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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1924

Page

2

Protests Bristol School Site Choice at High and State Streets

Dr W Fred Williams after circulating a taxpayer petition seeks a hearing before Walter Ranger Commissioner of Education protesting the Bristol School Committee plan to build the Elizabeth Wardwell Gunteray Memorial School on a tract along High Street between State and Congregational streets. The petition lists 18 signers and asserts the committee’s November 13 1923 vote selecting the site.

W Fred Williams Commissioner of Education Walter E. Ranger High and State Streets Elizabeth Wardwell Gunteray Memorial School State of Rhode Island Providence Plantations Bristol Walter FE Ranger Elizabeth Wardwell Guneral School High Street State Street Congregational Street Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church of Our Lads of Mt Carmel Fred Williams John H Wall Herman C Farr Charles B Rockwell Harriet P Wardwell Belle M Wardwell Albert A Edmonds Max Makowsky Woom Conners Fred FL Suzman Joseph F Farralls Charles F Dimond Thomas H Warner Antonio Panzarella Gabriele DeFelice Frank M Dimond Charles A Johnson Virginio J de Rocha

Real Estate Transfer From Iilhe Church to Christensen Couple

Iilhe Church transfers house and lot to Andrew M Christensen and wife on the north side of Burton Street. The deed covers the residence and accompanying lot under terms not specified in the notice.

Iilhe Church Andrew CM Christensen Burton Street

Sherman and Chapman declare marriage intentions

Charles Edward Sherman of this town and Frances May Chapman of Barrington announce their intention to marry, signaling the forthcoming union.

Charles Edward Sherman Frances May Chapman Barrington

Local events and sales items fill Bristol notice page

A packed Bristol community page lists calendar pads sale in Phoenix office, a Mercantile Division meeting at Taylor's Shoes, Y M C A building, and a Nickel Social at Grand Army Hall. Also notes postponed bowling due to church construction, a church benefit musical, and various sales and sport results.

Phoenix Mercantile Division Bristol Chamber of Commerce Taylor's Shoe Store Y. M.C. A. Bulding St. Mary's Church Kearney Post A. L Grand Army Hall Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters Dimond’'S Corner Mount Carmel Circle Daughters of Isabella Church of Our Lads of Mount Carmel Suzman‘s Colt Memorial High School East Providence High School Colt High Woonsocket High School Suzman Adv Thomas A Morrissey Georgetown University Wardman Park Wardman Park Hotel Washington WRC

Blotters and Local Notices On Thames Street Incident

A group of Gypsies arriving Wednesday morning in an automobile were ordered out of town by Chief of Police Hugh F Kelley after canvassing businesses on Thames street. Also mentions Spring styles at F. E Suzman's and a derailment delay at Franklin street station yard affecting freight departures by about three hours.

Phoenix Thames Street Hugh F Kelley Mallory F. E Suzman Adv Franklin Street

Kearney Post Wins 15th Straight Bowling Match

Kearney Post bowlers defeated East Greenwich on the Washington Alleys Providence last evening two strings to one in three, securing their 15th consecutive win. Bristol had its worst game of the season though East Greenwich bowled well in spots. A friendly match is planned next Thursday at East Greenwich Alleys with local team members invited.

Bradford Thames Bristol Phenix Bingle Kearney Post East Greenwich Washington Providence Kearnes Post 1S

Obituary for Framesco Nastri Resident of This Town

Framesco Nastri longtime resident died at his Prospect Street home Wednesday morning. Born in Italy 49 years ago he immigrated in 194 to this town. He worked at the National India Rubber Company factory. Survived by his wife Frsibie and four sons Carto Ralph Fred and Lous and two brothers Philip and Luke. Funeral at 9 o clock tomorrow from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church with burial at St Marys Cemetery.

Framesco Nastri Prospect Street Mr Nastri Italy National India Rubber Company Ais Frsibie Carto Ralph Fred Lous Philip Luke Church of Our Lady of

East Shore District Court of Honor Hears Scout Badges

The East Shore District Court of Honor met last evening at the Scout Building on Hope Street. Awards went to Sheldon Burt Natala Biancuzzo and Carlo Russo for various badges. Earte Cabral and Lawrence Ascoli also honored. Plans were announced for a bazaar tomorrow evening with ticket stubs due by 10 o clock. The Silver Fox patrol won an efficiency contest lap and will hold a banquet tonight.

East Shore Hope Street Sheldon Burt Earte Cabral Natala Biancuzzo Lawrence Ascoli Jerry Russo Carlo Russo Louis W. Garvitt George R. Fish Wilfred Budlong Norwood Takarest Fish

Scout Bazaar to Close After Final Night

The ninth annual Bristol Box Scouts bazaar ends tomorrow after seven Saturday nights in GAR Hall. Dancing, Leap Year Dances, final prize drawings, donation tickets, and door prizes anchor a night of new features and special booth attractions.

Bristol Box Scouts Gar Hall

Card of Thanks from Federico Family

The Federico family expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy after their bereavement and for the floral offerings.

Frank Federico

Whist and Cake Sale Benefit East Burial Ground Fund

The Bristol Chapter D A R held a Whist and sale at the Hotel Belvedere to benefit the East Burial Ground Fund. Thirty one tables were used for whist, with yellow candle prizes. evening games continued at members’ homes for ticket holders. Organizers included Mrs Edward P Church and Mrs Frank H Buffinton, pastry led by Mrs Edward G Easterbrooks and Mrs Edward I Brownell. An estimated $100 was added to the fund.

A. R East Burial Ground Fund Belvedere Bristol Daughters of American Revolution Edward P. Church Frank H. Buffinton Edward G. Easterbrooks Edward I. Brownell William Bradford F. H. Buffinton J. Ellery Ingraham

Coming Events in Bristol Calendar of District Societies

A sequence of events is listed from January to March including bazaars concerts dances and suppers. Highlights include a yearly bazaar by the Bristol Troops Scouts in G A R Hall on March 1 and social functions such as a Masquerade Ball at Italian Hall and St Patrick's Day Dance at State Armory with various organizational sponsors like Ep worth League Lodge St Maria Maddalena No 1173 and Mt Carmel Circle D of I.

Bristol All Scouts of America G. A. R. Hall Epworth League State Street M. E Wood Street Lodge St. Maria Maddalena Costella di Amalfi Order-Sons of Italy Mt. Carnel Circle D. of I Church of Our Lady ‘of Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps St. Patrick’s Day State Armory 243Rd Artillery

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