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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1934

Page

5

Italian Celebration in Bristol a Successful Fiesta

Reprinted excerpts describe Bristol’s Italian celebration honoring the Feast of the Virgin of Mt. Carmel. A parade, illuminated arches, and a Herreshoff Band concert drew crowds, followed by a mass at St Mary’s Church and an Inter-State League baseball game. Naval reserves from Bristol sail for six days of practice aboard the Nina and Prairie, with assignments to the Virginia and Rhode Island. The event ends with fireworks and a note that sailors will return tanned from the voyage.

Mt. Carmel Barrington Warren New York New Haven Hartford Herreshoff Marine Band Wood Street National India Rubber Company Herreshoff Providence Franklin Street Columbia Hall St. Mary’s Church Father Fontana Thomas J. Gillan St Mary's Church Edward Colgan McCrea & Keeler Attleboro Bristols Roma Thomas P. Brightman U.S.S. Nina Newport Prairie Provincetown Virginia Bliss Edward P. Gladding Rhode Island Chester C. Meyer Regeier

Former Bristol Man Heads Rhode Island Spanish War Veterans

Edward P. Gladding of Providence former Bristol resident was elected department commander of the United Spanish War Veterans of Rhode Island at the 35th annual encampment in Westerly. He organized the first Aeronautical Section in 1914 15 and helped mobilize units for World War service.

Edward P. Gladding Providence United Spanish War Veterans of Rhode Island Westerly R. I Gladding Bristol S. Aileen

Spiders Do Not Back Track in Web Building

Spiders follow a definite cycle of instinct in constructing webs. If a section is completed and the spider moves to another phase, it will not return to rebuild the destroyed portion. The instinctive cycle forbids backtracking in web construction.

Summer Drinks and Cooling Cocktails for Warm Evenings

A gracious wife shares favorite cool drinks for hot weather. Recipes include Currant Mint Punch Grape Mint Shake Currant Fizz Mint Punch Tomato and Cucumber Cocktail Frozen Tomato Juice Cocktail and Fruit Float Cocktail with steps, ingredients, and serving tips for family dinners and summer callers.

First Baptist Church Morning Worship and Activities

Morning worship at 10 30 with Rev. Herman W. Watsen of Providence in charge. Church School at 11 45. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 30 in the church vestry. Evening service omitted.

First Baptist Church Herman W. Watsen D. D Providence Christian Endeavor Society

Congregational Church Service Notice

Rev. Herbert D. Graetz leads the Congregational Church morning service at 10 30 A M The evening service is not held during the summer months

Congregational Church Herbert D. Graetz

Our Lady of Mt Carmel Names Acting Pastor

Rev Joseph Sarzana serves as acting pastor at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church with daily Mass at 7 30 A M and Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 A M

OUR Lady OF

St Elizabeths Church Mass Schedule Posted

Rev Manuel J Barros pastor at St Elizabeths Church with Masses 7 a m on weekdays and Sundays at 7 830 and 1030 a m.

Prince Edward Island Named After Prince Edward Duke Visit

A brief note recalls that Prince Edward Island was formerly St. John's Island and received its present name in 1799 to honor Prince Edward Duke of Kent who visited. He was the fourth son of King George II and father of Queen Victoria.

Edward Island Prince Edward Island St. John’s Island Prince Edward Duke of Kent Prince George II

Interparliamentary Union Founded for International Parliament

The Interparliamentary Union is formed by members of thirty six national parliaments. The organization unites lawmakers to discuss global issues and promote cooperation among nations.

Interparliamentary Union

Death of Fall River Bishop Daniel F. Feehan at Pocasset

The Rev Daniel F Feehan second bishop of Fall River died at his Pocasset summer home after a long illness. Cause of death bronchial pneumonia and heart ailment. Bishop Cassidy attended the bed side. Bells tolled and fall river flags flew at half mast in mourning for the beloved prelate.

