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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1936
Page
3
Readers express appreciation for the historical pageant and parade effort. They note omissions in the Fourth of July program and commend Mrs. Condes and team for costumes while urging more respect for the flag during the Bristol parade.
The Massachusetts Department and American Legion announce an extended New England group tour to the National Convention in Cleveland. Depart Boston September 18 by special train to Montreal and Prescott, then aboard the steamer Hamonic for a St Lawrence voyage to Cleveland, with meals and hotel use during the convention. Stops include Montreal Toronto Niagara Falls and return via daylight passage. John S. English handles arrangements, details from him or the Massachusetts Department.
Parish Aid Society at Trinity Church hosts a food sale and whist on July 16 Thursday. Bazaar events under BTA auspices run on September 19 26 and October 3 10 Saturdays with details in local notices.
Invincible John Foxy Marshall pitched brilliantly as Larney Bisbane's Olympians, defending champions, beat Defiance Hose Co 13 to 0. River Cardoza hit two homers and Joe Borges added a homer and two doubles, with eight of Baker's 13 hits going for extra bases and Jack Almon stars at short.
Bristol All Stars led by Jim Salzano edged U S S New Orleans 2-0 on the Common. Leo Mansi worked eight effective innings allowing two singles while Lefty Heavner and Wonderlam limited the sailors to three hits. Cardoza and Borges drove in runs with Cardoza also making key defensive plays.
Alphonse Rebello’s Portuguese American Independent squad visits New Bedford at Brooklawn Park and loses 8 to 2. Letty Lackimerer allows four hits and fans eight, while Frankie Sousa pitches well but weak base running and poor judgment at the plate seal the defeat.
Police Chief An thons Jo Ferrara reports no arrests or vehicle accidents mar Bristol's Independence Day observance. The city welcomed more than 50 000 people for the Saturday event.
At a Hope Street meeting the Men’s Republican quarters, Tous Santo was named chairman of the local committee for a joint Clambake by Bristol County Republican organizations. The GOP unit roster includes Josephs, Pasqueelh, Marshall Welter Kerr, Grabert, Bisbano, Rinaldi, Cuomo, Wright, Macauley Jr., Church, Brito, Arouca, and Hammill. A combined committee will meet in Warren this evening to coordinate plans.
A 1680 deed by Josiah Winslow Thomas Hinckley and William Bradford with the New Plymouth colony sells Mount Hope and Poppasquash Neck to Boston residents John Walley Nathaniel Oliver Nathaniel Byfield and Stephen Burton. Town meetings from 1681 to 1684 set taxes, schools, a grammar master, stocks and a town pound, and list selectmen constables and oath forms.
Mrs Euda Grimo wife of Mich ael Grimo of Usher street died Saturday morning at St Joseph's Hospital Providence after an operation. Born October 15 1886 in Vieste Italy she came to America over 20 years ago and lived in Bristol. Survived by husband three daughters Misses Mary Patsy and Angelina two sons Peter five sisters and a brother. Funeral Mass held at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church burial in St Mary's Cemetery.
Richard J Simmons of the Franklin Street Garage spotted a worn fan belt on a Mystery Car from Gates Rubber Company of Denver Colorado. The driver awarded him a $5 prize for recognizing the needed belt while the Mystery Car program travels nationwide.
Warren defeats Bristol 7 to 4 before 8000 fans as Jimmie Salzano makes two highlight catches and Alex Fish earns the win. Abbruzzi, Tupay, Hanley and M. Abbruzzi pace the hitting for Warren while Bristol veteran Urban and Greenwood lead the visitors. Attendance 8000 and game time 2 hours 29 minutes.
Miss Mary Doris Dyman daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Dyman of Westminster street Westminster street Warren became the bride of George M Moren of Warren in a ceremony at St Casimir's church. Rev John Borek officiated and also celebrated the nuptial mass. Attendants were Mrs Mary Moreno and John Dyman.
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