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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

4

Ivy Guild Christmas Tree Party At St Michael's Church

The Ivy Guild of St Michael's Church held its annual Christmas tree party in the parish house on Tuesday evening attended by many members and guests. Mrs Santa Claus appeared impersonated by Miss Janette McCaw while Miss Irene Gallo acted as a woodland fairy and gifts were distributed from a well illuminated tree. Vocals by Mrs N G Herreshoff Jr and Miss Eva Newman accompanied readings by Irene Gallo Elizabeth Rounds and Betty Hobson. Committee hosts included Mrs Louis Giallo Mrs Earl Hobson Mrs Thomas Roberts Mrs Froest Brown Mrs Arthur McCaw and others.

Ivy Guild of St. Michael’s Church Santa Claus Janette McCaw Santa Irene Gallo N G. Herreshoff Jr Eva Newman Fliabeth Rounds Betty Hobson

Guiteras School Club Debates Navy Increase Topic

Members of the Guiteras Memorial School debating club presented affirmative and negative arguments in their first debate held yesterday afternoon. The subject was Resolved That the United States Navy Should Be Increased. Students on the affirmative side included Miss Jean Tobin Miss Feelon Weaver and Miss Fmails Navier Addison Hill John Ro Magee II and Lloyd Smith. Edward Jokonalds, assistant principal, directed the event as judge.

Guiteras Memorial School United States Navy Jean Tobin Feelon Weaver Fmails Navier Addison Hill John Ro Magee II Lloyd Smith Fkdward JO Konalds

Subtle Human Passion Revealed in Quiet Pride

Quote note attributes Addison on pride as the soft thief of heart, slipping in unseen and cloaked in many disguises, shaping motives and actions without obvious displays of emotion. A reflective aphorism on inner drives.

Addison

School Nurse Monthly Report Details Clinic Activities

The School Nurse Mary B. Sanford reports Valley School activities with 434 treatments, 43.4 average per clinic, 20 children sent home, 17 school visits, 13 home visits, 6 dental clinics, and 119 children at clinics. Dr Thompson immunized 397 pupils with toxoid this year, reducing treatments to two. Eye clinics with Dr Astle noted 27 examined and 10 prescribed glasses. a Tuesday morning clinic planned until all defective sight is examined.

Mary B. Sanford R. N Valley School Thompson C J Astle Rockwell House Astle

Rehearsals Begin For Camp Fire Minstrels Benefit

The Camp Fire Minstrels begin rehearsals for an upcoming Bristol Tram Fire Arillery benefit show at Guneras School auditorium. Performances are on January 26 and 27 with local talent and further rehearsal planned at the Artillery Armory on State Street. Tickets are on sale at Capt Sartini’s Shoe Store and through Tram Artillery members. Capt Sartini and John Joseph supervise rehearsals.

Camp Fire Bristol Tramper Artillery Guneras Artillery Armory State Street Armory Sartinis Wood Street Bristol Tram of Artillery Sartini John Joseph

Education's value quote by S Parkes Cadman

A concise quotation emphasizes education as the power to force personal action and discipline. It frames education as a paramount, lasting benefit enabling tasks to be completed regardless of interest or mood.

S. Parkes Cadman, D. D

Christmas Sale Draws Big Crowd at Congregational Club

The Congregational Club held its annual Christmas sale in the DeWolf Memorial Chapel on Tuesday afternoon. Patrons purchased cakes, candies, fancy articles, books, tea and sandwiches as tables appeared attractively arranged with holiday decorations. The committee was led by chairlady Mrs Albert FE Benard and included Miss Mabel L Gardner Mrs LeRoy D Bell Mrs Roswell S Bosworth Mrs Edward Davin Mrs Charles L Pendleton and Mrs Fred Wilbur.

