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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
4
Gary Cooper and Claudette Colbert headline the Paramount drama The Sentimentalist at Pastime Theatre Friday and Saturday June 17 18. Edward Sloman directs a story of an abandoned girl drawn to a bold young man amid dreams of love and reconciliation.
The Columbia Picture Shopworn features Barbara Stanwyck in a glamorous role as Kitty Lane, a young woman of lowly origins and high ideals who falls in love with a medical student amid social scrutiny. The film showcases Stanwyck's fashion and acting prowess with stylish costumes she helped design.
The Bristol Probate Court schedules final account of Emma Ogden Hoffman estate presented by Mary I Howe executrix. Hearing set for June 20, 1982 at 10:00 AM in Bristol Probate Court Room. Notice to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phenix. John W Church, Clerk.
An 87 year old Civil War veteran, R. M Petty, begins driving lessons at a Chevrolet agency in Knoxville. He plans a Pacific Coast trip with his wife, visiting Texas and California while 12 children, 50 grandchildren, and 70 great grandchildren await. He served in the Ninth Tennessee Cavalry and was wounded twice.
Public auction to sell a Bristol Rhode Island lot with structures under a 1930 mortgage by Giuseppe Vento and Catharina Vento. Sale set for Saturday June 1982 at 11 am standard time with bid notice by HUDDY MOULTON attorneys for the mortgagee.
The Bristol Probate Court on June 1 1932 hears Lillian T Wilson as administratrix of Isabella F Weeden requesting authorization to pay for perpetual care of the Juniper Hall Cemetery monument headstones and burial lot where Weeden lies. The court sets a June 20 1932 hearing at 10 am in Bristol and orders 14 days of weekly notice.
Notices report first and final accounts for Marguerite de Wolf Mudge estate and probate filing for Ellen F Kenney will. Court sets hearings in Bristol Probate Court and requires fourteen days of publication in the Bristol Phenix.
In Bristol on May 24 1932 an instrument purporting to be the will of Manuel Joseph Perry alias Manuel Perry, deceased, is presented for probate at 10 o clock A M in the Probate Court Room. The court orders notice to be published weekly in the Bristol Phoenix. John W Church Clerk.
Ivy Guild of St Michael’s Church held flag day exercises in the Holmes House on Tuesday evening. Newly elected president Mrs William Manchester presided. Readings by Mrs Edward Kunz and a Civil War era tableau featuring Audrey Munro Roberta Munro and Charlotte Manchester in Colonial dress highlighted the program. Patriotic songs directed by Mrs John G Stewart were performed. Maria D Norris spoke on her Florence Italy trip. A collation followed, hosted by committee chair Louie H De Wolf and members Mrs Stephen Mason Mrs Charles Sherman Miss Edith Newman and Mrs L Johnston.
Town Clerk announces that all voters must register in person by June 30 1932. Office hours run May and June weekdays 9 to 12 and 2 to 6 with Saturday closures and special evening hours June 25 29 30 from 9 to 9.
Probate Court of Bristol appoints guardian of the person and estate for Mars Sequiera Vicezo a minor with bond. Creditors must file claims in six months from first advertisement. Clerk: John W Church. Guardian: Emilio Id Tannuccillo, 39 Hope St, Bristol.
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