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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1933
Page
2
Rhode Island public aid chief warns of strict enforcement to curb applicants who hide new income sources. The law imposes misdemeanor penalties with fines from one hundred to one thousand dollars or up to one year in jail, plus additional penalties for noncompliance.
Echoes Fort Wright New York hosted Visitors Day with Bristolians in attendance including Mrs Albert A Moren and family and Lieut Garvin and Lieut Randall with their guests. Former members Mike Ruggiero Joe Diodati and “Kid River” Cardoza resurfaced as guests while Battery C led by Sergi Yonk Marin competed for the cleanest kitchen and won the Street Banner seven times. The artillery drill continued with bays prepared for early week shots.
Extensive preparations outline a dance by the Gellen Rad Trop group at the Jacal Garb Scouts event Friday evening at the Brastal Yacht Club. Providence Mass Posey Mathewson leads the arrangements with Miss Barbara Har and Ruth Malasky among planners.
The St Rita's Club annual outing at Leahy's Farm on Mt Hope Bay saw Miss Mary Turillo win first prize for prettiest pajamas. Rosa lina Maturi Anthonys Princip and Arthur Servant claimed swimming and three legged race prizes. Beatrice Rie and Lillian Roman won progressive whist prizes. About 70 members attended. Turillo chaired the arrangements with a committee including Del Monico, Laure Mansi, Bridget Nastry, Mary Teone, and Anna Matrom.
A keeper's dwelling will be built at the Bristol Lighthouse Depot according to plans from the Second District Department of Commerce Lighthouse Service based in Chelsea. A hush of details indicates the project progresses, with facilities slated for coastal protection and routine maintenance at the wharf.
The newly organized Dramatic Club at M Elizabeths Clipe sent out members to Kecks Port for a summer resort stay. The group competed in swoon races and tire paved events at the vertex hall while attendees enjoyed the sun treet. Winners included Urich Sousa and Manuel.er with dives by Herriman Roderick.
Weekend guests at Hotel Belvedere include Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Smith of New York and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson of Buffalo. Bristol Yacht Club dances attract 40 plus attendees as plans proceed for three summer events to benefit the Community Athletic Field. Sheriff Cady remains ill, Rotary speaker Rev. Gheen to address club, and various local gatherings and church outings fill the town’s social calendar.
Games were played and prizes awarded to various winners. Refreshments were served by Mrs Brightman. Attendees included Misses Elizabeth Jackson Elizabeth Jones Virginia Ingram Dolly Antonelli Margery Gilday Margaret Manchester Clai Foster Nancy Bosworth Avis Ballou Dorothy Oliver Louise Usher Clara Seyer Patricia Ballou Rosemary Foster Frances Usher and Virginia Brightman.
Members of the Bristol Portuguese American Women's Civic League enjoyed a Saturday garden party at Mary Mello's parents' summer home in Bristol Narrows. Bridge and whist were played with prize winners Miss Julia Ferrara and Mrs. Joseph Dennis among others. Refreshments and a dinner followed.
A Chinatown sage Bi Go reflects that truth is never totally destroyed, though patient digging may reveal it as a buried treasure, suggesting persistence in uncovering meaning despite obfuscation.
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