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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1935
Page
3
A Bristol Church of England sermon reflects on Christ’s ascension and contrasts ancient cosmology with modern science. The preacher argues the Bible remains a faith guide and emphasizes belief without sight, citing Jesus’ blessing to those who have not seen yet believe.
Gerardo Codola was re elected to the twelfth term at the Maddelena Lodge No 1173 Sons of Italy annual meeting in the lodge hall on State Street. Other officers elected include Tadeo Anicellos Ex Venerable Andrew Nastri Financial Secretary Andrew Pansi Frances Coina Camera Benny Mansi and several trustees. Installation is set for July 7 and Codola was chosen as delegate to the state convention in Providence this August.
Town Council plans to decide whether to repair or dismantle the old bathhouse at the foot of Burton street. Indications favor dismantling and awarding the job to the highest bidder who may keep salvaged material. If dismantled cement steps will connect sidewalk to the beach.
Thursday evening at the Y M C A Club the Olympians face Ever Ready Fire Co in a twilight league game. Frankie Sousa signs with Larny Bisbane and will debut against former teammates. both squads at full strength with star hitters and pitchers named in lineups.
The regular Golden Rod Troop I meeting occurred yesterday afternoon. Second class scouts studied trees at Rosnold's school auditorium under Mrs Ralph Kinder. The tree finder group visited Red Crest to study sycamore silver maples linden and apple trees under Captain Mrs F Bartlett Mrs Francis Bragg and Mrs Samuel Wardwell. A Senior Patrol meeting was announced at Captain Mrs F Bartlett's High Street home Friday at 7:30 PM to prepare the Girl Scout booth for the County Fair opening Saturday June 8.
With over 300 members and guests, Council No 15 Ma defiorce Protective Union Association marked its 17th anniversary yesterday afternoon at Columbia Hall on Wood Street. Delegates from Lowell Hudson Taunton Bedford Ball River Central Falls and Providence attended. John T Vasconcellos chaired arrangements with Max Barros as secretary and Anthony Texeira also on the committee.
June began with three Bristol weddings as couples united in Our Lady of Mt Carmel and St Elizabeths churches. Mary Anne Langello wed Joseph Panzarella at Mt Carmel. Amelia Vargas married Joseph Medieros at St Elizabeths. Mary Cortellessa married Joseph Texeira at Mt Carmel. The ceremonies attracted families from Bristol, Providence, and Boston with receptions and postnuptial celebrations.
A critical note contrasts Heaven's My Destination with Thornton Wilder's The Bridge of San Luis Rey. The reviewer questions Wilder’s authorship of the new work and mocks its religious themes while describing scenes in which a young man pursues pious behavior, clashes with law and social norms, and faces a controversial courtroom scene and a spiritualist seance.
Yesterday morning in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Bristol Frances Veronica Morgo daughter of Mrs Annunzio Annarummo united in marriage with Edward Hugh Holmes son of Mrs James Holmes. Rev Joseph Sorzana conducted the ceremony. Attendants were Miss Emily C Marge and William Bernard Holmes. The couple will reside at 17 Franklin Street after a bridal trip to New Hampshire.
Bristol County youths aged 17 to 24 may still join the Citizens Military Training Camps in the Corps Area from July 1 to 30. New Bristol applicants include George H. Boyd William T Broomhead Oliver W Drew and John W Parker Jr with more pending at Corps Area Headquarters. A physical exam and vaccinations are required before attendance and priority should be sought by filing applications at once at the Organized Reserves Headquarters Room 606 100 Fountain Street Providence RI.
The adjourned meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 30 in the church vestry. On Thursday afternoon the children’s temple service follows school, then at 7 30 the youth group forms a Fishers of Men Club for ages 15 to 20. A Union Bible Study Class starts at 7 45 led by Rev Mr Yeomans.
June extends safety swimming focus for First Bristol Troop with a water carnival life saving demonstrations and Every Scout An Expert Swimmer slogan. Troop 5 covers first aid merit test work Tuesday while Troop 2 outlines summer plans and outdoor tests. Troop 4 schedules supper hikes and outdoor meetings. Bugle and Drum Corps rehearse Thursday for July 4th. Awashanks Herd P O W S maps July Lincoln Woods outing with George R Fish William F Head and Charles H Reed on the outing committee. Social groups led by Rocco Proto Anthony Monofio Joseph Belanger plus social hour led by Reed Osofsky and Leviten.
Intentions of marriage were filed by Manuel Botelho and Elsie Barboza of Bristol. Joseph O Gara and Bridget Abante also filed. Domenic Perroni and Calogerd Bruno of Bristol filed. Gladys Beavis of this town and Joseph Davis of New York City also filed.
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