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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1936

Page

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James F. Rockett to Address Y M C A Campaign Workers

The Y M C A kicks off a $5000 annual campaign with 60 volunteers distributing solicitation cards. James F. Rockett head of the State Department of Education will address a supper meeting at 6 30 p m on Thursday. Mapes DeWolf and campaign leaders will speak on progress before the drive ends August 3.

Department of Education Young Men's Christian Association Senatus E'S. Mapes James F. Rockett State Department of Education Winthrop DeWolf Mapes Rockett Alfred M. Merriman Bart H. Hobson Arthur W Barrett J Winthrop DeWolf Celia Akin Marta McCaughey Fred Wilbur J Thomas Ashton Sophia Young Joseph Eckersley Benjamin F Lindemuth Benjamin M MacDougall

Campaign aims to raise funds for Bristol youth work

An appeal mobilizes Bristol residents to raise 5000 for the MCA youth program. The drive seeks 3500 for current expenses and 1500 to reduce debt, with 60 volunteers enlisted and several captains named to lead the appeal and special gifts committee.

Bastol Bristol Ois Rockwell Treas MCA R, I

Notable Names List in Reception of Officers

A fragment listing individuals including Arthur W Barrett as captain, John W Card, John W Church, Col Samuel A Hall, Stephen W Hopkins, Harry W Munro, Lews Tortorice, George S Pailthorpe as captain, Orlando Jrisbane, Antonio Marino, and John.

John R. May Capain John Andrade Robert Nelson Marbuel Perry Alan Poole Jees Roudds Fred Wilbur Glen Smith Roswell S Bosworth Herbert B. Burnham, Jr Ralph Gallo Robert A. McCaughey Elmer Rishe Herbert D. Graetz William H Angevine Norman E Bernard Earl Ingraham Howard R. Newman Charles Pendleton Samuel A.’ Hall J Thomas Ashton Arthur W Barrett Sebastian Bernard Jr Olive Peckham Wallis E. Howe Ernest G Brown J Winthrop DeWolf F Reginald Dimond S Herreshoff Alfred M Merriman Charles B Rockwell John W Card John W Church Samuel A Hall Stephen W Hopkins Harry W Munro Lews Tortorice George S Pailthorpe Orlando Jrisbane Antonio Marino John

Statewide concert to honor Bristol audience tomorrow

Music supporters from Bristol and nearby towns are invited to a STATE band concert on Bristol Common under Prof Charles Butterfield. The event, promoted by the state Department of Education, features works by Meyerbeer and others and includes selections such as Faust, Prince of Pilsen, Massaniello, and Katrinka, with a finale of the Star Spangled Banner.

Bristol Common Charles Butterfield Creargeli Ballwo Davis State Department of Peucation Isoone Mooney General Assembly At & Odock Marth Beanatal

Bristol matriarch Annie MacDougall dies at 92

Mrs Annie E Munro MacDougall a Bristol native died at 10 30 am at her son Bennji n M MacDougall s home 9 Bradford street following a year long illness She was a longtime member of St Michael s Church Bristol Children s Home and Home for Aged Women the oldest Bristol DAR member and widow of Hugh MacDougall She is survived by son Benjamin M and two grandchildren Janette and Jessica MacDougall Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Annie E. Munro MacDougall Bristol Bennjamin M. MacDougall Bradford Street MacDougall Hugh MacDougall Oban Scotland Chicago Benjamin M MacDougall Janette Jessica MacDougall

Providence man pleads guilty to motor vehicle violation

George Fo Marratt aged 21 of Power Street Providence admitted guilt in Parth District Court to a motor vehicle violation charged after an incident on the sidewalk early Sunday. Judge Woahiam O Donnell sentenced him to $10 plus costs, noting his wife and children influenced leniency. Other local cases included Clement Olivera charged with violent assault and a civil action involving Mana Santos and Silviano Barboza with a $175 verdict and costs.

