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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1938

Page

4

Bristol July Fourth celebration draws thousands

Thousands of visitors witness a Bristol Fourth of July display with a fireworks show on the Common and a large bonfire at the town dump on Wood Street ushering in The Fourth. Open house events mark the holiday as bands, parades, and gatherings abound around Bristol Harbor and Mount Hope Farm.

Bristol Wood Street Rhode Island Concert Band of Providence Bristol Common Charles Butterfield Pasquale Granieri

Political Groups Name District Committee Members Listed

Under the new caucus law Dr. John R. Bernardo and Anthony J. Nunes forwarded district committee selections to state chairs. Republican First District names include Bernardo Dixon Flint Newbold Sylvia Gladding. Second District lists Magee Johnson Mossop deCosta LaRuggiere Wylie. Democratic First District names Leahy Pagnano Estrella. Second District lists Fish Cotey D Angelo.

John R. Bernardo Republican Town Committee Anthony J. Nunes Democratic Town Committee Dr. Bernardo Wiliam G Dixon Madeline Flint Helen Newbold Joseph Sylvia Elizabeth Gladding John R. Magee Albert Johnson Wallace Mossop John deCosta Vasta la Ruggiero James F Wylie Edward L. Leahy Pasquale Pagnano Anabel Estrella George R Fish Mary Cotey A. F. D'Angelo

Funeral rites for Elizabeth V. O Connor at St Marys

Funeral service for Miss Elizabeth V. O Connor was held at St Marys Church with Rev Michael L Ryan officiating. Bearers Ed ward Quirk Bernard Breen Thomas Fae Inhn Taprnee need Take Or nor and Edward Mc Cabe. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery Warren.

Michael L. Ryan Teruiem Elizabeth V. O'Connor St Mary's Church Edward Quirk Bernard Breen Thomas Fae Inhn Taprnee Edward McCabe Providence St Mary's Cemetery Warren

Annual Carnival on K of C Grounds

Upcoming event from August 1 to August 6 on the K of C grounds under the auspices of K of C No 379 and Hope Circle No 70 ZPD of I. Community activities and attractions announced for this period.

K of C K of C No 379 Hope Circk ZPD of

Radio and TV Selections Shape Summer Broadcasts

Betty Lou Gerson and Joseph Ainley return from a Caribbean cruise to star in Win Your Lady replacing Tyrone Power. CBS picks up First Nighter on Sept 2 after NBC success. Actors and writers news include Kostelanetz and Pons in Buenos Aires, Arnold hosting with Ameche abroad, Burns and Allen with Casa Loma, and various radio moves and mottos across Chicago and New York.

Betty Lou Gerson Joseph Ainley Betty Tyrone Power Joe CBS NBC New York Tom Howard George Shelton Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy Andre Kostelanetz Lily Pons Buenos Aires Edward Arnold Don Ameche Ameche Europe Les Tremayne Barbara Luddy California Lee Gillette Lee Gotch Bob James Lee Laetyn

Feast of Our Lady Mt Carmel Celebration Program

The official program for the Feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel lists events on Friday July 15 with a baseball game and evening concerts, and Saturday July 16 with Mass, parades, races, band concerts, and a fireworks display. Numerous named subcommittees and leaders are noted for decorations, doll carriage parade, finance, publicity, and sports, plus an honorary committee.

Academy Hall Ralph Simonelli Francis P Cuomo Eugene Mansi Nicholas Ruggiero Carl Russo James Velleca Ralph Salvaggi Domenico Pascybheury John Santulli Vincent Brunelli Frank Malafronte Felice Langello Elia Guasti Antonio Nappi Caroline Squatrito Theresa Turillo Josephine Russo Bridget Nastni Lena Cristiani Ida Principe Mary Turillo James J. Velleca Joseph Santulli Michael W. Pasquarelli Antonio Guida Domenic J. Vitiello Domenic DeRiso Louis A. Guida Joseph F. Pannone Philip Nastri Raymond J Cavallar Joseph Castronovo Paul Bruno Carmine J Matsano Aime J Forand Girardo Codola Nicholas Pirra George Solomenese Crescenzo Della Morte Egista Gogha Charles P Falugo Tuccn Capone Emilio DD Jannucculo Lombard Pozzi John la Fazia Joseph J Perrella Carmine J Mansana Joseph P Quartaro Michael Joseph Margo Matteo Principe Carlo Carrulli Matthew Capone Michael Siciznane Edward Rinald Neo Oddehn Salvapan Tans Nastri Nichola Woghtera Michael Turdle Miasorronte Pamgene Vana Jedtn Ralph Simondly Pdi Giastianed Domenne de

First Balloon Flight Recorded in Paris 1783

The first ascent occurred on October 15 1783 when Pilatre de Rozier supervised captive ascents of a Mongolfier balloon in Paris. On November 21 1783 de Rozier and the Marquis d Arlandes achieved the first free ascent from the Chateau de la Muette lasting about 20 minutes.

Pilatre de Rozer Paris de Rozier Marquis d'Arlandes Chateau de la Muette

Rowan Tree Powers Dismissed Amid Changing Beliefs

The article notes that rowan trees were once credited with extraordinary powers by uneducated people. Modern understanding rejects these beliefs and suggests the many uses of the rowan fruit should be forgotten alongside old superstitions.

