Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bristol Phoenix in Bristol, Rhode Island

We have 372,663 pages in Rhode Island

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1930

Page

4

Bristol County District to Hold Scout Meeting and Summer Plans

Bristol County district will hold a Wednesday evening meeting at 8 oclock in the Boy Scout Building on Hope street to finalize patrol activities for the indoor meeting period. Camp Took rest on Mt Hope Bay will be the summer headquarters and a new Sea Scout Ship will be organized under Skipper Oswald Leclaig with instructions from Lat Col Fred M Straight. A name for the ship will be chosen at the meeting and a Ship Committee will be appointed. The Scouts will conduct their Fourth of July stand to raise funds for the summer camp.

Bristol ‘County Boy Scout Hope Street Takarest Mt. Hope Bay Oswald Leclaig Fred M. Straight

Lindy Cardoza Maintains Lead in Bristol Boy Contest

Manuel Lindy Cardoza remains the frontrunner at the end of week three in the Most Popular Boy in Bristol contest. Voters have supported Cardoza since the kickoff, keeping him ahead as the competition continues.

Bristol Manuel “Lindy” Cardoza

Local championship yields state title and Ocean City trip

Sara wins the state championship earning a free trip to Ocean City New Jersey with a patron. Brown advances to join other state champions in Philadelphia and a city tour, Band escort and Boy Scouts greet them, then a visit to New York City and other sites.

Sara Jtitlevof Wis Oceans City Young Brown Philadelphia Pa Ocean City N. J New York City

Bey to Attend National Marble Championship Contest

The annual National Marble Championship contest will be held at Ocean City New Jersey June 24 to 27. Champions from states across the Union will gather to contest for the National Honors. Frank Brown, son of Mr and Mrs.

Ocean City N J States of the Union Frank Brown

Obituary of Daniel McPhee follows long illness in Providence

Daniel McPhee died after a lengthy illness and funeral services were held at 2 p.m. in the Mortuary Chapel at North Cemetery. Born in Glasgow and in his 80th year, he came to the United States at age eight and spent about 50 years in this town. A bootmaker for Nations India Rubber and a former Namquit Mill weaver, he also played infield for Bristol Union Baseball fifty years ago. He leaves two half sisters, Mrs J H Butcher of West Creek New Jersey and Mrs J P Reynolds of Anthony. Bearers included George L. Crown Willard S Kennes Sr Wilfred P Hunt of Swansea Mass and Fred R Budlong of Anthony.

Daniel McPhee Providence Hospital Nelson Kellogg Trinity Church North Cemetery Glasgow Scotland McPhee Nations India Rubber Company Bristol Union J H Butcher West Creek J P. Reynolds Anthony

Thomas Murphy Dies after Long Town Residency

Thomas Murphy a long time resident of this town died yesterday at a Providence hospital. Services are set for tomorrow morning at the C M Connery funeral parlors on Burton Street followed by a requiem mass at La Mora's shoals FSCUA and burial in St Mary's Cemetery this town.

Thomas Murphy Providence C M Connery Burton Street la Mora

Rotary convention outlines international service program

The conference opens Tuesday with 100 meetings for Rotarians by occupation focusing on wool industry issues and international commerce mechanics. Midweek covers community service clinics on Chest Funds Crippled Children Work and youth surveys. Thursday and Friday emphasize international service and personal contacts with leaders such as Reverend A J Soldan and speakers from Europe the Far East and Latin America.

Rotary A. J Soldan Santa Monia California Leavenworth Far East Peter FE. Souddah Jaffa Palestine Near East Luis Machado Rotary Club Havana Cuba

Healy Nerone and Heales Wed at St Marys Bristol

The wedding of Miss Julia Nerone of Bristol to Joseph Heales of Warren took place yesterday at 8:15 am at St Marys Church Bristol. Rev Thomas J Gill officiated. The bride wore a pink taffeta gown with matching accessories, and the groom is employed by Charles Bo Maguire Construction Co of Providence. They will reside at 40 Church Street Bristol after July 15.

St Mary's Church Julia Nerone Joseph Howard Heales Warren Thomas J Gillan Augustine P Nerone Church Street Joseph Edward Healey Margaret Fo Nerone Canada Bristol Colt Memoral High National India Rubber Company Ingh Medical Corps of the Navy Warren Post Warren Council Knights of Columbus Charles Bo Maguire Construction Co Provide

Sale of Mortgaged Real Estate in Bristol Rhode Island

Public auction on July 9 1930 at 10 am under a mortgage deed dated September 24 1929 by Andrew J Coyle. Property is lot 17 on Borges Plat in Bristol with defined boundaries and improvements. Terms: $300 at sale, balance within ten days at attorney James E Brennan office Pawtucket RI.

