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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1936

Page

2

Washington King of Men and Firm Leadership in Revolution

A historical tribute to George Washington praising his refusal of kingship proposals, immense leadership, wealth yet willingness to risk all for liberty. It describes his tall stature, dignified bearing, quiet words, and steadfast character that earned soldiers and countrymen alike. Washington’s example is cited as a model for modern politicians though he avoided vote chasing and stayed true to duty.

Washington England

Naugatuck Townies to Play Bristol Doubleheader Sunday

The U S Rubber Products court teams host Nutmeg State rivals as the Naugatuck Townies visit Bristol factory's recreation hall. Manager Leo Cantwell guides a strong passing attack and peak condition squad. Players LeClerc Desilets Salzano Ferrera Thompson Borges Bruno Lemaire Mansi Mello and Mederros slated to see action. first game at 2 30 p m.

U .S. Rubber Products Naugatuck Townies Bristol I Leo Cantwell Naugatuck Jimmy Sullivan LeClerc Desilets Salzano Ferrera Thompson Borges Paul Bruno Lemaire Leo Mansi Joe Bruno Mello Gayle Mederros

Washington party by room seven at Reynolds School

A Washington school event features a Salute to Flag and recitations including O Captain My Captain and Star Spangled Banner. Students listed include Leonora Garafa, Harold Dennis, John Federico, Nicholas Calderiso, and many others from class 5A1.

Washington Reynolds Leonora Garafa Harold Dennis John Federico Nicholas Calderiso Jackie Principe Jesse Ferias Bristol Anna Borges Damon Castigliego Mary Silvia Elsie DuPont Mary Francis Angelina Silvia Irondina Borges Minnie ‘George Mary © Cabral Eva ‘Marshall Margaret Cabral Anna Natarangelo Concetta Mescena Mary Santos Mary Cabral Arthur Alfred T -Joseph Parisi William Dias

Washington Birthday Play at Cooper’s Landing Scene

A group of listed characters and actors perform a Washington Birthday scene at a living room setting in Cooper’s Landing. The program includes readings explanations of Washington Crossing the Delaware and songs like Mt Vernon Bells and America, with multiple pupils and guests featured.

Lea Principe Adams Faria Domenic Cannavacemolh Alfred Barboza John Almeida Reading Washington Joseph Pirri Sas Wheat Paincoln Cooper's Landing John Lee Arthur Blackledge Martha Lee Mary) Pinch Joguith George Luther Veronica Tastello Clark Richard Moren Eleanor Mighort Dean Armstrong William Sousa Long Carmine Berretto Manuel Amaral Oronay Meserara Lincoln Gettysburg Lucien Capone Delaware Pauline Perry Keene Mrs Keene Arthur Cordiero Carmella Fanara Ruth and Priscilla Connie Estrella Albertina Delgardo Lionel—Harold Dens David—Joseph Pirrt Chester Richard Beedon Marjory Frances Raverick Dorothy—Antonetta Fiore William—Manuel Sousa Ralph—Salvatore Abate Alice Sylvia Pansa Song Mt Vernon Bells Minuet Rose Abate Sylvia Pan

Wedding Bells Amid Local Nerves And Plans

The wedding of Harold Sterling Crowley and Miss Cath erine Sharkrow is set in Attleboro this evening. Party workers received a pep talk from the Republican Town Committee at the Belvedere Hotel last night, with about 40 attendees. A sixth anniversary mass for the late Mrs. Jessie M. Silvia’s sons is planned for 7 tomorrow morning at St Elizabeth's Church. The U S Rubber Company dance is moved to tomorrow night to avoid Washington Ball conflicts. Robert J. McKay has recovered enough from a February ice fall to leave his home. Bristol Colt High Alumni Association met with Miss Eleanor Rae presiding. refreshments by the committee. Knights of Pythias Burnside Lodge 34 plans an early meeting to attend a grand visitation by Grand Chancellor Nicholas Picchione. An autocade will pass the Metro building after the Bristol Lodge meeting. Rotary may buy glasses for needy schoolchildren via bowling-team funds, with final approval by the Bowling Committee.

Republican Town Committee Belvedere Bristol Colt High Alumni Association Eleanor Rae Harry S. Young, Jr Joseph Bruno Elmer Rounds Jennie Pagnano Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias Nicholas Picchione Garfield Wanskuck Metro Bristol

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Florence Moren in Bristol

Funeral services were conducted at St Elizabeth church for Mrs Florence Moren widow of Antonio Moren who died suddenly of a heart attack at 20 Usher avenue. Rev Manuel J Barros officiated and interment followed at St Marys cemetery. Mrs Moren a native of Azores Islands resided in Bristol 22 years and is survived by four sons Anthony A A Moren William George Moren and James Moren and three daughters Mrs James Mor ra Mrs John Jason and Mrs Anthony Sousa plus a sister in California and 15 grandchildren.

St. Elizabeth’s Church Florence (Valante) Moren Antonio Moren Usher Avenue Manuel J. Barros Ruriah St. Mary's Blares Azore Islands A. A. Moren 243Rd Coast Artillery Anthony A. Moren William George Moren James Morra Fall River John Jason Anthony Sousa Bristol California

Mrs Abbie Frances Hill Dies. Bristol Native 73

Mrs Abbie Frances Hill widow of Alfred Hill and Bristol native died on her 73rd birthday after illness. She lived much of life in Bristol, was active in State Street M E Church Rebekah Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary and was the first woman to register to vote in 1919. Survived by children Eber Hill Frank Hill Milton Hill and daughter Rachel Lange, plus siblings and six grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at 2 30 p m at Eber's home 32 Franklin Street with Rev William C Darby officiating. burial in North Cemetery.

Abbie Frances Hill Albie Frances Hill Alfred Hill Na Rednae Rachel Tonge Narragansett Avenue Providence Hill Frank and Abbie (White) Remiecres Bristol State Street M. E Reba Rebekah Lodge American Legion Auxiliary Aehiterte Rachel Lange Eber Hill Frank Hill Milton Hill Chicago Rachel Simmons William Walter Remieres Eber Franklin Street William C Darby North Easton Conn North Cemetery

Mrs Margaret J Gray Dies of Heart Attack at 78

Mrs Margaret J F Gray widow of John Gray died suddenly of a heart attack at her Sunnyside Avenue home. A lifelong Bristol resident born June 4 1858 she attended local schools and was a St Michael's church communicant. Survived by two sons William and Arthur Manchester. Funeral at 2 on Sunday at her home Rev Anthony R Parshley to officiate burial in North cemetery.

Margaret J. Gray Margaret JF. Gray John Gray Sunnyside Avenue Bristol Mrs. Gray Robert Margaret McKay St. Michael's Church William Arthur Mednchester

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