Funeral Rites Held For Amasa C Williston

Delegates from local fratern al organizations and the volunteer fire department attended funeral services for Amasa C Williston who died Friday afternoon after a two weeks illness Rev Charles E McKinley officiated at the Williston home 17 Constitution Street Burial followed at North Cemetery Six members of United Brothers Lodge O O F served as bearers Gladding Cheesman Card Coggshall Remieres and Dimond Williston a Bristol native and longtime resident was known for community work and minstrel days Born June 19 1855 he worked at National India Rubber Company and Bell Furniture Company retiring 13 years ago He was affiliated with United Brothers Lodge 55 years and with Wampanoag Encampment He also served in Bristols fire department Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company More recently he is survived by his widow Metta Dreyer Williston a son William R Williston of New York City a daughter Mrs Vincent J Pettine two nieces and two grandchildren

Volunteer Fire Department Amasa C. Williston Charles E. McKinley D. D Congregational Conference of Rhode Island Williston Constitution Street United Brothers Lodge, O. O. F William P. Gladding Merton A. Cheesman Raymond A. Card Daniel G. Coggeshall Walter T. Remieres John G. Dimond Bristol Mr. Williston Job Elizabeth Randall) Williston Old Bristol High School Old National India Rubber Company Bell Furniture Company United Brothers Lodge Wampanoag Encampment Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company Metta (Dreyer) Williston William R Williston New York City Vincent J Pettine Town

Best Musical and film lineup at the Ritz and 20th Century Fox

A mixed film slate featuring Reckless Living with Robert Wilcox and Nan Gres, Kentucky Moonshine with the Ritz Brothers, and Easy Come Easy Go. Also highlighted are Fred MacMurray in a swing band story with a coupe of stars and a Paramount musical set with Cocoanut Grove guests and The Yacht Club Boys.

Universal Robert Wilcox Nan Gres Jimmie Savo William Lundigan Fred MacMurray Hornet Hilliard Yacht Club Boys Ben Blue Paramount Fred Mac Murray Cocoanut Grove Harriet Hilliar Rufe Davis Billy Lee Harry Owens Royal Hawaiian Orchestra

Local Ball Club Defeats House of David Nine 3 to 0

Foxy Marshall pitched and batted for Lincoln Hall as they blanked Grover Cleveland Alexander's House of David 3 to 0 at Guiteras Athletic Field. The floodlight game drew 609 fans after rain interrupted play with two bearded giants on base in the seventh.

Foxy” Marshall Grover Cleveland Alexander House of David Michigan Outfit Guiteras Athletic Field Jack Viera Lincoln Hall Pittsburgh Hoboes

Sea Scouts Form Beach Patrol Crew for Bristol Summers

Sea Scouts assign a three member beach patrol to monitor Narragansett and Mount Hope Bay shores this summer. Skipper Arthur J. Belmore says all are qualified life savers ready to render first aid.

Ae Aie Bristol Arthur J. Belmore Narragansett Mount Hope Bay Belmore Sidney Herreshoff

Vigilant Mariners Plan Bristol Boat Cruise Dance

Vigilant ship members prep an annual dance set for July 22 at the Bristol Yacht Club. The Bristol mariners will host plans with Ruth Molasky as chair and a committee handling publicity tickets orchestra posters subscriptions and refreshments through July events. Boat owners Mr and Mrs Irving Johnson consent to allow the crew a cruise aboard the Yan kee with the Bristol group to come aboard soon.

Bristol Irving Johnson Johnson Bristol Yacht Club Ruth Molasky Peggy Mathewson Viola LeClerc Sylvia Pagnano Clara Herreshon Jessie Sanford Antonette Campanella Natalie Herreshoff Fautha Brown Hall Barbara Huestis Peggy Gonnors Rhoda Levy Rhoda Hobson Leah Eisenstadt Ruth Sanford Constance Campanella Caroline Salzano

See nee Elizabeth Roderick and John Borges Wed

Miss Elizabeth B. Roderick daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Roderick of 8 Jewett avenue this town and John Borges of Naugatuck Conn were united in marriage Saturday morning at St Elizabeths Church Rev Henrique Rocha officiated The altar was decorated with red and white roses Maid of honor was Miss Bertha D Roderick Best man Daniel Rade Ushers were Arthur Roderick and J F Sousa The organist Anna Peters sang and played traditional wedding marches The bride wore white chiffon with train and veil and carried a Colonial bouquet Guests were served a wedding breakfast at the Warren Hotel and a reception at the bride’s home The couple will reside in Naugatuck where Mr Borges works for United States Rubber Products Inc

Elizabeth B. Roderick Frank Roderick Jewett Avenue This Town John Borges Naugatuck Conn Anthony Borges Doran Avenue Bristol St. Elizabeth’s Church Henrique Rocha Bertha D. Roderick Daniel Rade Arthur Roderick J. F. Sousa Anna Peters Anthony J. Nunes Warren Hotel New Hampshire White Mountains Mr. Borges United States Rubber Products, Inc

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