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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1931

Page

6

Local Twi League Plans Meetings for Entry Fees and Schedule

The Board of Governors of the local twilight league calls meetings for managers desiring league entry and asks to post entrance fees to enable the board to prepare the season schedule and rulings. Bristol B. of G. Hibbert supports reducing out of town players to three to nurture local talent, despite higher club costs. Joe Doherty advances boxing progress in town.

Board of ‘Governors Mr. Hibbert Board of Governors Hibbert

Town Elections Near as Council Debates Intensify

A lively town notes campaigning on corners as elections approach. The Highway Supervisor clashed with a reporter, and residents question the Hydraulion truck repairs beacon lights and the need for a new schoolhouse. George Ebert plans to depart March 7, with residents hoping for his return.

Flags Left Up On Washingtons Birthday

A reader notes only two flags were displayed on Washingtons Birthday Sunday. Tires were shown by F Suzman and Cathy. The writer asks if others forgot it was a holiday and wonders if more flags were overlooked.

Fights N T Rnd LeClerc O Rishe Entertain at NT

Last Tuesday night at the NT round LeClerc and O Rishe, two entertaining gentlemen, played the piano and were not booed. They were to sing but something happened and their voices were not heard, though they insist they tried in sotto voice. The piano is to be signed and overhauled before next time.

LeClerc O Rishe

Wrestler nicknamed Ducks and party notes from the Y

Julie Borges nicknamed Ducks challenges at the Y while Ralph Trott joins the scene. Jake McCarty pursues intellectual pursuits as Chet Dunbar turns 21 today. Herm and Hector attend the Ball last Friday and Levy eyes a column crash. Rotary Club teams perform well and Lions doubt James Bassing knew how to telephone until Sunday.

Julie Borges Ralph Cherryblossom Trott Jake McCarty Chet Dunbar Toda Herm Hector Levy Rotary Club Lionas James Bassing R. I State Joe

Vanderbilt senator's wife bears twin daughters in New York

Many Bristol residents greet the birth at York House hospital of Senator William H. Vanderbilt's wife Anne Gordon Colby’s twin girls. The larger weighs 7 1/2 pounds and the smaller 5 11. Mrs Colby, daughter of Everett Colby of West Orange, is a Foxcroft School alumna and has appeared at the Court of St James. Vanderbilt lineage traces to Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. he is the son of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and Mrs Paul Fitzsimon.

Bristol William H. Vanderbilt Portsmouth General Assembly Anne Gordon Colby York House New York City Vanderbilt Everett Colby West Orange N. J Foxcroft School Court of St. James Senator Vanderbilt Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Paul Fitzsimon

Monthly Session Of Bristol Scout Court Of Honor

Col Merton A Cheesman presided as nine scouts appeared before the Bristol Court of Honor and earned merit badges including Edward Allessandro firemanship John Abenante firemanship Domenick Di George bugling Frank Ruggiero wood carving James Perrys bookbinding Prank Salvia firemanship book binding Herman Gabloski woodwork Manuel Cardoza woodwork Norman de Bovas assisted the examining and District Commissioner George Robish served as clerk A ceremonial class of candidates will be invested tomorrow evening in the woods with plans for the second annual marble tournament in connection with the National Marble Championship Saturday at 12 30 P M First and second class scouts will hike with Assistant Scoutmaster TP Jasmo Mancin for outdoor test work Monday evening Kearnes Ship Seca Scouts will hold uniform inspection at the Scout Building with HT business meeting following ceremonies"

Merton A Cheesman Bristol Court of Honor Scout Building Edward Allessandro John Abenante Domenick George Bugling Frank Ruggiero James Perrys Salvia Herman Gab-loski Manuel Cardoza Herman Ga Jasmo Mancin Kearnes Seca Sea Scout Sheps Committee Unio Paulie Pambot

New England Agricultural Outlook for 1931

New England agriculture faces a mixed 1931 outlook with slight demand improvement possible as the year progresses but income likely remains near 1930 lows. Milk prices stay depressed due to low demand and high feed costs, while poultry meat may rise in the latter half. Tobacco prices are expected to fall with lower labor and overhauls, influencing regional farmers.

New England New Fneland Com Tre United States

Request to appoint administrator for Bristol estates

In Bristol the writing requests by Eure Nastri son of Palumthe Vytos of Bristel deceased intestate to appoint an administrator for the estate is received and referred to March second, 1931 at 10 a.m. in the Probate Court Room for consideration. Notice to be published fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. JOHN W CHURCH Clerk.

Eure Nastri Barsilia Palumthe George M .Gray Percy T Gray Bristol Bristol Phoenix John W Church

Bedi Aah and Holmes Headline Raleigh Card

The show features Bedi Aah facing Manny Do Herty in a main event and Eddie Holmes of Providence meeting Pancho Villa of New Bedford. Holmes holds a 3-0 edge in their series, while Villa was mentored by Tony Thomas who lived in the town. Nick Brown trains for future bouts after a recent arm injury from Fall River.

Raleigh Eve Manny Doherty Eddie , Holmes Providence Mneet Pancho Villa New Bedford Holmes Villa Tony Thomas Nick Bristol) Brown Frankie Hennessey Fall River

Bristol bout Unfeasible Due To Amateur Pro Status

Town chatter centers on a proposed match between Soldier Frank and Ed. Cala drone of Bristol. The clash cannot be arranged because Caladrone is an amateur and Frank is a professional, forcing Ed to surrender his amateur license.

Frank Ed. Caladrone Bristol Caladrone

Providence Trade School Upset by Town Team

In a tense overtime clash, Providence Trade School fell to the rival Town Team as fast-paced play overwhelmed Colt High. The game featured strong drives by Michael’s Y. P. F. and a late surge from the visitors securing the win.

Panacke Semca Ne-T. R Go Colt High Michael's Providence Trade School

Town Team Poised for A I Amateur Victory

East Providence Town expected to dominate the A I Amateur Tournament opening next Thursday evening. Coach J. E. Clark, a well known local figure formerly commanding Battery C, leads the Townies.

Providence A. I J. E. Clark Battery C

Utopia Perhaps A Distant Quiet Planet Lacks Troubles

A Detroit Free Press reflection imagines a distant society where people mind their own business and live with no social or political problems. The piece entertains a speculative, wistful vision of harmony far from Earthly concerns.

Detroit Free Press

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