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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
8
The Bristol Portuguese American Civic League is offering free membership and payment of dues to attract eligible Portuguese residents for the registration drive ahead of the election. The Portuguese American Policy Committee supports registration and urges citizens to vote. Town Clerk Joke W Church will keep the office open on six evenings this month with extended hours.
Lizzie V. Tingley has qualified as administratrix of the Edward H. Tingley estate in Bristol Rhode Island. Creditors must file claims in the clerk's office within the period prescribed by law beginning June 5 1936. John W. Church Clerk records this notice.
Members of the Tercentenary committee are urged to attend a 8 p m meeting in the Council Chambers. Bristol County Tercentenary chair G Andrews Moriarty will lend artifacts for a July museum display including a General Greene era mahogany table, a George III teapot, a George II creamer, a Lowestoft tea service, and a Palatine Ship plate with related records. Also on loan are a Hurd engraved bond of 1768, a Providence Gazette issue on Washington, and a 1812 War flagship cane from the Lawrence fight.
A memorial tribute from Lord Maysyne and T Bradfett extends greetings to Rhode Island towns for the state’s Tercentenary and the Queen Mary voyage commemoration. Bristol recalls its historic transatlantic voyages and notes lists of 10 000 emigrants passing through its port from 1654 to 1669.
Coloney Merton A Cheesman of Pappasquash presents a varied collection including a colored inlaid top pedestal table, a small mahogany table from Charles Dickens library, a Roman wheel, a British flag from Takekrie War, a mahogany sewing stand from Revolutionary Thomas Church, and a trap of utensils. Alice Almig adds a tile trunk, a carved desk book, and a newborn era piece. Town Council receives a letter from Bradtett Lord Mayor of Bristol England praising Bristol Rhode Island ties.
A large audience attended the Gutteras Memorial Junior High School bridge whist, food sale, and practical arts exhibition held in the school auditorium. Pupils showcased wood and metal work and exhibits from domestic science art social studies and science. Prizes were awarded in bridge and whist and a well patronized food sale complemented the event.
A historical fair page lists volunteers for doll exhibits and booths including Girl Scout, Mariner, Brownie Pack and Pilot committees. Captain and crew roles are noted with Miss Agnes Herreshoff and Mrs. Harleigh Tingley among organizers. If rain, event moves to State Armory on Church Street.
The Queen Mary features a vast electric kitchen complex led by chef Raoul Ricoult. Cabins Class kitchens include two eight-oven ranges and a smaller three-oven range. The ship also houses a large bake shop and a Kosher kitchen with a total electrical load of 1600 kilowatts.
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