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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1936
Page
6
A Bristol column commends the Town Council for denying Sunday dancing. The writer argues such venues attract commercial interests, harm morals, disturb neighbors, and erode the town’s historic reputation, urging continued disapproval.
In Providence a City Council committee acted independently of the State Tercentenary Committee which oversaw Bristol’s funding. Judge Letts led the state panel with J Winthrop DeWolf as Bristol’s executive member. Mrs Fred Dixon Jr directed Bristol’s town celebration staff during Rhode Island Tercentenary events.
G. Andrews Moriarty along with Mrs. Dixon and local supporters are thanked for their role in the Bristol Tercentenary fund. The chairman notes the money was spent wisely and expresses gratitude for the help of ladies and gentlemen who assisted. July 9, 1936.
Bowling results from Wednesday night at High Street alleys list several match results and scores from local teams and players, with details on wins and key performances reported by the paper.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish hall hosts a summer vacation program with over 200 children. Miss Geraldine Marino leads a teaching staff including Rose Pozzi Rose Fasano Genevieve Pagnano Mary Carmone Anthony Agatiello and Joseph Parella offering religious education art needlecraft and handicrafts from 9 to 12 daily exclusions Saturdays Sundays.
William A. Doran manager of the Ever Ready baseball team disputes claims Borges played for another club this season. He states Borges joined Ever Ready per Twilight League rules with board approval and was not under contract to any other team.
Facing Bristol proper on Poppasquash, the early nineteenth century DeWolf mansion was built in 1805 by William DeWolf. The house remains in original setting with surrounding trees and bay view, later owned by Middleton family and now occupied by Miss Alicia Hopton Middleton guarding its antiquities.
Spencer E Wilbur Jr Bristol native dies at his son in law Frank Thomas Portsmouth home on eve of 85th birthday Funeral at Warren M E Church officiated by Rev Joseph Pennepacker burial in North Cemetery He moved to Portsmouth 21 years ago and worked as a sheet metal worker at Herreshoff Manufacturing and Waldron Company Survived by son Frank E Spencer Jr of this town.
A young girl travels with a basket of roses and a hopeful smile. A boy offers a dime for a toy while another child longs for a doll. A benevolent man drops money into her hand to aid a sick brother and a mother. She sells her roses and returns home dreaming of blessings and health for her family.
Probate court in Bristol admits the will of Howard W Fitz late of Bristol and appoints John W Church as executor bond posted. Creditors must file claims with the Bristol clerk beginning July 10 1936 per probate notice.
Estate of John Matheson of Bristol Rhode Island with Isabella Matheson named as administrator. Creditors must file claims in the probate office within legally prescribed times from July 10, 2936. Clerk John W. Church confirms recording of administration.
Rev Frederick A Wilmot religious editor of the Providence Journal and Bulletin will conclude his three sermon series at the 1030 am service Sunday in the First Congregational church. Canon Parshley and Rev Herbert D Graetz are noted visiting clergy with Parshley family in Clinton NC.
Arrangements are being completed by the Gremial of the Daughters of Portugal for a Weenie Roast on August 1 at Mount Hope Bay shores. Miss Julia Ferreira chairs the committee including Mrs Clara Sylva Mrs Mary Perrs Mrs Mary Viera Mrs Juella Andrade Mrs Cela Marshall Mrs Margaret Bo Andrade and Misses Helen Perrys Arla Silvia Mary Rosa and Mary Andrade ex officio.
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