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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1929

Page

2

Subscriptions Grow for Hotel Bel vede Airway Project

A popular subscription drive by Kearney Post No 6 American Legion raises 83 dollars toward a roof airway at Hotel Bel vede with a 300 dollar target. Chairman A A Edmonds and committee members Thomas A Hickey and Charles R Burns welcome further gifts sent via Bristol Phoenix.

Belvedere Kearney Post American Legion A. A Edmonds Thomas A. Hickey Charles R. Burns Bristol Phoenix Dr C E W Wall A Edmonds J T Pierce Joseph Enos Edward I. I Ahy L. H Callan F. E. Suzman Edward D Kunz Samuel Konder Thomas A Hickey Eddie Perry Samuel J Smith, Jr Charles R Burns Lions Club of Bristol

Lions and Rotarians Plan Chamber of Commerce Effort

A Lions Club meeting at the Hotel Belvedere formed a committee with a Rotary Club, aiming to study creating a Chamber of Commerce. Members include Stephen Hopkins George Baldwin and John Magee. The club also set $10 for an aurway marker fund and assigned printing duties for 1000 copies of "Dear Old Bristol" to Vermette and Dowd.

Lions and Rotarians Chamber OF Commerce Rotary Cib Lions Club Hotel Belvedere Stephen W Hopkins George H Baldwin John H Magee Norman J Vermette Charles F. Dowd Bristol Arthur M McCaw Sebastian Bernard Louis A Beauregard Oscar Pivin B W Wall J Frank Keating Charles Kb Callery Anthony A Moren Angelo Pozzi Jaons

Portuguese Formally Open New Club House

The new Portuguese organization club house on Osher Avenue, built at 7500 dollars, was opened Sunday with attendees from Bristol and beyond. Dignitaries Domingos Ferreira Martins and Adnan Costa Matate spoke. music by an orchestra accompanied by a Providence club committee including ANnitbaorns Cabral and Rafael da Costa Martins.

Anosher Avenue Recordacocs da Patna Club Canoals Domingos — Ferreira Martins Bristol New Bedford Adnan Costa Matate Samuel Swart Albert Botelho Monte Henry Alfredao Rafael da Costa Martins Joaquin VO Ramos Atala Olwiera Aguas Providence Ohta Sco Annitbaorns Cabral Ndevan Marate Joseph Rodaques John Sousa Jesse Sousa Joardoof Joseph Sousa Joseph Lavatts Manuel Silvia Antone Sousa Manuel Mernared Aesate Joseph Fer

Float with diving board debuted at public bathhouse

A newly painted float crupped with a diving board was placed in commission at the public bathhouse yesterday. The facility is run this year by James Connors Jr assisted by Domenic Langello. Entrance fee is five cents for ages over 12 with an extra ten cents for dressing room use.

James Connors, Jr Domenic Langello

Kearney Post Juniors Win By Default Over McKeown Post Juniors

The Kearney Post Juniors baseball team defeated McKeown Post Juniors of Lonsdale last evening by default. Rev Dr Samuel S Drury and son Roger with Miss Mary R Drury sail Saturday for a two months Europe trip. Miss Ruth Totman, guest of Mr and Mrs Joseph C Alger, returns to Roxbury Mass. from town.

Kearney Post McKeown Post Lonsdale Samuel S. Drury Roger Mary R. Drury Europe Ruth Totman Joseph C Alger Cole Street Roxbury Mass Bristol Aerte Order of Eagles Makowsky Dlam MCA Bays Leahy Farm Mt Hope Bay E. H Hobson Bristol Town Kid Hope Battery Fall River Babe” Ethier Bristol Mamie Ruth Alfred Manuel May Raposa Dorothy Christina Morris Philomena Cambello East State Street

Martins Cabral Mary Evangeline Cabral Marries Joseph Martins

Miss Mary Evangeline Cabral of 65 Usher Avenue and Joseph C Martins of 71 Usher Avenue married at 9 yesterday morning in St Elizabeth's Church. Rev Francisco Vieira officiated. The bride wore white satin with a tulle veil and carried a rose bouquet. Matron of honor Mrs Joseph Ferreira wore pink georgette crepe and butterfly roses. Best man was Joseph Ferreira. A wedding breakfast followed at the bridge groom's parents' home with a later reception. The couple plan to reside on Usher Avenue after a bridal trip.

Mary Evangeline Cabral Usher Avenue Joseph C Martins Delphine Martins St Elizabeth's Church Francisco Vieira Joseph Ferreira Georgette Crepe

Playground opening July 1 under supervision of C J O'Brien

Newport Richey visitors Mr and Mrs Henry M Remington arrive for a few weeks with relatives on Burton street. An automobile driven by Elmer Maxfield struck five year old Albert Cirillo on Franklin street when the child ran into the road yesterday afternoon.

