Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bristol Phoenix in Bristol, Rhode Island

We have 372,663 pages in Rhode Island

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1937

Page

4

Colt Warren Tilt Draws Large Crowd at Guitéras Gym

A big crowd, 18,000 expected, fills Guitéras gym Friday night as Gott High meets Warren in a key 1937 basketball clash. Both teams stand tied for third. Colt victory could lift them into second place. Local starters: Pansa, Grabert, Dryer, Turillo, Sousa.

Guitéras Gott High Warren Gott Colt Pansa Grabert Dryer Turillo Sousa

Acrostic sermon urges virtue to combat the Devil

The text presents an acrostic teaching by Sallie P Haven urging readers to cultivate Charity, Religion, Industry, Common Sense, and other virtues to rout evil. It lists vices D Envy E Vanity L Laziness I Intemperance and more, with Christ as a model and a call to apply moral strength.

Five-Card Five-Boxing Bouts at Casino A C Show

Matchmaker Walter Travers lists five bouts for the Casino A C Fall River boxing card on Thursday night. Highlights include Ralph Zannelli of Providence versus Mickey Page of Providence and New York in eight rounds, plus Nick Fusaro of Fall River versus Eddie Carroll of Lowell in six, Frankie Walsh of Worcester against Harry Roy of Lowell in six, Alex Verdi of Taunton versus Angelo Manna of Worcester in six, and Lou Fico of Providence versus Young Doherty of Fall River in six.

A. C Walter Travers Casino Fall River Ralph Zannelli Providence Young Lefty Mickey Page New York Nick Fusaro Eddie Carroll Lowell Frankie Walsh Worcester Harry “Kid” Roy Alex Verdi Taunton Angelo Manna Lou Fico Young Doherty

Babbitt W R C to Seat New Officers Feb 26

Newly elected officers of the Babbitt Women's Relief Corps will be installed at ceremonies on February 26 in the Mello building Hope Street. Leading as president is Mrs Metta Nelle with officers Mrs Jennie Straight vice president Mrs Ethel Mott junior vice president Mrs Christine Remieres chaplain Mrs Grace Huestis treasurer Miss Dorothy Mott conductor and Mrs Metta Whilliston guard.

Babbitt W. R. C Babbitt Women's Relief Corps Mello Building Hope Street Metta Nelle Jennie Straight Ethel Mott Christine Remieres Grace Huestis Dorothy Mott Metta Whilliston

Thomistic Institute Launches Second Providence Lecture Series

A second five lecture set titled Modern Catholic Social Action opens at Harkins Hall Providence College. Rev Robert Brennan will chair and introduce five PC faculty speakers Adrian English Vincent Re Mathew Carolan Edward Nagle and Robert Quinn. Lectures cover the poor sick child welfare and social clubs.

S. .Providence College Thomistic Institute of Providence -College Harkins Hall Thomistic Institute Robert Edward Brennan O. P S. T. Sr Providence College Adrian T. English Vincent C.re Mathew M. Carolan Department of Religion Edward U Nagle Department of English Robert G. Quinn Thamistic Institute Brennan Rhode Island Garain

Champagne Waltz and Career Woman share spotlight in PASTIME notes

The page highlights two films for Feb 17 18 1920. Career Woman stars Claire Trevor Michael Whalen Isabel Jewell Eve Tinden Narginia Field and Gene Lockhart. Champagne Waltz features Gladys Swarthout Fred MacMurray with supporting cast Herman Bing Trank Forest and Renny Baker as the Paramount release with music and dancing in a lively revue style.

Claire Trevor Michael Whalen Isabel Jewell Eve Tinden Narginia Field Gene Lockhart Adolphukor Gladys Swarthout Fred MacMurray Jack Oakie Neloz Yolanda Herman Bing Visienne Osborne Trank Forest Renny Baker

Her Sea Shal Be Leg on New York Harbor

A decorative homage to Miss Liberty of the New York Harbor is described as the official seal for the 1939 New York World's Fair. The artist's impression is used on numerous items and signals a welcoming invitation to people worldwide and to every home in the United States.

New York Miss Liberty New York Harbor Alrady United States

Olympians Defeat Brown Collegiates in Close Game

The Providence Collegians from Brown University led 17-14 at halftime but the Olympians surged in the third period and held on 27 to 26. Caraturo Simmons and Butler starred for the Olympians while Ostergaard Hutton and Hinckley shone for Brown in a tightly contested matchup. The Olympians B team then beat the Bay View Ramblers 32 to 3 in the preliminary.

