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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1938

Page

2

Town Planning Board Pushes for Regional Growth Order

The town council considers a call for a town meeting to authorize appointment of a planning board. The board would serve without pay if practice elsewhere is followed, with Hartford forming the first in 1907 and 210 now in New England. Barrington already has a board, Warren contemplates one, and Bristol should join to promote orderly future growth.

New England Hartford Conn Barrington Warren Bristol Bristol County

Valentine Party Honors Miss Mazie Matrone at Local Home

A surprise Valentine party was given last night at 234 Hope Street in honor of Miss Mazie Matrone hosted by Miss Ann Irene Doran. Games and refreshments were provided with friends from Providence Fall River Boston and the town in attendance.

Mazie Matrone Ann Irene Doran Hope Street Providence Fall River Boston Steven de Costa Carrie DeCosta Second School Street de Costa Anna Cabral Margaret Marshall Gloria Marshall Margaret Martin Young de Costa

Family Night at Gugteras House Promises Refreshments

Community event at Gugteras House tonight features piano heiress 63 attendees and light refreshments prepared by a committee led by George Wilson with Alan Hibbert Daniel Bowron and Clifford Wilson serving as officers.

Gugteras Motihiars George Wilson Alan Hibbert Daniel Bowron Clifford Wilson

Bristol County Correspondents Named for Water Paper

Miss Catherine W Morris and Henry McCaughey are appointed Bristol County correspondents for the monthly Water, published by the American Water Works and Electric Company Inc. in the interests of its employer.

Catherine W Morris Henry McCaughey Bristol County Water American Water Works and Electric Company, Inc

Mrs Matheson Hosts Bingo Night at New York Avenue Home

Mrs John Matheson entertained several friends at her home on 200 New York Avenue Monday evening. Bingo prizes went to Mrs Isabel McGann and Mrs Ruth Tourtelott with Mrs Grace Dunbar assisting in serving refreshments.

John Matheson New York Avenue Isabel McGann Ruth Tourtelott Grace Dunbar

Movie screening at Colt Memorial High School on Wednesday

Students at Colt Memorial High School viewed several motion pictures in a school event organized by St George dz Tabec, manager of the Bristol County Division of the New England Tel and Tel. The films included a variety of titles and were shown under supervision of the local telephone company official.

Bristol Phenix Roswell S. Bosworth Joseph P. Quartaro Bradford St Corner of Thames Bristol Colt Stemorial High School Eephrcne Sia Pelegrana “Company St George Dz Tabec Bristol County The New England Tel & Tel Colt Alumni Association Colt Memorial High School Addison Hill, Jr Elmer

Washington Whist and Bridge Benefit Event at K of C Hall

Feb 21 Monday Washington Whist and Bridge Party at the K of C Hall to benefit Hope Circle No 70 D of I. The event invites community members to join a fundraising social with card games and local participation.

Washington K of C Hall Benefit Hope Circle D. of I

Died Corthell Sudden in Stuart Florida

Lester I Corthell formerly of this town died suddenly on February 15 in Stuart Florida. He came from Lorain Ohio and was a longtime resident of the area.

Corthell Stuart Florida Lester I Corthell Lorain Ohio

Community notices and events in Bristol and Newport area

Local birth announced for Eleanor Elizabeth Card in Providence. Candy shop ad offers 10c to 29c candy. Military and veterans notes include Joseph P. Marshall under observation at Newport Naval Hospital and William T. Dwyer resting after surgery. Church services, dances, and club meetings listed along with student and scout activities.

Joseph P. Marshall State Street Kearney American Legion U. S. Naval Hospital Newport William T. Dwyer Bristol Corncil Knights of Columbus St Joseph’s Hospital

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