C J. O'Brien Henry M. Remington Newport Richey Florida

Iannucci Ferrara wedding at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Angelina D Iannucci daughter of Mr and Mrs James Iannucci of Perth Amboy NJ married Joseph P Ferrara Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph P Ferrara 41 Mt Hope Ave at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Rev Joseph Poja officiated and celebrated a nuptial mass Attendants included Theresa Ferrara maid of honor and Carl Velleca best man The ceremony followed by a reception at the bridegroom’s home and a bridal trip to New York and Washington They will reside in Perth Amboy NJ The bride a native of Perth Amboy and the groom born in Bristol attended local schools and work in New Jersey city respectively

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Angelina D. Iannucci James Iannucci Perth Amboy Joseph P. Ferrara, Jr Joseph P Ferrara Mt. Hope Avenue Joseph Poja Theresa Ferrara Carl Velleca New York Washington Perth Ambox Bristol New Jersey

Teacher Accepts High School Post at Original Salary

Supt of Schools William C Hobbs reports Edward J Fitzgerald of Whitman Mass has accepted the high school position at the original salary of 1900 dollars. Fitzgerald had initially declined, citing the pay as too low, but changes made him join with a strong record and high recommendations.

Wm C Hobbs Edward J Fitzgerald Whitman Mass Douglas Faton Fitzgerald Hobbs

Pastor Resigns at First Congregational Church

The Reverend John J Goodacre, pastor of the First Congregational Church, submitted his resignation due to ill health. The decision was read during the Sunday morning service.

John J Goodacre First Congregational Church Goodacre

Tragic Drowning Of Young Barbosa At Local Wharf

David Barbosa aged years, son of Antone and Mrs Barbosa of 228 Thames street, slipped into the water near the State street area after missing from home. Firemen policemen and boy scouts aided a search and his body was recovered at midnight. Medical Examiner Dr Siegel ruled accidental drowning. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.

David Antone Barbosa Thames Street O. R. Siegel

Shower for Miss Cirillo Honors Bride to Be Sousa

A large group of friends attended a miscellaneous shower for Miss Marion Beatrice Cirillo of Roma street Friday evening at the Collins Aikman Girls' Club rooms on State street. She will wed John Soares Sousa of 73 King street Warren. Guests enjoyed pink and blue decor, games, dancing and refreshments.

Marion Beatrice Cirillo Roma Street Collins & Aikman Girls’ Club State Street Cirillo John Soares Sousa King Street Warren

National India Rubber Co Announces Key Department Changes

The National India Rubber Co announces management changes with William H Sisson named foreman wire shipping, Romeo ID Asselin appointed foreman bare wire and cable, and William McKenna promoted to assistant foreman bare wire and cable departments.

National India Rubber Co William H Sisson Romeo ID Asselin William McKenna

Ringling Bros Circus to Visit Providence in July

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey announce their Greatest Show on Earth will perform in Providence on Tuesday July 2. The advance car tours the region with lithographs, offering 1600 performers and 1000 animals aboard 100 railroad cars. Stars include Zachirin the Human Projectile, Goliath the Sea Elephant, Wallenda-Bell Troupes, Don Colleano, Lillian Lettzel, Flying Codonas, Rieffenachs, and Ernesto acts. Performances occur twice daily as the five ring circus touts new foreign acts and splendor.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum &Bailey Providence Zachirin Goliath Wallenda-Bellmut Don Colleano Lillian Lettzel Codonas Alfredo Maximo Rieffenachs Ernestos Ringling- Barnum Circus

Surprise kitchen shower for Rosalie Pendleton

A kitchen shower was hosted at Miss Dolly Wennerstrand's Central street home for Miss Rosalie Pendleton and her fiancé Walter Wennerstrand. Guests entered to Lohengrin's wedding march as rose petals showered the bride. Pink and green crepe decorations and pink roses adorned the room. A decorated clothes basket held kitchen utensils and favors. Games, solos, and refreshments followed for about twenty attendees.

Dolly Wennerstrand Central Street Rosalie Pendleton Walter Wennerstrand Lohengrin

St Mary's Class of 1930 Holds Commencement Exercises

The St Marys Parish School graduating class of 26 held exercises Friday in St Marys auditorium with Dr William L Serbst as principal speaker. Addresses were by Vincent James Simmell and Marie Jeanette LeClerc for valedictorian and salutatorian, plus a Flower Day playlet What the Roses Said. Fr Gillan and the Sisters of Mercy received praise for eight years of care.

Kirk S ST Mary's Rae Giana St. Mary's Serbst Fr Gillan Sisters of Mercy Fr. Gillan Frances Byrnes Edna Quintal Frances Gallagher Mary Conley Margaret Butler Moss Rose Margaret Gallagher Elizabeth Sylvia Lillian King Marie Jeanette LeClerc John Vincent James Simmell Thomas J. Gillan William SL. Serbst Marta Marie Jeanette LeClerq Daniel Burke

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