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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1935

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Educational meetings for taxpayers to be sponsored by Budget Commission

Bristol Budget Commission will host an educational meeting before the March town meeting to explain the 1935 budget recommendations. The plan replaces printed booklets with in person discussions, aiming to improve understanding of each budget item and garner taxpayer engagement.

Budget Commission Bristol Frank L. Doran Doran Taxpayers The Phoenix Purootek Soca Roc Zounitsi Sae Wee Yeers Pere Doran Estas G R. Perrom Ernest G Brown Francois de Wolf Norton M Zinderstein Mr Doran William

Three-Act Play Tickets On Sale In Bristol

Tickets are on sale for the three act play The Risen Generation by the Pyramid Players of Providence College to be staged at Guiteras Memorial Junior High School Friday night Jan 18 under Bristol Teachers Association auspices. Rev Urban A Nagle O P faculty member wrote the play. The teachers organization committee includes Vincent Leahy chairman Miss Ethel M Robinson Joseph A Murgo thy Roberts Miss Rose M Pozzi Miss Mary V Scanlon Miss Charlotte M Suzman Miss Kathleen Kelley and Miss Helen A Condon ex officio.

Pyramid Players Providence College Guiteras Memorial Bristol Teachers’ Association Urban A. Nagle O. P Teachers’ Organization Committee Vincent Leahy Ethel M. Robinson Joseph A. Murgo Othy Roberts Rose M. Pozzi Mary V. Scanlon Charlotte M. Suzman Kathleen Kelley Helen A. Condon

Portuguese Club Plans Busy Year in Bristols Lincoln Hall

Rec ordacoes da Patyia Club, Bristols oldest Portuguese-American unit, has installed new officers and outlines a year of social and charitable events. Antonio Cabral serves as president, with Joseph Bragatin as vice president and Joseph Lagarta as secretary. The group owns Lincoln Hall on Usha Avenue and lists a hall committee and trustees including Antonio Cabral and Joseph Aldred.

Recordacoes da Patyia Club Bristols Antonio Cabral Lincoln Hall Usha Avenue Joseph Bragatin Joseph Lagarta Joseph Destece E Frameiala Perry

Dreadnaught Fire Company Holds 63rd Banquet

More than 85 members and guests gathered at the fire station for the Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company 63rd annual banquet. Rep John R Magee presided as toastmaster with speakers including Chief Jeremiah Sullivan and Judge Edward L Leahy, as Oliver J Lemaire led the program.

Church and High Streets John R. Magee Will Rogers Green Oliver J. Lemaire F. H. Miller Company East Providence Val Games Magee Jeremiah Sullivan Fall River George Phenix Providence Department Edward L. Leahy Pasquale Pagnano Robert J Anderson Elisha Hibbert William P McLaughlin Joseph Dennis Col . A. Cheesman Bertram W Wall William M. Connery Hen+Sarioet Robet Wreer Attept Xa Bes Hale Ti EE i William Simmons Henry F Serbst, Jr John Dimond

Mothers' Club Whist Series Continues at St Mary’s Church

The Mothers' Club of St Mary’s Church will resume its whist series next Tuesday afternoon in the church auditorium with hostesses listed as Mrs Edward Kavanaugh Mrs Lous Beu regard Mrs William Demers Mrs Andrew Miles Mrs James Toolin Mrs Roland Martelly Mrs Charles McGinn Mrs Anthony Sylvia and Mrs George Garvin Nine prizes were awarded at last Tuesday’s affair with winners named as Mrs Daniel Sullivan Mrs Charles Coggeshall Mrs Charles Dunbar Mrs George Marz Mrs Raymond Batchecher Mrs Alphonse Ver mette Miss Elizabeth Breen Mrs Manuel Rego and Mrs Charles Mc Ginn

Mothers’ Club St Mary's Church Edward Kavanaugh Lous Beuregard William Demers Andrew Miles James Toolin Roland Martelly Charles McGinn Anthony Sylvia George Garvin Daniel Sullivan Charles Coggeshall Charles Dunbar George Marz

Police Chief Seeks Storage for Pulmotor Three Years Old

Acting Police Chief Anthony J Fer rara struggles to find a storage site for a pulmotor bought about three years ago. Cramped station space and limited trained personnel mean slow response in an emergency. He favors moving the device to the fire department for quick access and trained operators, and will discuss with Fire Chief Robert Anderson.

