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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1935
Page
2
Voters are urged to approve a fusion ticket for town officers created by the town and Republican committees. Four incumbents serve on the slate, with one independent in politics. The move aims to address economic stress and cooperate with the Budget Commission to improve the town’s welfare.
A February Mothers' Afternoon at Fourth Grade Valley School with 44 guests, featuring a program of songs recitations and readings by students including Isabel McCaw Veronica Cunningham and Elvira Paul. The Knights of Columbus whist event followed at Pape xt quarters with prizes awarded and piano solos performed.
Rendered vocal duets accompanied by Miss Mary C Morrissey and piano. Players Walsh O'Brien Sullivan McCarty provided a game with cross shots and long range attempts. Dr O'Brien displayed scoring flair in a mixed shooting exhibit. Refreshments served. the whist series noted as most successful this winter.
Flight of February events includes 159th anniversary and 87th Washington Ball by Bristol Train of Artillery at Church Street Armory on Feb 22. Feb 28 to Mar 2 features a fair bazaar at Mount Hope Chapter Fastern Star and Dori Club in Masoni Temple. Turkey supper on Feb 28. operetta Rose of the Danube by Colt High on March 2. dessert bridge party March 3. and a March 28 supper by Mens Union at Guiteras House, plus April 22 Rotary Frolic.
Captain Joseph Pacheco announces a Battery B Bristol Train of Artillery dance at State Street armory on Saturday March 2 with corps John Perry Manuel Sonsa Manuel Cardoza and Lieut John daPonte leading the committee. Various local notices include a shellfishing charge facing Salvatore Abate, amateur nights February 28 to March 2 at Doric Club and Eastern Star, prize whist winners at Ever Ready Engine and Hose Co, and a Portuguese American Band Club dance in Columbia Hall with Arthur Mellors chairing. Graduation details note Mary Gregory leading with 86.3 average, followed by Bertha Favreau 85.5 and Annie D Sisson announcing graduation March 5.
The Olympians trimmed Warren Nar ragansett Fire Company 29 27 at the local Y gym in a hard fought game. Wennie Ruggiero Ed Sousa and Duco were top scorers for the winners while Burdge Dyman and Hunt led Warren. In the prelim, Olympians 2nds beat St Michael Bristol 26 12 led by West Mirranda and Kingfish Levy.
Acting Postmaster William Joe Mc Shane announces no city carrier deliveries or rural carrier collections on Washington's Birthday. General and stamp windows close all day while the main window is closed all day. Offices open from 7 AM to 7 PM.
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