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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

3

YMCA athletic carnival party at Rockwell Hall

About 80 people attended a chafing dish social after the YMCA athletic carnival. Rufus Murray acted as toastmaster and introduced Rev. Dr. Locke and other speakers. Prizes and medals were awarded for attendance and athletic contests, and a one act comedy closed the evening.

Rufus Murray John W. Best Rockwell Hall Women’s Auxiliary R. H. Dunbar E. J. Robertson L. C. Bradshaw C. B. Rockwell Murray Robertson Night Hawks Fred Wilbur Charles West Harold Newman Rennie Sawyer Clarence Osterberg Frances Buck Fall River Madaline Raynolics June Rockwell Fxe Mar Cole Jean Herrmann Helen Waldron

First Baptist Church Holds Children's Day Program

The First Baptist Church hosted a Children's Day in the auditorium Sunday at 7 30 pm. Readings, recitations, and songs featured Bertha Alger, Helen Alger, Evelyn Pedley, and Esther Luther among others with supervision by Mrs Harold Pedley and Otis Bailey Sr. The program closed with On Our Way Rejoicing.

Harold Pedley Otis Bailey Bertha Alger Helen Alger Evelyn Pedley Esther Luther

Donations Acknowledged for Bristol Children's Home

May and June donations listed including clothing from Mrs Wm L Manchester chicken rolls from Mrs Wm T ODonnell sugar from Mrs O L Bosworth cream from Mrs Samuel Kinder and sewing services from Mrs Rockwell and Mrs Levy.

Bristol Wm. L. Manchester Wm T. O'Donnell O. L. Bosworth Samuel Kinder Rockwell

King Philip Restaurant Nin3 Triumphs In Hard Fought Contest

Clever pitching by Ray Berry and heavy hitting from Rip Conway and Sal Sevigny powered Sab Alesio's King Philip Restaurant nine to a 3 to 0 win over Kid Hope's National India Rubber Co. last evening on the common. It was the third shutout of the season for the rubber workers.

Ray Berry Waldorf Clothing Co Providence Rip” Conway Sal Sevigny Sab _ Alesio King Philip Restaurant Kid Hope National India Rubber Co

Attempt to Burn Building Frustrated by Owner

An attempt to set fire to a Wheeling Street farm building occupied by Mr and Mrs Thomas Mahoney was frustrated when Mahoney awakened by a noise saw a car leaving his yard and flames. He notified the operator, a general alarm sounded, Bristol fire companies responded, and Mahoney kept the blaze under control with a garden hose before the firemen arrived.

Wheeling Avenas Thomas Mahoney Mr Mahoney Mahoney

Fragmentary historical suggestion on a battle topic

A student quotes a suggestion about a historic battle and discusses the clash as a contested issue. The fragmentary text captures debate over whether the battle should be fought at a certain level in a class discussion.

Rome's Reach Across Nations of the Former Empire

The text lists nations once within the Roman empire including Great Britain Spain Portugal France Germany Italy Austria Albania Switzerland Egypt and the Balkan states reflecting the historical breadth of Roman influence.

Rome Great Britain Spain Portugal France Germany Italy Austria Albania Switzerland Egypt Balkan Ctatea

Birds Recount Arctic to Antarctic Journeys and Hummingbird Winters

The arctic tern makes a 22 000 mile annual round trip from the Arctic to the Antarctic region. The hummingbird of North America winters in South America.

Arctic Antarctic North America South America

Laughter's Revelation in Chinatown Sage Quote

A Washington Star fragment notes Prudence greeting a sage of Chinatown who says humor reveals our inner weakness by exposing the mental process of amusement. The playful remark emphasizes how laughter discloses human frailty and thought.

Hi Ho Chinatown Washington Star

Politician Faces Dissension Amid Health Concerns

A Charlotte News item notes a politician contending with internal discord while in poor health, drawing parallels to a man of fragile condition. The brief underscores strain within political ranks and public scrutiny.

