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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1935

Page

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Final Caucus Slates Chosen On All Tickets

Town selects complete party slates four days after filing with Town Clerk John W. Church. Several nominees decline indorsements leaving insurgent and regular groups reshuffling. Doran and McLaughlin withdraws affect GOP and insurgent lines while Gasper and Andrade fill vacancies on Democratic and GOP lists.

John W. Church Frank L. Doran Rocco Migliori Anthony da Ponte Anthony J. Nunes William P. McLaughlin Messrs Doran McLaughline Peter Gasper Margaret‘° B. Andrade Bristol Mothers’ Aid Edward L Leahy William H. Angevine Robert Newbold Cecb Arcs Prescott Ees Branco” OP Rss William Prichergin Fokt Romano Joseph J Dennis Harry W. Munro George Locke Howe William O’ Hobbs Vasta Ruggiero Fred G Cleaver Joseph M Edmonds Edward J Flanagan Thomas Henry Prescott B Paull Francois L. deWolf John Romano Wilfred M Hamill Margaret B. Andrade Vincent Saviano I Leo Cantwell

Taxpayers Press Paper Ballots At Town Meeting

A Bristol group circulates a petition urging paper ballots for all resolutions requesting money beyond budget committee recommendations at the annual financial town meeting on March 18. The effort, led by Frank M Dimond, aims to mobilize taxpayers to support council action and bolster local civic involvement.

Annal Bristol Frank M Dimond Ers

Federal Housing Admin Broadcasts for Property Owners

The Federal Housing Administration issues weekly broadcasts for property owners and the public. Readings air on national networks Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at specified EST times on NBC and CBS Blue and Red networks.

Eae Ee Amnamederak Housingad Dain Peadh Ripriams Roa Ee National Broadcasting Company Red Columbia Broadcasting System

Old-Fashioned Taft School Dance Draws Crowd

Taft School Club held an old fashioned dance in the Hopestreet schoolhouse Tuesday night featuring Quadrilles, Paul Jones, Virginia reels and waltzes. Music by an orchestra of ol timers directed by Fred M Straight with Henry Bullock as prompter. Hall decor included miniature hats and fringed snappers as favors. Punch and home made candy were served during intermission by the general arrangements committee led by Mrs Frank Wall with several members.

Paul Jones Virginia Taft School Club Hopestreet Fred M Straight Henry Bullock Frank Wall J Floyd Huestis Delwyn P Crowlex Charge Ingra Ruth Ingram Earl H Hobson

Joint Bazaar Planned by Eastern Star and Doric Club

A joint bazaar and entertainment series will be held at the Masonic Temple on February 28 and March 1 and 2. Mount Hope Chapter of the Eastern Star and the Doric Club organize the event with George Boutcher as chairman and a large committee including Albert Johnson and Mrs Iona Young.

Doric Club Mount Hope Eastern Star Masonic Temple Hope Street George Boutcher Albert Johnson Iona Young Lucy Spencer Christine Remieres Harriet Munro Margaret Finley Annie Richardson Pauline Bullock Marion Boutcher Marion Newman Frances Antonell Elizabeth Hopkins Audrew Munro Harry Kebrek Norman F Benard Francis Bragg Gordon R. Brown Earl Dunbar Paul A Herzig George Lee George Moore William Remters Chifford Weaver Pet Eastern Star, & Orté

Plan Devotional Service At First Congregational Church

The Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society sponsors a model devotional service Sunday evening at 7 30 in the deWolf Memorial chapel. Canon Anthonys Parshcles is absent and only one holy communion will be held at St Michael's Church on Sunday morning at 8. Rev. A C Larned presides at the communion and the 10 45 morning service. An evensong and meditation service at 7 p m is led by Dr R H Mércer. Regular Sunday services continue at the three Roman Catholic churches on State Street M E First Baptist and Trinity Church.

Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society deWolf State Street M. E. First Baptist Trinity Church

Pre-Lenten Dinner Dance Plans For Our Lady Of Mt Carmel

Committee members for the February 26 event at Bristol Casino to aid the parish fund include Joseph Santulli Vincent Saviano John J Ruggiero Joseph F Pannone Mrs Eva Formisano Mrs Vasta LaR Ruggiero and several Misses Josephine Maturi Emily Delmonico Josephine Cirillo Annie SquAttrito Helen Pagnano Mary Turillo Rose Alfano and Mary Vorro.

Our Lady of Mt. St Carmel Bristol Casino Joseph Santulli Vincent Saviano John J. Ruggiero Joseph F. Pannone Eva Formisano Vasta Lar. Ruggiero Josephine Maturi Emily Delmonico Josephine

Town to pay ERA workers despite late appropriation

The town will not deny pay to ERA project workers while unemployment relief funds for the 1935 year are considered at the March financial town meeting. A balance of about 1500 remains, and if exhausted, the treasurer will use tax anticipation notes to meet weekly payrolls.

William H. Angevine

Elaborate Decorations for Bristol Ball Planned

Decorations for the Bristol Train of Artillery Washington ball on February 22 at the State Armory are being prepared. Tickets are selling fast and booth reservations are through Lieut. James J. Velleca. Governor Green will attend with state and military officials. The grand march will follow the governor’s arrival, with Harold Sheffers and his orchestra providing music.