Congregational Club DeWolf Memorial Chapel Albert FE. Benard Mabel L. Gardner LeRoy D. Bell Roswell S. Bosworth Edward Davin Charles L. Pendleton Fred Wilbur

Olympians Open 1930 31 Season With Two Games

Olympians debut in the 1930 31 season at the Y M C A gym with two games tonight against the Ph Deltas of Fall River and the Warren Reds. The club has expanded its basketball squad, fielding two teams for the season.

Y Mo A Ph Deltas Fall River Warren Reds Oyimpionlub

Chandelier Use Traced to Fourteenth Century France

A note on chandelier history states clusters of hanging lights appeared in France by the fourteenth century, indicating early design and cultural use.

December term docket at Bristol County Superior Court announces civil cases and naturalization petitions

Seventeen civil cases are listed for the December term of the Bristol County Superior Court to convene Monday at 9:30 a.m. Judge Herbert L. Carpenter presides. The docket includes numerous civil actions with plaintiffs and defendants named, plus petitions for naturalization to be heard. first citizenship papers available Monday afternoon. The list names many parties, counsel, and affiliated firms, with a host of individuals from Pawtucket, Cranston, Providence, Barrington, Warren, and Bristol among others.

Superior Court Bristol County Bristol County Court House Herbert L. Carpenter John Kostko Piter Bezah Emilio D. Iannuccillo Joseph A. Hammill Mary Travis Whitehead Bros. Co Michael Pedro Tillinghast & Collins Service Realty & Loan Corp Appt William Sequino Et al Emilio D Tannuccillo Willam H McSorey Pokanoket Realty Co

Attendance Officers Monthly Report Reveals Truancy Figures

Truant Officer James F Merges reports to the School Committee that 129 absenteeism cases were investigated in public schools. Nine were truancy, 33 children were kept from school by parents, 23 due to lack of clothing, 31 because of illness, 19 for funerals and weddings, and 14 pupils found on the streets were returned to school.

James F Merges Meiggs

Indoor turkey shoot to be held at Rhode Island State College

The Rifle Association of Rhode Island State College invites students and citizens to an indoor turkey shoot next Thursday December 18 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Alumni are expected to compete with rifles and ammo provided or bring their own. Reginald H. Perry of Providence heads the event at the college basement armory a 50 foot range praised as modern in New England.

Rifle Association of Rhode Island State College Reginald H. Perry Providence

Estate of Julia Raposa administrator appointed

Manuel Raposa of Bristol has qualified as administrator of the estate of Julia Raposa late of Bristol deceased. Creditors must file claims in the probate office within the time required by law, beginning December 3, 1930, as per clerk John W. Church.

Bristol James Davidson John W. Church Pappasquash Road Rhode Island John W Church John Davidson Morris Park Ave Westchester County Bronx Manuel Raposa Julia Raposa

Probate of Lydia M. Cooke Will in Bristol Court

Probate court accepts instrument claimed as last will and codicil of Lydia M Cooke of Bristol deceased for probate and sets December 15 1930 10 am for hearing at the Probate Court Room Bristol with notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix Judge’s clerk John W Church orders publication dates 11 28 12 5 12.

Bristol Lydia M. Cooke Lydia M Cooke Tate Bristol Phoenix John W. Church

Probate notice for Manuel Pacheco will Bristol

An instrument purporting to be the last will of Manuel Pacheco, late of Bristol, is presented for probate. The matter is referred to December 15, 1930 at 10 AM in the Probate Court Room for consideration, with notice ordered to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix.

Bristoo F. Blakefslef Oon Pia EO Blakeslee Bristol Bristol Phenix John W Church Manuel Pacheco John W. Church

Estate of Rose E Luther probate final account

Nathaniel W Sparks as administrator presents his first and final account for the estate of Rose E Luther of Bristol seeking distribution among heirs at law. The matter is referred to December 15, 1930 at 10 a.m. in the Probate Court Room Bristol for confirmation.

Bristol Rose E. Luther Nathaniel W Sparks J W, Ghurch

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