29 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1930
Page
1
An account describes the 260th anniversary events in Pawtucket with church processions on Wood Street, electric lights, and night services led by Rev. Mastiel Paxtoett. The Portuguese Independent Society and Central Band performances occurred on the church platforms. Continues on the third page.
The report highlights a tight race with Cranston Worsted Mill leading contenders and two top teams tied for first along with Coast Artillery Battery C. Big crowd anticipated as Bearded Giants of Benton Harbor challenge Fall River’s Troop nine for supremacy. Managers prepare enhanced lineups and key players like Brown Bull and Bell are set to star in a high stakes opener.
Giianda Savastano of 87 Knight Street Providence and Antonio Rose Leroi Bradford of Bradford Street Bristol have filed marriage intentions. The notice records both couples seeking to wed.
The Historical Pageant will be the highlight of the 250th Anniversary, involving 600 plus participants. It will depict early local history from Lief Ericson to modern times with episodes including Indian scenes, land grants, settlers, and visits by famous figures. Organizers seek volunteers and note support from Rotary, Lions, and Brown University venues.
Julio F Xavier Jr a Rhode Island State College student now at Camp Devens has been named to a 13 member First Corps Area team at the Small Arms Firing School Ohio State Rifle Range Camp Perry Ohio They will compete in NRA and National matches at Camp Perry in August and September The team arrives August 24 Reginald H Perry of Providence is captain of the group.
The monthly W R C visitation to the Soldiers' Home was held Sunday afternoon with a large delegation present. A memorial service honored two Civil War veterans, Charles E. Stanton and Bell, and remarks were given by Mrs. Susan M. Hon. Ezra Dixon of the 'og Qidiers' Retief, with gifts to July-born veterans.
A United Textile Workers group from Warren faces Kid Hope's Bristol County All Stars in a notable exhibition at the common. Star players include Lefty Greenwood Cooney Young Riopel M Riopel and Smusz Remick Sousa Baker Kelley and the Menard brothers. Ethier to pitch with Davidson or Biancuzzo catching. game to start at 6 15 PM.
Herb Remick of the Corona Club of Riverside pitched a complete game against the East Providence Gallegians without allowing a hit or a run. Only one man reached second base all afternoon.
Bristol Lions Club votes to participate with an historical float in the 250th anniversary parade in September. Twenty members offer to take part in the pageant Sept 24 to 26 and a $35 ad for the souvenir book is approved. A luncheon for visiting Lions is to be arranged, with a dance at the Bristol Casino Aug 21 and an Aug 28 clambake at Ezra Dixon’s grounds.
Manuel Andrade was adjudged probably guilty of being an accessory after the fact in the July 8 breaking and entering of Max Makowsky’s store and larceny of goods worth 214.57. He was bound over to await the Providence grand jury next September with $2000 bail. Also, two counter assault cases were continued a week and other minor actions noted by Chief Kavanaugh.
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