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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1931
Page
2
A fragmentary note mentions 467 Wood Street and Hope Street with unclear linkage to Baldines. Limited readable details prevent full context or event identification.
A Rotarian article cites Cincinnati’s shift from a corrupt city hall to efficient management under City Manager Clarence Sherill. It notes salary increases, merit retention, lower sewer and street costs, and a bond-friendly climate that spurred new business and lower rates.
Public schools open for the spring term on Monday January 26. Parents seeking enrollment for their children may obtain Vaccination Permits from the superintendent's office starting Monday. Children who are six before March 1 may enter school now. A state law requires attendance by age seven.
Burnside Lodge will confer the rank of Page on Warren Lodge applicants this evening. St Alban’s Association holds its annual meeting and officer election on Wed Jan 14. Bristol Chapter D A R hosts a court whist tonight. Ladies’ Aid Society meets at Mrs George Pollock’s on Noyes Ave this afternoon. Babbitt Women’s Relief Corps to install officers Friday at Grand Army Hall. White Sale ends at Dimond’s Corner. Burnside Lodge installs elective and appointive officers this evening. Aurelia Sagg anniversary requiem mass held at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Winthrop DeWolf to discuss world tour at Bristol Rotary Club tomorrow noon. Taft School Club meets Thursday at 3 pm on Hope Street. Rev Charles H Temple of St Mark’s Warren to give a reading with musical program and refreshments. Miss Mary Perry hosts New Year’s Eve party on Hope Street. four tables played. prizes to Karl Hobson and Winthrop DeWolf. Dr M B Grossman returns to Makowoky Block. to speak at Colt School auditorium Jan 22 on state of teeth.
A jumble of street notes lists a lost wrist watch near Toalies and Catherine street, mentions men in Epneey tread village, and references eggs deliveries and a cottage with modern improvements. It also notes Mrs Witherine K Hoote of 11 Burton Street Bristol and requests readers to assist.
For rent two tenements on Las HH ge Street and other units offer modern conveniences. Apply Dimond and Joseph Nappi at listed streets. Stores and a garage stall with electric light and heat also available at 145 High Street. Additional tenement at 546 Wood Street and 3s Bay View Avenue with modern improvements.
Newport events report a regular monthly Town Council meeting this evening. Legion posts will visit the Soldiers Home next Sunday to entertain veterans. Domenic Sicignano burial held at St Marys Cemetery. Comrade Iasiello wins Legion membership prize. Pinafore opera planned by Kearney Ladies Auxiliary for Feb 15–16 in Guiteras School auditorium. Bristol Garden Club joins statewide meeting in Providence with tea at College Hill. Pinafore rehearsal starts at Mrs Fila Paull home. Dance at Artillery Armory Friday for Bristol Battalion. Dr Paul Thompson to give second diphtheria shot inoculation at Rockwell House tomorrow afternoon for six months to six years olds.
In Providence the inauguration of Governor Nor man S Case and state officers for two year terms proceeded with customary ceremonies. Members of the General Assembly from towns and cities took oaths as the Senate and House of Representatives organized for the new session. Bristol sent residents to the events and named its new senator Joseph Kinder White.
A damaged text tribute lists Mrs Josephine Arvin Mrs A Vona and Mr Louis Valilev as mourners or memorial figures. The message references loss and gratitude for a departed loved one and asks for prayers and eternal rest for the deceased.
Relatives and friends attend the double funeral of August Cabral 11 and Manuel Cabral 14 sons of Mr and Mrs August Cabral of 9 Easterbrooks Avenue. The service was at St Elizabeth's Church with a requiem mass by Rev Fr Francisco Vieira. Interment followed at St Mary's Cemetery on Chestnut Street.
Mt Hope Chapter No 23 Order of the Eastern Star held its annual meeting election and installations at the Masonic Temple with many members and visitors present. Officers elected include Lucy F Spencer as Worthy Matron Stephen W Hopkins as Worthy Patron Cora M Hill Associate Matron Hares W Munro Associate Patron Bessie IT Kenney as Secretary Florence Potter as Treasurer Marian F Newman Conductress Faith Her Chaplain Ivy Stewart as Associate Conductress Roberta Munro as Ruth Frances Antonelli as Father Mass Hazel Hoyle as Martha Sohal Garvin Flecta Ediza Usher Warder Christina Remieres Vincent Pettine served as Sentinel. Grand officers in attendance included Annie Blake Worthy Grand Matron Arthur Sherman Worthy Grand Patron Mettre bt Thompson Grand Marshal Claire Vally Grand Chaplain and Robert F Wakefield Acting Grand Sentinel.
Elizabeth Sanford daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles P Sanford and John Velleca son of Mr and Mrs Vibert Velleca were married at St Michaels Church with Rev Anthons Ro Purshey officiating. The couple exchanged vows in a ceremony attended by family and friends with traditional wedding attire and candles. The groom, born in this town and educated locally, was employed at Tuplin's garage.
Ethier of Collins and Aikman rolled 402 in three strings to set a YMCA alleys record in the second round match with American Legion five. Newman bowled 310 while Edmonds and Pearce hit 302.
Arrangements are well along for a series of whists under Battery C of the 243rd Coast Artillery in the State Armory at Church Street. The first game is Thursday evening Jan 8 with ten prizes totaling 40 dollars, including a ton of coal as top prize. The event runs until 20 hands are completed with free parking and police protection. Committee chairs are Lieut Everett E McMillan and Lieut James J Garvin with Privates M Ruggiero and M Corretra.
Camp Fire Minstrels rehearse tonight at the Train Armory on State Street for performances January 26 and 27 to benefit Bristol Train of Artillery. William Joseph directs with Capt Charles J Sartain assisting. the program includes soldiers and visitors scenes plus songs jokes and specialties.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society at St Michael's Church held an election and meeting in the Holmes House. Officers elected included President Mrs Benjamin M MacDougall Honorary President Rev Anthony R Parshley Secretary Mrs Edward G Easterbrooks Treasurer Mrs E Brownell Auditor Miss Ila Farrington Librarian Miss Ina P Warren and several directors. A missionary story was read by Rev Parshley and refreshments followed.
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