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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1934

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Thrift Week Observed At Two Local Schools

John Post Reynolds and Guiteras Memorial junior high schools held Thrift Week program via Friday assemblies. Miss Jessie Molasky supervised. Highlights included marches, songs, tableaux, a pageant, an etiquette talk, and the one act play The Saver Succeeds with student cast and incidental music by the school orchestra.

John Post Reynolds Guiteras Memorial Junior High School Jessie Molasky Guiteras Lydwina Sousa Benjamin Franklin Capitolina Ferreira 9B Thrift Group Thrift Rose George Mary Ventura Jim «Gorey Rosexy DeLaria Antonetta Campanella Louise Dupuis Theresa DeCrescenzo Maria Quintal Gertrude Butler Anna Turcarola Re Savers Thrift Group Shiftless Family Shiftless Family,” Herman Kempf Audrey Newman Arnold Dryer Almerinda Correia Danny Boy Muriel Bullock Jimmie Nickle Anthony Nastri Mary Velleca Gilda Mello Rosaline Maturi Delphina Travers Isabel Cabral Fred Nenna Catherine Mendes Carlo Ventura Joseph Thrifty Family Aniello Parisi Carmelina Formisano Teresa Marino Leah Eisenstadt Rhoda Levy Charles Hartley Dorothy Reilley Dora Berwick Alfred Nunes Theresa de Crescenzo Antone Carmone Daniel Carvalho Jerry Luca Robert McGann Peter Pacheco Clyde Pendleton Gordon Morgan Domenico Funiello Maynard Suzman Irving Murray Manuel Travers John

Olympians to Host 142nd Co C C C Tomorrow at Y Gym

The Olympians meet 142nd Co C C C of Gloucester tomorrow at the Y gym for a rematch after a 26 25 season opening win. Key players include Jamieson Burns Gaglio Levy Medeiros Bisbane O Connor St Angelo Ruggiero Magee and guard Matthews with a B team prelim against 142nd C C C B.

Ruggiero Magee C. C

Wages Must Be Profitable to Save Industry Says Levy

Stillwater Worsted Company president Austin T. Levy, in a Harrisville in church address, argues wages must be profitable for both workers and business. He critiques the NR A and calls for responsible ownership, warning that unprofitable wages drive unemployment and threaten national prosperity.

Austin T. Levy Stillwater Worsted Company Harrisville R. I Reg Har Nfoffthly St. Michael's Brotherfoot Whstere - Ee Levy A. R. Parshley

Annual Washington Ball Set for February Twenty First

Bristol Train of Artillery plans the 86th Washington Ball to be held February 21 at the Bristol Casino. Limited to 75 couples, the event attracts state and town officials, National Guard officers, and chartered command members. Lieut James J Velleca heads the arrangements with Col Alfred Merriman and Lieut Col Edwin S Godfrey leading subcommittees for reception, booths, ushers, checking, music, publicity, and supper.

Providence Washington Bristol Train of Artillery Alfred M. Merriman Bristol National Guard James J. Velleca Edward Bullock Arthur LaCasse Freeman Canning Joseph Pacheco Bertram Bullock Albert Hartley Roswell S. Bosworth Merriman Edwin S Godfrey Tan M. Walker Godfrey Henry A. Hambrick Arthur W Barrett Booths Walker Velleca G. R. Brown LaCasse Andrew Arone John da Ponte

Tony's Wedding to Highlight Bristol Social Calendar

The Olympian Club of the YMCA presents Tony's Wedding at Guiteras Auditorium on February 1 and 2. Maria Bella Figlia DiJuan and Antonio Armando Paola Calluppo wed in a two Lagse eatatles ceremony. Directors Joseph Pannone and Eddie Leclerc promise novel staging and strong specialty acts in a musical revue ready to entertain Bristol audiences.

Maria Bella Figlia DiJuan Antonio Armando Paola Calluppo Olympian Club YMCA Bristol Tony Guiteras Auditorium Joseph Pannone Eddie Leclerc Eddie Joe

Holy City Rendition by Bristol Choral Club

The Bristol Choral Club performed Gaul's Holy City Sunday evening at the DeWolf Memorial Chapel First Congregational Church. The program included solos My Soul Is Athirst For God Eye Hath Not Seen Behold I Create A New Heaven and A New Earth These Are They Which Came Out Of Great Tribulation and choruses No Shadows Yonder For Thee O Dear Country Thine Is the Kingdom The Fining Pot Is For Silver List the Cherubic Hosts Great and Marvellous Are Thy Works. Mr Vincent Campagna violinist assisted in Contemplation and Adoration. The club is directed by Miss Helen Church who also accompanied.

Bristol Choral Club Gaul Holy City DeWolf Memorial First Congregational Church Vincent Campagna Helen Church

Roosevelt Club Elects Daniel M Vargas President

Daniel M Vargas was chosen president of the newly organized Portuguese Roosevelt Club at its first annual election. Other officers include Frank P Lima vice president Serafino da Ponte secretary George V Machado treasurer Manuel Prenda recorder Joseph Reis financial secretary Joseph Andrade finance committee Anibal Oliveira conductor Manuel J Silva inside guard.

Daniel M. Vargas Roosevelt Club Franklin Street Frank P. Lima Serafino da Ponte George V. Machado Manuel Prenda Joseph Reis Joseph Andrade Anibal Oliveira Manuel J. Silva

Barrington Man Receives 30 Day Jail Sentence

John Fitzmaurice a 27 year old of 257 County Road Barrington was sentenced to 30 days in Cranston reformatory after pleading guilty to being a common drunkard by Judge Benjamin F Lindemuth in Fifth District Court He was arrested Sunday by Barrington police. Francesca Buttiglieri of King Philip Avenue Bristol pleaded not guilty to a violent assault with a dangerous weapon on Mrs Santa Guisto The case was continued a week and she posted 100 bail. Police Chief Kavanaugh recommended a one week continuance in the illegal operation case against Dr John H Lake Jr 60 of 65 Burton Street William Rego of Bay View Avenue was fined 5 for driving without proper registration A one week continuance was ordered in the trespass and ejectment case Vitiello and Federico vs Fusco.

