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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1938
Page
2
Citizens complain of vehicles parked on both sides clogging John and Cottage streets. Proposals include parking on one side or targeted public education to keep lanes clear, especially for emergency access.
More than 50 members and guests heard John J Kelly former Providence Police Superintendent speak on Youth and Crime. He supported Bishop Keoughs crusade against indecent literature and described police juvenile roles, followed by a social period organized by Or Orlando Brisbane and club members.
The Bristol District Nursing Association will hold its annual meeting at Rockwell House in Bristol Rhode Island on Wednesday February 2 1938 at 445 PM. Annual reports will be read and officers elected for the coming year. All members are urged to attend.
A Bristol man, yesterday re elected president of the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, succeeds in leading local architectural affairs. The Rusk family name appears in the civic leadership circle.
The Bristol unit will observe the founding of the PTA with an eight o'clock Founders Day program at Reynolds School. The event features a play, games, speeches, a large birthday cake, and birthday tributes to Washington and Lincoln. Mrs Capone presides. Mrs Parl Hobson speaks on PTA psychology. Mrs Bearl Sturdevant leads music. parents and teachers are invited.
Rev Ernest J. Wismer of Newport urged that liturgies grow from the real experience of suffering believers. He said worship should be adaptable and born from the struggles, courage, and moral character of people, not fixed by routine or external forms. The service at St Michaels involved Canon Parshley and visiting clergy from Providence.
The St Marys Choral Society will meet at 7 15 tonight in St Marys auditorium. Marital intentions filed by Philip Elmer Osborne and Alice Paiva. Joseph Medeiros returned home after surgery. St Rita s Society to meet Thursday night at Mt Carmel Church parish hall. About 200 attended weekly dances at Recreation Hall of U S Rubber Projects Inc. Dances every Saturday through winter. Manuel Vargas Jr heads the arrangement committee. Moss Wheelwright opens Army and Navy Club in Providence. Postmaster Coggeshall and party attended. Mr and Mrs Joseph Proto announce birth of daughter at Waterbury Hospital. weight six pounds. Mrs Ana Matrone honored by St Rita s Society members with surprise gift. Mrs Rodrigo da Cunha-Rego hosted bridge and tea for Miss Barbara Batch s engagement. guests listed.
President Roosevelt appoints the council head as one of six civilian members at large of the National Essay Commission. The commission, meeting at the Philadelphia Federal Reserve, will test samples of new coin issues.
The Rhode Island Soldiers' Home hosted a Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary visit with entertainment and gift presentations. Committee led by Mrs. Bertha E Jalbert organized performances by local members and piano accompaniment by Mrs Fannie B Mollo and Charles Malloy. Adjutant James T Pierce welcomed guests for Commandant Lawrence A Mooney while Mrs Nelson and Walter E. Sullivan spoke on behalf of allied groups.
Plans for a minstrel show and a four team basketball circuit were announced at the St Andrew's Boys Club meeting in St Michael's parish house. Arnold Drever will direct the hoop league, and George S Pailthorpe, the club advisor, announced the new plan. Five new members were admitted.
Twenty five college classmates and friends of Daniel Rhee a Carr Fulflex chemist hosted a surprise party at his 875 Hope Street home. A musicale was given by George Jordan of Providence and Thomas McQuade of Pawtucket. Winfield Kelsey of East Hampton Mass presented a fountain pen and pencil set. A chicken salad supper was served by Mrs Jordan and Mrs Henry Frank of this town. Mr Rhee departs tomorrow for a business trip to Europe.
An overheated wil stave in Biagio Del Toro's fruit truck caused a blaze that disrupted John Street this morning. Firefighters from Ever Ready Fire Station battled the flames among scattered fruit and vegetables, preventing serious damage.
Harry W. Munro was elected president of the Mount Hope Chapter Order of Eastern Star Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association at the annual meeting in the Gunteras House. The retiring slate named Rae as vice president and Mrs Marion E. D. Newman as secretary-treasurer with Mrs Hopkins stepping down. Twenty members attended a banquet and game period followed the election, arranged by Vincent J Pettine and others.
Michael W. Pasquarelli was elected president of the Bristol Colt Alumni Association at the annual meeting held Friday night in the Colt auditorium. Officers include Arthur Manchester First Vice President Viola Lee MES io Room as Sopaces Fadee BER secretary Miss Antoinette Campanella Treasurer Frank Brown and Historian Herbert B. Burnham Jr. The group will meet on the third Thursday each month.
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