Charlotte News

Health and Life Outcomes Tied to Early Upbringing

Dr. Roger Dennett argues that many life shortcomings stem from physical defects preventable by intelligent parenting, highlighting early health and wellness as crucial to success.

Roger Dennett

Death of Warren boxer George Caisse noted

George Caisse of Warren, former New England amateur light heavyweight champion, died at a young age. He gained a strong reputation for sportsmanship and spent four years competing around Providence. In 1929 30 he won the New England 160 I Ib title in Boston, sharing the stage with Warren teammate Jimmy Abbruzzese, who claimed the 147 Ibs title.

George Caisse Warren New England Caisse Providence George Boston Jimmy Abbruzzesse

Butler La Fazia wedding at St Marys Church

Miss Mary Elizabeth Butler daughter of Mrs Margaret Butler of Bradford Street married Anthony Louis La Fazia son of Mr and Mrs Louis LaFazia of Hughesdale Rhode Island this morning at St Marys Church. The bride wore pink point d esprit and carried pink sweet peas and lilies of the valley with attendant Miss Mary Trainor. The groom was attended by Louis Ferri. The couple plan a move to 143 Bradford Street and will reside in this town after a wedding trip.

St. Mary's Church Mary Elizabeth Butler Margaret Butler Bradford Street Anthony Louis la Fazia Louis LaFazia Hughesdale Mary Trainor Miss Hill Louis Ferri R. Y White Mountains St Mary's Parochial School Colt Memoral High School National India Rubber Co R I R I School of Pharmacy and Allied Sciences This Town

Fourth of July Committee Plans Twilight League Game

Arrangements are being made for July 3 a baseball game between the NI R Club of the Twilight League and a crew team from the U S Cincinnati to anchor in the harbor for the Fourth celebration.

NI R US. S Cincinnati

Frankie Sousa Leads Darcey Athletics to Sunday Win

Frankie Sousa the Bristol hurler pitched the Darcey Athletics to an 8 2 victory over Oregon AC of New Bedford Sunday afternoon. It was Sousa's third win of the week after defeats of Jarvis Drugs in Newport Monday and a Bristol Two win against Collins Aikman Friday.

Frankie Sousa Bristol Darcey Athletics Providence Oregon AC New Bedford Frankie Newport Jarvis Drugs Collins & Aikman

Bristol Brown to Box at Queensboro Stadium Long Island City

Local featherweight Nick Bristol Brown who was set for an open air bout in Westerly on June 23 is now signed to face a worthy opponent at Queensboro Stadium, Long Island City, in a near future boxing show.

Nick “Bristol” Brown Westerly Queensboro Stadium Long Island City Norom

Providence Eyes Return of Eastern League Ball Club

Discussion centers on placing a Providence team in the Eastern League to represent the city. Proponents argue the city’s strong base ball following should draw well, citing large crowds at amateur and twilight league games as evidence.

Providence

Fourth of July Chief Marshal Named for Parade

Fourth of July committee appoints Carl Haffenreffer as chief marshal. A sub committee to arrange the water battle includes Fire Chief Robert J Aemersane and Dace Dwrer cand Matew Brito. Local and out of town fire companies may participate. Newport Naval Training Station and other groups pledge entries. Events begin at Hotel Belvedere balcony at 4 30 pm with the water battle at 5 pm. A baseball game between top league teams is set for June 27th.

Carl Haffenreffer Robert J Aemersane Dace Dwrer Cand Matethew Brito Defiance Everreadys Vigilants Appenaug Rough & Readers Warren Newport Naval Training Station Defiance Hose Co Kearnes Bristol Belvedere

Twilight League big game sets Fourth clash for Independence Day

Bill Cooper slated to pitch tomorrow as East Providence Town Team meets King Philip Restaurant in a pivotal Twilight League showdown. The early week matches shape the race for first and second place ahead of the Independence Day celebration with LaFazia Drug Store facing NIT R. Co in the final game shaping the Fourth of July lineup.

