Bristol Phoenix to mark 100 years in 1937 centennial edition planned
The Bristol Phoenix began in 1837 as a weekly and became semi weekly in 1894. As 1937 arrives, the paper pledges to celebrate a century of operation with a commemorative edition and plans to showcase Bristol’s history, industries, shops, societies, churches, and people. The staff invites local cooperation to produce a lasting record for future generations.
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Rescued Hunters Endure Northern Ontario Ordeal
Rodman Price and Ernest Andrews, two New Yorkers, were stranded in a trapper shack in Northern Ontario after a moose hunt turned desperate. Pilot Phil Sauve made a daring water landing on a narrow cove with towering walls to drop supplies and guide T. H. Kingston and Bill Hotti to safety, then returned to carry the trio and gear to Lake Friday for final pickup.
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T. H. Kingston
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Various Local Meetings Trips And Sales Noted In Town
Community notices report the Poultry Show trip to New York by Mr and Mrs Glen Smith of Ferrycliffe Farm and Rotary Club talk by Dr Alan M Poole. Families plan travel to Swansboro North Carolina and Epiphany service at St Michael's Church. Gremia of the Daughters of Portugal meet in Lincoln hall Usher avenue. Mite Society hosts at Mrs Fred Mott’s home and a bridge event by Pilgrim Chor al Society at Guneras House. Blue Bird Shop advertises a January clearance sale on underwear and corsets. | continued notes on residents returning from Atlantic City trips and visits to Oberlin College, plus upcoming Lions Club and Rhode Island Girl Scout Council meetings with local attendees listed.
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Ferrycliffe Farm
New York City
Maybetle Remieres and Wil liam H Remieres Elected Officials
Mrs Maybetle Remieres and William H Remieres were elected Worthy Matron and Patron of Mount Hope Chapter Order of Eastern Star at the annual meeting last night. The installation was performed by Mrs Mettie E Thompson and Rhode Island Chapter officers. Remieres succeeds Iona Young and Vincent J Pettine.
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William H Remieres
Mount Hope
Order of Eastern Star
Mettie E. Thompson
Providence
Rhode Island
Remieres
Iona Young
Vincent J Pettine
Bristol GOP Moves to Pledge Peace With Portuguese Group
A Sunday Belvedere meeting in Bristol brought six Republican town committee members and Portuguese Policy committee representatives together. The session aimed to ease racial tensions before the March town election, with a report that the GOP admitted a past mistake and would heed policy recommendations.
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Michael W. Pasquarelli
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Walter Kerr
V. J. deRocha
Manuel Perry
John Andrade
Frank J. Sylvia
John Silver
Henry Alfred
Anthony Sousa
Albert Moniz
John A. Rego
John Almeida
John C. Mello
Joseph George
Anthony dePonte
Rhode Island sports clubs seek 10000 restocking funds
Delegates from 18 Rhode Island gun and fish clubs met at Narragansett hotel to plan a March 10 banquet and press for a 10000 state appropriation to restock wildlife in 1937. The Federated Sportsmen also aims to push bills for wildlife protection and related reforms.
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Warragansett Surf Fish
Rhode Island Coast Sees Striped Bass Fishing Surge
A Rhode Island coastal area attracts thousands of salt water fishing enthusiasts each season as the striped bass population remains abundant and protected by a local club or group focused on sport fishing and conservation.
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Miss Alice G Murphy Weds William V Barlow in Florida
The wedding of Miss Alice G Murphy a Guiteras Memorial Junior High School teacher and William V Barlow of Pawtuxet took place last Thursday in Fort Lauderdale Florida. The bride's parents Mr and Mrs James Murphy 222 Wood Street announced the ceremony yesterday.
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Guiteras Memorial
William V. Barlow
Pawtuxet
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
James Murphy
Wood Street
Bristol Bride Weds in Floral Rites at Rev O LOoney Ceremony
Miss Margaret D Murphy of Bristol wed Mr Barlow in a ceremony officiated by Rev Thomas O Looney. Attendants were the bride sister and brother. Native of Bristol she graduated from Colt Memorial High School 1919 and Rhode Island College of Education 1921, teaching in Bristol schools since Sept 1921. The couple will live in Florida until June. Mrs Barlow resigns teaching duties to Supt Elmer S Mapes.
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Railway opens after thirty years of work in New Zealand
After 30 years of construction the twenty five tunnel TO mile railway between Stratford and Taumarunui in New Zealand is officially opened.
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