Anthony J Ferrara Robert Anderson

Meditation Service Led by Rev A C Larned Sunday

Retired Episcopal minister Rev A C Larned will lead a meditation service Sunday evening at 7 in St Michael's Church. Morning Holy Communion at 8 and 9, morning prayer at 10 45, church school and Men's Bible Class at 9 30, with additional notes on parish activities.

A C Larned St Michael's Church Church School Men’s Bible Class First Congregational Church Herbert D Graetz Graetz State Street ME First Baptist Church Trinity Episcopal

Miss Ermine Wood Wins $1 Damages in Auto Repossession Case

Miss Ermine Wood of Bristol sued Murphy Brothers Inc of Pawtucket for $130 over the repossession of a car. The jury awarded $130 but the court reduced damages to $1 due to depreciation in value.

Sgurvein Leonidas Pouhot, Jr Superior Court Ermine Wood Bristol Murphy Brothers, Inc Pawtucket

Mrs Elizabeth G Etheridge Sudden Death In Massachusetts

Word arrived Wednesday of the sudden death of Mrs Elizabeth Greenwood Etheridge of Duxbury Massachusetts at a Boston hospital. Funeral services were held this morning at the Church of the Advent in Boston. Mrs Etheridge had many friends in this town.

Elizabeth G. Etheridge Elizabeth Greenwood Etheridge Duxbury Mass Boston Hospital Church of the Advent Boston Etheridge

Rotary Club Funny Bowling Event During Officers Absence

With officers away at a Rotary convention in Waltham Mass former president F R Dimond led a playful meeting at Gene Ryone's bowling alleys A six member per team bowling game produced humorous pin reactions and quirky prizes The Angevine and Hobson teams led with high scores while Dimond staged the chaotic fun for the club members.

Rotary Club Rotary Waltham Mass F R. Dimond Gene Ryone Bill Angevine Jim Duffy Earl Hobsor Charlie Liscom Reg Dimond Earl Hobson Frank Rounds Ramonisy Richard Immons

Edgehill Temple Installs New Officers in GAR Hall

Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters installed its newly elected officers at last night’s GAR hall exercises led by Past Grand Chief Mrs Catherine Marr. Senior officers include Stella Peters as Most Excellent Chief, Minnie Card as Excellent Senior, Pauline Brelsford as Excellent Junior, Anna Saunders as Manager, and Jefferson Nelle as Mistress of Finance. Guests included seven past grand chiefs and Grand Chief Mrs Margaret Carleton with board members.

Edgehill Temple Gar Hall Catherine Marr Edith Whitingslow Newport Gladys Brelsford Stella Peters Minnie Card Pauline Brelsford Anna Saunders Jennie Nelle Rachel Simmons Cltef Metta Nelle Catherine Marz Ida Newman James Steen Marz Whittingslow Ellen Cadby Ellen Whittles Providence Jenny Halberg Riverside Sadie Marshall This Town Margaret Carleton

Parishioners Host Bingo At St Marys Church Auditorium

A large crowd is expected tonight for a public bingo event conducted by women parishioners in the St Mary's Church auditorium. General chairman Mrs J Francis Connell leads with assistants including Mrs Wilfred Hamill Mrs C J Massano Mrs Herman Vermette and many others.

St Mary’s Church J Francis Connell Wilfred Hamill C J Massano Herman Vermette Wham L. Serbst Edward F Menard Andrew Dunbar George Marz Andrew Francis Owen Trainor Erasmo Mancini Joseph McGrath Margaret F Nerone Eileen D Moore Annie D. Sisson Francis Horton Henrietta Connery Mary Lannon Catherine Morris Magdalen Wylie Kathleen McDonough Helen A. Condon Mary Breen Rose McGovern Louie Duffy Helena Wells

Kearney Post Drives to Boost American Legion Membership

Commander Domenic Mascola leads Kearney Post No 6 in rebuilding Bristol unit’s past prestige. Post has reached 110 paid up members, second to Woonsocket by seven, with drive for 150. Auxiliary led by Mrs Pauline Bullock matches strong growth and schedules home whists and patriotic programs. Tonight auxiliary members attend Babbitt Women's Relief Corps installation.

Domenic Mascola Kearney American Legion Bristol Woonsocket Post Mascola Rhode Island Pauline Bullock Babbitt Women’s Relief Corps

Prominent Educators From China to Speak at St Michael's

Canon A R Parshley announced two leading Chinese educators will speak at a public inter-denominational supper on Wednesday at St Michael's Parish House. Tickets are limited to 100 and no collection will be taken. The event, chaired by E S Mapes, features Francis Hutchins of Yale-in-China and Djang Siao-Sung, Ginling College graduate and PhD candidate at Michigan.

