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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
8
Last night a stirring address to Colt Memorial High School graduates urged them to think and act for themselves. The speaker emphasized independence, personal responsibility, and pursuing goals with courage and integrity.
A memorial tribute notes Mr Brightman has died after a life marked by kindness and humor. Friends recall how he helped others with cheerful counsel and a steady presence, and they offer prayers for his peaceful rest and for those he leaves behind.
James B. Lee notes a twilight league clash Monday between Larney Bisbane's Olympian Club and Bill Doran's Ever Readys. Frankie Sousa may start for the champions with Joe Borges behind the plate while Bill Doran's squad weighs veteran southpaw Johnny Josephs or Babe Ethier to pitch. Leon Lemaire catches for the Ever Readys.
A local contest lists prizes for entries judged most accurate and within three days. No purchases required. Names and addresses are requested for prize notification.
In a twilight league clash at the common Ever Ready Wine defeated Defiance 8 to 2. Congdon led the Ever Readys with a double and two singles while Menard hit a centerfield homer. D'Ambrosio allowed nine hits for Defiance as LeClerc tripled and Perry scored on a LeClerc hit.
Ernest Moran Jr nine months old son of Ernst and Phoebe Alves Moran died yesterday at his parents home after a brief illness. Funeral services were at 2:30 this afternoon. Burial was in St Mary's cemetery.
The junior class honors the yearbook edition by dedicating the Colt High School Green and White to the dedicated advisor. The tribute recognizes guidance for students and staff during the academic year.
Peter J. Alfano, top pupil of Colt Memorial High, receives Walsh Memorial and Rensselaer medals and is chosen to read the Declaration of Independence on July 4. Santo L. DiGati, 18, wins best cover design for the souvenir program. 10 other entrants competed. Judges include Mrs. Merriman, Miss Cote, R. S. Bosworth, and C. J. Maisano. Program chair is Mrs. Albert H. Flint Jr.
A vintage weight loss ad promotes Kruschen Salts as a safe fat loss method claiming a 15 pound monthly loss and energy boost. It urges weighing before and after using the salt dose, warns against amphetamine substitutes, and touts diet changes like reduced pastry and fatty foods to aid results.
On June 8 1936 Burnside council schedules a public hearing at 730 PM EDT in the Burnside Memorial Building Council Chamber. The hearing addresses an application to keep for sale and sell Intoxicating Beverages under 1933 and 1934 public law chapters with extended privileges. Town Clerk John W. Church orders the notice and invites remonstrants to be heard.
Creditors are notified to file their claims in this office within the times required by law beginning June 12. The notice is issued by John W. Church, Clerk, for the Morne Hatate estate with Bristol as the place involved. The document cites June 9, 1936 and references Louis Cosentino in the context of administration.
Lizzie V. Tingley of Bristol Rhode Island has qualified as administratrix of the estate of Edward H. Tingley late of Bristol deceased. Creditors must file claims in the clerk's office within the legally prescribed time beginning June 5 1936. John W Church Clerk.
Notice to creditors that New England Shoe Mfg Co Inc of Bristol was adjudged bankrupt on June 11 1936. First meeting of creditors set for July 6 1936 at 10 30 AM in Room 802 49 Westminster Street Providence to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. George J Sheehan Referee in Bankruptcy. June 26
Estate notices from Bristol Rhode Island announce Sarah M McMahon as administratrix for John J McMahon alias McMann and call creditors to file claims by June 19 1936. Also final account for Christian Henry Eckhardt and administratrix request for John Matheson estate and Eugenia Paull probate admission with executor Prescott B Paull bond filing.
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