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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1932

Page

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Thieves Foiled In Robbery Of Local Man

Nicholas Castigliego, 23, of 10 Washington Street, was attacked near Chestnut and South Streets as he walked to a Providence dance. Two men attempted to rob him. one struck him and the other searched his pockets but fled as pedestrians arrived. Castigliego received medical care at Rhode Island Hospital for a swollen jaw, infected tooth, and a discolored eye.

Nicholas Castigliego Washington Street Providence Chestnut South Streets Castigliego Frank de Felice Point Street Nick Rhode Island

Whist Party Supports Legion Auxiliary At Mrs Carr Home

A whist party at 30 Washington Street hosted by Mrs Walter Carr benefited the American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit No 6. Prizes went to Charles Beals and Walter Carr for gentlemen’s awards. ladies prizes to Mrs Charles Davis and Mrs Anthony Sylvia. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Charles Davis and Mrs William Le Page.

Walter Carr Washington Street American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Charles Beals Walter Carr Ladlen Charles Davis Anthony Sylvia William le Page

Annual Banquet of Dreadnaughts Draws Many Guests

Nearly 100 members and guests attended the Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company banquet at its High street station. A Newport colored orchestra provided music after a fine roast turkey dinner by Ryan Catering Co. Attendees included town officials, fire chiefs, and company foremen. the event featured speeches, songs, and a clay pipe smoking tradition.

Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder Company Station Op High Street Ryan Catering Co Newport Colored Manuel Cadimo Bertram W. Wall Oliver Lemaire Joseph C Kinder James J Drummy New Haven Conn

Bridge skill noted by Kansas City woman

A Kansas City woman remarks that her husband has become a skilled contract bridge player in about a year. She notes his habit of laying down his hand and claiming all the cards when the final tricks seem doubtful, trusting the dummy to have the winning cards.

Kansas City

Merchants Plan Bristol Day and Co operative Trade Drive

Local merchants gather at Howe Memorial Library to plan a Bristol Day in late January. A general arrangements committee is formed to promote a cooperative movement to boost trade with dozens of business representatives from Falugo’s Furniture Store to the Liberty Tailor attending.

Chamber of Commerce Bristol Howe Memorial Margaret O’brien Frank M. Dimond Fred E. Suzman Nora A Sullivan Oscar Pivin George H. Baldwin Roswell S Bosworth Falugo William H. Bell, Inc Newman Bros Blue Bird A. Fisenstadt Narragansett Electric Company Dimond's Corner Conley's Lillian T Wilson John the Tailor Pure Food C S Sawyer & Co Liberty Tony Rucci H H_ Lawson Company Suzman's Medeiros & Bernard Geo. H Frank A Rounds A L. Johnston William H. Angevine Leo Cantwell Octave LeClair J Francis Connell Samuel J Smith, Jr Joseph Munro Warren

Bristol Girls Serve On Entertainment Committee

Members of the Senior B class of RI College of Education hosted a tea for faculty from the college and Henry Barnard School. Vocal and piano selections plus a musical reading were enjoyed by attendees. The same committee later guided the class banquet at the Phoenix Shoppe with faculty including Prof Robert M Brown and Dr Lillian Stevenson present.

RI College of Education The College Henry Barnard School Dorothy Gray Mystic. Com Mary Moran Helen Gregory Pawtucket Louise Hall Providence Alice Hannan Gladys H Osterberg Helen Romano Bristol Dorothy Moones Anna Tloughers Madeline Hanks Anna Sullivan Robert M Brown Laillan Stevenson

Donations to Children’s Home Acknowledged for Past Month

The board of managers lists numerous donors and gifts for the Children’s Home past month. Contributions include Christmas tree and lights, gifts and candy for each child, clothing and money, and parties or entertainment tickets. Names include Mrs T C Barrows, Messrs R G and R C Colt, Ralph Kinder, Fabher Hopkins, A H Bense, Mrs O L Bosworth, Dick DeWolf, Nancy Curtis, Mrs Samuel Kinder, Mrs Fran H Buffington, Mrs Rockwell, Rebekah Lodge, I O F, Hope Chapter Eastern Star, and Mrs Robert F Munro among others.

T C Barrows R G R C Colt Ralph Kinder Fabher & Hopkins A H. Bense Eric R I O L. Bosworth Dick DeWolf Nancy Curtis Samuel Kinder Fran H. Buffington Rockwell Mr. Less C B. Rockwell Reba Rebekah Degree Lodge Lodge Robert F Munro George Leighton

Health Chief Addresses Rotary on Diphtheria Gains and State Work

Dr. Lester A Round, Rhode Island public health commissioner, cited Bristol saving $40 000 from 1923 30 by diphtheria immunization and noted drop in infant death rate from 135 to 60 per 1000 births. He praised district nurses, urged rural health units, and outlined department crime detection work using health data.

Lester Rotary Club Bristol Round Department of Public Health Rhode Island Pathology

Colt Triumphs 76 8 Over Cumberland In Class B Opener

Colt Memorial High dominated Cumberland High 76 to 8 in the 1932 Conference Class B opener at Gui teras gym. Whitey Mello led with 27 points as Bristol controlled all four quarters. Howarth stood out for Cumberland. Earlier Bristol Sec onds beat Cumberland Sec onds 30 to 5 in the preliminary.