John Fitzmaurice County Road Barrington Cranston Benjamin F. Lindemuth Fifth District Francesca Buttiglieri King Philip Avenue Bristol Domenico Vitiello Antello Federico Rafael Fusco

Sudden Death of A P Duffy Shocks Bristol Community

Augustus P. Duffy died suddenly at his Wood Street home in Bristol in his 61st year after a brief illness. A native of Bristol born August 20, 1873, he worked as a printer apprentice then as an undertaker for 36 years. He leaves two brothers, a sister, and a parish at St Mary's. funeral 8:30 a.m. at his home and a requiem mass at St Mary's Church.

Augustus P. Duffy Bristol Mr. Duffy Thomas and Helena (Nerone) Duffy Charles A. Greene Bristol Phoenix Bristol Cows Knights of Columbus St. Mary’s Church William F. Duffy Thomas M. Duffy Providence News-Tribune Margaret M. Duffy St. Mary's Cemetery

The Master Presented by Str Elizabeth's Dramatic Club

The Master a two act musical extravaganza was presented Friday evening in the Guiteras Memorial junior high school auditorium. The minstrel based production featured sketches song and dance with Manuel E. Vargas Jr directing assisted by Miss Annie M Peters. Out of town entertainers included Providence Dravid members and Bristol girl with blues songs. Local participants included Ada Silvia Emily Xavier Angelina Ferrara Phoebe Garcia Mary Goulart the Brito children Emily and Joseph Anthony Marino Alfred Paiva Joseph Costa George Dion Anthony Principe Anthony Sylvia Jerome Almeida and Manuel Sousa with Gloria Blais Roland Lavergne and Vivian Salvatore from Warren also in the cast.

Str. Elizabeth's Church Guiteras Memorial Junior High School Manuel E. Vargas, Jr Annie M Peters Providence Dravid Bristol Ada Silvia Emily Xavier Angelina Ferrara Phoebe Garcia Mary Goulart Brito Emily Joseph Anthony Marino Alfred Paiva Joseph Costa George Dion Anthony Principe Anthony Sylvia Jerome Almeida Manuel Sousa Gloria Blais Roland Lavergne Vivian Salvatore Warren

Banquet Marks Burnside Lodge 4th Birthday Observance

A banquet will celebrate Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias fourth birthday in Grand Army Hall tonight. Judge Edward L. Leahy will be principal speaker with Grand Lodge officials and other lodge reps. Bertram W Wall of the American Legion will be toastmaster. Arrangements chaired by Bertram Bullock with an oversight team including Arthur Brelsford Archie H Rounds Sr Archie H Rounds Jr Llewlyn Conklin Harold Pedley Henry Luther and Gaythorne Cheshire ex officio.

Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias Grand Army Hall Edward L. Leahy Grand Lodge Order Bertram W Wall The American Legion Bertram Bullock Arthur Brelsford Archie H. Rounds, Sr Archie H. Rounds, Jr Llewlyn Conklin Harold Pedley Henry Luther Gaythorne Cheshire

Decisive Contest Thursday Night In Bristol Hoop League

The Bristol league halves title will be decided Thursday as Leo Cantwell's National India Rubber Co. five meets Len Sanford's Bristol Train of Artillery. Both teams are 5-2, drawing a large crowd expected at Hocaten Arena.

Leo Cantwell National India Rubber Co Len Sanford Bristol Train of Artillery Hocaten James J. Lanzke Fred FE. Garvin John Andrade Mgr Jimmie Sullivan Sullivan Herbie Geisler Artillery L. Lemaire Borges Thompson Leclerc Balfour Remieres Salzano Dickin Kingson Ferreira Mansi Medeiros Edw J. Fitzgerald Bob Getchell Olympian Battery C Getchell Soldiers Georgie St Angelo

PLAN PRE LENTEN SUPPER AT ST MARYS PARISH

St Marys Parish hosts a Pre Lenten Supper on February 13 in the church auditorium. A long volunteer committee is listed with many women and a few Misses including Callan Morris Long Lannon and Dwyer.

St. Mary’s James Barry Margaret Morris Mollie Long John Lavander Margaret Callan John Condon Elizabeth Morrissey John Lannon James Connors Bernard Breen Bridget Breen William LeClair Alice Coughlan Ann Farley Mary King James Wylie Alphonse Vermette Norman J. Vermette Herman W. Vermette Daniel E. Dwyer Henry Sweeney James McHugh Mary McCarty Charles Connery John Tobin Mary Byrnes Minnie Murphy Harry Young Mary Callan Mary Connery Margaret Dwyer Henry Brown Joseph Lewis John D. Hogan John White William Burke John Rushneck

Benefit Whist Party For St Marys Church Fund

A military whist party will be held next Thursday evening in the church auditorium to benefit the St Marys Church fund. Mrs J Francis Connell chairs the arrangements with a long committee including Mrs Sara Sweeney secretary and numerous named organizers.

St. Mary’s Church J. Francis Connell Sara Sweeney James Lavander George H. Baldwin Frederick W. Serbst Henry F. Serbst Frank Treanor Pierre Marcotte Robert Newbold Erasmo Mancini Eileen D. Moore Sarah Callan Kathleen McDonough Bertha Hagen Catherine Connors Mary Kelley Grace Shiel Helen Scanlon

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