Bill Cooper King Philip Collins & Aikmangd Wll Wil Paul Cooper East Providence Hns King Philp Cooper Providence Alesio al Leach IC 1 Bill Bull Newport LaFazia Drug Store Nine R. Co

London Lord Mayor’s Salary and Banquet Costs Revealed

The London lord mayor earns £50,000 annually and spends £20,000 on the yearly banquet. Official estimates put the office expenses at least twice the salary, highlighting the high cost of the post.

London

Quiet wedding unites Lillian Munroe and Ralph Trott

Miss Lillian Munroe wed Ralph Trott Saturday at the bride's mother's home on Wood Street. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Hurd of the Church of the Nazarene. The couple plans to reside in Bristol and Trott works as a chemist at NR Co. The bridal party includes Doris Munroe as bridesmaid and Gilbert Shaw as best man. A wedding supper followed.

Lillian Munroe Ralph Trott Wood Street Doris Munroe Gilbert Shaw Trott Hurd Church of the Nazarene N R Co Bristol

Marabello Fortin unite in East Providence marriage

Natale Marabello of East Providence married Esther Fortin at Our Lady of Laurette Church. The bride wore white chiffon with orange blossom veil and white rose bouquet. Bridesmaid Rose Di Gianni wore green organdie and carried yellow tea roses. Best man was Carmelo Marabello. The couple plans a New York and Connecticut motor trip and will live in East Providence where the groom works.

Carmelo Marabello New York Connecticut East Providence

Langello Kosiar wedding at St Casimar's Church

Warren John Barbara Kosar and Frank Raymond Langello were married Monday at St Casimar's Church in Warren. Rev Fr Rozpad officiated. Attendants were John Langella and his wife. After a wedding trip to New York and Boston the couple will reside at 9 Union Street.

St Casimar’s Warren John Barbara Kosar Frank Raymond Langello Walter JT Rozpad St . Casimar's John Langella New York Boston Union Street This Town

Obituary John H Byrnes Resident of Bristol Dies at 72

John H Byrnes 72 long time Ireland native and Spanish American War veteran died Sunday at Rhode Island Hospital after four years in Bristol. He lived with his sister Mrs Brid get Waters on Bay View avenue and was uncle to Representative Thomas H Byrnes. Funeral 830 Thursday from his home then St Marys Church with a solemn high mass. Burial in St Marys Cemetery Chestnut street Bristol.

John H Byrnes Rhode Island Byrnes Bridget Waters Bay View Avenue Thomas H Byrnes Ireland Bristol Birnes Worcester St. Mary’s Church St Mary’s Cemetery Chestnut Street

Reception Night at the Senior Social Echoes

The writer recalls a warm summer senior reception with many dances and a busy night. Students like Ray Sartini Olive Machado Art LaCasse and Dorothy Conley share moments on the floor while reporters note a crowded social, generous ice cream, and thanks to Miss Callan for access. It ends with the verdict IT WAS SWELL.

Ray Sartini Olive Machado al LeClerc Marge Campbell Fred Vera Olive Freitas Rus Aiken Mary Byrnes Morris Levy Regina Farley Art LaCasse Dorothy Conley Johnnie Andrade Lulu Pereira Herbie Burnham Persis Dolloff Nuts Joe Margo Lucy Pagnano John Rego Lena Giustiany T J O'Brien Molly Gallagher Julius Palmer Shirley Newman Bill Crowley Louis Silvia Irene Toplin Joe Guire Chas, Pendleton Charlotte Manchester Eddie LeClerc Marion Exley Eddie Sid Dunbar Edna Demars Eddie James St. Angelo Evelyn Toplin Guy Proto Frances West Les Eisenstadt Ed Levy Miss Sherman

Ancient Cracow University Keeps Poland's Sports Flow Alive

The historic Cracow university sustains a half millennium tradition with 708 students enrolled today. Classes run full, exams proceed, and attendance remains voluntary as students choose to attend or stay away.

University Cracow University Poland Iso

Not Easily Acquired

A quotation from Thomas Arnold emphasizes that real knowledge and high-value insight must be earned through effort thought and proof rather than being obtained easily. The passage underscores the value of diligence in learning and understanding.

Thomas Arnold

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