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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1940
Page
3
The Town Council discussed the Wood Street dump again, ordering an immediate study focused on the fires and smoke. A temporary ban on burning was proposed with debris covered during a trial period to test practicality before a permanent rule.
John Partington defeated George Murray Jr. 6-2 7-9 6-3 to win the juniors singles championship at the Excelsior Tennis Club. He earned a tennis emblem pin donated by Miss Mollie Hamill. Murray had earlier beat Gladys Brightman 1-6 6-4 7-5 in the semifinals.
The body of Russell Potter Sanford was moved from Worcester Massachusetts to Bristol for burial in North Cemetery on Tuesday. Born in Bristol he was the son of the late George and Caroline Sanford and a member of the local Congregational church and Knights Templar Masons. The Worcester funeral featured Scripture readings by his pastor and tributes describing him as a useful citizen. He leaves a widow Marjorie Barnard of Concord New Hampshire and three daughters.
Large crowds attended the St. Mary’s carnival in the auditorium Wednesday night for the parish fund. Guests included Dorothy Reilly and other graduates, with out of town visitors Russell Gray John Sylivia George Powers Irene Farley McCann Rose Powers Perkins and Lillian Gallagher Wilson.
The Rotary Club hosted its annual clambake and outing at Martin Hall on Wednesday afternoon. A large crowd attended after the noon chowder, enjoying sports and games for the rest of the day. The hake was prepared by Bakemaster Manchester and praised by attendees. Committee members included John Williams James G Carns Jr John Dee Laurier s G R Perroni and Arthur M McCaw.
Bristol Sea Scout unit patrolled Bristol Harbor and Magunt Hope Bay for 373 hours in summer 1938 as a life saving patrol. O Reid Le Clair urged the town to fund two dories for daily patrols, arguing constant presence on scene saves lives and criticizing the existing dory for recovery only. He urged council to present the need to taxpayers, noting budget limits and prior unpaid bills.
Alderman Charles H. Eden of Providence praised Wendell Willkie at a Bristol County Courthouse gathering of the Bristol Men’s Republican Club and guests. Eden argued Willkie’s foreign policy mirrors current defense, pledging a navy second to none and continued social gains from the New Deal. He called Willkie a self Made man who can improve the Commonwealth and the nation, and said he would keep the country out of war. Members of the Bristol Women’s Republican Club attended as guests with President Ralph T Church presiding.
Faumara a 12 footer owned by Bau tha and Margaret Brown won the midweek class race on Wednesday finishing five minutes ahead of Tony Zinderstein's RBe vs. The second place boat earned enough points to lead the standings. Fifteen boats competed with final order and current standings listing Baumara-Eautha and Margaret Brown, Bevis-Tonvy, Zinderstein, and others.
Collins and Aikman defeated U S Rubber Co 7 to 6 to win the first half of the local Twin League. Foxy Marshall was the winning pitcher as the Mill rallied with key hits from Sousa Lemaire Benevides Ryone and others to seize control late and edge ahead in the ninth.
Joe Benevides of the U S Rubber team pitched a no hit no run game Thursday night to beat Collins Aikman 8 to 0. He struck out five and walked two as he entered the hall of fame. The Rubber boys had eleven hits off Lavey and Medeiros. The game ended after six innings due to fog. Next Monday Carr Mfg Co will play Collins Aikman.
The funeral of Eugenia T Herreshoff widow of John B Herreshoff was held at her High street residence yesterday at 4 pm. Rev A R Parshley and Rev John Beauchamp officiated. Burial followed at Juniper Hill Cemetery with honorary bearers Samuel Norris Wallis E Howe J Winthrop De Wolf and Sydney Herreshoff.
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