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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1934

Page

4

National Re-employment Offices Announce New Registration Hours

Percival De St. Aubin announces new hours for National Re-employment offices in Providence Pawtucket Woonsocket West Warwick Warren Newport and Westerly Registrations now only in mornings 8 30 to 12 with Saturday mornings 8 30 to 12 and no afternoon registrations Afternoons focus on private industry employment opportunities and employer service The change aligns with successful schedules in other states to speed job placements

Percival de St. Aubin National Providence Pawtucket Woonsocket West Warwick Warren Newport Westerls St. Aubin

Feast of Patron Saint Observed by Local Parish

Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church held Saturday morning services for their patron saint. The solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev Bartholomew Marenchi of St Rocco's Thornton with a sermon by Rev Joseph Sorzano. Additional clergy assisted including Rev Fr Dimeo Rev Francisco Bruno Rev Domenico Dellarolle and others with various ceremonial roles.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Bartholomew Marenchino St Rocco’s Thornton Johnston, R Joseph Sorzano Domenico Dellarolle Church of Our Lady of Loreto East Provinence

Sea Vocation and Martyrs of the Sea Ballad

Anonymous presents a long verse praising sailors and a fearless seafaring life. It juxtaposes the czar era imagery with bold claims of courage against Neptune and peril. The poem lauds divers, pirates, and mariners while honoring those who venture offshore and face death for the sea.

Ground Rules From Bristol Two League Adopted

The document outlines field rules for Bristol Two League games. It defines a right field zone, two base advancement on balls crossing it, and ball deadness until back in play. It details tree obstructions, safe hits from deflections, and foul ball treatments near the Court House and surrounding trees.

Bristol

Baseball rules on fair throws into crowd and backstop

The rule states that any ball thrown to catch a base runner into the crowd grants the runner one base and the ball is dead until the pitcher resumes play. If a batter-runner goes to first after a hit the batter is entitled to one more base. Runners on base are entitled to advance one base. A ball thrown into the crowd to field a batter going to first base gives one extra base. A ball thrown up the backstop allows only one base advancement.

St Elizabeth's Church Plans Annual Outing at Ferrycliffe Farm

St Elizabeth's Church plans its annual clambake and outing at Ferrycliffe Farm on Sunday August 12 drawing about 1500 attendees. Manuel Vargas and Mrs Julio Navier lead the large committee with John Almeida directing sports and the hinge committee chaired by Christiano Mello and Anthony da Ponte. Transportation by Louis Rego and table settings by John Viera. other committee members include Rose Andrade Adelaide Freitas Maria Arruda and many more.

Ferrycliffe Farm St Elzabeth’s Manuel Vargas Julio Navier John Almeida Christiano Mello Anthony da Ponte Louis Rego John Viera Pose Espinola Tolow Rose Andrade Adelaide Freitas Maria C Arruda Fies Nuice Castro Mars Quintas Rose Pana Josephine Madeiros Mary Mello Beatrice Perry Josephine Perry Mirs Naom Tacomy Jose Maratea Anthony Pana Anthony Castro Manuel Pava Gahrie Castro Manuel Sardinha Arthur Metle Tose Castro George Pausta

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Fragmentary lines include names and phrases such as Paul Revere John Viden Sheldon and Concord references. The passage seems to be a jumble of quotes, speech fragments, and scattered proper nouns with no cohesive event or report.

Voratas Walter Roylough John Viden Honest Miles Paul Revere Concord Sheldon

Double Door and Keep Em Rolling At Paramount

Paramount presents the Broadway hit Double Door a life behind a New York mansion now a film starring Mary Morris Ann Revere Evelyn Venable Sir Guy Standing Kent Taylor directed by Charles Vidor with a Gladys Lehman Jack Cunningham screenplay. The second feature Keep Em Rolling stars Walter Huston Frances Dee and follows Benny Walsh and his horse Rodney with a Fort Myers Virginia shoot and War Department support.

New York Paramount Mary Morris Ann Revere Hollywood Evelyn Venable Sir Guy Standing Kent Taylor Victoria van Brett van Brett Charles Vidor Gladys Lehman Jack Cunningham Elizabeth A. McFadden Walter Huston Frances Dee Benny Walsh Rodney Benny Saturday Evening Post Fort Myers Virginia War Department George Archainbaud Minna Gom- Bne Res Ponereres Ralph Remles Frank Cisne

Beers Troop Hosts Bean Hole Bake at Camp Takarest

The First Bristol Troop, Boy Scouts of Amelia held its second annual Bean Hole Bake at Camp Takarest. Panthers Reed won best beans, Vivters patrol favored. Norman Belmore, 12, became the first local Cub to graduate to Boy Scouts with transfer to Troop 1.

Bristol Boy Scouts of Amelia Takares Maine Panther Charles Reed William Gablinski Norman Belmore Young Belmore Monsters Patrol Camp Takarest Camp Takarest Norman Rene Ray Sato Scout Building Dast C Amp Takarest SM Lawrence S Ashton

Portuguese Democrats Form State Organization

The Portuguese American Democratic league was chartered last week at the Secretary of State office. It is financed by Gerry forces and aims to secure representation for Portuguese in town and city councils and in the State legislature, aligning with Gen Hamilton’s plan to empower racial elements in politics.

