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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1937

Page

3

Water Sports Exhibit at Yacht Club Features Noted Champions

A Bristol Mariners water carnival at the Yacht Club showcases Miss Dorothea Bliss of Newport, 1936 New England diving champion, and Leonard Gath of Providence, New England junior champion. The program includes a canoe handling demonstration by Miss Olive McCormick of New York, water safety and resuscitation, diving contests, open events, and a Mariners dance in the evening with crafts displays and a cake and candy sale.

Mariner Vigilant Bristol Girl Scout Council Yacht Club Dorothea Bliss Newport New England Leonard Gath Providence Olive McCormick New York National Girl Scout Mariner McCormick Clara Herreshoff Janice Carr Ruth Cleveland Ann Leahy Ruth Sanford Ruth Hazledine Ruth Molasky Sylvia Pagnano Eileen Carter Dorothy Hutchinson Nan Farraday Marion Booth Lucy Eldredge Carol Odiorne Esther Hazen Anne Leahy Jessie Sanford Natalie Herreshoff Nancy Bosworth Clara Harmon Mary Pingh Rhoda Hobson Bristol Ida Lewis Hilda Berghman Peace and Plenty Fall River Mass Douglas Borden Tartar Edgewood R. I Russel Fales Fairhaven Marion Hanford Charles W. Morgan Padanaran Bertha Strongman Hien Curtis West Hanover Virginia Gouldingr Camp Hoffman Sidney Herreshoff Agnes Herreshoff Harleigh V. Tingley Frederick S. Bartlett Earl P. Mathewson Ralph F. Kinder Samuel C. Wardwell L. G. Cote Wesley A. Armstrong F. R. Dimond Joseph C. Kinder Charles G. Nystrom A. H. Flint, Jr Daniel Chase George L. Millard Frederick Palmer A. H. Paine Earl G. Sturdevant J. Floyd Huestis Leonora deRocha Earl H. Hobson Lucien Capone Charles Otten, Jr Robert F. Munro Alan M. Poole Molly Hamill Norton Minderstein Charles T. Heilborn, Jr M. Dorman Margaret Mathewson Jessie Santora Viola Leclerc

General Callan Praises Camp Cyril Henius Youth Effort

General L H Callan extols Camp Cyril Henius at Happyland, praising its youth programs and the American Legion effort to foster patriotism. He notes the camp’s leadership, the late namesake’s sacrifice, and urges parental follow up to sustain discipline and character in American youth.

L.H. Callan Cyril -Henius Cyril Henius Amelia Legion Jon H. H. Callan Venerar Anan Happyland France Anthur Henius American Legion Providence Post Dr Clark Clark America Luther Burbank

Wings as Paddies Under Water

Penguins swim by using their wings as paddles and their feet as rudders. The behavior aids navigation and maneuvering underwater. Observers note the motion resembles small aquatic crafts.

Defiance Tops Olympians In Narrow Nightgame

Defiance Hose Co edged Olympians 5 to 4 as Floyd Ryone pitched seven strikeouts in his first start of the season. A late Olympians rally cut a 5 1 deficit to one, but two errors behind Marshall helped Defiance hold on before darkness ended play. Curly Desilets stood out with five chances in the field.

Hose Co Marchal Defiance Hose Co Floyd Rydne Zal Ouine Jimmie Salzano DelPiango Marshall Jimmie Duffy Sammy Morris Ryone Raym Brightman Desilets Andrade Perry F. Squuro Ferreira Deslit Duffy Olympians Curly Desilets James B Lee

Senior chork outing at Fort Phoenix features sports events

The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church senior choir enjoyed a private car trip to Fort Phoenix Mass with a basket lunch. Winners included James Salzano and Miss Lucy Pag nano in yards dash, plus multiple first places in races and contests.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Fort Phoenix Mass James Salzano Michael Pasquarelli Cosmo Marabello Lucy Pagnano Mary Santo Philomena Tamburro Michael Proto Domenic Pasquarelli Fandel Salzano Anna Marshall Philomena Famburro Penny Hunt Joseph Bruno Michael Cappucci Lillian Romano Quarts Theresa Ruggiero Jennie Bal

Benefit Bridge For St Marys Church At Miss Tobins Home

Miss Bessie Tobin and Mrs Francis J Connell hosted a bridge party at 66 Franklin Street for St Marys Church. 16 tables competed with prizes awarded to many local players including Mrs John Tobin, Mrs Annie Farley, Mrs William McKenna of Warren, and others.

Bessie Tobin Francis J Connell Miss Tobin Franklin

St Marys Religious School Enjoys Picnic

The St Marys Religious School held a picnic yesterday on St Columban Seminary grounds. A frankfort roast, swimming and basket lunches highlighted an enjoyable program. Principal Annie M Tobin led the planning with helpers Helen Condon Ruth Kerr and Margaret Sisson. Attending guests included Father Borek County supervisor Fr Michael Ryan Fr Lawrence Deery and Fr William Kelly of the Columbuy Kathers.

ST. Mary’s Religious Nagger School St Mary's Religious School St Columban Seminary Frankfort Annie M. Tobin Helen Condon Ruth, Kerr Margaret Sisson Father Borek Michael Ryan Lawrence Deery William Kelly Columbuy Kathers

Defiance to Meet Ever Readys Thursday in Twilight League

Hut Correira of Columbia-Bill Doran's Ever Ready faces Frankie Sousa of Defiance in a key twilight league clash. Ever Readys lead the series three wins to one with scores 8 7 4 2 and 8 1, a 5 5 draw. Chassie LeClerc tops local batting with a 394 average at 13-for-33.

