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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1931

Page

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Three Sentenced To State Institutions In Ferry Hill Case

In a Fifth District Court session yesterday morning Wilfred Lemieux 30 Garfield avenue received 90 days at the Howard men’s reformatory for larceny of a gun from the W G Lowe estate Ferry Hill Jan 16. William Francis 17 Catherine street got 60 days for receiving a stolen article. Tony Silva Fall River pleaded not guilty to vagrancy and was jailed six months at Providence County Jail.

Howard Fifth District Wilfred Lemieux Garfield Avenue W G. Lowe Ferry Hill John Perry William Francis Catherine Street Tony Silva Alias Fall River R. J Kavanaugh Providence County Samuel Connery Public Aid Michael Cavallaro Laura Travers Joseph Travers Nunzio Bisignano Honore W Groundines Nisi

Knights of Columbus Banquet Held by Bristol Council

Bristol Council No. 379 Knights of Columbus hosts its annual banquet at the K of C Home on Thursday evening with state and district officials clergy and city leaders in attendance. Toastmaster Robert J. Connery will introduce speakers including Mayor Mortimer A. Sullivan and State Deputy Walter Fitzpatrick. Dinner at 7 30 features Hawaiian string quartet music and Ryan Catering of Providence.

Bristol Council Knights of Columbus K. of C Order Robert J. Connery Mortimer A. Sullivan Newport John P. Hartigan Providence Thomas J. Gillan Walter Fitzpatrick Edward Ball Francis J. Connell Bristol Ryan Catering Company James F. Wylie Joseph E. Connell Thomas P Connery Cornelius J Gallagher Joseph Lewis Daniel E Dwyer

Ever Ready Engine and Hose Banquet to Be Held Tomorrow

Members of the Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company No 2 will host a large gathering at the annual banquet tomorrow evening at the Thames street station. Town officials will attend along with speeches, orchestral selections, and entertainment. C Getchell will serve as toastmaster with entertainment by The Silverman Theatrical Agency of Providence.

No 2 Thames Street C Getchell Bristol Chamber of Commerce Silverman Theatrical Agency Providence Fred Guevremont Donald Gladue William J Rinaldi Alec Guevremont Arthur Demars Capt Frank Lewis

Relief Fund Nears Two Thousand As Aid Reaches Families

The General Relief Committee has named 38 families in need after reviewing 63 cases with 25 deemed ineligible. Rev. A R Parshley praises public support and merchants and landlords for their crucial help. The report details a mother of six surviving on meager wages while facing housing and food shortages.

General Relief Committee A R. Parshley Red Cross Church DPA

Robbers Target Pastime Theatre for 23 Cents

Police investigate a Sunday morning break in at the Pastime Theatre where 23 cents was stolen. Entry came through a cellar window and a broken ticket booth window showed blood evidence of a hand cut during the break in. The thieves ransacked offices and the film room, tampered with the vending machine, and may have known the staff and layout. A prior entry on Nov 14 also reported office cash loss.

Lon Vail Mt Hope

Camp Fire Minstrels A Great Success at Guiteras School

The Camp Fire Minstrels at Guiteras Memorial School last evening drew a sizable audience for Bristol Train of Artillery fund raising. John Josephs directed with Capt Sartini and Capt Sarini assisting. Performances featured sketches songs and dances with a strong chorus and soloists. The program praised by attendees and repeated tonight with higher expectations.

Novel Entertainment Guiteras School Camp Fire Guiteras Memorial School Bristol Train of Artillery John Josephs Charles J Sartini Henry Walsh 243Rd Coast Artillery William Josephs Joseph Pannone Denniss Ferreira Anthony Merino Frederick Vera James Kershaw Joseph Quartaro Lilan Kershaw Margaret Perry Frank Dion Laura Furtado Eva Vitullo Pearl Dion Roswell S Bosworth Margaret Clancy Isabel Silvia Mary du Ponte Catherine St Angelo Margaret Proto Eleanor St Angelo Lilian Salzano Mary Silvia Gertrude Evers Mary Pereira Fred Mary Joseph Josephs John Marimo Joseph Cabral Joseph Pereira John St Angelo Charles Collins John Dunbar William Josephs Dennis Ferrara Anthony Merino Edward A Currie

St Michael's Church Week Announcements

Rev A R Parsh ley preached on Theory and Practice at a fellowship service last evening. A Girls' Friendly Society class formed in the Parish House, and Rt Rev William P Remington addressed St Michael's Brotherhood with Lambeth Conference pictures.

A R. Parshley Girls’ Friendly Society William P. Remington Oregon St Michael's Brotherhood London Church of the Advent Pawtucket St Michael's Boys Bristol County Women's Auxiliaries St John's Church Barrington Woodruff Waipala South Dakota Toadvin A. R Parshley Holmes House

Children’s Home Donations Acknowledged by Board

The Board of Managers of the Children's Home gratefully acknowledges Christmas donations of money to the home from George E. Leighton Roswell C Colt and Russell Colt.

Children’s Home George E. Leighton Roswell C Colt Russell Colt

Zoning Hearings Set On Map and Ordinances

The Town Council will hold a second hearing Thursday at 7 30 p m to review zoning map changes and ordinances with possible minor edits before final adoption. A prior zoning commission meeting will report its findings chaired by Judge Edward L Leahy as it continues the public hearing begun last Tuesday.

Zoning Commission Edward L. Leahy High Street Bradford Frank-en

Burnside Lodge 37th Anniversary Tonight

Burnside Lodge No 34 Knights of Pythias marks its 37th anniversary with a turkey supper in Grand Army Hall. Grand Officers and lodge members from Massachusetts and other lodges in the state will attend followed by entertainment and dancing.

Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias Grand Army Hall Massachusetts

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Roma Street Bristol Laundry Co., Inc Pirri Bonanno Conley’s Jewelry & Gift Shop F. Newbury Close Optometrist Pastime Theatre Ann Harding Universal News Philip Barry Pathe Cartoon Claudette Colbert Frederic Pathe Newan Travelogue Paramount Comedy “Amoskeag Linen Cyril Maude Hina Royal Family OF Broadway Ina Claire Frederic March Mary Brian Pathe News Lone Defender Bebe Daniels Lowell Sherman She General Relief Fund Bristol Phoenix A R Parshlex Relief Committee Mary B Sanford Robert J Connery Charles B Rockwell George W McGann Martha Graham W Wail W C Darby Harry H Cabot Anonymous Howard R Newman Norton M_ Zindersteim Louis Tortorice Ruth Graham Elizabeth Graham 1663 Camp Fire Minstrels St. Michael’s Hope Street McLellan’s Hamill’s Dry Goods Store Bristol Cleansers and Dyers Charles Ste'as Wek J. Falugo Neab Estrella Lively Dea Borny
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