Washington Bristol Train of Artillery State Armory Booth James J. Velleca Green Harold Sheffers

Bristol-Colt Alumni Whist Event At Colt Auditorium

The Bristol-Colt Alumni Association hosts a military whist night at the Colt auditorium with at least 35 tables expected. The gathering opens with a premeeting announced by Edward Levy, the association president, as Michael Pasquarell chairs the whist committee and a long list of members participates.

Bristol-Colt Colt Edward Levy Michael Pasquarell William Guevremont Ruth Modas Mice Dno Demers Audrey Munro Coral Hill Bessie Cheetham Lucien Capone Genevieve Pagnano Anthony da Ponte William McCarthy Ann Dalessio Edwin Jackson Vasta la Ruggiero Helen Scanlon Herbert Gray Edward Sousa

Federal Housing Admin announces repair and improvement data

Frank L. Doran, FHA committee chairman, announces data on repairs and improvements in town. A survey shows prospective work totaling 39 050 dollars. Carpenters plumbers and painters may obtain the data at the committee office in the Post Office building. Jobs will be distributed evenly among tradesmen who call.

Frank L. Doran Federal Housing Adminstration Committee

Bristol Scouts Celebrate Boy Scout Week Jubilee Evening

The Bristol Troops of the Boy Scouts of America closed Boy Scout Week with a rally and motion picture exhibition at St Michael's parish house. About 175 Scouts and Scouters attended. Norman Belmore and Joseph Belanger received first class badges. A water bubbler was donated to the Scout building. Col Merton A Cheesman addressed the crowd urging strong citizenship. Eight reels of film were shown.

Bristol Boy Scouts of America St Michael's Parish Scout J Harold Williams Williams South County Mr Williams Norman Belmore Joseph Belanger George R. Fish J. A. SM. Amon Jamiel Fish Merton A. Cheesman Court of Honor John A. Ashton America

School department requests 130500 budget at town meeting

The school department asks for 130 500 dollars in the upcoming town meeting, 1500 more than last year’s request and 5000 above the amount actually appropriated by taxpayers. It estimates 13 800 dollars in additional income and total expenditures of 144 300, with coal costs 1100 higher than last year and general receipts down 1000 plus a 500 budget rise.

Dan Coggeshall Confirmed as Bristol Postmaster

Daniel W. Coggeshall former State Senator and Democratic leader in Bristol is confirmed by the United States Senate as postmaster for Bristol. The president’s appointment was approved Tuesday and he will be sworn in upon receipt of the commission, likely by Wednesday of next week.

Daniel W. Coggeshall Bristol United States Senate Coggeshall

No-School Signal Broadcast for Weather Canceled Mornings

The notice explains morning school sessions are canceled due to weather and radio broadcasts will inform the public at 7:30, 7:45, and 8:00 AM over WEAN. On stormy afternoons only the whistle signal will be given.

Manineaene of Sahee'z Siache U.S Mpanyefactory WEAN

Colt Entertains Hopes of Entering Playoffs

Colt Memorial kept alive its playoff bid by routing Cumberland High 29 to 17 at Cumberland gym. Bristol opened strong, surrendered the lead before halftime, then Colt pulled away in the second half with Securo Bruno and Blackstone in the guard rotation and Sozek excelling for Cumberland.

Colt Memorial Cumberland High Cumberland Gym Bristol Five Colt Securo Bruno Sozek Cumberland Lewis Dryer Simmons van Carraturo Alfano Cumberland Me Rok Lf Collins Sem Nee Sozek Greene Fawcette Adams c Leach Lg O'Dell Jackson F. B. Etter

U S Rubber Triumphs In Local Gym Clash

U S Rubber Products defeated Olympians 21 16 in a close first period. Leomans center Leo Mansi sparked a 10 point half with Mansi LeMaire and Perry starring for the winners while Vorro Duffy and Ruggeiro led the Olympians. A rematch is slated for February 27 on the Y court.

U. S. Rubber Products Lee Aankee SA M. G.A Recreation Hatch Whbe Leo Mansi Rangy U. S Perry Lf. Enn Ferriera Desilets,if Mansieste Diethe Herzig Wea Borges Eet Spree LeClerc Satettipant OY Salzano, Ee LeMaire Ereees Temeseet Sens Aepeeenntnes Cardoza L Vorro Nisminntinsi

Woman Injured After Slipping on Ice at Home Yard

Mrs. Pheebe Cordeiro of 10 Cherry Street was found unconscious in her yard by her husband Tuesday night. She received a severe scalp laceration and exposure. Dr A F AAngelo said she likely was unconscious four hours and ordered transfer to St Joseph's Hospital Providence for further treatment.

Pheebe Cordeiro Cherry Street St. Joseph’s Hospital Providence A. F. A’angelo Joushand

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Raymond S. Brightman John T Ashton Deant Raymond J Cavallaro Antonio S dePontes Roland Martelly Harry W Munro Edward Flanagan Frank Malafronte Federal Housing Adm Pape Aas Bing Crosby Miriam Hopkins Kitty Carlile Warner Baxter Conchita Montenegro Russell Hardie Herbert Mundlin Andy Devine William Stelling Ralph Morgan Gloria Stuart Boss Alexander Claude Rains Joan Bennett Universal News Reel Claudette Colbert Fred Macmurray Ray Milland C. Aubrey Smith Edward Craven And Doric CLUB ESV PAAR Plan Devotional Service BOY Scout Dan Coggeshall Bristol County Minister's Assn
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