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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1939
Page
2
Announcement warns taxpayers could be asked next March to approve $300 for the 4th of July celebration due to Common improvements that may prevent carnivals. The piece argues carnivals fund much of the event and provide wholesome entertainment, and suggests phasing beautification to Wood Street edge while the plan is studied.
The Olympians and the Frost Kings, each with three wins and one loss, duel for the second half title. Expected starters include Olympians Marshall on the mound with catcher Joe Borges and Frost Kings pitcher Joe Benevides with catcher Marty Buancuzzo. Also featured is Ever Ready versus US Rubber with Alex Fish and Andy Ambrosio on the mound and Lester Burdge catching for US Rubber.
Local residents and visitors populate Bristol society pages with travels, visits, and events. The report details Mrs Theresa Giordano visiting her mother Mrs Anunzio Annarummo in Bristol, and families vacationing in Portsmouth Rhode Island and Bat tle Creek Michigan. It notes civic updates from the Bristol police vacation schedule and Penny bingo for the Nursing Association, plus club outings and clambake plans. It records museum style exhibits, church announcements, and a WPA League baseball game where Cadets beat Depot nine 7-6 with Frank Murgo stealing home as Carmine Cirillo pitched.
Approximately 400 dollars has been received so far in the Bristol District Nursing Association annual drive. Secretary Evelyn C Carter said returns are slow but compare fairly with last year and the drive will run another week to allow more contributions. Donors should be sent to Norton M Zuinderstein, treasurer.
The Ivy Guild of St Michael's Church schedules its annual outing to Plymouth Massachusetts on July 27. A bus will depart Holmes House at 10 o clock Thursday morning.
Rev. Joseph Sorzano pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church sails from New York aboard the Rex for a long visit to relatives in Italy. He hosts a church school party in the parish hall and distributes candy and religious articles to children. Rev. Bainotti will oversee church affairs in his absence.
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