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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1935
Page
2
Grateful Bristol residents note strong support for the Dwier Memorial Fourth of July Fund. The drive aims to raise about $1000 to fund the town’s Independence Day celebration in memory of a young local citizen who loved Bristol’s Fourth. The community reflects on his courage and efforts as the fund grows toward its goal.
A Sunday card game dispute led to three men being involved. Antoine Almeida, 52, jailed. Marian Arruda, 26, treated for stab wounds. Joseph Voorn, 55, aided as peacemaker and later released. Police report drunken argument at Morris’s home escalated to a street scuffle. Arruda treated at Dr Paul Bran’s office after injuries. Arruda in custody with suspicions of attempted stalling by a prank drive.
An incendiary fire caused slight damage to a vacant house on Borden Avenue owned by Mrs Adeline Fratus who had just moved to New Bedford and insured for 3000 dollars. Chief Robert J Anderson led four local fire companies responding to an alarm from Eva Alexandra 31 of 58 Usher Avenue who saw smoke as he drove by.
Bristol barber Banjo Barboza was bound over to the grand jury after arraignment on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Witnesses including the complainant and others testified, while defense argued evidence was insufficient. the judge deferred dismissal and continued the case.
Col Samudo Hal will become president of the Bristol Rotary at tomorrow’s annual meeting. Canon Anthony KR Parshley, founder, is named vice president, Howard R. Newman and Richard J. Simmons continue as secretary and treasurer, while John Andrade becomes the new sergeant at arms.
Bristol residents share summer at home with Hope Street, ship of dresses on sale for July Fourth, and visits from Michigan guests. Local births, medical leaders elected in Atlantic City, and civic events include Quota Club, Brownie leader training, and charity fund activities.
Miss Velman Herrmania formerly of this town now in Los Angeles visits Mrs Fred Wilbur for July. A daughter was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Leslie Gill at Doctor's Hospital in New York City. Mrs Gill is formerly Miss Dilys Wall of this town.
A fragmentary honor roll from a church society lists donors and merchants including Holy Rosary, Carmel A Friend, McLellan Stores, Buffington's Pharmacy, Alger's News Stand, Hotel Belvedere, King Philip Pharmacy, Mello's Market, Suzman's Store, Pozzi's Pharmacy, Colonial Hotel, and Makowsky firms among others with varied small contributions noted. The text appears as a jumble of names and amounts, typical of a community donation roster.
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