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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1939

Page

3

The Great Waltz and The Young of Heart At Selz Nick Intl

Wednesday and Thursday January 11 and 12 present The Great Waltz a romantic musical saga of Johann Strauss with Luise Rainer Miliza Korjus and others. Friday and Saturday January 13 and 14 feature Janet Gaynor Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Paulette Goddard in The Young of Heart with Roland Young and Billie Burke.

Ziegfeld Johann Strauss M-G-M Luise Rainer Fernand Gravet Miliza Korjus Hugh Herbert Lionel Atwill Herman Bing Paullette Goddard Charlie Chaplin Selznick International Janet Gaynor Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Paulette

What the People Ask of Congress

In the opinion of observers a long session confronts the new Congress with problems like reducing public spending and debt, resuming initiative, separating politics from relief, and preparing for defense. The piece argues democracy rests on unity and self reliance, not hatred or division, and that the people ask Congress to strengthen American ideals.

Congress Washington America Europe Ashivision

Bullock Admits Defacing Charge in Mount Hope Case

Bullock 24 of Mount Hope avenue retracts not guilty plea and pleads guilty to defacing property. He was fined 20 dollars and costs after admitting he hurled a rock through Campanella Brothers store window on Wood Street while intoxicated. Three motor vehicle offense violators were fined a total of 50 dollars. A two week continuance was granted in the case of Josepho Costa Jr for operating allegedly endangering others, awaiting update on injured Alexander Goulart.

Arthur Bullock Mount Hope Avenue Fifth District Anthony J Ferrara William T. O’donnell Bullock Campanella Brothers Wood Street Charles Marshall Bristol Vincenzo D’amico Providence John J. Roccobello Barrington

Foxboro A. C. Beats Baffas in Close 3 1 Bowling Match

The Foxboro A. C. bowling team defeated the Baffas 3 1 in Foxboro Massachusetts on a Saturday night. A return match is planned for Saturday night at the High Street alleys with visiting bowlers from the state’s best teams.

Baffas Foxboro Mass Foxboro A. C High Street

Kearney Post Earns Citation for Distinguished Service

Kearney Post received a citation for distinguished service from former National Commander Daniel J. Doherty during the past year. Bristol will host the Second District Legionnaires and auxiliary next March with members traveling from East Providence to Newport. Post leaders George R Fish Domenic Mascolo and Andrew Arone will oversee end of program arrangements, while the auxiliary program will be organized by chairs including Mrs William Gablinske and several others.

Kearney Post Daniel J. Doherty Bristol Auxiliary of the Second District The Legion and Auxiliary East Providence Newport George R Fish Domenic Mascolo Andrew Arone William Gablinske William A. Bottomley William Remieres Josephine Garvin America Vona William T Cashin Ambrose Deselits Bessie Warner Helen A. Condon

Auxiliary quota Reaches 53 With New Applications

Members of the auxilary report a quota of 53 reached with several new applications on file. A membership doll was placed on exhibition at the meeting last Friday and explained to be dressed as the membership progresses.

Socials Planned by Auxiliary Include Whist Party Hostess Mrs Deselits

The auxiliary schedules several social affairs over the coming months. A whist party is planned with Mrs Deselits as hostess, contributing to the group’s charitable and social activities.

Bristol Police May Give Engraved Invitations

Alvaro August of 136 Mount Hope Avenue faces a Fifth District Court charge of driving with an expired license. For the second time he failed to appear, with Bristol Police Chief Ferrara saying summonses have been ignored in the past. The case is continued to Thursday morning in Warren, with Judge O'Donnell ordering efforts to ensure August's presence.

Alvaro Mount Hope Avenue Fifth District Anthony J Ferrara Providence Police Bristol Warren William T O'Donnel Sheriff's Office

Pimental Dismissed On Abandonment Charge

In First District Court Judge William T O Donnell dismissed the abandonment case against Joseph Pimental after the wife and complainant testified, with Town Solicitor Joseph A Hammill and Lucien Capone representing the husband and wife. The judge noted the wife had received money and possessions prior to filing the complaint and warned a re arrestment could occur if circumstances changed.

William T O'Donnell First District Court Joseph Pimental Joseph A. Hammill Pimental Lucien Capone Armyinve Inggles Collins Dikyian Mill Central Falls Bristol Capone O'Donnell

Firemen’s Ups and Downs Highlight Frank Trask’s Career

Frank Trask of Hysodrau hon Engine and Hose Co recalls his career rises and falls. A past error moved him from cellar pipeman to second assistant, then election crowned him first lieutenant. Last week another error swapped his position with George R. Fish, leaving Trask as second assistant once more.

