20 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
1
The Democratic caucus to nominate town officers for the March 11 election met at the Bristol Train of Artillery armory with a small turnout. Nominees included Edward L Leahy as moderator and John W Church as Town Clerk, with a slate that also named Daniel W Coggeshall James Holmes John Romano and Anthony J Nunes for various posts.
The Town Council adjourned last evening after selecting 32 appropriations for the 1931 budget and planning to finalize recommendations at a March 16 financial town meeting. They increased two relief items, discontinued four, and recommended a $17,500 sinking fund reduction. Several line items were trimmed or omitted including a $1000 Children’s Home appropriation and interest on sewer notes and bonds.
Community notices mark Washington's Birthday observance with Monday holiday closures for schools banks and town offices. Bristol D A R hosts Guest Day with an address by John W Hales and patriotic program plus tea social. Boxing entertainment supports a factory relief fund. Services also noted for Rotary Club program at Colt High School and St Albans Lodge/VFW gathering.
The Republican caucus for town officer nominations is set for 7:30 p m at the Train of Artilers armors on State Street. Candidates listed include Moderator Edward I Leahy Town Clerk John W Church Town Councilmen Frederick Witham Jr Elisha Hibbert James FooWohe Paul Milleragge Frank Joosibia Judge of Probate Edward L Leahy Town Treasurer Amos S Gorham School Committee Woolfred M Hamill George Locke Howe Francois LeVay de Wolt Sewer Commissioner Harold F Hill Assessor of Taxes Robert Newbold Moderator of Voting District No 1 Fred Cleaver Clerk of Voting District No 1 Anthony Bishano Moderator of Voting District No 2 Joseph M Edmonds Clerk of Voting District No 2 Fred Wilbur.
The 83d annual Washington Ball at the State Armory Bristol, at foot of Church Street, draws hundreds of Bristolians with state officials and Guards officers attending amid colorfully decorated interiors, concert by the Trams band, Harold Sheffers orchestra, and a grand march opening the dances. Gov Case unable to attend due to influenza. Mrs Case also ill.
Another well pleased audience attended the second performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera Pinafore under the auspices of Kearney Unit Ladies' Auxiliary. In the C Guiteras School auditorium Tuesday evening those who attended praised the production and the cast and chorus, director, and all who assisted.
The Bristol PTA marked the 34th anniversary of the National PTA with a program at Colt High School featuring 37 Guiteras School girls in white with blue and gold bands, led by Miss Persis M Dolloff. Virginia Scott presented a birthday cake as girls recited lines about mothers, then Mrs Nathaniel White spoke on Food Habits and PTA history.
Bristol Rotary Club sponsors a Sunday 8 pm public observance of Washington and Lincoln birthdays at Colt Memorial High School auditorium. George Hurley will deliver the address with performances by Colt High orchestra, Rev Francis Gasey prayer, Boy Scouts flag salute, Miss Isabel Sylvia soprano, Joseph DeLuca violin, and group singing of the Star Spangled Banner. John R Magee presides.
A yellow and white butterfly appeared at 46 Constitution Street in the morning snow and was captured by Mrs. Wilbur in a cage at the Wilbur home. The unusual visitor arrived as spring was proclaimed nearby, bafflingly amid wintry weather.
The State Street Methodist and First Congregational Churches announce union Lenten services. The first service is Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the DeWolf Memorial Chapel with Rev William C Darby giving the meditation. The public is cordially invited.
Pasquale Barba deeds all interest in four Mt Hope Terrace Plat lots 3 4 47 48 and buildings east of Metacom avenue and six Gooding Manor Plat lots to his wife Louise Barba.
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