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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1931

Page

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Soldiers Home entertained by Bristol visitors and veterans

At the Soldiers Home on SundayAfternoon a program under the Train of Artillery was presented by Col A M Merriman commanding officer. Performers included J Ker Shaw Miss Margaret Perry John Josephs Charles J Sartini Miss Margaret Clancy Frederick Vera Miss Laura Furtado and the Rhythm Ramblers. A cake and ice cream collation followed and veterans and visitors enjoyed the event.

Charles J. Sartini Bristol Frain Artillery of. Artillery Gol. A. M. Merriman James Kershaw Margaret Perry John Josephs Charles’ J.sartini Margaret Clancy Warren Frederick Vera Laura Furtado Charles J. Sartini, Jr Dennis J. Ferreira Armand Fortin Pawtucket Eva Vitullo Pearl Dion Rythm Ramblers Joe’s Music Masters Ding Dong Daddy L. Kershaw

Rhode Island Building Laws Compiled for Contractors

The Phoenix reports John F. Greene Co. Inc. has published Rhode Island State and Municipal Building Laws a resource for contractors. It covers state construction laws fire escapes employee safety factory inspection and municipal building zoning plumbing and related statutes. Copies are free from Building Inspectors offices or the publishers.

Phoenix John F. Greene Co., Inc Rhode Island

Monthly Probate Court session disposes estates in forenoon

Judge Edward L. Leahy oversaw a busy probate docket approving and extending final accounts and administrator appointments. Notable actions include continued final accounts for George H. Bush Sr Thomas Curran and Ernst L Lohrmann, and approval of estates for Ersilia Palumbo Peti tion Sara Nelson Rockwell and Isabel Farrington among others. Bonds and appraisers were set for several estates and private sales authorized where indicated.

Edward L. Leahy George HH. Bush, Sr Thomas Curran Ernst L. Lohrmann D. bin C. A Ersilia Palumbo Louis Nastri Michele Camporeale Fortunato Camello Sara Nelson Rockwell Percy T. Gray George M. Gray George M. Wilbur Benjamin F. Lindemuth Rhode Island W. Vincent Sumpter Isabel W. Farrington Industrial Trust Co Amos S. Gorham Jeremiah H. Young Herman J. Kempf George W. Kempf Wilfred H. LaBelle Helen B. Munro Eleanor B. Munro

Colt High Leads Schools in Attendance in February

Colt High School posted the highest attendance for February at 96.559 percent, with Byfield close behind at 96.07 percent. Other buildings ranged from 94.74 at Walley to 84.18 at Mason, bringing the system total to 94.09 percent.

Colt High School Byfield Colt Reynolds Walley Guiteras Oliver Taft Hayman Burton Mason

Nominations For Town Offices Completed

A Democratic and Republican party slate is filed for town offices ahead of the March 11 election. Albert E Bernard is named for first councilman with a declination for second councilman. Elisha Hibbert secures second councilman on the Democratic side. Republican nominees include Edward L Leahy and Elisha Hibbert among others with detailed district posts.

Daniel W.coggeshall Democratic Town Committee Albert E. Benard Mr. Benard Daniel W. Coggeshall Elisha Hibbert Hibbert Benard Edward L. Lekhy John W. Church W. Frederick Williams, Jr James F. Wylie Paul C. Mullemaggi Frank J. Silviz Edward L. Leahy Amos S. Gorham Wilfred M. Hammill George Locke Howe Francois LeVay de Wolf Harold E. Hill Robert Newbold Fred G Cleaver Anthony Bisbane Joseph M Edmonds Fred Wilbur Edward L.leahy John W Church Albert FE. Benard James Holmes John Romano Anthony J Nunes Edward L. Leahs Amos S Gorham Frank L Doran Mary J Condon Wilfred M Hamill Roland J. Martelly Joseph FE. McGrath Joseph M. Edmonds

Bristol and Warren Water Works Board Reelects Directors

The Bristol and Warren Water Works held its annual meeting at the Hope street office with proxy representation from C C Getchell and Gen L H Callan. Directors P W Chapman R Emerson Swart Reeves J Newsom William Prucha and Eben F Putnam were reelected and a board meeting was planned in New York City to organize.

