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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
4
The Greatest Show on Earth tours North America in 1934 with 150 clowns 800 stars and a Durbar of Delhi spectacle. The Durbar features 2000 participants and other innovations as the circus travels on four trains carrying 1600 people 50 elephants 1009 animals and 700 horses.
In Bristol Probate Court Judge Edward L Leahy ruled on multiple estates. The guard ian of Lucy Ruggiero minor was allowed to sell real estate with private contract minimum 250 over encumbrances and bond set at 500. Diamantino Perretta’s administratrix claim was denied and dismissed. Paola Murgo estate inventory for acceptance approved. Mary Emma Munro executors claim for Isabel Thomas allowed in full.
The Thirteenth Annual Lions District Twenty third convention will be held in Watch Hill Westerly Rhode Island on June 27 and 28. Members of the local Lions Club will attend as host Westerly club president Robert F Burnett arranged a program highlighted by a sail trip on Long Island Sound from Watch Hill around Fisher Island.
First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America held a themed meeting with all members dressing as hoboes. Prizes went to Gablinske and Ruggiero for best costumes, with ice cream making contests won by Flying Eagles and Ever Readys. The session concluded with a Hobo story relay and a push toward the 1935 Washington Jamboree eligibility.
Jack Campbell delivered a single double and home run for Bristol along with Milt Paine and Dan Bowron who each homered and doubled. Jimmie O'Brien led Riverside with three hits including a double triple and homer. Bristol’s G Boutilier pitched well despite 11 Riverside hits as East Providence South End Pythians Atty Frank Stephow faltered in ninth. Next game set for Bristol Burnside Lodge rooms.
Portuguese and Italian residents held Sunday feasts for Corpus Christi with a 10 30 A M high mass at St Elizabeth s Church led by Rev Manuel J Barros. Sermons were given by Rev Fr Smith and Rev Fr Avila. A benediction and procession followed with clergy and many children among over 200 escorts.
Poem by Alice Tenneson Hawkins describes dawn in a mountain park with a doe and two fawns feeding. Birds move softly as quail and a buck cross a fern-framed spring while a squirrel chatters. The speaker invites a companion to tread the trail at first light to reveal the morning's heart. Westward.
Anthony J. Ferrara was appointed Tuesday by a 3-2 vote to fill the vacant police captaincy, succeeding the late Captain James W. Goff. Ferrara, 37, a 22-year veteran and former Marine, began his duties Wednesday to lead the night shift and is a father of two.
Rumors swirl of Democratic factional moves as Governor Green is tipped as Senate candidate. Eddie Dowling may seek caucus support with Gerry faction wary of cross party ties. Bristol slated for a decisive clash and talks mention a replace Hartigan amid broader power plays.
Reports say Ernest Sprague may be replaced as Republican State Chairman if he does not resign by June. Democratic and Republican circles reacted with bitter disappointment over the announced appointments to the Racing Commission this morning.
Public auction on Monday July 2 1984 at 10 00 M on the premises under a 1921 deed of Hyman Yarlasavet sky and Betsey Yarlasavet sky. Lots 17 and 18 in the Coggeshall Plat Bristol Rhode Island with improvements and bounds described. sale subject to taxes and assessments. Huddy & Moulton attorneys for mortgagee indicate intention to bid.
Notice of sale under a 1923 mortgage of Angelo Panzarella in Bristol Rhode Island. The parcel on Church Street with 100 by 87 feet frontage, bounded by Hug Holmes William Fish and Ames Street, will be sold at public sale to satisfy the mortgage, with bids via the mortgagee's order and subject to taxes and assessments.
The town of Bristol Rhode Island imposes a tax on real and personal property for 1934 totaling at least 319000 and not more than 324000. Taxpayers must file sworn assessments with the Board of Tax Assessors June 18 19 and 20 1934. Executors administrators guardians and trustees are notified to comply.
May 25 1934 Probate Court of Bristol heard Guardian Samuel A Hall present second account for John Holland estate. Court referred matter to June 18 1984 at 10 a m in Bristol for consideration and ordered notice to be published fourteen times weekly in The Bristol Phoenix.
Postal hours list holiday mail received times and normal daily mail times. notes that trains run with omissions on Saturdays and Sundays referenced by the schedule fragment.
The Probate Court of Bristol admission to probate of Paolo Murgo alias Paul Murgo late of Bristol and qualification of the executrix with bond. All persons with claims against the estate must file with the clerk beginning May 26 and per law.
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