George Fo Marratt Power Street Providence Parth District Court Yesterdas Waihom PE Bak Mearvict William Moran Court Street Woahiam T O Donnell Moran O'Donnell Triaal Clement Olivera Albion Street Bristol Joseph Rego Frank Andrade Manuel Gomes DeWolf Avenue Olivera Jena Levitan Edward Chatterton

Garden party at St Mary’s parish to aid parish fund

The women of St Mary’s Church plan a Thursday garden party on the rear grounds of Koopf House to raise funds for the parish. Mrs Rose Breen chairs the event with a large committee of parishioners hosting a large salad supper and other refreshments.

Stary S Church Koopf Heme State Street

Rotary Club Notes show speaker and events schedule

Rotary Club notes announce a switch to the regular meeting hour at the Hotel Belvedere with Rev H D Graetz speaking on The Fight In The Labor Ranks. An outing is planned a week later at Ferrycsliffe Farm with chowder and bake plus sports. Committees for community service vocational service and club service are named with chairmen and members.

Naweeeen Conege Tiverton James F Duffy Fo R Dimond John Deslauners George Dupont Manuel Perry Herbert D Graetz Frank J Sylvia Guy Morrow Stephen W Hopkins H Callan A. M Merriman Fred Wilbur Frank A Rounds Henry H Lawson St Bosworth Charles H Tiscomb Club Serviice William H Angevine Charles Otten H W Church A A Edmonds Alan M Poole H D Graetz

Caseys Plan Annual Outing and Jam Bake

Bristol Council No 379 Roo will hold its annual outing and jam bake on St Columban's shores Ferry Road on Sunday August 23. The bake is prepared by James V Munro with Augustine B Nerone as general arrangements committee chair assisted by James J Conners Anthony DuPonte Bernard J McHugh Fred Guesremont Erasmo Mancini Frank Pereira Frank Rene Joseph P Benson and William T Dwyer ex officio.

Bristol Council Roo St Columban's Shores Ferry Road James V Munro Augustine B Nerone James J Conners Anthony DuPonte Bernard J McHugh Fred Guesremont Erasmo Mancini Frank Pereira Frank Rene Joseph P Benson William T Dwyer

Bristol Historical Society Postpones Meeting to August 1

The Bristol Historical Society postpones its meeting set for tomorrow to August 1 to allow the constitution and by laws committee more time. The gathering will occur in the Town Council chambers at Burnside Memorial building.

Bristol Historical Society Burnside Memorial

Community events calendar highlights July to October

Read list of upcoming events including July 31 dance at the Bristol Yacht Club hosted by Marin ers Ship Vigilant, August 13 fair and supper at St Michaels Parish House by Ivy Guild, Saturdays Sept 19 to Oct 10 bazaar by BTA, October 12 and 13 musical play by Mt Carnici Players.

Mariners Ship Vigilant Bristol Yacht Club St Michaels Parish House Ivy Guild B. T A Thurs Fri Mt Carnici Players

Open-Air Carnival Dates Set for Bristol Groups

Bristol groups led by Council No 379 Knights of Columbus and Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella announced August 26 27 28 and 29 as tentative carnival dates at the K of C Home on State Street. James Meiggs heads the general committee with Mary Callan Nora Dwyer and John Burke in key posts as plans proceed.

Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella K. of C State Street James F Meiggs Mary Callan Dorothy Bowater Ada Silva Joseph F Lews Louis Beauregard John Connors William T Dwyer Anthony Sylvia

Middletown Man Guilty of Tipsy Driving Charge

Manuel Fratus aged 37 from West Main Road Middletown was found guilty of drunken driving after a nearly two hour trial in Fifth District court Judge William T O Donnell ordered $100 fine plus costs with bail set at 500 provided by his wife. Witnesses for the prosecution included Chief Ferrara Sgt William T Cashin and Dr C Paul Bruno.

Manuel Fratus West Main Road Middletown William T O'Donnell Fifth District Anne Cornelius Moore Newport Fratus Anthony J Ferrara Franklin Street Joseph Hemmill Chief Ferrara Willam T Cashin Bristol C Paul Bruno

Union Church Prudence Island to Observe Tenth Anniversary

The Union Church Prudence Island marks its tenth anniversary with a Sunday 9 15 a m service. Rev Herbert E MacCombie of Providence will give the address. Miss Mary Constance of New Jersey reads the responsive reading. Duets by Florence Hull of Worcester and R S Bosworth. Original organizers James T McCaughey and Sydney A. Davidson will participate.

