Joseph Perry. Arte Society officers to be chosen tonight at Mt Carmel Church. Mariner Ship Vigilant meeting reports Thanksgiving donations. next meeting tonight. Mrs Charles Luther hosts silver tea for Edgehill Temple. Mrs Clinton Sherman in Providence hospital after operation. Midweek worship at DeWolf Memorial Chapel. St Rita’s Society to elect officers. Rotary Country Dances at St Michael’s Parish House. Ruth Sanford and Selma Bliss return to Bates College after Thanksgiving. Rev James C. Claypool preaches at St Michael’s. Congregational Club Christmas tea and sale planned. Guneral Everett Fields to discuss New England history at Young People’s Society. Miss Mars Wilson pregnant. Italian Localites Women’s Club to elect officers. Catherine Atrello hosts. Miss Jeannette Salzano chairs nominating committee. social hour after. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Fred W Coggeshall. both well. Hydraulion Engine captain Mrs Coggeshall formerly Mildred Newman. St Michael’s Church active in affairs. St Andrews Boys’ Club beats Warsen-Safet-Patrauttact 45-33. second basketball game Thursday at parish hall. possible opponent St Mary’s RI. Players listed include Anderton, Remieres, Williams, MacDonald, Hambrick, Sturdevant, Brelsford.
Local notices show a Christmas card and food sale at Holmes House hosted by the Leevolent Society on Saturday December 2 with a 6 pm bridge and whist session. Also listed is a Progressive Bridge event and Team event at C Hall on State Street on Tuesday December 5 under the Hope Circle D of I auspices.
A long list of names and affiliations including Mrs. James Wood, Sisson's Store, Miss Florence Kellogg, Dr. and Mrs. Harold DeWolf, Louis Levy, Mount Hope Athletic Club, Bristol Mfg. Co, Portuguese Independent Club, and others appears as a local society roster or membership roll. The page also mentions membership fees and several businesses and clubs connected to a community group.
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