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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1931

Page

3

Local Legion Units Hold Joint Christmas Party

Miss Nora FE Dwyer soprano and Mrs Alice Dubuc contralto led a musical program with Vernon A. Gray tenor and Fred Dietz bass. Commander Straight delivered gifts from a lighted Christmas tree as an orchestra directed by Mrs Salvatore Giglio played for dancing. An auxiliary planning committee organized a supper with many members including Mrs Elizabeth Carr and Mrs Beatrice Hill.

Nora FE. Dwyer Alice Dubuc Vernon A. Gray Fred Dietz Straight Salvatore Giglio Elizabeth Carr Beatrice Hill Margaret Pierce Jennie Straight Harriet Pardey Elizabeth Dunbar Roselma Desilets Mannie Cashin Dilema Lemaire Lillian Carnes Mildred Dunbar Rose Preble Nora Remneres Catherine Troiano Marcia Gifford

Beauty in Japan's Autumn Maple Leaves

A reflection on Japan where dying maple leaves are seen as a sublime autumn sight. Ponting notes in Dai Nippon that they share honors with the imperial flower and are described as belaxed enough to hold full floral rank.

Japan Ponting Dai Nippon

Gigantic Community Revue Tonight Features Local Talent

Evening program lists 17 Bristol Lions Club sketches including The Modern Diogenes with Ian Walker and Edward Fitzgerald. 18 Fred Dietz bass performs Blow Blow Those Winter Winds with Edward Fitzgerald on piano. 19 Salvatore Giglio and William Guevremont saxophone and piano. 20 Bristol Boys' Community Band performs Marcia Sinfonica and Thunderer March plus Italian Songs by Panella.

Bristol Lions’ Club Diogenes Ian Walker Edward Fitzgerald Fred Dietz North Attleboro Mass J. Sargeant Frank Rounds Salvatore Giglio Wiliam Guevremont Bristol Boys’ Community Marcia Sinfonica Ferdinand Tastello

Age of Armor and Henry VI in Fifteenth Century

The suit of armor reached full development under Henry VI during 1422 to 1461 as English forces were pushed from France around 1458. The armor was forged of thin steel and tailored to fit the body.

Henry VI England France

World’s Hottest Spring Near Mount Hekla

A deep boiling pool near Mount Hekla Iceland once called the Great geyser is identified as the hottest spring in the world based on measurements and scientific observations. The finding highlights extreme geothermal activity in Iceland and the pool’s unusually high temperatures attracting researchers and curious visitors alike.

Mount Hekla Iceland

Christmas Masses Proclaimed by Our Lady of Mt Carmel

Acting Pastor leads dual Christmas Masses at Our Lady of Mt Carmel with senior choir directed by Dora Tannuccillo performing Jesu Bambino and The New Born King. Offertory features Adeste Fideles duet Mary Santo and John Marshall. Junior choir to sing hymns at 8 30 with Vasta Ruggeiro directing.

Jesu Bambino Capocci L’espoir Dora Tannuccillo Rosewig Offertory Vasta Ruggeiro

Christmas Mass Schedule at St. Marys with Choirs

Rev Thomas J Gillan presides at Masses at 6 30 7 30 9 and 10 30. High Masses feature sermons and Senior Choir music. Carols before the first Mass, processional and Hammerers Mass in honor of the Blessed Sacrament. Adeste Fideles at offertory with soprano Veronica McGovern and soloists James Sullivan and J Alfred Dubuc. Children’s Mass at 9 with Junior Choir under Sisters of Mercy. Recessional Christmas Hymn, Benediction at 6 30 pm. Senior Choir includes Downey Johnson Moore McGovern McDonough Dunbar and Theresa.

Thomas J. Gillan Hammerer Adeste Fideles James Sullivan Warren J. Alfred Dubuc Dielman Sisters of Mercy Rosewig Kyrie Eleison Christe Eleison Mary Maciel Emily Mello Domine Deus Mary Peters Credo Isabel Sylvia Alexandrina Fernandes Joseph Costa Joseph Sousa Novello Anna Peters Francisco Canario, Jr Manuel Canario Sanctus Theresa Reposa Benedictus Mary Mello Gruber Turper

Colt Defeats Alumni 33 17 In Season Opener

Colt Memorial High School opened the 1931 32 season by defeating the Colt Alumni 33 17 at Guiteras Junior High. De Leo led Colt with 18 points while Desilets scored four for the Alumni as Colt led 18 5 at halftime. In the preliminary two Bug League teams Skeeters beat Mites 23 11.

Colt Memorial High School Guiteras Junior High Colt de Leo Desilets Colt Ied Skeeters Mites

Christmas Music at St Michael's Church Service

Christmas Day service at 10 a m includes Holy Communion and a musical program featuring organ preludes, anthem selections, and carols. The choir and quartet led by Walter H Angell as organist and choirmaster will perform with soprano Mrs Nathaniel G Herreshoff Jr and others.

A. R Parshley St Michael's Church Gower Roland Smart Gruber Nathaniel G. Herreshoff, Jr Frank A. Rounds Vernon A Gray Frederick G Dietz Walter H Angell

Midnight Service At Trinity Church With Choir Soloists

Rev Nelson Kellogg leads a midnight service with Handel pieces Adeste Fideles and unto us a child is born. Soloists Mrs Marjorie Burke, Mr Vernon A Gray, Mr C R Burgess and Miss Helen Church directs the organ.

Frank Damrosch Herald Angels Marjorie Burke Vernon A. Gray C R. Burgess Helen Church

Local man injured in auto bus collision at Thames and Bradford

Domenick Formisano 23 of Bradford street was seriously hurt and four others slightly injured when a northbound roadster collided with a westbound bus at Thames and Bradford. Bus driver George W. Parks braked but could not avoid impact. Biancuzzo and Formisano were tossed from the rumble seat. Biancuzzo treated and sent home, others sustained minor injuries.

Domenick Formisano Bradford Street Thames and Bradford Streets Thames Street Michael Proto George W. Parks Smith Street Providence Formisano Martin’ Biancuzzo Rhode Frank Panzarella Hope Street Mariano Buccio Roma Street

Injured Youth Transferred After Bus Accident

Formisano sustained a brain contusion four stitches laceration over the left eye laceration of the left little finger a sprain of the left elbow multiple abrasions to both hands and a cut on the nose. He was taken to Dr John R Bernardo and then ordered moved to St.

Formisano John R. Bernardo Bernardo

Hospital Update on Joseph at Providence

Joseph at Providence Hospital is out of danger and resting comfortably, with medical staff monitoring his condition for recovery. Local reporters note his stable status and improving health as physicians provide ongoing care.

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