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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1931

Page

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Judge Benjamin F. Lindemuth Named to Fifth District

The Grand Committee of the General Assembly elected Judge Benjamin F. Lindemuth of this town to the unexpired term of the late Judge Frank H. Hammill, ending February 1, 1932. Nominated by Senator Joseph C. Kinder, the decision had no opposition and was confirmed with resounding Senate approval alongside expressions of regret for Judge Hammill’s death.

Grand Committee of The General Assembly Benjamin F. Lindemuth Frank H. Hammill Lindemuth Joseph C. Kinder Senate C. Kinder Frank H Hammill

Local Rubber Club Hosts Boxing Night at Recreation Hall

Members of the U S Rubber Club from Providence and Woonsocket gathered at the N I R Company Recreation Hall for an evening of boxing, vaudeville acts, and refreshments. The program featured brief four round bouts with strong showings from local boxers against out of town opponents, finals and semi finals highlight the event with Robert J Ford as master of ceremonies and a committee including J Haines, Kid Hope Quartaro, F A Currier Jr, Cornelius McElvogue and John Viera.

U S Providence Woonsocket N. I. R. Company Robert J Ford J J Haines J Kid Hope Quartaro F A Currier, Jr Cornelius McElvogue John Viera

Contributions to Cabral Relief Fund So Far

The record lists prior donations of 382.25 dollars and an additional 5.00 dollars from NIR Girls, bringing the total to 387.25 dollars to date.

Barn Dance by N I R Co Fire Dept Tonight

The N I R factory fire department hosts an old fashioned barn dance in the factory recreation room tonight with Capt Jack Mullen of East Providence set to attend and perform. The department also announces its new officers for the coming year led by Chief John Grabert and Deputy Chief Fred Guevremont.

National India Rubber Company Jack” Mullen East Providence New England Mullen John Grabert Fred Guevremont Daniel F. Dwyer Harold Sylvester Joseph Pacheco Rhode Island State Firemen's League John Joseph Marion Peters

Notice on Zoning Ordinance Explained by Town Officials

Edward L Leahy and a representative of Robert W W Whitten will be at the Town Council office Monday afternoon and evening and all day Tuesday to explain the new zoning ordinance. A public hearing on enactment is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m. A zoning committee meeting will be held Monday at 7 30 p m in the Council Chamber.

Edward L Leahy Robert W.W Whitten

State Street M. E. Church sermon and services

Rev W C Darby leads morning service at 10 30 with theme Jesus and the Bethany Home. Sunday School at 12 noon and Evening service at 7 PM follow.

State Street M. E. Church W. C. Darby Jesus

Storekeeper Held Up And Robbed Of 63 Dollars

Morris Hazen reports two young men robbed his grocery at Wood and Charles streets Wednesday evening. A pistol was shown, $8 taken from Hazen's pockets, $15 from the front cash register. The attackers fled in a motor car. police description notes ages 25 to 30, about 5 ft 6 in, dark coats and caps.

Morris Hazen Wood and Charles Streets Mr Hazen Tim Agnes Dailey Reinhard Battcher Wood Street Rudd J Demars Henry J Svivia Jr Dora Myerson Hazen

Two Basketball Games In Y Gym Tonight

Plainville Mass will visit to face Olympians and Pirates in a doubleheader. The Plainville lineup includes McKechnie Smith Morse Rogers Perminte Bryden Keyes Muling and Sparrow Freelan Leonard. The Olympians aim to improve shot accuracy with a large, talented squad. The Pirates, praised by fans, face Plainville Independents in the opener with St Angelo Whites Mello Gaglio Bruno Mansi and Sousa among the players. Referee plans to be Julio Medeiros if Jo Sullivan is unavailable.

Plainville Mass A Olympians Pirates Attleboro MckKechnie, Smith Morse Rogers L. Perminte H Bryden R Keyes Muling Bristol Plainville Independents Plainville A J St. Angelo Whites Mello Gaglio Brothers Bruno Leo Mansi Ed Sousa Jo Sullivan Julio Medeiros Warren

Cabral Family Thanks Helpers After Fund Drive

The Cabral family expresses gratitude through this column to all contributors and helpers who assisted during their recent fundraiser and time of need.

