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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1928
Page
2
In this notice dated at Bristol Post Office, readers are reminded to renew subscriptions by updating the date on their labels. Subscription options include two papers weekly with annual, six month, and three month rates, plus single copies and free postage at various outlets.
Fire Chief John Grabert received a letter from Cyrus C. Rounseville Jr, chair of Fall River Board of Fire Commissioners, thanking Bristol firemen for assisting at a February 1928 fire. The note notes rapid response, mentions other departments visiting, and explains National Guard involvement to avoid hard feelings.
Mrs A F Wante of Portland is guest of Mr and Mrs Thomas H Warner. Arnold B Christensen and infant daughter return from Schenectady. Requiem mass for Jeremiah Kirby at St Mary’s Church. Firemen subdue chimney fire on F Street at slight damage. Hope Circle postpones meeting for Little Sisters of the Poor shower. Family Day service planned at First Baptist Church. Knights of Columbus vacancy filled. John To Catlawan appointed. Batters Coast Artillery vs Brockton game set. Bristol team leading. Frank Panzarola hosts 9th birthday party at 719 Hope Street. Over 200 attend the Sons of Italy fair at Academy Hall. Recital for Bristol Community Band fund-raiser announced at Colt Memorial High School. Ever Ready Hose Company honors Donald Gladue with clock and lamp. Gladue wed in Taunton. social evening and program held.
Manuel Botothe Nhe faces cruelty charges after a dog shooting that led to a three month sentence in Providence County Jail. John A Hawthorne of the SPCA testified as the case proceeded with bail set at 500 dollars on appeal. Other defendants include Joseph Sterrara Jr pleading guilty to assault and being fined 100 dollars plus costs. Antome Rahla ordered to pay weekly support to his wife. Bristol Shoe Co. v Mrs Morris ended with a verdict for the defendant and costs.
Dean Cnorge F Adams of Rhode Island State College spoke on The Agricultural Outlook at the Bristol County Farmers Association meeting held Friday night in Defiance Hall. He argued successful farming hinges on labor saving methods and discussed various fertilizers. Refreshments were provided by a committee including De Rocha, Tom Callanan, and Howard H Hawes.
Burnside Lodge No 34 Knights of Pythias will host a pub supper at the GGAOR Hall on February 21 during the weekly lodge convention. Arrangements include a visit by Supreme Chancellor Richards Witte at the Arcadia Ballroom Thursday evening with a large Burnside delegation expected. The Renovating Committee reports a hot water heating system contract for AR Hall has been awarded and work will start, with interior renovations planned.
In Superior Court Judge Hahn delayed sentencing Giovann Castriotta, found guilty Feb 14, 1927 of assault with a dangerous weapon. Character witnesses spoke for him, including local officials and prominent citizens, urging leniency as the case was deemed unusual. Castriotta may pay costs by today.
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