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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1934

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Colt Memorial Continues Drive For Championship In Two Upsets

Colt Memorial tumbled Cumberland 39 24 at Cumberland and edged South Kingstown 19 18 in overtime to press toward the Conference Class B title. Whitey Mello and Leo Mansi led Colt while Crowley scored 11 of 24. Jayvees won 23 10 as Joe Bruno had 12.

Colt Memorial Cumberland South Kingstown Colt Bristol Wee Caruso Mello Wus Mansi Sousa OOO J. Bruno Bruno Bullock Neenne Ween Sozek Wendgilli Fet Son von OU Patrichuk Crowley Iil White Wow Wright Conway

Rev J Nevin Sayre to Speak at St Michael’s Church and Bristol County Meetings

Rev J Nevin Sayre, executive secretary of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, will preach at St Michael’s Church Sunday at 10 45 a m He will address the Men’s Union of the First Congregational Church at Guiteras House at noon and speak to delegations from Bristol area churches at the Guneral House Monday evening He is brother of Dr Francis Sayre the incoming Assistant Secretary of State in the Roosevelt administration and a prominent world peace figure.

Sayre St. Michael’s Church First Congregational Church Guiteras House Bristol County Guneral House Fellowship of Reconciliation Francis Sayre Roosevelt

Repair Work Started in New Factory

About 15 men are working at National India Rubber Company plant Nos 3 and 6, leased by Maurice C Smith Jr for Bristol Mfg Co Inc. Crew makes alterations before moving heavy machinery. The new firm plans leather and rubber soled shoes.

National India Rubber Company Maurice C Smith, Jr Bristol Mfg Co, Inc

Battery C inspection set for Tuesday drill

Battery C of the 243rd Coast Artillery will be inspected by the Battalion commander at the next drill in the armory on the foot of Church street.

243Rd Coast Artillery Church Street

Dreadnaught Fire Company Holds Banquet With Local Officials

Eighty five members and guests attended the Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company banquet at its High and Church streets station. Speakers included Brig Gen L H Callan and Rep Thomas H Byrnes, with toast master John R Magee. A turkey dinner was served by F H Miller Co and George Hadfield led the arrangements.

George Dawson Fcam Newport John R. Magee Bristol Rotary Club Magee L. H. Callan Thomas H. Byrnes William H Col Merton A. Cheesman John Burns F H. Miller Co East Providence George Hadfield William Simmons Moses Moore John Barry Martin Mansi Oliver Lemaire

Miss Julia Benson Weds Dr Bruno in Providence

Miss Julia Agnes Benson of 498 Wellington avenue Auburn marries Dr Carmine Paul Bruno of Providence at St Matthew's Church Auburn in a Wednesday ceremony. Rev John F Sullivan officiates. Attendants include Miss Gladys Goodwin and Dr Emmett O Gara. Reception at 430 Academy avenue Providence.

St Matthew's Church Auburn Julia Agnes Benson Wellington Avenue Carmine Paul Bruno Providence Bristol John F. Sullivan Gladys Goodwin Emmett O'Gara Muss Goodwin Bruno Academy Avenue Cranston High School Colt Memorial High School Providence College Hahnemann Medical College Philadelphia Homeopathic Charles V. Chapin

N I R to Meet Ramblers in Big Sunday Clash

Leo Cantwell of the National India Rubber Company plans a tough test for Ocean Grove Ramblers as they meet a strong visitor lineup in the Recreation Hall at the local factory Sunday at 3 p.m. Coach Sullivan may start Perry and Desilets forward, Lemaire at center, Leclerc and Salzano backcourt with Pasquarelli refereeing.

Leo Cantwell National India Rubber Company Ocean Grove Ramblers Bristol Wire Jimmy Sullivan Baker” Perry Desilets George Lema

Captain Barber Plans Long Expedition From Bristol

At 2 PM Captain Barber owner and master of the 36 foot English cutter Enterprise prepared to sail from the Herreshoff dock if winds allow. The Marconi equipped vessel with a three man crew will travel via New York City Cape May Norfolk and then toward Africa to collect bats reptiles for the Field Museum of Chicago and film the journey for exhibition upon return.

Barber Enterprise Herreshoff Co Herreshaff Varde Saocity Atlantic Ocean Bristol Africa Chicago New York City Marconi Herreshoff Capt. Barber England Robert Stewart Port Washington L. I Luther Blount Barrington Boy Field Museum of New York City Island Yacht Club Sandy Hook Cape May Roosevelt White House Norfolk Canary Azores Islands Mediterranean Sea Nile Mediterranean Central America Gallipagos Young Blount Cowes Atlantic Sig. Marconi

Missionary Society Elects New Officers at First Congregational

The Women's Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church held its annual meeting in the Guneral House on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Mabel Gardner was re elected president with Mrs Elisha Hibbert as vice president and Mrs Henry Barton as treasurer. The secretary role will be filled later. A. M. Whittemore was named chair man of the work committee. Home missionary reports were read and committee reports received. A collation followed hosted by Mrs. Frank H. Buffinton and others.

Women's Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church Guneral House Mabel Gardner Elisha Hibbert Henry Barton A. M. Whittemore Frank H. Buffinton Alfred Carey Frank M. Slade Fannie M. Slade

Rev Albert C Larned Elected Kiwanis President in Allston-Brighton

The Allston-Brighton Kiwanis Club installed Rev. Albert C. Larned as president for 1934 at the Hotel Princeton. Larned, rector of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, was born in Providence and has served as chaplain in the Navy during World War II era, with extensive prior ministry in Vermont Maine Rhode Island and New York. He thanked members and urged full support during his term.

Item Boston Mass Albert C. Larned Allston-Brighton Kiwanis Club Princeton St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Providence R. I Bristol Charlestown Woburn Framingham Little Cambridge Brighton Watertown Groton School Groton England Winchester Cathedral St. Peter Port Guernsey St. Mark’s Church Newport Vermont St. Michael's Church St. Saviour’s Church Bar Harbor Maine All Saints Albany N. Y St. Davids’ Church Cranston R. L St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Brighton-Allston American Legion Larned

Man Arrested After Wood Street Crash In Metacom Area

Manuel Perry Valente twenty three of Metacom avenue was arrested after a Wednesday evening accident on Wood street. He struck six year old Joseph Federico who ran into the machine leaving the boy slightly injured. Valente lacked a valid license as the permit had been suspended December thirtieth. He pleaded not guilty to driving without a license at arraignment before Justice Joseph A Hammill. Bail set at five hundred dollars for next Monday's Fifth District Court appearance.

Manuel Perry Valente R.F.D Metacom Avenue Wood Street Valente Joseph Federico John R. Bernardo Justice of the Peace Joseph A. Hammill Fifth District

Defiance Engine and Hose Company Banquet Set Tomorrow Evening

State, town and fire officials will head the guest list for the annual Defiance Engine and Hose Company banquet to be held tomorrow evening at their station on Hope Street. The event includes dinner speeches and an elaborate entertainment program organized by Arthur Manchester, Joseph Finucci, George T. Ingram, Manuel Andrade and Albert E. Alder.

Defiance Engine and Hose Company Hope Street Arthur Manchester Joseph Finucci George T. Ingram Manuel Andrade Albert E. Alder

CWA Paychecks Totals Over Five Thousand for Local Workers

Pay checks totaling 5572.73 were distributed Wednesday among 294 CWA workers in town. The payroll marks the largest payment to date and includes 19 women in sewing and garment repairs for the needy. Men on CWA projects work 74 hours weekly at 50 cents per hour. James Connors appointed supervisor of two crews installing drains in the eastern town.

CWA CWS James Connors

Minister Urges Peace Through Warless World and Armament Reform

Rev. James E. Greer told Rotary Club that peace is inevitable if humans choose it and urged governments to control and manufacture arms. He argued slavery and wars were avoidable and praised nonwar paths, citing New Zealand and Canada as examples, while calling for economic reform and limits on wealth to ensure equal opportunity.

James E. Greer State Street M. E Rotary Club Hotel Belvedere Greer Sieh New Zealand Canada Washington Valley Forge Edith Gavell William Ellery Channing Mr. Greer Mussolini Hitler Stalin Prussia Miekzwins Roosevelt Clinton T. Sherman Industrial Trust Company E. E. Mellen James E. McCreery Fall River Club W. B. Getchell, Jr Augusta Frederick L. Waldron Providence

Red Cross and Public Aid Supply Winter Garments

Bristol Red Cross cooperates with the Department of Public Aid to provide bed clothing and garments to the needy this winter. Distribution is overseen by Miss Gertrude M Hasbrouck from the Post Office building headquarters. In the past three months the local branch distributed 1121 garments 122 pieces of government clothing 191 blankets 30 pillow slips and 16 pairs of tennis sheets.

RED Cross Bristol American Red Cross Department of Public Aid Gertrude M. ‘Hasbrouck Bransted Secor

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