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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1939
Page
5
Sunday evening marks the second in a series of union services under local Protestant churches. The topic is The Call of Christ to a Troubled World. Rev Seebode, known for study of Christianity and industry, will speak.
Governor accepts invitation to dedication as Bristol looks to a revised schedule at the senior high school. Miss Alexandrina Fernandes and Miss E Doris Bullock join Bryant College and the Colt faculty as critic teacher. Dorothy Roberts resigns. School day extends 15 minutes to 2 pm. parking restrictions and traffic measures proposed for safety between Colt and Andrews schools. Auditorium use granted for PTA and church events in January and February.
Colt Memorial High School beat North Kingstown 37 to 28 on Tuesday night at North Kingstown. Chet Massa and Vin Santo led Colt with 13 and 15 points. North Kingstown’s Rigney had 13 in the first half but was held in the second. Colt Jayvees edged North Kingstown Jayvees 14 13 with Sam Masena’s late winner. Colt visits South Kingstown tonight for another Class C clash.
An old Bristol patient recalls Dr Merriman who died after a heart attack following two weeks rest. He served as physician and surgeon, supported many causes, led the local Yeomanry and Army band, organized open air concerts, and provided care and generosity to all.
Board of Governors meeting at 7 PM in the Y M C A building. Games follow at 7 45 PM Carr Mfg Co versus U S Rubber Co and Collins and Aikman against Bristol Manufacturing Co.
Regular league games in the Manufacturers League are scheduled for tonight at the Y gym marking the second week of competition. In Friday’s opener Bristol Manufacturing Co led by Carl Rishano defeated US Rubber 31 to 29, while Collins & Aikman beat Carr Manufacturing 56 to 40. Tonight US Rubber faces Collins & Aikman, and Bristol Manufacturing competes with Tony’s Games TM.
The land cruise to the Rhode Island Auditorium to view the Ice Fol lies will be on the docket next Wednesday for Mariners Ship Vigilant. Skipper Mrs Sidney Herreshoff announced the outing and said instruction in charting and sailors handicraft occurred at the Skipper’s home meeting Tuesday night. One new member, Miss Virginia Boyden, was admitted and future meetings will be held Wednesdays.
S A Davidson Jr son of Mr Mrs Sydney A Davidson 103 Belmont Ave Brockton died of pneumonia in Foochow China radiogram from the city received by Rev Horace F Holton D D The family will bury him in Foochow where he lived for four years He was recently appointed to the teaching staff of Foochow Christian University A memorial service will be held Sunday at 3 30 PM at Porter Congregational Church Brockton Survivors include his parents and a sister.
Members of the Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church arrange a spaghetti supper for January 26 in the parish hall on Congregational Street. Carl Russo chairs the general committee with Bennie Mansi Peter Cristando Ralph Simmonelli Michael Cappucci Cosmo Marabello Domenic Pasquarielli and Michael W Pasquarelli listed as ex officio members.
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