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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1938

Page

3

Olympians Meet Bristol Train In Twilight League Opener

Oympian Club seeks title as they face Marty Biancuzzo’s Bristol Train of Artillery Monday at 6 15 pm in the second half opener. Olympians boast 5 championships in 7 years and top first half with 5 1 record 83 percent while Artillery stands 3 2 600.

Oympian Marty Biancuzzo Bristol Train of Artillery Jimmie Salzano Arnie Dryer Olympians Chartered Command Outfit Larney Bisbane Hassling Foxy” Marshall Tommie van Voast Artillery Joe Borges

Mrs Kinder Re-elected Head Of Bristol Home For Aged Women

Mrs Samuel C Kinder was named president of the Bristol Home for Aged Women for the eighth consecutive year at the 45th annual meeting on Franklin Street. Officers and a diverse slate of managers from local churches were re elected, with reports detailing gifts, programs, and ongoing care for residents.

Samuel C Kinder Bristol Franklin Street Edward C Easterbrook Robert F. Munro Julia A. Herreshoff Harriett Church Fred G Blaisdell State Street Edward P. Church Benjamin M. MacDougall Clinton T. Sherman Frederick F Charles A Johnson Johnson Board of Managers

C. and A. Girls Club Open House

The C. and A. Girls Club invites the public to an open house on Saturday June 18 1938 from 3 to 6 PM at the club location. The event showcases activities and programs for girls and families.

Council accepts Rockwell Park lease offer

Town Council approves a five year leasehold on Rockwell Park secured by Town Solicitor Joseph A Hammill and Town Treasurer William Hangevine. The move clears WPA obstacles to a beach project paused a month earlier and includes renewal terms and notice requirements.

Joseph A. Hammill William Hangevine Rockwell Park WPA Charles B Rockiwell, Jr Charles B Rockwell Financial Town Rockwell Hammill Messrs Angevine Lder

Committee Named For K of P Outing

A committee to plan the annual sitting and clam bake for Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias has been named. Harold E Pedley Sr is chairman with members Herman Gablinski George Moore George Luther Charles Juther Arthur Brelsford Llewellyn Conklin Fred Mott and ex officio Martin Nelle.

Burnside Lodge Knights of Pythias Harold E Pedley Herman 3 Gablinski George Moore George I Luther Charles E Juther Arthur Brelsford Llewellyn Conklin Fred R Mott Martin Nelle

WPA To Sponsor Outdoor Program

WPA to sponsor outdoor activities starting after schools end later this month. Bernard Quartaro Bristol WPA recreation supervisor announced a summer program with leagues for juniors and seniors, outdoor wood carving and metal craft, tennis, hiking, swimming and track. Competitive leagues include baseball softball and volleyball with possible grammar and nature clubs if interest grows.

WPA Bernard Quartaro Bristol

Upcoming community events in Bristol and area

June events include the Bristol Colt Alumni Association annual ball at Bristol Casino on Friday June 17, a St Andrews Club lawn fete at St Michael's Church on June 18, a Food Sale and Strawberry Tea by the C and A Girls Club on June 18, and a dramatic production The Boomerang for the high school band uniforms by the Rotary Club on June 24 and 25. An annual Carnival on the K of C grounds is set for August 1 to 6, under K of C No 379 and Hope Circle No 70, D of I.

Emiline Bogue Rotary Club Bristol Colt Alumni Association Bristol Casino St Andrews Club St. Michael's Church C. and A. Girls’ Club K of C K of C No Hope Circle No

Bristol Home Demonstration Club Sale Notice

Home Cooking and Home Made Articles sale by Bristol club set for Saturday June 18 at 10 a m in the Hotfl Bflvedfref Building.

Bristol

Martin Hall to Host 23rd American Kennel Club Show

The 23rd annual AKC sanctioned show will be held June 26 at Martin Hall near Mount Hope Bay beside the Soldiers' Home, organized by the Providence County Kennel Club. Rings and spectator seating are planned on the spacious grounds and entrants are expected to exceed prior outdoor state events.

Martin Hall Mount Hope Bay Soldiers’ Home American Kennel Club Providence County Kennel Club

Resolution Passed On Herreshoff Death

Town Council adopts a sympathy resolution for Captain Nathanael Greene Herreshoff, noting his world renowned yacht designs and Bristol roots. The document expresses condolence to Mrs. Herreshoff and family and orders the resolution spread on records.

Nathanael Greene Herreshoff Prescott B Paull Herreshoff Nathanael ‘Greene Herreshoff Secon Jane A. D Bristol Herreshoff Yards Pie Hich Intendetty Captain Herreshoff

Rhode Island Declares Children’s Vacation Safety Week

Governor Robert E Quinn proclaims June 19 to 25 as Children’s Vacation Safety Week urging state officials, Mayors, and Police Chiefs to increase traffic, pedestrian, fire, aquatic, and rescue safety efforts. Education, health, and police departments to coordinate talks and programs for pupils and communities.

Robert E Quinn Department of Education Department of Fire Prevention Department of Public Health

Green Magazine Launches in New England Fold

The Green Magazine debuts as a new weekly feature in the Boston Sunday Advertiser package. It promises sixteen pages of fiction humor Hollywood news and feature articles by well known authors for New England readers.

New England Boston Sunday Advertiser

Community House To Undergo Repairs In Bristol

Domenic Mascola announces SAR project approval for repairs and renovations to the Bristol Community House and construction of a police pistol range at the rear. Total cost 5106.50 with town share 302. Nineteen workers to be employed across laborers masons and a foreman for 9310 man hours. Materials and truck hire 525 covered by town. Other 4581.50 funded as salaries. Range offers eight targets at 25 yards.

Domenic Mascola Bristol Charles E. Burns

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