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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1936
Page
4
Bristol Garden Club announces sixteen classes for the Tercentenary Flower Show as part of the Bristol celebration. The event features limited resident classes, entries from Bristol clubs, and a children’s division, with judges named and space-based restrictions for several arrangements.
A special meeting of the Cup Defenders Association is set for Wednesday evening at their Wood Street quarters. The agenda includes whether to participate in the Antiques and Horribles parade the night before the Fourth and a proposal to move to newer quarters. Orlando Brisbane, president, will preside.
The text lists Bristol civic figures such as Benjamin Munro as Town Sergeant born 1780 died 1826, Samuel Coggeshall as Town Treasurer died 1874, John Coy as Town Crier died 1824, Josik W Bourne and Allen Wardwell as officials, William Reynolds and Samuel Swan in public service roles, and Col Throop a long serving judge and public officer who died 1850. It traces family lines, marriages, and careers across town governance and maritime trade.
Bristol Sons of Italy lodges Princess Elena and Santa Maria Maddalena held annual elections. Santa Maddalena re elected Gierado Codola as Venerable for the 13th consecutive year and Fiona seated Rocco Mighers. Officers named include Maddalena Princess Elena Vice Venerable Antonino Guida, Corresponding Secretary Pietro Ponticelli, Financial Secretary Domenico Candelmo, Treasurer Francisco Langello, Orator Leonardo De Lucca, Trustees Paul Cellone Antonio Proto Michael Turllo Domenico Accaro Joseph F Pannone, Physician Dr Antonmo F D Angelo.
The Bristol Colt High Alumni Association lists events from June 19 to July 4 including the Seventh Annual Ball at the Bristol Casino on June 19, Colt Memorial High School graduation at Guiteras Auditorium, a Senior Class reception at Colt Auditorium, and a Midnight Dance at the State Armory hosted by Battery C of the 243rd Coast Artillery.
A terse verse tones a Bristolian persona urging caution and retreat. It playfully targets bravado with a reminder to avoid unnecessary competition, ending with a light, wry mood.
An old newspaper listing promotes The Moons Our Home adapted from Faith Baldwin with Margaret Sullivan and Henry Fonda, plus Captain Blood starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. The piece notes supporting actors, Warner Bros. presentation, and dates June 19–20, highlighting film lore and stardom of the era.
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