Washington Ball at State Armory Next Friday Evening
The Bristol Train of Artillery hosts its annual Washington Ball at the State Armory foot of Church Street next Friday Feb 20. Gov Norman S Case and staff, state officers, and National Guard members are expected to attend. The event features elaborate decorations, multiple boxed seating, music by Theresa Donovan directed BoTA Military Band and Harold Sheffer orchestras, and formal dress not required. Col Edwin S Godfrey oversees party boxes. Col Alfred M Merriman hosts a preball dinner for 24 guests at Hope Street residence.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
State Armory
Church Street
Norman S. Case
New England
National Guard
Massachusetts
Edwin S Godfrey
Theresa Donovan
Ota
Harold Sheffers
Col
Alfred M Merriman
Gov
Norman S Case
Hope Street
Employment Prospects at U S Lighthouse Depot Bristol
Congressman Clark Burdick informs Phoenix readers of Bristol lighthouse depot development at Thames and Constitution streets. Construction will use contracts for pier dredging bulkhead and buildings with a single permanent mechanic and three to five temporary laborers drawn locally.
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Phoenix
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Constitution Streets
the Phoenix
Bristol
Civil Service
Pinafore Delights Audience At Guiteras Auditorium
Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera Pinafore drew enthusiastic crowds last night. Local cast and chorus, many residents, delivered polished performances under May Straight with Gladys Brightman providing piano accompaniment. Proceeds benefit community relief and welfare funds.
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Guiteras Memorial School
Guiteras Auditorium
Phoenix
Gladys M Brightman
Fred M Straight
Guiteras
Kearney Umit
Cabral Relief Fund Accounts Filed by Bristol Red Cross
Statement from Mrs. Gertrude M Hasbrouck secretary of the Bristol Red Cross chapter shows receipts and expenditures for the Cabral Relief Fund. Entries list deposits at the Phoenix office and pledged amounts, with disbursements totaling 42.24 from January 1931 through the 26th.
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Cabral Relief Fund
Mass Gertrude M Hasbrouck
Bristol
American Red Cross
Phoenix
Smoker Boxing Bouts for Factory Charity Fund
Arrangements set for a smoker in National India Rubber Company's recreation room next Monday evening to raise funds for employee charity. Six bouts headline the event featuring local fighters including Soldier Frank versus Al Porter of East Providence in a six round 147 pound match. Proceeds go to the NXTR Co charity fund and boxing fans anticipate action packed play.
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National India Rubber Company
Nxtr Co
Ilewer
Soldier Frank
al Porter
East Providence
Thes
Wohl
National Drought Relief Fund Donations Record
Record lists multiple donors with amounts including Newman 400 Mrs Charles A Zinderstein 25 Mrs Fagen TT Herreshoff 2500 Bosworth 500. total shown 857.81.
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National Drought Relief Fund
Tames Vo Newman
Charles A. Zinderstein
Fagen
Herreshoff
Tsabedla
Men’s Union Supper Tomorrow at First Congregational Church
A supper meeting of the Men’s Union will be held tomorrow evening in DeWolf Memorial Chapel at the First Congregational Church. Supper is served at 6 30 with entertainment by a quartet. Dr Howard W Church chairs the arrangements committee.
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DeWolf Memorial
First Congregational Church
Howard W. Church
Valentine Social Aids Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella
Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella held a Valentine social at the K of C Home where prizes were awarded to Mrs. Marie Vermette and Miss May McDonough. The group plans a 14th anniversary on March 22 and a clam chowder sale is set for Friday February 27.
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Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella
K of C
Marie Vermette
May McDonough
Hope Circle
Fortunate Abate Charged in Six Breaks and Theatres
Fortunato Abate, 16, captured in the McLellan Store on Hope Street, admits to six break-ins from Jan 12 to last Sunday and pleads guilty to six counts of breaking and entering and larceny. Bail set at $2,000 per case, total $12,000, awaiting March grand jury action in Providence.
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Fortunato Abate
Catherine Street
McLellan Company
Abate
Fifth District Court
Benjamin F Lindemuth
Providence
Jones
Wood Street
Congregational Street
Investors’ Syndicate Bank
Pastime Theatre
Bradford Street
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Hope Street
Mayflower
Makowsky
Monker
School Board Seeks 159 900 Budget and 60 000 Elementary
The School Committee voted to seek a 159 900 appropriation for public schools and to request 60 000 for a new six room elementary building including site and furnishings. The total school budget is estimated at 176 000 with 134 850 spent on staff and staff support. Bids for boilers at Colt Memorial High School will be opened March 18.
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Colt High School
Col
Samuel P. Colt
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