Colt Memorial High Guiteras Gymn Cumberland High School Bristol Little “Whitey Mello Howarth Bristol Seconds Cumberland Colt Leo R F Mello Ya A Ruggiero C . Temaire St Angelo Bruner Caruso Latinuloros Aml Howarth R Crowle White DeMeulenaerer Lund Costigan Charles Surrad

Convincing Attorney Years Ago Stole Chickens Case

Atchison Globe reports Jude Johnson and Julius Roar were arrested for stealing chickens. Jude acted as his own attorney and questioned Julius Roar on the night of the theft, prompting a near-instant jury verdict after a brief pause.

Atchison Jude Johnson Julius Roar Jude Elec Mr. Roar

Edgehill Temple Installs Newly Elected Officers

Mrs. Rachael T. Simmons was installed as Most Excellent Chief of Edgehill Temple No 3 Pythian Sisters at the G A R Hall before 100 members and guests. Grand officers from town and Providence led the ceremony with gifts to the retiring chief Miss Gladys Brelsford. A collation followed served by the social committee.

Rachael T. Simmons Edgehill Temple Pythian G. A. R. Hall Catherine Marz Margaret Carlton Gertrude Weitz Providence Elizabeth V. Nelle Anna A. Saunders Amelia Luther Etta Luther Catherine C. Brelsford Jennie Nelle Gladys Brelsford Industing Ruth Brier Edith Whittingslow Newport Paul A. Herzig K of P Anna Saunders Minnie Card Rachel Simmons

Sullivan Leads Second YMCA Forum On Vocational Opportunities

Principal James E. Sullivan of Guiteras Memorial Junior High School spoke on Vocational Opportunities For the Young Man at the YMCA forum for young men. About 40 attended as discussion followed the introductory talk. The third forum, led by Rev A R Parshley on The Dole of the Right to Work, will be next Wednesday. The YMCA invites all town young men to attend.

James F. Sullivan Guiteras Memorial Sullivan A. R. Parshley YMCA

Girl Scouts Invest New Tender Foot Members in Bristol

Miss Virginia Brightman and Miss Rhoda Levy were invested as tender foot scouts in Goldenrod Troop No 1 at John Post Reynolds School auditorium. Capt Mrs Frederick S Bartlett spoke on merit badges and presented first and second class signaling. Jessie Sanford Elizabeth Matheson Ruth Molasky and Christine Byrnes were appointed to set the trail for the hare and hound rate at the school tomorrow at 10 A M.

Virginia Brightman Rhoda Levy Goldenrod Bristol Girl Scouts John Post Reynolds School Frederick S. Bartlett Capt Bartlett Jessie Sanford Elizabeth Matheson Ruth Molasky Christine Byrnes

Whist Prize Won After Card Cut at Ever Ready Station

At the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company on Thames street Mrs William P McLaughlin won the ladies first prize in a whist game evening after tying with Miss Edna A Demers at 44 points. The winner drew the high card, while her husband William P McLaughlin claimed the men’s prize with 46 points. Joseph Enos took the consolation prize as 13 tables participated.

William P. McLaughlin Engine and Hose Company Thames Street Edna A. Demers Donat J. Gladue William J. Rinaldi Fred Guevremont

Bristol Boy at State College Honors Phi Kappa Phi Party

Michael Securo a Rhode Island State College sophomore in the engineering program in Kingston is invited to the Phi Kappa Phi honor society party at Davis Hall on January 14. The event is organized by J W Ince and Helen E Peck, recognizing top scholastic achievement among Kingston campus students.

Michael Securo Prospect Street Bristol Rhode Island State College Kingston Phi Kappa Phi Davis Hall J. W. Ince Rhode Island State Colege Helen E. Peck State College

Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company Banquet Announced

The annual Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company banquet will be held tomorrow at Thames street station. The Ryan Catering Company of Providence will serve roast turkey with all the fixings, and town solicitor Joseph A. Hammill will be toastmaster.

Engine and Hose Company Thames Street Ryan Catering Company Providence John Frazee Viera Frank Lewis

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. W. Wall Elisha Hibbert Paul C Miliemagin Frank J Sylvia Jas. F. Wylie Edward F. Leahy L. H Callan Thomas H. Byrnes Alexander G Fales Merton A Cheeseman Robert J. Anderson Moses Moore James F. Meiges Hydraution Engine and Hose Company Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company Alder Alder Defiance Engine and Hose Company William Simmons Rempell Smith, Jr Willam G Cooke Medeiros Bernard Franklin St Corner Wood St French Tel Durkee Pastime Theatre Clark Gable Madge Evans Africa Kay Francis Jofi McCrea Lilyan Tashman Pallette Richard Arlen Louise Dresser Frances Dee and Eugenep Evelyn Brent Conrad Nagel Charles Bickford Homicide Squad Leo Carrillo Noah Breery Mary Brian Russell Qleason Paramount News Jackie Cooper Robert Coogan Screenlands MITV Laurel and Hardy Bristol Girls Children's Home Rotary Lester A. Round State Knights of Pythias Jewell Jas. E. Sullivan Second Forum Girl Scout McLaughlin Bamily Ready Fire CO Edward C. Kunz Jeweler & Optometrist Philco Talbot & Hopkins Hope Street Hotel Belvedere A. Eisenstadt
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