Cabral

Town to Hear Zoning Plan Tuesday Evening

Town Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday January 20 at 7 30 in the Memorial Building to review zoning maps and ordinances prepared by Judge Edward L Leahy as commission chair with zoning expert Robert Whitten. The plan divides the town into eight districts including residential and commercial zones and sets building rules and a five member zoning review board.

Memorial Edward L. Leahy Zoning Commission Robert Whitten New York Wll National India Rubber Company Collins & Arkman Corp Mills Herresh

Trio of Duffy Payne Eddy Sings at DeWolf Chapel

Three generations of one Providence family will sing special music at the DeWolf Memorial Chapel Sunday evening at 7.30. Mrs Annie Duffy 80, her daughter Mrs Marie Payne and granddaughter Mrs J Lamson Eddy perform a noted trio. Reverend Herbert D Graetz will preach on Taming Fury and the morning service at 10.30 features In Order to Abound.

DeWolf Memorial Annie Duffy Marie Payne J Lamson Eddy Payne Eddy Duffy Providence Herbert D Graetz Hazel Nettleton Christian Endeavor Society Mens Union

Newborn Daughter to Francis and Mrs Doyle in Warren

A daughter was born at Truesdale Hospital Fall River on January 12 to Mr and Mrs Francis Doyle of Warren. Mrs Doyle formerly Anna Sullivan.

Dovie Fall River Truesdale Hospital Francis Doyle Warren Doyie Anna Sullivan

Died Olveira Harriet Warren In Town Notices

Obituaries list Joseph Oliveira JY son of Joseph and Mary Oliveira of Thompson Avenue age 12 Jan 16 and Harriet Nelson Warren daughter of Josiah F. and Joanna Cary Warren age in her 70s Jan 15 in town.

Olveira Joseph Oliveira Joseph Mary Oliveira Thompson Warren Harriet Nelson Warren Josiah F Joanna Cary Warren

Survey Reveals Struggles of Two Aged Households

The General Relief Committee reports cases from a survey of 130 families with identifiable details kept private. Case 1 shows a nine child family where the father, a former shoe maker, has cycled jobs while the mother, a mill worker, stopped work after childbirth. food is the greatest need. Case 2 describes a 60 plus couple who, after exhausting savings, face unemployment and rely on food and coal assistance amid age-related hiring barriers.

Telephone Highway Department

General Relief Fund Appeal in Bristol and Pawtucket

Citizens are urged to donate to The General Relief Fund cared for by the Bristol Phoenix or to Rey 4 R Parshley chairing the Guild of St Michael's Visiting Pawtucket Rotarian Relief Committee. Anonymous supporters are listed among contributors.

General Relief Fund Bristol Phoenix Rey R Parshley Guild of St . Michael’s Pawtucket

School Nurse Reports to Committee on Walley Clinic Stats

The monthly report by School Nurse Mrs Mary B Sanford details Walley School clinics with 352 treatments, 3.2 average per patient, 6 children sent home, 20 school visits, 5 home visits, 147 at dental clinics, 880 ear tests, and 32 attending eye clinics. Dr Thompson treated 465 for toxoid on Dec 10.

Mary B Sanford Walley School Thompson

Portuguese Democratic Club Formation Meeting

Organized for Sunday at 2 30 in Espirito Santo Hall Franklin Street. Officers are to be elected and Portuguese citizens are invited to attend and participate in the founding of the club.

Espirito Santo Hall Franklin Street

Real Estate Transfer in Warren Area Sold by Donovan

Joseph M. Donovan sold to Dora L. Ruggiero a lot of land on the east side of Main road to Warren, located north of Half Way Hill.

Joseph M. Donovan Dora L. Ruggiero Warren Half Way Hill

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. F. Lindemuth Grand F. H. Hammill U.S. Rubber Club Cabral Relief Fund N. I. R. Co. Fire Dept Wardwell Lumber Co Bristol, Rhode Island Paramount News Richard Arlen and Rosita Moreno Cartoon News Kid Chocolate Bat. Battalino Pathe News Jack Holt Dorothy Revier Richard Ablen and Mary Brian Metro Comedy Four Marx Prothers American News Audio Review John McCormack Wood Charlies Streets Pistol’s Point Congregational Church Phoenix General Relief Committee Mittee Afl Edward D. Kunz Fingerwave Waterwave Marcel White Beauty Shop State Street Tefl MAES Ant
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