Andrew J Coyle Bristol Rhode Island Academy Avenue Manuel M. Borges Virginia E Borger

Mount Hope Bridge Details Longest Girders Spanning 1200 Feet

The Mount Hope Bridge features 150 foot girders used in one viaduct span, a central 1200 foot span between towers, and a total weight exceeding eight thousand tons. Rob inson & Steinman of New York designed the structure with T. E. Blake contributing architectural touches. construction was contracted to McClintic Marshall for Mount Hope Bridge Company.

Bristol Portsmouth Fall River Mount Hope Anchorage Mount Hope Bridge Hell Gate Arch Queensboro Bridge New York Robinson & Steinman New York City T. E. Blake Mount Hope Bridge Company McClintic-Marshall Company

Newport Team Defeats Bristol All Stars 5-3 Saturday

Newport Collegiants beat Bristol County All Stars 5 to 3 on the Common. Billie Bull hit a home run and Jimmie Head, Donoven, and Josephs drove in runs as Newport pitchers Wiggenhauser Gallagher and Josephs held Bristol to six singles. Bull and Lions collected two hits each for Newport, with Donovon, Smusz, and Servant contributing solid innings and defense.

Newport Bristols Weegre Iwecateier Newport Collegians Kid’' Hope Bristol County All Stars Jack Gallagher Johnny Josephs Cranston Billie Bull Lions Sea” Boys Wiggenhauser Donoven Jimmie Head Weiggenhausers Johnny Andrade Andrade Josephs Martin Mans Bennie Smusz NT Rs Rubber Workers Jim Head Bil” Donovan Willow Newport Bull Cork” Servant Bristol Donovan McFee Mortland I Wheeler Whites Donnelly J Donnelly Wiggenhauser P Bristol All Starss Ab Menard Servant Smusz Gladue Andrade c Gallagher Bull G .Donnelly Mansi Smusze

Kearney Post Juniors Defeat Stark Parker In Tight Legion Game

The undefeated Kearney Post American Legion strengthened their lead by beating Stark Parker Post East Providence 3 to 2 on the common. Davies and Cota drove in runs for Stark Parker while Halpin’s delivery kept Kearney scoreless until a late flurry. Both pitchers struck out 10 as LeMaire Marsden and Davies starred on defense and offense.

Kearney Post Kearney American Legion Stark-Parker East Providence Bristol Legionaires Stark- Parker Cota Shaw Davies Halpin West Stark-Parker Post Kearney Post Legionaires LeMaire Marsden

Priest Presented Purse by Bristol Parishioners

The parishioners of St. Elizabeth's church presented Rev. F. J. Gomes with a substantial purse of gold in appreciation of his kindness during his stay in Bristol. Fr. Gomes has moved to St. Francis Xavier's church in East Providence. The Bristol church members extend best wishes.

St. Elizabeth's Church F. J. Gomes Bristol Fr. Gomes St. Francis Xavier’s Church East Providence

Bridge Tip: Jump Partner’s Bid to Dodge If Not Turn 3B

A brief tip from Your Marks Contract on when to jump a partner’s bid in bridge. The guidance notes a defensive dodge if the bid does not yield the 3B response, with an example name Gabette from Arkansas.

Arkansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Lawman Ventura del Toro Walter Metcalfe Manuel Cardoza William Dwyer Leo Mansi B. T. Peter, Jr Jack Marsden Robert Levy Mike Ferraiola William Remieres Raymond Makowsky Domenic Ruggiero Bey Reginald Dimond Sidance George L. Crown Willard S Kennes Sr Wilfred P Hunt Swansea Mass Fred R Budlong THE Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Fier Peansy Evani James E Brennan Main St Pawtucket R. I Bristol District Nursing Association Petc Bonvicin Burton ST Tel Robert J. McKay G. W. Simmons Sem Wiliamson E. W. Weaver High Street G. M. Wilbur Constitution ST Lanzire’s Express Frank Lanzire Charles M. Connery Undertaker Beurten St Isaac B. Munro Garfield Ave William A. Doran Bay View Ave Augustus P. Duffy W. W. Franklin & Co Wood Street
Search Courier

Search the Bristol Phoenix Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bristol Phoenix?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication