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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1934

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Burnside Lodge Marks 41st Anniversary With Addresses

Judge Edward L. Leahy led the 41st anniversary banquet of Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias at Grand Army Hall stressing courage friendship and charity to combat opposition to civilization. About 125 attended including Grand Lodge officials and Edgehill Temple members with speakers from Providence Bristol Newport and River-side.

Edward L. Leahy Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias Grand Army Hall Grand Lodge Order Edgehill Temple Pythian Sishters Bertram W. Wall The American Legion Harold O. E. Casperson Providence Catherine Marz Bristol Fred Kent Newport Louis Cole James A. Clarkson Paul A. Herzig Charles E. Gillan Ella Miller Mildred Bolton Riverside Adeline Steere Thomas Dwyer Fred E. Suzman Herman Gablinske Harry Bell George Richardson George Marz John J. Hackett Warren Chie Hnds Bertram W. Bullock Arthur Brelsford Archie H. Rounds Henry Luther Harold Pedley Llewelyn Conklin Gaythorne Cheshire

Girl Scout Troop Plans Monday Hike and Providence Trip

The Girl Scouts of Goldenrod Troop prepares a hike Monday at 10 at Lieut. Mrs. John Lane’s High street home. Committee: Esther Hazen Leah Eisenstadt Peggy Mathewson and Jessie Sanford. First Class candidates plan a Feb 2 supper at the Girl Scout House in Providence. Meeting at Reynolds School under Capt. Mrs. Bragg and Lieut. Mrs. Lane.

Girl Scouts of Goldenrod John Lane High Street Esther Hazen Leah Eisenstadt Peggy Mathewson Jessie Sanford Girl Scout House Providence Reynolds School Francis C. Bragg Lane

Miss Alicia Middleton Honors Memory of Gen. Lee

Miss Alicia Hopton Middleton hosts a memorial display in Bristol honoring Gen. Robert E. Lee with photographs clippings and mementos. The 84 year old Southern sympathizer recalls her Fort Sumter memories and a family Confederate flag made for her brother Russell.

Alicia H. Middleton Gen Robert E. Lee Fort Sumter Alicia Hopton Middleton General Leg Russell Miss Middleton Middleton Charleston South Carolina Bristol Alicia

Augustus P. Duffy Buried in Bristol Rites

Augustus P. Duffy died Sunday evening after an illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Marys Church Bristol with Thomas J. Gillan officiating. A Bristol Council No. 379 K of C delegation attended and burial followed in St. Marys Cemetery with bearers from local towns.

A. P. Duffy St. Mary's Church Augustus P. Duffy Bristol Thomas J. Gillan Char Edwards Rumford Lawrence Deery St. Mary’s Church

Government Butter Arrives For Bristol Needy

The local public aid department received 300 pounds of government butter for distribution to Bristol families. Distribution began yesterday and will finish today. A shipment of eggs was received and distributed. For the second consecutive week pork shipments did not arrive, leaving the needy without pork for another week.

Public Aid Department Bristol

Hold Successful Whist by Women Parishioners at St Marys

Thirty tables were occupied at the military whist last evening in the auditorium of St Marys Church. Proceeds were turned over to the parish fund. Prizes were distributed and a collation served by the arrangements committee led by Mrs J Francis Connell with members including Mrs Sarah Sweeney Mrs James Lavander Mrs George H Baldwin Mrs Frederick W Serbst Mrs Henry F Serbst Mrs Frank Treanor Mrs Pierre Marcotte Mrs Robert Newbold Mrs Erasmo Mancini and the Misses Eileen Dr Moore Sarah Callan Kathleen Mc Donough Bertha Hagen Catherine Connors Mary Kelley Grace Shiel and Helen Scanlon.

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

Dance event planned by Battery B Bristol Train of Artillery

Encouraged by a successful dance, Battery B Bristol Train of Artillery will hold another dance on Saturday evening February 3 in the armory on State Street. Billy Guevremont and his Collegians will supply the music. Sergt. James A Perry leads arrangements with Corporals Joseph Santo Edmund Borges and Privates Henry Cardoza and Joseph Rego, and Lieut. Luke H. White as ex officio.

Bristol

Budget Committee to renew budget study with city departments

Budget officials plan tonight sessions with Fire Chief Robert J. Anderson, Bristol Sewer Commission and Public Aid Director John G. DesLauriers to review next year funds. The Sewer Commission seeks a $200 increase to cover sewer maintenance including 43 manholes if a highway rebuild proceeds. other figures remain unsettled.

Robert J. Anderson Bristol Sewer Commission Public Aid John G. DesLauriers Frank L. Doran Budget Board Anderson Sewer Commission Mr. DesLauriers Board of Eise Engineers Agman William T. Dwyer Hope Street Washington Street State Board of Public Roads Des Lauriers Public Aid Department

Ever Readys Prepare Annual Banquet on Thames Street

Members of the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company plan their annual banquet at the Thames Street station with dinner by Mt. Hope Diner Catering Company. Bertram W. Wall of the American Legion will serve as toastmaster, and Fire Chief Robert J. Anderson heads a guest list including several engineers and foremen from local fire companies. An entertainment act by Providence performers is planned.

Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company Thames Street Mt. Hope Bertram W. Wall The American Legion Robert J. Anderson Masas Ma Manra Soes Anti - Raymond Carol Harry R Gay Elisha Hibbert James F. Meiggs Liver Lemaire Raymond S Brightman Providence Arthur, Guevremont Joseph Winward Louis Cirillo Bernard McHugh Wilfred Gladue

Bridge Party Honoring Miss Katharine Connors at 380 High

Miss Kathleen R. McDonough hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at 380 High Street for Miss Katherine H. Connors whose engagement to local baseball star Edward Menard was recently announced. Three tables competed with prizes to Mrs William L. Serbst Miss Margaret Murphy and Miss Rose Pozzi. A collation followed and gifts were presented to the guest of honor by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Mary M. Mancini.

Bridge Kathleen R. McDonough High Street Katherine H. Connors Edward Menard William L. Serbst Margaret Murphy Rose Pozzi Mary M. Mancini

Colt Warren Renew Hostilities Tonight in Warren Gym

Colt Memorial high school basketball meets Warren High in a home and home clash at Warren gym. Colt brings a 8-0 mark and boasts a flashy lineup while Warren, though 3 losses, has tasted big upsets and arrives confident for the intercity showdown.

COLT Warren Warren Gym Colt Memorial High Warren High Warren School Burrillville High Warrenites Fettle North Attleboro South Kingstown St Raphael Cumberland Somerset Mass Barrington Omar Tes

High School Seniors Win Praise For Essays On Italian Posters

Bristol Colt Memorial High School students George Wilson and George Springer wrote essays praising Italian posters displayed at school. Dr. William H. Tolman led an international service effort, sending top essays to Rome where authorities lauded Bristol’s educational standards and cultural understanding.

William H. Tolman Pawtucket Pawtheke Metary Craw Wer Rasweeren Wens Tolman Bristol Rotary Club Colt ‘ Memorial High School Italy Geoge Wilson George Springer Rome Mariotti Ente Nazionale Colt Meorial H Bristol Colt Memorial High School Tiofis George Wilson America Rotary Interpatiopat

Col Hathaway Sailmaker Dies in Cos Cob

Col A W Hathaway, longtime Bristol resident and noted sailmaker, died suddenly of heart failure in Cos Cob Connecticut. He served in the M I and Ri Naval Battalions, led Bristol artillery, and was active in Masons and veteran groups. He is survived by his widow and son Norman of Taunton Mass. Funeral Monday with burial in Fall River.

Hathaway Col W. Hathaway Cos Cob Conn Hathaway and Reiser Cal Hathavwatea Bristol Fall River M. Fiat Regiment Infante V. M Ri. I. ‘Naval ‘Battalion E.T Odd Fellows Col. Hathaway Atlantic Hereshoff Mfg. Co Norman Taunton Mass

Patrick J. Mullen dies at Soldiers' Home after illness

Patrick J. Mullen a 68 year old Spanish War veteran and inmate of the Soldiers' Home died Wednesday morning after a two months illness. He previously lived in Valley Falls and was a native of Highstown New Jersey. He served in Company D First Rhode Island Infantry from May 31 1898 to March 30 1899. Survivors include daughter Mrs Julia Richards of Valley Falls and several other children.

Patrick J. Mullen Valley Falls Highstoy N. J Mullen Rhode Talind Julia Richards Valley, Falls

Founders Day Observance At Bristol P T A

Founders Day to be observed at the Bristol P T A regular meeting in the Colt Memorial High School auditorium. Mrs. Earl H. Hobson will speak on History and Ideals. A musical entertainment and programs follow with readings in Italian and Portuguese and other items.

Bristol P. T. A Colt Memorial High Earl H. Hobson EisBers' Ward Asta Giero

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