Senator Hebert Indicates Run if GOP Chooses

Senator Hebert wrote to GusTd¢ chairman of the Republican campaign committee and longtime East Providence GOP chair that he will seek re election if the party decides. Bristol crowds heard him on the Fourth of July and Democratic leaders weigh state and congressional ticket plans. Eddie Dowling’s bid for delegates gains momentum as convention approaches.

Hebert Gus Td Republic Campaign Committee East Providence Republican Town Committee G.O.P Eddie Dowling

Movement urges McGrath to resign as State Chairman

Rumors claim a drive to push J. Howard McGrath from the state chairmanship accusing him of meddling in local committee work. A prominent Democratic leader labels him a doublecrosser while critics urge the U S Attorney to avoid partisan politics in the matter.

J. Howard McGrath U. S

Rumor Circulates on Italian-Speaking Citizens and Gubernatorial Race

A persistent rumor suggests that Italian-speaking residents may sway the Democratic gubernatorial race. The report notes alleged community influence and possible alignment with party honors without detailing concrete actions or sources.

Gerry Doubtful on Senate Run as Party Machines Waver

Rumors say Peter Goelet Gerry may seek the US Senate but as of Monday he has not publicly confirmed. Observers doubt he can retain control of town and city party organizations amid shifting support.

Peter Goelet Gerry US Senate

Quinn of West Warwick Rumored for Second District Run

Robert E. Quinn the Lieutenant Governor of West Warwick is mentioned as a potential candidate for Congress in the Second District. If he enters the convention as a candidate he is seen as likely to win the nomination and election.

Robert E. Quinn West Warwick Congress

Opposition Looms to Condon Backed Senate Bid

Reports indicate strong opposition to any push by supporters of Congressman Condon for a U S Senate seat. Eddie Dowling appears to have the backing of Washington Democrats and many Blackstone Valley Franco American voters.

Congresman Condon Central Falls US Senate Eddie Dowling Washington Blackstone Valley

East Providence in GOP District Hopes for Change

Democratic leader Charles F. Monahan argues East Providence, a solid Republican district, may swing this fall if Howard McGrath stays out of the race and intervention is limited. He cites sentiment toward state and national administration as the deciding factor.

East Providence Howard McGrath Charles F. Monahan

Investigative claims on propaganda racketeers and labor agitators

A local man recounts comments from Downey, a famous investigator, alleging extensive German propaganda exposure and a racket among labor agitators aided by the Department of Justice. He cites the late John Ratham and former secret service ties, and warns of a growing Communistic movement and a San Francisco dock strike fomented by labor racketeers, causing famine and distress in California.

Downey John R Ratham Providence Journal Agen‘s Department of Justice Phoenix Secret Service West San Francisco California

No Central Twilight Game Friday Evening

There will be no game in the Central Twilight league Friday night. The announcement came this afternoon from Stanley FE Friswell.

Stanley FE Friswell

Old St Michael's Church Clambake Returns to Bristol Shor

The ancient custom at St Michael's Church Bristol will resume with a clambake outing on Ferrycliffe Farm Saturday afternoon. Canon A R Parshley says the 1850 origin has long been halted. Bishop Granville S Bennett and Canon Bernard Iddings Bell will speak. basket lunches, tickets from committee members.

St. Michael's Church Bristol Ferrycliffe Farm A. R. Parshley Granville S. Bennett Bernard Iddings Bell Providence Octave LeClair George S. Pailthorpe Herman F. Gablinski Vernon A. Gray Elmer A. Rounds Dorothy Roberts Muriel. Ashton Arthur McCaw B. M. MacDougall Ernest R. Brown Julia C. Drury William B. Darling Wilks Liam H. Angevine J. Winthrop DeWolf John G. Stewart John R. Magee Frank A. Rounds Children’s Committee Calbraith B. Perry M. J. Caddon Wallis E. Howe

Our St Michael's bake a lively old time poem

A poem by Bishop M A DeW Howe written for St Michael's bake around 1860 celebrates a communal church event. It playful ly lists neighbors and volunteers, from Mrs Perry to Parson Stow, as they gather for chowder, clams, and coffee to support Mother church and its lambs. The piece blends sacred devotion with humorous local color and ends with a nod to enduring communal spirit.

St. Michael’s Ike

Remarkable Poet Son to Lead Historical Congregation Function

A church plans a joyful gathering to honor Bishop Howe's son, described as a very remarkable poet. The event promises a lively collation at a historically significant junction, with attendees looking forward to a happy and jovial function.

Bishop Howe

Bristol Post Office Schedule Details Dispatch and Receipt Times

The Bristol post office lists outgoing mails at 7 15 A M 9 45 A M 5 40 P M 7 15 P M with 7 15 P M omitted Saturdays Sundays 4 50 P M holidays 5 40 P M Jan 1 and Feb 22 only. Mails received at 6 20 7 10 A M 2 05 5 05 6 55 P M 6 55 P M train omitted Saturdays 8 05 A M 8 05 A M Jan 1 and Feb 22 only.

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