Providence Collegians Brown University Ee Ee Olympians Collegians Invaders Caraturo Simmons Butler Vorro Duffy Ostergaard Hutton Hinckley Bay View Ramblers

New York World's Fair Outlines Broad Entertainment Plan

The 1939 exposition plans a sweeping reform of amusements beyond exhibits. Organizers pledge wide access to recreation for all ages, tapping global entertainment sources and discarding stale stunts. A dedicated playground for small children is included in the overall scheme.

Gwialen United States

Poor Richard's Day By Raymond Pitcairn

National Chairman Sentinels of the Republic calls for Poor Richard's Day celebrations to honor Benjamin Franklin. The piece highlights Franklin as journalist scientist philosopher and statesman and argues his wisdom remains relevant to guiding America today.

Poor Richard’s Day Raymond Pitcairn Sentinels of the Republic Benjamin Franklin America Lse Republic

Colt Triumphs Over East Greenwich In Rough Contest

Colt defeats East Greenwich 35 to 20 at Guiteras gym. Dry er led Colt with 17 points while Tarbox paced East Greenwich with eight. Rough play drew crowd protests from academy supporters as Colt built a 10 2 run in the second quarter and pulled away after a tight start.

East Greenwich Guiteras Deferee Colt Grabert Denice Tarbox Dryer Greenwich Academy Captain Dryer Georgie Sousa

Too Much Legislation Deliberations on Congress Open Session

The piece argues that the opening sessions of Congress saw over 2000 bills proposed, many aimed at broad demands. It urges focus on core rights and small government waste relief, warning excess legislation can hinder recovery and threaten constitutional protections.

Congress United States America

Bristol Post Office Schedule Update

Post office times listed for Bristol show a morning and evening window with departures and arrivals. Omitted Saturday and Sunday service notes indicate limited weekend operations and holiday timing on January 1 and February 22.

Bristol POST

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coltewarren George Johnson Devil Christ Charity Coumreth Sallie Haven Rotary Club Ian Ee Oh Renee Yankees Gobas Rebels Newlyweda Newlyweds Ingraham Kunz Desfaurier Ae Tees Bylvia Morrow Williams Ae Eh Ees Church Det Ng Lette Huestia Perron Championa Callan Smith - Eee Ae Edmonds Ryone Banworth Perry Tohnston Wilbur Andrade NEW England Telephone and Telegraph Company R. E Brennan Ng BO Eglaeeet Brown ‘Collegians van Voast Bisbane Carvaturo Travers Cappucci Hutton Tend Fisher Ostergaard C Smith Om & Hinckley M Pasquarelli UO Bisbano Gern Buffington Neck Rangers Connerys Seymours Sperm Cotes Pan Neck Res H. Ryonete A. Coutanche C. Coutanche F. Ryoneeee Dunbarek Ee Cotes Iad Beepatsek Akobria D'Angelo Algers ‘Sr Herne T Hemie Piarce O'Connor Vv Weer J. Alger Seymour SA Mour Das Ga Burke Bullock Middleton Doric Club Marshall Metcalf Dunbar H. Newman Moore EON Bss Ae Balfour Ope McCaughey Tive Vetrera Menard Ethier Coggeshall Pierce Pearve Angelo Alagers Horne Id Pierce Connor J Alger Alger Ae Fe Buffingtons Nelson L McCaw I Newman A McCaw Remieres By Raymond Pitcairn MAALS Howard S. Palmer W. M. Daniela James Lee Loomis OLD Colony Railroad Company Interstate Commerce Commission Washington, D. C Shah Sign Rema York New Haven Eastarren Statie Bristol County Falls River Mass Matfield Station Plymouth County Eastondale Station Howard Palmer W. M Daniels James See Tee Gad Martha A. Johnson Becaull A. Johnson Dorchester Mutual Firelns. Co Boston Watron Co, Inc Weyboenet Bireet Providence Ulysse Forget, M. D Miller BT H. J. Cournoyer Main ST Warren, R. I Robert J. McKay G. W. Simmons Wiliam Street Tel. Conn Albert M. Remieres Carmine C. Carvaturo Phoenix Constitution ST. Bristol Bristol District Nursing Association Martha Graham Hope Thyra Carlson
Search Courier

Search the Bristol Phoenix Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bristol Phoenix?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication