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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1931
Page
3
A program featuring Ruth Tattrie and Constance Campanella with piano solos “Shower of Stars” and “Grand Marche de Concert” plus a six hand trio “Patriotic Arts” by Ruth Tattrie Madeline Neidre and Clare Partington. The event closes with an en tire chorus. performers include Morris Marjorie McHugh Irene Doran Margaret Connors Clare Partington Hilda Jamiel Lorraine Belle and Madeline Neidrer.
The term greenhorn derives from rural English usage describing a young ox with just emerging horns. Metaphorically it refers to a young man not yet settled in his calling or place in society.
The Colt Memorial High School class will be guests of the Rotary Club tomorrow at noon at Hotel Belvedere. Rev A Thomas rector of First Baptist Church Fall River will speak. On Monday Brown University conferred an honorary Doctor of Divinity on Rev Mr Thomas for his church work.
A lively retro column speaks to Seniors amid graduation week plans, campus celebrations, and local changes. The piece reflects on street life, parking shifts on Griswold Avenue, an Alumni Ball with fine attire and moonlight dances, and community anticipation for a festive sendoff.
Friday night features Jack LaFazia's Drug Store team versus Cranston Worsted Mill Domine with top league standing on the line. Rumor claims Johnny Notte and Eddie Janas may miss the lineup due to a 30 day local residency rule.
Providence Trade School lefty pitcher known as Kid Hope dazzled Bristol crowds with 17 strikeouts and three hits allowed as Colt High fell behind. Andy D Ambrosio matched him on the mound but needed more support from his bats. Colt must beat Cumberland or Warren to keep title hopes alive, with a potential four way tie if Trade loses both games.
Last Sunday at Basin Park Newport drew a large crowd for an exhibition in which the Darcy Athletics of Providence lost 4 3 to the Sunset League All Stars. Darcy featured Dick Hough and Dick Hough again starred, while the Newport All Stars boasted Martland White Lauder Templeton Donovan Mullins and Gettle among others.
Sunday afternoon at Bleven Field the Pastime Theatre 4 C defeated Collins & Aikman 2nds by 21-8. Pas timers Balfour pitch and Leash catch. C A’s Halloway pitch and Ethier catch. Game halted in seventh after wool sorters accused umpire Joe Francc of Mount Hope Diner of bias toward Cinema boys.
The local Twilight League risks ending next week as many boys depart town. With the NIR club unable to field a full team, only three teams may remain. No replacement club appears likely to join from nearby towns, threatening the league's continuation.
Last Sunday at Lymansivil Oval Bristol Town Team lost 5 4 to league leader Centredale with Gallagher batting and Ambrosia relieving. A third inning homer by Gallagher brought Bristol within one before they fell short. Also notes boxing bouts by Soider Prank and Bristol Brown scheduled for events in New Bedford and New London.
Mario Monteiro of 55 Thompson Avenue lost four fingers at General Wood Working Co near the State Street wharf when his left hand was drawn into a motor driven plane. Workers stopped the machine, first aid was given by Dr Antonio D Angelo, and he was later taken to St Joseph's Hospital Providence by Colt Memorial Ambulance for further care.
A Rochefoucauld maxim argues true gentleness comes from firmness not weakness. It suggests those who seem gentle may merely be harsh when pressured, converting gentleness into harshness. The aphorism emphasizes disciplined character over brittle kindness.
Captain Eddie Menard led Cranston Worsted Mills to an 11-4 victory over National India Rubber Co. in the Bristol Twilight League. Remick’s 14 hits plus Menard three timely drives fueled the win as Ethier held the mound before 1800 fans.
A sequence of lease and business notices lists Cranstons Worsted Mill leasing, La Fazia Drugs, King Philip Restaurant, and National India Rubber Company as entities involved in recent property and business arrangements.
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