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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1927

Page

4

Walter L. Main Circus Highlights Westward Wild West Show

The Walter L. Main Circus presents noted cowgirls champions of the West reenacting Cheyenne Frontier scenes. Wild West numbers, 40 clowns, 30 aerialists, 40 equestrians, 50 acrobats, five bands, and free concerts by Prof John Griffin accompany a 600-person, 400-animal production. Shows open 1 and 7 pm with performances at 2 and 8 pm.

Walter L. Main Circus Western Plains Cheyenne Calgary Alberta Canada Pendletone Ore Walla Walla Wash Walter I. Mann John Griffin Mablancedyellar Parada Rvs Walter L. Main

Probate Court action on multiple estates underway

Judge Edward L. Leahy presided as matters from William F Bartlett John McGinnity Mary J Ingraham and others moved through final accounts petitions for commissioners guardians and executrices were allowed Bond posted for Walter Simpson and other fiduciary actions included.

Edward L. ‘Leahy William F. Bartlett John McGinnity Mary J. Ingraham Philip Brady Maria Almeida Virginia Almeida James W. Franklin Samuel Kinder Grace F. Kinder Walter Simpson Oskytel H. Clarke Ethel M Munro Celia McGourty Edwin F Lindsey

Hope Circle D of I Delivers Surprise Social

Members met in the Knights of Columbus Home on State Street for a surprise social after a business session. The program featured an egg contest won by Grace Booth and a potato race won by Bessie Crowles, with Noraft Dwyer singing and Elizabeth Dwyer at piano. Refreshments followed, and plans for a July 4 meeting postponement to July 18 were set, plus August outings with a committee chaired by Winifred Walsh and including Helen Dodd and Marguerite Walsh.

Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus State Street Grace Booth Bessie Crowles Noraft Dwyer Elizabeth Dwyer Piva White Catherine Bottomles Margaret Allan Adelaide Flynn Marguerite TR Reyte Uwreve Wanifred Walsh Helen Dodd Mannie Cashin Marguerite Walsh Mary A) Lannon

Reading certificates awarded at John Post Reynolds school program

Principal George O'Brien awarded reading certificates to 71 pupils in an auditorium program led by Miss Marguerite Brogan. First honors went to Chris Ostby and Elmer Manley, with Mary Victoria earning second and a debate among 7B1 participants.

John Post Reynolds School George O’brien Marguerite Brogan Chris Ostby Elmer Manley Mary Victoria Antonetta Poli Ferdinand Carratura Angelo Ferri John Corea Emily Velleca Chris Ostly Playlet Mary Andrade John Valante Mary Corretta Stephen Machino Josephine Bruno Rufino Motta Vincent Faseno Domenic Attruva Henry Sanford

Local wedding ties Bridget Giustiany to John Valence

Bridget Giustiany of this town united in marriage to John Valence of Warren at St Marys Church. Rev Thomas J Gillan officiated nuptial mass. Attendants were Yvonne Giustiany and Eugene Valence Jr. Ushers Rock Jarvis and Clifford Dubuc. The couple plan a New York wedding trip and will reside on Franklin Street Warren after July.

Wreok Bridget Giustiany John Valence Warren St. Mary’s Church Thomas J. Gillan Yvonne Giustiany Eugene Valence, Jr Rock Jarvis Clifford Dubuc New York Peter Giustiany Hope Street Eugene Valence Broad Street Warren Post No Il Ameican Legion Warren Council Knights of Columbus Franklin Street

Changes at Troops 2 4 5 6 Meeting Schedules

Boy Scouts of America reports new meeting plans for Troops 2 4 5 and 6 this week. Troop 4 plans an outdoor meeting at the Cathan Plaza site and Troop 2 will meet outdoors with games and testing work. Local officials attended the Camp Yawgoog opening party as camps prepare to open for the season from July to September.

Cathan Plas Soowl Yawgoog Warren Barrington Mothin Cary Ftakarest

Prize Winners Named in Letter Writing Contest at Oriana Plant

Charles Dunbar announces prize winners in Safety Week contest at Oriana India Rubber Company plant. Top six include Andrew Pranet, Herman Redfern, Joseph Menna, Margaret Quiver, Joseph Sousa, Marceling Furtado. Bristol plant places second. Hartford Rubber first in employee letter rate. National India Rubber Company shows 99.2 percent of workers wrote letters.

Oriana India Rubber Company Charles Dunbar Creneral Service and Safety Committee Factory Council Andrew Pranet Herman Redfern Joseph Menna Margaret Quiver Joseph Sousa Marceling Furtado Bristol United States Rubber Company Hartford Rubber Company National India Rubber Company

Marriage in St Marys Church Valence Bridget Giustiany

In St Marys Church Warren on June 20, Rev Thomas J Gillan presided over the wedding of John Valence and Miss Bridget Giustiany both of this town.

Valence—Giustiany St Mary's Church Thomas J Gillan John Valence Warren Bridget Giustiany

Miscellaneous Shower for Miss Mary Sousa at Laura Sousa’s Home

A Saturday evening shower hosted by Miss Adam Silvia and Miss Laura Sousa at Laura’s Burton street home honored Miss Mary Sousa. About 70 guests from Providence Riverpoint and the town attended. decorations used pink and blue streamers. A mock marriage featured Lillian Pasquerell as groom Gloria Rego as bride Eva Cruz best man Doris Sousa maid of honor Irene B Lewis ring bearer and Mary Pagano minister. Guests received cupid dolls as favors. Refreshments and games followed the ceremony.

Adam Silvia Laura Sousa Burton Street Mary Sousa L Lillian Pasquerell Gloria Rego Eva Cruz Doris Sousa Irene B Lewis Mary Pagano Providence Riverpoint This Town

Birch-Bark Canoe Not Popular With Indians

A historical note discusses the birch bark canoe as a northern Canada Indigenous craft, saying few are seen today among Indians near trading posts or mining camps in Ontario or Quebec. It contrasts traditional painting and trapping skills with modern outboard powered travel and the allure of the transcontinental train.

Canada Ontario Quebec Courtney Ryley Cooper Saturday Evening Post

State Public Welfare Commission Seeks bids for Infirmary work

The Rhode Island State Public Welfare Commission invites sealed proposals for general construction heating plumbing and electrical work on the State Infirmary Male Ward Tunnel and related facilities. Plans and specs are at Architect Walter Fontaine 287 Main Street Woonsocket with a $25 plan deposit refundable on return. Proposals must be by bona fide Rhode Island contractors with office in state as of Jan 1 1927.

Rhode Island State Public Welfare State Howard Ro Walter of Fontaine Main Street Woonsocket Rot State Public Welfare Commission State House Providence K Ezra Dixon

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