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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1934

Page

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Olympians and Artillery clash in twilight league showdown

James B. Lee notes a full-strength Olympians led by Foxy Marshall meeting Doctor A F Merriman’s Bristol Train of Artillery at 6 15 P M on the common. Fans expect fireworks as the rivals collide in a protest replay of the July 5 game with stars Ferreira Mansi Velleca and Moore set for action.

James F Duffy Larney Bisbane Olympian Doctor A. F. D'Angelo Bristol Train of Artillery Olympians Cavallaro Whitey Mello Mosse Moore Artillery Nine A. F. Merriman T. A Foxy” Marshall Marshall Bob Getchell Y” Nine Ferreira Joe Velleca E. Mansi Getchell 243Rd Coast Artillery Mansi Fort Wright Fisher's Island N. Y Getch Ell New London Jimmie Lanzke Moore Marsden Mosie Moore Doc” D'Angelo Ashammons

Moro Wins 12 1-2-Footer Race at Bristol Yacht Club

Fales Brothers' Moro leads in the Bristol Yacht Club 12 1-2-footers race, finishing nearly five minutes ahead of Leahy's Pappoose. The result ties Moro with Nancy Belle for first in the series with 22 points as protests disqualify several boats for buoy errors.

Fales Brothers Moro Bristol Yacht Club Leahy Bristol Ferry Hog Island Pappasquash Point Wall Gloria Gardner

Put and Take Fun for First Baptist Group on Luther's Shore

Members of the World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church enjoyed a day and evening of swimming and picnicking at Luther's shores. The game of put and take was played by Joseph C Alger and Henry Campbell with Alger moving the group by car and Campbell bringing them home.

World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church Luther’s Joseph C Alger Henry Campbell Alger Campbell

Girl Scout Dance at Yacht Club Draws Many Tickets

Goldenrod Troop I, Girl Scouts hosts its second annual dance at the Yacht Club on July 27. Music by Joe Levin and the Newport Society Orchestra. Levin also played for the Roosevelt Ball and has a contract with Seaconner Golf, and performs at debutante events.

Goldenrod Troop I Yacht Club Joe Levin Newport Society Levin Roosevelt Seaconner

Bristol council backs deputy fire marshal picks amid traffic and license debates

The Bristol Town Council recommended Harry Gray and Acting Chief Ferrara for deputy fire marshals at a meeting called to fill the vacancies left by Chief Anderson and Police Chief Kavanaugh amid state pressure. The panel also tackled garbage collection protests, road repairs, and license denials, including Salmonese’s Class B liquor license and milk licenses for local firms.

Harry Gray Ferrara Bristol Fire Department Anthony J. Ferrara State Police Department Robert J. Anderson R. J. Kavanaugh Lieut. E. Baird Anderson Kavanaugh Harry R. Gray Eed S. George Salmonese Hope Street Paull Joseph A Hammill Salmonese Solmonese John Usher, Jr Ermelinda Estrella John G. DesLauriers Bristol Rhode Island DesLauriers John W Church John Rego Brightridge Paul Celone Louis Rinaldi Celone King Philip Pharmacy John Street Bristol Home For Michael Cabral Charles Romano Bernaro Ripilio Providence Bay View Avenue James Brum Concetta Soldano

Open Air Band Concert by Bristol Train of Artillery Band

A large crowd is expected Sunday evening for the Bristol Train of Artillery Band concert on the marble portico at Colt Memorial High School. Mrs. M. Theresa Donovan will direct with cornet solo Anastasia by J A Sousa performed by Harry Kebrek. The program includes marches overtures waltzes and popular numbers.

Bristol Train of Artillery Colt Memorial High School M. Theresa Donovan Anastasia J A Sousa Harry Kebrek

Intermission Program Highlights and Concert Pieces

A brief intermission program lists performances by The Basses G. H. Huffine Dance of the Serpents Fantasy E. Boccalari Songs from The Old Folks M. S. Lake Riptide W. Donaldson Bombasto March O. R. Farrar.

Basses G. H. Huffine Fantasy E. Boccalari M.S. Lake W. Donaldson March O. R. Farrar

Audre y C Munro Delights Recital at Colt Auditorium

Audrey C Munro soprano and harpist Henrietta Staton Platt performed for a large Bristol audience at Colt Memorial High School. The program featured French and Italian selections plus standard classics, with praise for Munro’s poise and tone and Platt’s graceful harp work.

Audrey C. Munro Colt Auditorium Colt Memorial High School Audrey C Munro Harry W Munro Henrietta Staton Platt West Barrington Miss Munro Strausa

Howe & Church to supervise state PWA projects

Wallis E. Howe announces that the architectural firm Howe & Church has been named supervising architects for three State projects funded by the PWA. The projects include an employer dormitory at Howard, a power plant and remodelling of Lippitt Hall at Rhode Island State College, and the Bristol County Courthouse remodel.

Wallis E. Howe Howe

Acknowledgment of William Soper Burial Lot Book Receipt

Frank Terra records the receipt for a bank book for perpetual care of the William Soper burial lot. The Narragansett Electric Company is granted permission to relocate poles on Reservoir Avenue Mount Hope Avenue Second School Street Fox Point Avenue Gooding Lane and DeWolf Avenue pending highway committee approval.

Frank Terra William Soper Narragansett Electric Company Reservoir Avenue Mount Hope Avenue Second School Street Fox Point Avenue Gooding Lane DeWolf Avenue Highway Committee

Garden Club Fetes Planned at Bristol Yacht Club

At a Bristol Garden Club meeting at Holmes House on Wednesday members voted to hold a fete at the Bristol Yacht Club on Wednesday August 8 to raise funds for another flower show like the one held years ago in St. Michael's Parish House. Miss Frances Foster was named general chairman to organize the fete.

Bristol Garden Club Holmes House Bristol Yacht Club St. Michael's Parish House Frances Foster

William E Harper Crime Series Sparks Public Debate

William E Harper, ex probation officer now leading a New York institution, writes a Providence Visitor series arguing that for every prisoner sent to jail another awaits release, fueling wide discussion.

William E. Harper New York Providence

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