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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1929

Page

4

Reception for McNutt and Ficklen Jr in Providence

A reception will be held Friday in Providence for Paul V McNutt National Commander of the American Legion and Mrs Boyce Ficklen Jr National President of the American Legion Auxiliary. The event accompanies a three day Patriotic Conference in Narragansett Hotel and adjacent venues with thirty three women’s organizations represented and a luncheon at the Baltimore House.

van Providence Paul Vo McNutt American Legion Boyce Ficklen Jr McNutt Vosback den Wall Narragansett Hotel Mile Deudas McNute Wall Baltanere Hore Mas Pauchten Gr General Assembly House of Representatives American Lemon Auxiliary

Obituary for Civil War Veteran Charles E Greene

Comrade Charles E Greens died yesterday at the Soldiers' Home hospital after long care. Born Oct 23 1835 in Burrillville he served in Co H 51st Massachusetts Volunteers from Aug 1862 to July 1863. A widower and former woolen mill worker the nearest relative is neice Mrs Ida Davis of Riverside. Funeral tomorrow at George MacWurdbur’s Warren home with burial in Douglas Massachusetts. He was 86 or 87.

Charles E. Greene Charles E. Greens Burrillville Massachusetts Volunteers Barrington Neice Ida. Davis Riverside George MacWudbur Warren Douglas

Funeral for Mrs Catherine O'Brien in Warren

Relatives and townspeople attended the funeral for Mrs Catherine O'Brien in Warren. A Bristol native who lived years with her son Thomas at 195 Market Street before dying Sunday morning at age 79, she was the widow of Michael Brien and leaves three sons Matthew of East Greenwich Michae Presidencer and Thomas of Warren. Her body was brought for interment at St Marcus Cemetery.

Catherine O'Brien Warren Matthew East Greenwich Michae Ot Presidencer Thomas Warcon St Mars S

Pythians to Celebrate Burnside Ledge Anniversary

Pythians observe their lodge anniversary with a supper program and musical items tonight at the lodge hall. Grand Chancellor Gustave Clande and Deputy Grand Chancellor Charles Po Gillan of Newport will attend with lodge members wives and the Pythian Sisters program includes instrumental music.

Burnside Ledge Pythias Wall Gustave Clande Gaia Charles Po Gillan Newport Lodgehatl Prthiaan

Nationals Defeat Millville in Rubber Co Basketball Clash

The National India Rubber Co quintet beat Millville Rubber Co 35 to 22 in Millville Mass Sunday afternoon. Mosie Moore led with three baskets and a foul in the first half and four in the second. Tony Silvia aided with defense and baskets. Logan scored five for Millville in the second half.

Kid” Hope National India Rubber Co Millville Mass The Rubber Co Mosie Moore Nationals Mallville Tony” Silvia Logan

Colt High Trims Alumni In Auditorium Game

Colt Blysh led Colt High as the team defeated the alumni 26 to 20 in Friday night play at Chumteras Memorial School auditorium. Blysh scored 12 field goals and 2 free throws, while the alumni tallied two field goals and two free throws for 20 points.

Colt High Trims Colt Blysh Trian Ming Chumteras Me Onal Colt Scorieg Chuoch Dethy Alumi Oa Ton Gam Phi Scribes

Central Falls hosts high school and college stars in basketball

In Central Falls auditorium the Mt. St Charles and Central Falls High teams meet with George J. O’Brien as referee. A second game features Roy Rock's Collegians, led by coach Roy Rock, facing NRB five with former Brown University players including Danzell Good Mercier and Mitchell plus Eddie Enright. The Wire Division girls and Reds girls also appear in a preliminary.

Falls Colt High St. Raphael Central Falls George J. .O'Brien Mr. O'Brien Mt. St. Charles Central Falls High William McKechnie Roy Rock Col Reds George Jo O Brien

Arruda Freitas wed at St Elizabeths Church in Rhode Island

Miss Alice Freitas and August Arruda married at St Elizabeths Church Saturday morning in the presence of relatives and friends. Rev Fr Francisco G Vieira officiated. The bride wore white satin with a valley tulle veil and bride roses. the matron of honor wore pink georgette crepe. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home at 60 Thames Street and a large reception was held in the afternoon and evening.

St Elizabeth’s Alice Freitas August Arruda Francisco G. Vieira Mary Vieira Hagor John F Vieira Everett Sousa Frettas Thames Street

Royal Ambassadors Initiation at First Baptist Church

At a special meeting of the Royal Ambassadors Baker Twin Chapter No 272 at the First Baptist Church Auburns degree team led the initiation. Harry Stiles and Vibert Putnam served as chief officers with Charles Ju and Richard W. Clark among the page and assistant ranks. Guests included Rev Kenneth Wallace and Rev Christopher of Rhode Island, plus local advisory and council members. Refreshments followed the ceremony. The Bristol Chapter Ambassadors next meet Friday.

Baker Twin First Baptist Church Auburn Harry Stiles Counce Vibert Putnam Thoss Page Degrde Charles Juthe Chiat Richard W. Clark Paul Gdark Prederich Alger Wallard Clark Hretehan Warst Baprat

TRY THIS ON YOUR OFFICE BOY

A historical OCR fragment describes an office boy’s work terms with a second hand clothing proprietor. It mentions days off including legal and Jewish holidays, vacation questions, and wage deductions, ending with the Pathfinder.

Novounge Stare Ashkeeb Patsc Solatron

Marriage Notice for Nertel Prous and Alice Protas

In this town on January date a wedding united Nertel Prous and Miss Alice Protas both of this town with Rev be branes officiating and Naetra Nugustorudas listed as a witness.

Nertel Prous Naetra Nugustorudas Alice Protas

Died at Soldiers Home Charle Greene and Michael OBrien

Obituary notices from the town report two deaths. Charl. be Greene aged 50 at the Soldiers Home on January 28. Michael OBrien aged 79 also noted with brief details.

Gareette Greene Brien Warren Cather Wade Michael O

In Memoriam of a Faithful Husband and Father

An obituary note honors Tunes FL Wiltow, devoted husband and father, reflecting on his life and family. The notice from WIRE SONS & PALGHTERS commemorates his memory and offers condolences to loved ones, with emphasis on his roles and enduring presence.

Wiltow Ftoan Wire Sons & Palghters

Putty Toss Sparks Confrontation at Staircase

A Scotsman fragment describes a man cornered by three stalwarts after a large piece of putty struck the head of a passerby near a window. The thrower admits, I did, and hints at returning the putty as tension rises in the stairwell scene.

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Pathfinding quotes in a quirky local paper humor column

The Pathfinder recounts a comic string of lines about a Minneapolis shoemaker and his marriage history. The piece features jokey banter about love and eligible women in a rural vibe with humorous exchanges from Crabtree and others.

Seven Keys to Baldpate at Guiteras School auditorium

Bristol Knights of Columbus council No. 379 plans George M Cahan’s melodramatic farce Seven Keys to Baldpate for February 11 and 12 at Guiteras Memorial School auditorium. Cast rehearsals under Mrs Charles Carroll of Providence show strong fit for roles and tickets are being sold by committee members George H Baldwin James F Meiggs James F Wylie J Francis Connell Edward E LeClerc and John G DesLauriers. Special scenery is being prepared for the production.

Bristol’ Council Knights of Columbus George M’ Cahan Baldpate Guiteras Memorial School Charles Carroll Providence Seven Keys Guneral School George H Baldwin James F. Meiggs James F. Wylie J. Francis Connell Edward E LeClerc John G. DesLauriers

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