Union Church Prudence Island Herbert E MacCombie Providence Mary Constance New Jersey Island Florence Hull Worcester Mass R S Bosworth James T McCaughey Sydney A. Davidson

Pollution investigation leads to Bristol Harbor ban

Health Officer John Cardoza says Senator Joseph J Kirks has assured a thorough probe by the State Division of Fish and Game into pollution near the Union Street area of Bristol Harbor. Water samples from the area showed pollution and bathers were banned from swimming there.

John Cardoza Joseph J Kirks State Division of Fish and Game Union Street Bristol Harbor Cardoza

Bristol Democratic Club Moves Clambake to Aug 23

The Bristol Democratic Club advances its clambake and outing from Aug 30 to Aug 23. A site and sub-committee will be chosen at Friday's arrangements committee meeting led by Jerry Romano with Thomas M. McGrath and Joseph F. Pannone serving as officers.

Domenic Langello Theresa Turillo Joseph Parella Laws Nastri Julia Gusta G. R.perroni Jeanette Panzarella Anna Matrone Bridget Nastri Geraldine Marino Helen Romano Emily de Mon Bes da Principe Isseph Paresia Louis Guida Adolph Giglio Orlando J. Bisbano John Sansone Michael J Cappucci Caroline Squatrito Carmela Antinucci Philomena Cupolo Anna Maltrone John B Troiano Priges John Santulli John B. Troiano Ida Principe Domenic Pasquarelli Nicholas Ruggiero Felix Pasquarelli Joseph F. Pannone Mesdames G. R. Perroni Julia Guisti John B. Trovano Anna Mattrone Anne Squatrito Geraldine Marmno John Ruggiero Jeremiah Romano Cosmo Marabello Anthony da Ponte Frank Malafronte Joseph Santulli Joseph Bristol Democratic Club Jerry Romano Thomas M. McGrath

Spain's Fight Could Decide Lenin or Fascist Rule

The Spain crisis tests whether the country will join Communist influence or fall under a military dictatorship. The outcome may shape Western Europe as a whole and signal the region's political trajectory.

Spain Europe

Spain and France under Popular Front rule reshape Europe

The Spanish government has held power for five months through the Popular Front, a coalition of Leftist groups, while France mirrors this setup. Observers fear a Bolshevik outcome in Spain similar to Russia, with regional effects across France looming as events unfold.

Popular Front Tutt France Spain Europe Russia

Fragmented Quote on Global Class War and Its Effects

The passage argues that the outcome of a class struggle will affect Germany Italy and Spain. It claims victory strengthens the corresponding social elements abroad and asserts the conflict is a class war with broad material consequences for workers in nations with clear class divisions.

Germany Italy Spain

Lenin Surges as Madrid Forming Red Committee Rumors

News dispatches report Lenin quoted predicting Spain as the next world Communist state. A Red Committee is said to be formed in Madrid to take over government if collapse comes. Potential dictator Largo Caballero leads a radicalized bloc with strong worker and farmer support.

Lenin Spain Madrid Largo Cabellero Cabellero Azana Kerensky

Killing of José Calvo Sotelo Sparks Madrid Crisis

The assassination of José Calvo Sotelo by Assault Guardsmen triggered a political crisis in Madrid. His death led to a violent clash as 30000 rightists shouted “Up Spain” and were fired upon, five killed and three wounded. Parliament was suspended for eight days.

José Calvo Sotelo Primo de Rivera Madrid Spain

Spanish Morocco Strife Triggers Spread of Rebellion

News from Melilla reports socialists jeering the Foreign Legion as they moved through the city. The confrontation led to violence, with soldiers driving intruders from a building and sparking a broader unrest that rippled into mainland Spain.

Spanish Morocco Gibralta Madrid Sotelo Morocco Spanish Foreign Legion Melilla Spain

Loyalists and Rebels in Spanish Civil War Referenced

The piece notes labels in the conflict with Loyalists seen arming workers and attacking churches while Rebels oppose them. It draws a parallel to the 1917 Russian revolution amid the Spanish clash.

Spain

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