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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1936
Page
4
A Bristol reader praises Dr Merriman and Mrs Merriman for lifelong service to the town. The letter notes a pleasant weekend, a due Phoenix subscription renewal, and regrets at not meeting the editor. The writer commends the town’s editorial tribute and signs as NEC Carrier.
Alphonse Rebella's Portuguese American squad evened the Little World Series at one all by defeating Larney Bisbane's Italian All Stars 5 to 1 on the common before 150 fans. Ferreira homered, Marshall and Andrade drove in runs, Bruno starred in defense, and Borges made a key catch. The deciding game is set for Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Leo Mansi pitched a five to three win for Defiance over Ever Ready. He fanned five batters and allowed five singles while Johnnie Josephs took the loss with eight hits and six walks. Desilets Turillo Menard and Mansi contributed timely hits as Defiance built leads in the first and third innings and held off a two run spurt by Ever Ready in the third. Caruso made a running catch in left and Ambrosia pulled off a barehand grab in the fourth.
The Bosworth House in Bristol dates to 1680, erected by Deacon Nathaniel Bosworth. Its southwest room remains mostly unchanged since 250 years ago when worshipping in the absence of a meeting house. Cannon balls hit the house during the 1775 bombardment, now marked by a Tercentenary placard.
Thursday night features Olympian club led by Larney Bishanos facing BOT A with Eddie Bullock pitching for the soldiers. Frankie Sousa and Joe Borges anchor the batteries as Johnnie Andrede handles the Artillery mound. Both teams aim to maintain pace for the second half title chase after past meetings noted.
Rough and Ready's from Warren visit the common Friday evening to face the Warrenites in a key game. Star players include Pert Greenwood, Abbrazz brothers, Jake Rippel and Donat Brochu, with Frankie Sousa or Foxy Marshall expected to lead pitching and hitting.
Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella and Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus will run a weekly bingo at the K of C Home on State street starting tonight and continuing indefinitely. Marie Vermette heads the Hope Circle bingo committee with a dozen listed members and ex-officio Alice Sylvia. K of C members include Joseph I King as chairman and several officers.
Funeral services were held for Michael Rubino who died Saturday at St Josephs Hospital Providence in his 63rd year. Born in San Severo Italy in 1873 he immigrated to Bristol in 1920 and worked for the National India Rubber Company. Survived by wife Angelina Rubino three daughters Lena Anastasia Frances La Riccia Emily Cirillo two sons Cirto Salvatore Rubino two sisters and eight grandchildren.
A solemn requiem was held at Chirads of Mt Carmel for Mrs Quatruopolo wife of James Quatruopolo who died Friday at home 32 Richmond Street Rev Joseph Sorzana officiated Burial was in St Marys cemetery She was born in Naples Italy 56 years ago and lived in Bristol since moving from Connecticut Survivors include her husband two sons Domenic and Antonio and three daughters Antoinette Andreozzi Barrington Rose Andreozzi and Anna Morra all of Bristol
Mail dispatch times listed as 7 15 P M and 6 55 P M with omissions on Saturdays and Sundays 4 50 P M and holidays 4 0 P M January 1 and February 22 only Mails received 6 20 7 10 A M 2 05 and 6 55 P M with Saturday omissions 8 05 A M January 1 and February 22 only
Town Council President George R. Fish dismissed Paull's denunciation of a Central Falls group that visited the community beach on Sunday and dispensed beer. A 24 hour beer license had been granted to Rafael C Martins of Bristol for the outing, provoking the aroused town reaction.
The labor exchange term often misapplied to employment bureaus. Properly the term referred to 1882 to 1835 era institutions aimed at exchanging products of labor without money. Each product's value based on the time spent producing it.
The screen's top crime riddle star pairing William Powell and Jean Arthur headline The Ex Mrs Bradford with James Gleason Eric Blore and others. Friday and Saturday July 17 18 feature Robert Taylor Loretta Young in Private Number with Patsy Kelley Basil Rathbone and Marjorie Gatesonne.
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