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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1939

Page

4

Court Grants Week-Long Continuance in Morrissey Shellfishing Case

In Fifth District Court Judge Clerk J Vincent Sumpter granted a one-week continuance for the shellfishing case of Thomas F Morrissey 63 of 161 Wood Street after he requested an immediate trial but was later represented by Lucien Capone Deputy Game Warden Arthur E Burke testified on Morrisseys prior violations and Hammill sought extended testimony The court also continued two cases against Herbert A Cavaca and deferred other related matters while awaiting Superior Court writs and unresolved book accounts cases.

Joseph A. Hamill J. Vincent Sumpter Fifth District Court Thomas F. Morrissey Wood Street Morrissey Sumpter Lucien Capone Arthur E. Burke Hammill Capone Anthony J Ferrara Herbert A Cavaca Tiverton Cavaca Joseph O. Costa Metacom Avenue Ferrara Ane Leon E. McCaw Alyre A Marcotte Gaetano Cirillo Caroline Fortin Alias Robert J. McKay Mary Littlefield

Mystery Man Captured After Scout Week Mystery Night

Awashanks Herd hosts Mystery Night as Scout Week activities conclude. Scouts apprehend a roaming Mystery Man near the YMCA. Anthony Santulli and Joseph Medeiros of Troop 4 found and escorted him to Scout Hall. Lincoln Valentines observance night includes dramatizations and contests among Beavers Panther Patrol and Flying Horses.

Awashanks Herd Scout Hall Mmurtacs YM C. A Anthony Santulli Joseph Medeiros Troon 4 Scouts Lincoln-St Valentine Bristol Boy Scouts of America Abraham Lincoln Panther Patrol Joseph Marshall Beavers Arthur Conlan Panther Albert Vasconcellos Joseph Belanger Frank Sousa

Art Entries Extended for Rhode Island Exhibition

The Rhode Island Jury of Selection for the New York World's Fair extends entry deadline to Wednesday February 15. Submissions already received will be hung in museum galleries for public viewing before jury selections ship to New York City next week. Chairs John H Benson John R Frazier William H Drury Waldo A Kaufer Royal B Farnum urge artists to participate.

Rhode Island New York City John H Benson John R. Frazier William H Drury Waldo A Kaufer Royal B Farnum

Vets To Have Movie Entertainment

Rhode Island Soldiers Home will host film entertainment for veterans with two showings this week. The Adjutant James T Pierce notes tonight’s program is a joint effort by American Legion Auxiliary units from the MUenzel, Scituate, and Papineau posts and department headquarters. A second screening on February 24 will be donated by units from Richard J Dennis Post Providence No 1 and Cranston Post No 13, arranged by Commandant Lawrence A Mooney.

Rhode Island Soldiers’ Home James T Pierce American Legion Auxiliary Muenzel Post Scituate Post David Papineau Richard J Dennis Providence Post Cranston Post Lawrence A Mooney

Keeping Cars Young How to Extend Vehicle Life

In a column by J F Winchester supervisor of motor vehicle equipment Colonial Esso Marketers, the piece stresses treating cars like machinery that deserves regular inspection and maintenance. It compares cars to locomotives, urging periodic checks, adjustments, and repairs to delay wear and costly overhauls.

J. F. Winchester Esso

Two Holidays Announced For Bristol WPA and SAR Workers

Bristol officials announce two unexpected holidays for WPA and SAR workers this month. A state order halts projects Thursday to allow workers time to vote in a $250,000 referendum, with a second holiday planned for February 22. The Bristol administrator says workers can make up the time to avoid loss.

Bristol WPA SAR Domenico Mascola Mascola Byron D. Hopkins Cting Brisal Trator Sur

U S Rubber Wins Close Battle Over St John Dragons

In Bristol at the recreation hall the U S Rubber five edged the St John Dragons 28 to 26 after a tight game. The Bristol team led 16 to 15 at half and stayed within four points most of the contest with Bobba scoring 11 and Del Piano 7 for U S Rubber. In the prelim, St Casimir of Warren beat Bristét St P Elizab th crew 39 to 12.

U. S Bristol Recreation Hall St John Dragons Newport Invaders Dragons Bobba del Piano St Casimir Warren Elizab Bristét

Colts Meet Barrington in Key High School Basketball Clash

Colt High School aims for championship contention as it faces Barrington High on Andrews floor in a decisive week. Colt has piled 437 points in 11 games, led by Vin Santo and Codola as the junior team routed Warren 23 22 to boost local hopes.

Colt " Memorial ‘High School Barrington High Iin Andrews Falr Heapen Barneton Cumberland Berrington Murgo Andrews Gym Colt North Kingstown South Kingstown Warren Vin Santo Codola

Carr Manufacturing Co. Tops Bristol in League game

Carr Manufacturing Co. beat Bristol Manufacturing Co. 31 to 17 in Bristol Friday evening in the Bristol Manufacturers Basketball League. Tony Gomes led Carr with 10 points as Butler Simmons Duffy and LeClerc supported him. U S Rubber split first half with Collins & Aikman 14-14 and outscored them 14-5 in the final period to finish 40-25 over Collins & Aikman. Bristol dropped to third with 3 wins 3 losses while Carr moved into a strong position with the win. Referee M Pasquarelli officiated the 10 minute periods.

Bristol Manufacturers Carr ‘Manufacturing Co Bristol Manufacturing Co Sey Gym Collins & Aikman Butler Simmons Duffy LeClérc Gomes Carr John P. Marshall Sullivan Brunon U S van Voast St Angelo Kane de Naar We Tt Sremnes We Geen Rewatmosese Carr Manufacturing Co Carl J. Bisbane Carr Mfg. Co F. Et Securo Fitzpatrick F Securo Hazen Agatiello Rego Vorro Biancuzzo Carraturo M Pasquarelli van Voast If Sousa Pansa Bristol Duffy Carr Murgo Deserits Levy Salzano G Sousa Fabehes Espioeee St Angelo Mansi Holmes C&a Bruno Ferreira U. S LeClerc Carr Mfg Bristol Mfg Cardoza Dennis Lewis

Ugly as a Mud Fence in Midwestern Settlements

An old description notes settlers using sod for fences and sod houses. Fences lacked roofs, crumbled into mud lines and tangled rats. The phrase mud fence marks something homely or rough.

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