Defiance James B. Lee Hut Correira Columbia-Bill Jimmie Lanzire The Neck Rangers Andy D’ambrosio Sousa Chassie LeClerc

Wardwell Returns From Girl Scouts Pine Tree Camp

Mrs Samuel C Wardwell returned Saturday from a week at Pine Tree Long Pond Plymouth Mass. It was the first national training camp conducted by the Girl Scouts.

Samuel C. Wardwell Pine Tree Girl Scouts Long Pond Plymouth Mass

Battery C Recruits Progress at Camp Ft. H. G. Wright

Battery C Bristol in the 243rd Coast Artillery shows rapid progress after a week of training at Camp Ft. H. G. Wright New York. Capt. Albert A Moren reports recruits adapting well and predicts strong season performance amid field inspections, cleanest camp honors, and multiple athletic victories boosting battalion standings. More than 150 Bristol and Warren residents visited Sunday for tours band concert and dinner. Lieut James J Garvin oversees athletics and mess.

Bristol 243Rd Coast Artillery Albert A. Moren Earl C. Webster Bristol and Warren Moren Bristol and Warren James J. Garvin

French Comedy Third Play At Newport Casino Theatre

The Actor Managers present a French import The Secret Heart by Yvan Noe at Newport Casino Theatre starting tonight. Guy de Vestel stars and directs. Doris Dalton leads a cast including Beatrice Terry Hayden Rorke and Elizabeth Dean Farrar in a romantic farce about a husband who disguises himself and a wife who seeks the truth, with Doris Dalton featured this week.

Newport Casino Theatre Yvan Noe Guy de Vestel Christian Paris Mr de Vestet New York Olabe Epment Newport Theatre du Front France Comedie Francaise Bluebeard Ina Claire Banco Waiter America L’epervier Hayden Rorke Charles Trexler Philip Tonge Elizabeth Dean Farrar Bettina Cerf Franklin Gray Valentine Vernon Blythe Parsons The Agnes Morgan Emeline Clark Roche

Many Children Compete in WPA Track Meet on the Common

The WPA recreation official Michael DeLeo directed a Saturday track meet on the Common with over 75 participants. Winners include Frank Nenna and Louis Falcon in senior boys 50 yard dash, Lorraine Sousa in senior girls 100 yard dash, Angelina Palma in multiple events, and several other top finishers across junior categories.

Michael DeLeo WPA Frank Nenna Louis Falcon Edward Proto Raymond Sai Pasquale Abehante Francis Connery Lorraine Sousa Angelina Palma Josephine Monofo Pasquale Annarunno Joseph Almeida John Schiniger Salvatore Gaglio Joseph Troiano Michael del Piano Leonard DeLuca Donald Borges Mary Notarangelo Elizabeth Ferrara Mary Palma

Disturbance at Town Beach Leads to Arrests

Jose da Costa aged 2 and Jose M Fernandes aged 16, both of Valley Falls, were involved in a rumpus at Town Beach on Sunday. Da Costa was jailed, Fernandes was summoned to Fifth District Court and later arraigned before Justice Joseph A. Hamimun with bail set at 600 dollars.

Town Beach Jose da Costa Carpenter Street Valley Falls Jose M Fernandes Carenter Street Fifth District Court Justice of the Joseph A. Hamimun Bristol Fernandes

Valley resident charged after car brakes fail and escape ends in jail

The officer prevailed in the encounter with da Costa who was jailed in County Jail on drunkenness and resisting arrest. A Fernandes car had brakes found defective and the driver received a summons to appear in court Monday to answer charges of faulty brakes and speeding.

da Costa Férnandes Valley Falls

Joseph Sansone Graduates From Embalming Academy

Joseph Sansone son of Mr and Mrs Peter Sansone of 192 State Street graduated Saturday from the American Academy of Embalming and Mortuary Research in New York City after a seven month course in embalming and allied sciences Born in this town he spent his youth in Italy before returning to complete high school at Colt Memorial High School class of 1934 He then worked two years with Edward J McCool of the E J McCool Funeral Home Providence

Joseph Sansone Embalming Academy Peter Sansone State Street American Academy of Embalming and Mortuary Research New York City Italy Colt Memorial High School Edward J. McCool E. J

Girl Scout Dance At Bristol Yacht Club

A large crowd is expected to attend a dance hosted by Marin ers Ship Vigilant at the Bristol Yacht Club Friday July. The hall will feature nautical decorations and favors for guests. Frank Falcon's orchestra will provide music. Miss Esther Hazen is committee chair.

Bristol Yacht Club Frank Falcon Esther Hazen

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Romeo and Juliet at popular prices

The feature presentation stars Norma Shearer and Leslie Howard in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with John Barrymore and Edna May Oliver. The ad promises thrilling romance and grand stage screen entertainment with a stellar supporting cast.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Norma Shearer Leslie Howard William Shakespeare John Barrymore Edna May Oliver Reginald Denny Conway Tearle Aubrey Smith Basil Rathbone Andy Devine Ralph Forbes Robert Warwick Violet Kentble- Cooper

Carries Acid Causes Pain From Formic Sting

The note states that the burning pain of a sting is caused by formic acid deposited by the insect. It references carrion sting mechanisms and the biochemical action of the acid on skin tissues.

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Yemos Aassia Uj Rae Baa Uuarre Bristol Wate Aa Fort, Phoenix Joseph Sorzano Anthony Barrnotti Dora L.ilannuccillo Mary Ayehs Fann Catsense Dog Scouts of America Wamponag Mount Hope Bay Court of Honor and Board of Awards Camp Wamponag M A Cheesman Board of Awards Camp Wampanoag H. G. Wright N. Y Newport Casino
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