A R. Parshley St. Michael's Church China St Michael’s Canon Parshley Decm E.S. Mapes Francis Hutchins A. M Yale-in-China Association University of Chicago Djang Siao-Sung Ginling College University of Michigan

Bristol Garden Club Bridge Party Planned for Jan 23

The Bristol Garden Club schedules a Wednesday afternoon bridge party at Mrs Henry Wood's Union street home. Proceeds fund their Spring Flower Show entry in Providence. Committee headed by Mrs B F Lindemuth includes Mrs Henry Wood and others. members also plan to attend an illustrated lecture on Japanese Flower Arrangements.

Bristol Garden Club Henry Wood Union Street Providence B. F Lindemuth Ernest G Brown William T O’donnell William W. Perry

Girl Scout Meeting Opens Year With Party Event Notes

Holly Trapp and the East patrol hosted a first year gathering for Girl Scouts with games like Yes and No and a peanut hunt. Miss Margaret McGann was absent due to recovery from an automobile accident. The program included charades, patrol games, and a refreshments committee led by Jein Malafronte and others. Marion Rielly won Yes and No at the Good Night circle. adjourned at 5:30 PM.

Holly Trapp Margaret McGann Jane’ McKenna Janet Jein Malafronte Marjorie Taves Marion Rielly Jane McKenna Eva McLaughlin Nancy Bosworth Leah Fiore Margaret Simmons Emiela Buccio Mary Bisbano East Patrol Blue Eagle Trefoil Blue Eagle Patrol Milwaukee Rose Balzano Red Cross Patrol Star Patrol

Six Hoop Contests Listed In Bristol Basketball Schedule

Bristol teams prepare for a busy three day stretch with at least six games. This afternoon the Nut League at the Y gym features Peanuts vs Cocoanuts Waldnuts vs Beechnuts and Doughnuts vs Chestnuts. Tonight the Olympians meet Plainville Town Team. Monday sees J H Kanzanjian of Newport oppose them. U S Rubber Company teams host North Easton first and second teams as wire workers travel to Taunton to face BC Rado quintets.

Bristol Basketball Olympians Plainville J. H. Kanzanjian Newport

Bristol Teachers' Association Event Schedule

January 18 lists The Risen Generation event under Bristol Teachers' Association auspices. February 7 features the play Applejack by the Association for entertainment and community engagement.

Ferrycliffe Turkeys Win Prizes in New York and Boston Shows

Ferrycliffe Farm turkeys won three first prizes at the New York Poultry Show at the 4th Street Armory and four blue ribbons at the Boston Poultry Show at Mechanics Hall. The farm’s best bird will grace the cover of Turkey World magazine. Owners Dr and Mrs Halsey DeWolf and manager Glen Smith express pride in their prize stock and Bristol’s growing reputation for poultry.

Ferrycliffe Farm New York 4Th Street Armory Boston Mechanics Hall Bristol Turkey World Halsey DeWolf Glen Smith Abe Ferrycliffe Mraid- Glen Smith

Chinese College President To Address Bristol Rotarians

Francis Cho-Min Wei a leading Christian philosopher of China will address Bristol Rotary Club at the Hotel Belvedere Wednesday noon. Wei, president of Hua Chung College in Central China, is part of a ten member visiting group showcasing Chinese Christian education progress. Canon A R Parshley arranged his Bristol visit through Saint Michaels Church rector and Rotary member.

Francis Cho-Min Wei D.C.L China Bristol Rotary Club Hotel Belvedere Dr Wei Hua Chung College Bristol Canon A. R. Parshley Saint Michaels Church Rotary Club

Olympians debut with victory over United Baptist Providence

The Olympians open the 1934 35 season by defeating United Baptist of Providence 35 22 at the Y gym. Olympian seconds beat United Baptist seconds 28 10. Key players for Olympians were Paul Bruno Pete Magee and Andy Vorro with Bishop and Olson standout for United Baptist. Cardozo and Jay St Angelo shone in the preliminaries.

United Baptist of Providence Olympian Seconds United Baptist Seconds Olympians Paul Bruno Pete Magee Andy’ Vorro Bishop Olson Cardozo Jay” St. Angelo D. Rougine

Mrs. George McGann Recovers After Fall River Accident

Mrs. George McGann is slowly recovering at Truesdale Hospital Fall River after a recent automobile accident. Her daughter was also injured in the same incident and is at home now able to return soon.

George McGann Truesdale Hospital Fall River Aegis Dent

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