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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1940

Page

3

Florida Notes From Captain Halsey Chase

The column surveys Florida in winter, noting a severe cold spell harming crops and tourism, a revived war on gambling, and the draw of visitors to Miami. It mentions Marjorie Kennan Rawlings lecturing at the University, Mrs. Roosevelt vacationing in Miami Beach, and seasonal arrivals. It also describes Biscayne Bay, developing real estate, and fishing club houses built on pilings near Miami Beach.

Florida Miami Rhode Island Marjorie Kennan Rawlings University Ocala Southland Biscayne Bay Keys Miami Beach

Judge Refuses to Remit Costs in Garvin Case Continuance

Judge William T. O'Donnell declines to remit costs in the Fleming vs Garvin private matter. Garvin faces five counts of possessing Fleming’s milk bottles. The case is continued another month. In a separate civil matter, Midland Underwriters v Bassing grants a three week continuance while Abate owes John Massano $1 weekly on a debt.

William T. Odoahek Grandad Andiet Wen Fong Robert G Fleming Chris A. Garvin Fleming Joseph A Hammill Bristol Garvin Hugo A. Clason Fleming Clason O'Donnell Francisco Abate John Massano the Midland Underwriters, Inc Jacob Bassing

Boys Shape Snow Replica of St Elizabeth’s Church

Nine youths aged nine to 14 from the Franklin Street Wood area built an 11 foot high snow replica of St Elizabeth’s Church on the Ferrara home lawn. The sculpture featured a cross bell and interior details admired by Rev Henrique Rocha and hundreds of churchgoers. Led by Joseph A Ferrara Jr and Anthony J Ferrara Jr, the builders included John Azzarone Michael Balzano Bernard Quartaro Paul Caromile Anthony Oliver and Joseph Rego.

Franklin Street Wood Surety Krusaca St Elizabeth's Church Anthony J Ferrara Henrique Rocha St Elzabeth’s Church Joseph A Anthony J Ferrara, Jr John Azzarone Michael Balzano Bernard J. Quartaro Paul Caromile Anthony Oliver Joseph Rego

Postponed Games Set For Tomorrow In Bristol League

Inclement weather postponed Bristol Manufacturers Basketball League contests. Tomorrow night at the Y gym Carr Manufacturing vs U S Rubber and Aratex vs Collins and Aikman will close the first half. U S Rubber leads in wins. Carr has five games won. Playoff implications loom if results shift standings.

Bristol Manufacturers Basketball League James S Carns Carr Manufacturing Corp U. S. Rubber Co Aratex Corp Collins and Edwin McClure Carr LeClerc Vorro McClure Roderick Duffy Viera Cragan Gomes Joseph Salzano Desilets Margo Sousa Collins and Aikman John “Foxy Marshall Aratex Gaglio Church van Voast Perry Joseph Bielan Dryer DelPiano Abate Thompson LeClair

This Column Reserved For Timely Town Topics

The column notes this space is for comments on Timely Topics about our town and welfare. It signals Democratic perspective and invites local welfare discussion.

Reader protests State Highway inefficiency during storm

A Bristol reader criticizes the State Board of Public Roads for alleged stagnation and higher motorist costs after a recent storm. He argues that despite Democratic claims of economy, fewer workers with lower wages produced worse plowing, leaving cars stranded and drivers paying towing and repair bills.

Bristol Phoenix State Board of Public Roads Democratic Party Highway Department State Highway Department

Reds Face Hershey In Sunday Night Hockey Clash

Rhode Island Reds prepare for three key games in five days starting Sunday February 25 at 8 30 p m with Hershey Bears at Auditorium rink They then travel to New Haven for February 28 against the Eagles while Hershey visits February 29 The Reds aim to gain six points to secure top spot in the division Hershey seeks a season split by winning on Providence ice.

R. I Auditorium Rhode Island Reds Reds Hershey Bears Auditorium Eagles New Haven Providence Auditorium Aces Hershey Bears

Andrade Listed At New Bedford

Tony Andrade the Bristol lightweight who beat Harry Hethan at Mechanics Hall Boston will fight Ricky Monteiro of Wareham in an afternoon show Thursday at New Bedford The Trojan AC attraction starts at three o clock at the New Bedford Bristol Casino featuring a ten rounder Andre Jesserun of New York versus George Henry now based in New Bedford Matchmaker Walter Travers has lifted an eight round semi final one six and another four

Tony Andrade Bristol Harry Hethan Worcester Mechanics Hall Boston Will Stack Ricky Monteiro Wareham New Bedford Bristol Casino Andre Jesserun New York George Henry Walter Travers

Junior Church Elects Officers at First Congregational

The newly organized Junior Church of the First Congregational Church elects its officers. Moderator is Robert Bullock, Clerk Miss Dorothy Moren, Treasurer Miss Margaret Hibbert. Deacons Frank Dimond and Walter Brelsford. Deaconesses Miss Anna Kebrek and Miss Audrey Baker. The church aims to train youth for leadership.

Washington Guiteras Memorial Reynolds School Jessie Molasky Guiteras Muss Natalie Dailey M. Theresa Donovan America the Beautiful George Ingram Joseph Botelho Supreme Court Damon Castigliego John Almeida John Federico Congress William Dias Mount Vernon Bells George Washington Maria Dorothy Travers Mary Washington Marie Berwick Daniel Costa Lawrence John Jordan Pine Grove Farm Rudyard Kipling Reginald de Koven Leonora Aguar Theresa Alves Mary Anamia Annie Azzarone Hattie Brown Helen Cabral Mary Cabral Margaret Cabral Rita Cappucci Isabel Costa Albertina Delgado Lydia Dias Anna DuPont Connie Estrella Rose Foti Dorothy Freitas Leonora Garafa Anna Kebrek Margaret Manchester Rosaline Marshall Concetta Mascena Matilda Medeiros Elena Migliori Diana Perry Aurora Rogers Evelyn Rogers Anna Ruggiero Mary Santos Valzamira Silvia Minnie Troiano Angelina Palma Virginia Reel Dorothy Costa Margaret George Alice Pacheco Mary Silvia Helen Travers Priscilla Brelsford Emily Alves Gilbert Hempel Harold Pedley Richard Biden Frank Abate Nunzio Candelmo First Congregational Church Robert Bullock Dorothy Moren Margaret Hibbert Frank Dimond Walter Brelsford Audrey Baker

Miracle on the Street and On Dress Parade at Pastime

Two feature program for February 21 22. Miracle on the Street stars Margo with Walter Abel as a woman escapes a beast to find love. The Dead End Kids headline On Dress Parade with John Litel Frankie Thomas and Cissie Loftus.

Margo Walter Abel John Litel Frankie Thomas Cissie Loftus

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Halsey Chase Mt Vernon America Lawrence August Roswell S Bosworth The Bristol, R .J Mr. Merchant Bristol Phoenix Publishing Cap Bradford ST Bristol, R. I Henry R. Bullock Warren, R. I Andrade Rbert C. Eales Pleasant ST Fale River Mas Designers & Manufacturbees J. J. Nascimento Newman Bros Kelloggs Baker Nestles Robertson P&g S. S. Pierce Co Overland Synoda
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