Frank Trask Hysodrauhon Frank George R. Fish

James Freitas Dead In 30th Year

James FE Freitas 30 drummer with the Bristol Portuguese Independent Band died yesterday morning at Truesdale Hospital after a three week illness. Funeral from his home 8 Roma Street at 9 30 then high mass at 10 in St Elizabeths Church. Burial in St Marys Cemetery. Surviving: parents Joseph J and Mary Freitas wife Mary Amaral Freitas four brothers and five sisters.

James FE. Freitas Truesdale Hospital Roma Street St Elizabeth’s Church Henrique Rocha St Mary's Cemetery Freitas Joseph J and Mary Faria) Freitas National India Rubber Company WPA Mary (Amaral) Freitas Joseph Providence John Manuel Jule Freitas Mary Corea Jaura Sai Olivia Silvia Annie Freitas Elizabeth Freitas

Catholic Church Fights Communism Speaker At Bristol Dinner

Michael Walsh dean of Rogers High School led a Holy Name Society supper at St Marys Bristol with about 250 attendees. He urged democracy and Catholic principles against communist subversion while Fr Lyons Fr Griffin and Fr Ryan spoke on CYO work and Bristol County efforts.

Bristol County Rhode Island Colt Memorial Providence Trade Warren South Kingstown Barrington North Kingstown Cabral Santa Roderick del Toire Silvester Ramos Massa Providence G. F DiSano If McGinley If MacCauley Medici Ostrowski Rivelh Rice Guiteras Rg Se United States America Michael Walsh Rogers High School Newport Holy Name Society St. Mary’s Church Griffin CYO General Arrangements Committee Catherine Hammill Catherine Duffy Margie Martelly Mary Shaw Helen Preble Eleanor Crowley Mary Walsh Mararet Johnson Constance Cammpanello Regina Partington Dorothy Lewis Nancy Sisson Mary Callan

Taft School Club to Hear PTA Leader Speaker

Taft School Club invites members to a Thursday meeting at the Taft School building on Hope Street. Mrs Nathaniel White of Providence, president of the Rhode Island Congress, Parent-Teachers' Association, will speak, with Mrs Wham Pinch presiding and a musical program scheduled.

Nathaniel White Providence Rhode Island Congress Parent-Teachers’ Association Taft School Club Taft Hope Street Wham Pinch

Union Series Opens At First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church hosts the first in a six part union series titled The Call to the Community. Rev Samuel W Clifton preached on serving the community with love and knowledge as Miss Aida Connery sang soloists and local Protestant choirs joined in. Rev Herbert D Graetz Rev Anthony R Parshley and Rev Arthur W Burdon participated with Rev Richard W Seebode due to speak on The Call to Industry next.

Samuel W. Clifton Tha sPheph Gatigregstional Chuget Providence The Baptist Church Aida Connery Herbert D Graetz Anthony R. Parshley Arthur W. Burdon Richard W. Seebode

D A R Appoints Conference Delegates at Bristol Chapter Meeting

Bristol Chapter D A R named delegates to the Continental Convention Mrs Charles O F Thompson regent and Miss Alice B Almy vice regent. Alternates listed Miss Frelin C Bache Mrs Daniel Childs Mrs Clinton T Sherman and Mrs Samuel C Wardwell. Guests included State Regent Mrs John T Gardner and Vice-Regent Mrs T Frederick Chase. Donations approved to multiple funds and groups.

Charles O F Thompson Alice B Almy Bristol Frelin C Bache Damiel Childs Clinton T. Sherman Samuel C Wardwell Franklin Street John T Gardner T. Frederick Chase Library Fund Etncoli Memorial University Harrogate, Tenn National Defense Fund Hillside Girl Homemakers Club of Latrobe Mt Rea Ret Marjorie Burgess McCann

Hope Circle D of I Holds Regular Meeting and Social

The Hope Circle of the D of I met last evening in E of C Hall for a brief business session. A social followed the meeting with the hobby committee planning the bake on February 6 in St Mary's Church auditorium. After the regular meeting on January 23 the hobby committee will exhibit their display.

Hope Circle D. of I E. of C. Hall St.Mary’s Church

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Raymond Pitcairn Foxboro A.C Kearney Hayman School Post and Auxiliary Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company Fish Boy Lcouts Post Sons of the American Legion Javes B. Fuoma Phone and Telegraph. Company James Freitas Michael Walsh PTA First Baptist Church D. of I. Meets Herbert C. Eales Fall River, Mass J. J. Nascimento Newman Bros Lipton Campbell's Fowlers John Alden
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