Daniel F. Peehan Fall River Pocasset Falmouth Mass Cassidy Feehan

Plans Set for Alpha Chapter Food Sale and Bridge Party

The Alpha Chapter Christian Endeavor Society outlines final arrangements for a food sale and bridge party tomorrow on the lawn of the Guiteral House. Miss Jessie Sanford chairs the event with assistants Miss Eleanor L Rae Miss Elizabeth Mathewson Miss Rachel Guthrie Wayne Smith Vernon Otten and Norman Benard.

Guiteral House Alpha Chapter Christian Endeavor Society Jessie Sanford Eleanor L Rae Elizabeth Mathewson Rachel Guthrie Wayne Smith Vernon Otten Norman Benard

Death of Ragged Recluse Uncovers Riches and Romance

A recluse dies revealing a fortune and a romance. A previously unknown woman linked to a shabby dwelling is reidentified as a socialite tied to a prominent club or team in New York. The report blends sensational heritage with a dramatic social twist.

New York American Weekly Boston Sunday

Crackers Wet Reservations Fall River

Private bakes for outings solicited as reservations fall in with Crackers Wet in Fall River.

Fall River

Hascall elected Lions Clubs President at Grand Rapids

Vincent C. Hascall of Omaha Nebraska was chosen president for 1934 35 succeeding Roderick Beddow of Birmingham Alabama at the 18th Annual Lions Clubs Convention in Grand Rapids Michigan. He rose through the ranks from charter Omaha member to international board director and first vice president. The convention praised record attendance with 80000 members and 2680 clubs.

Chicago Ilinois International Association of Lions Clubs Grand Rapids Michigan Vincent C. Hascall Omaha Nebraska Roderick Beddow Birmingham Alabama Vincent Hascall Lions Club Omaha Lions Club Lions Clubs Iowa Association International Board of Directors Toronto Canada Hascall University of Nebraska Ogden Utah

Mountain Madness on High Altitude Climbing

Collier's Weekly notes that extreme altitude impairs memory and can trigger hallucinations among climbers. Some descend a mountain while believing they are still ascending, illustrating the peril of high altitude expeditions.

Collier’s Weekly

St Mary's Church Mass Times Announced

Rev. Thomas J. Gillan, pastor, assigns Masses at 7 8 9 and 10 36 A M and 7 30 P M with Benediction.

ST. Mary's Thomas J. Gillan

St Michael church service with Rector sermon

The church schedules the eighth Sunday after Trinity service at 10 45 AM with Holy Communion followed by morning prayer and a sermon by Rev A R Parshley Rector.

ST. Michael's Church A. R. Parshley

State Street M. E. Church Service Notice

Morning Worship at 11 15 a m with Rev James E Greer pastor Rev John G Rogers of Boston delivers sermon titled Our Present Crisis Evening service omitted for balance of Summer months

John G. Rogers Boston

Trinity Church Service Times for Sunday

Rev. Nelson Kellogg, Rector. Mass at 8 A M. Song Mass at 10 45 A M. Service at Prudence Island at 3 30 P M Evensong at 7 30 P M.

Nelson Kellogg Prudence Island

Escapes Electrocution At Bay View Home

Louis Cirillo of Bay View avenue narrowly escaped severe injury when he grabbed a live wire and a water pipe while repairing a cellar wall. Edmond Lemaire, at 40 Cottage street, shut off the power, saving him from worse harm. Cirillo suffered a severe arm burn and a fall later that day caused a forehead gash needing stitches for Louis Cirillo Jr.

Louis Cirillo Bay View Avenue Inlaw Edmond J. Lemaire Cottage Street Mr. Lemaire Chitfio Lemaire Little Louis Citillo, Jr

Fourth of July Committee Sees Bills Paid

With 11 of 43 members present the Fourth of July Committee met to settle bills. Revenue was 945.96 and expenses 928.46. Some members urged Council to reduce the committee size, but they were outvoted. A social gathering was announced at the Anchor Club with Chief Marshall and Chief of Staff invited. members to pay their own tickets.

Anchor Club

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