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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1929
Page
2
Police and about 15 special officers plus a Boy Scout detachment under Chief R J Kavanaugh managed a crowded town day. They cleared space for drills baseball fireworks displays and other events while keeping the march route well policed.
Sealed proposals by the Bristol RI School Committee for an addition to Mason School and sanitary work. Plans available from Reynolds School secretary. Proposals due by 5 PM Monday July 8 1929. Committee reserves right to reject any or all bids. By order of the School Committee BKW Wali secretary.
Providence families share Fourth of July visits with relatives in town. Regular Army members John Bisbane and Harry Barron return from Governor's Island for furlough. Many locals attend picnics, summer school opens July 8 at Taft School, and YMCA plans paint and a boat outing. A charity tea honors Miss Virginie Petrequin as engagement news spreads.
Antonio Silvia of 14 Catherine street and Miss Isabel Duarte Rebello of Dixon avenue announce their marriage intentions. The couple resides in the town and are listed as forthcoming spouses of this community.
A large crowd watched Cranston Wor sted Mill defeat Battery C 243d Coast Artillery 20 to 5 on the common. Babe Ethier started for Cranston and was relieved in the second inning as five runs crossed for the winners. Jimmie Coughlin Sousa and Boyle led the hitting.
Miss Harriet P Wardwell died at her home 509 Hope Street after a brief illness. A Bristol native active in charity and local organizations she was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church and related societies. She leaves no sister, Miss Belle Wardwell, and many neighbors and catsims will miss her. funeral services will be held Friday morning at her home conducted by Rev James To Goodaerter.
John Beirne a well known resident of Narrows Pass died at his home on Narrows Road yesterday after a period of ill health. He lived most of his life in Past Providence and was involved in the oyster industry with beds along Richemont Haver Tins. He was 76 years old.
Summer school sessions will commence Monday at Havman Street. Alice Mellee is coordinating, with contact Tel 375 for details and enrollment information.
Readers recount a Bristol Fourth of July parade noting missing familiar groups like the Principessa Elena Society and some fire companies. They describe weather, fireworks, a delayed Water Battle, and the crowd’s waning by event time while saluting veterans and admiring the passing Mercedes carrying Gov Case and Sen Metcalf.
Three men were arrested on motor vehicle charges yesterday. Demente alias Jack Puva of Brooklyn was charged with reckless operation on Wood Street. Joseph Panzarella faces leaving the scene and reckless operation after a collision with Dr John Murphy’s car on Wood Street. Addina Pacheccoo was charged with operating under the influence on Hope Street. All pleaded not guilty and were held at $500 bail each for Monday’s court appearance.
A letter from James Buffington Jr thanks Bristol Legion for the American Legion Air Market plan. The air marker helps local flyers stay on course between Boston and New York. The display is attracting interest and subscriptions are noted alongside donations from Dr W F Williams, George T Ingram, Ever Ready Fire Co and Dreadnaught Fire Co.
Funeral services for George Thomas Paine, who died Monday at the Benjamin Church Home for Aged Men, were held Wednesday at 3 pm at the home. Rev Dr R J Chrystie officiated and also led the interment at North Cemetery. Bearers were Manuel King, Henry F S Rawson, Willard S Kenney, and Herbert West of Providence.
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