Bristol and Warren New York Reeves J Newsom New Rochelle William Prucha Montclair Eben F Putnam Greenwich New York City

Kindergarten Play Planned by Congregational Societies

A committee of the Congregational Club and the Christian Endeavor Society met at Mrs. A E Benard's home to plan Miss Prime's Kindergarten a play to be staged in DeWolf Memorial Chapel on Thursday evening March 19th. The parish cast will include both men and women and parts for the children will be assigned this week.

Congregational Club Christian Endeavor Society A. E. Benard

Boys Held For 19 Robberies In Court

Six youths from ages 2 to 15, part of the "Blue Birdy Gang," faced the Fifth District Juvenile Court after being detained at Lockanosset School. Two, aged 14 and 12, were committed to the reform school during minority. one, age 15, received six months detention. two were placed on probation. The sixth boy, ill, awaits court in Warren.

Lockanosset School Reform School Warren Blue Birdey Lockartosset School Fifth District Juvenile Court W. S. Baker, Jr Reynolds Blue Birds

Returns From Basketball Games May Reach $100

Proceeds from a Gut teras auditorium double header basketball event held Tuesday evening under the Lions Club will reach about $100 for the town’s relief fund. By forenoon, $75.45 was on hand with more to come. The Lions Club committee is credited for organizing a successful fundraiser with all expenses paid from the club treasury.

Gutteras Auditorium Lions Club

Clerks and Carriers Swap Roles at Bristol Post Office

Changes at the Bristol Post Office took effect Sunday. Cyrus A Jackson, a 21 year letter carrier and former clerk, returns to clerk duties, while Michael J Coughlan, a 20 year clerk, becomes a letter carrier. Coughlan covers the eastern route previously held by Vernon A Gray, as Gray takes the north end route formerly served by Jackson.

Bristol Cyrus A Jackson Michael J Coughlan Mr. Coughlan Vernon A Gray Mr Gray Jackson

Collins & Aikman Girls Club Plans March Dance

The Collins and Aikman Girls Club met last evening to plan a St Patrick’s Dance for March 1, 1931. Anna Arone was named chair with Virginia Riccio Barbara Kershie and Marjorie Burke among the committee members. The April social committee includes Rose D Alessio May Kershaw and Lena Turillo.

Collins & Aikman Girls’ Club May Arangements Anna Arone Laddy Virginia Riccio Barbara Kershie Marjorie Burke Lillian Pasquarelli Rose D'Alessio May Kershaw Lena Turillo

N I R Basketball Faces West Warwick Alumni

The N I R Co basketball team meets the strong West Warwick Alumni on Thursday evening in the Recreation Room. A large crowd is expected as both teams are well matched. The N I R 2nds play the Gui eras School team in the prelim. The N A girls head to West Warwick to play the West End Club.

N I. R. Co West Warwick N I R Guieras N. A West End

N I R Girls Club Sets Monthly Meeting Tomorrow

The N I R Girls Club will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow evening in the Recreation Room with Miss Lillian Salzano as president in charge. A business session will be followed by a fine entertainment program.

N. I. R. Girls’ Club Lillian Salzano

Bristol County Baseball League Announces 1931 Season

The Bristol County League begins its 1931 season with a meeting on March 14 at the Providence Journal office in Warren. Two representatives per club must attend to enter the circuit which aims for six teams including Kelley A A, Portuguese Independent, Warren White Sox, Warren Town, Bristol Oaks, Barrington Tigers, and Riverside Coronas.

Bristol County League Providence Journal Warren Joe Riccio Kelley A. A

Plays at Guiteras School Sixth Grade Event

Miss Mary M. Connors directed two Grade 6C plays The Ill-Used Flag and Mar No Name during weekly exercises at Guiteras School Friday afternoon. A chemistry talk by George Springer John Magee and Eric Bease followed. Theresa Marino presented Jerramie's History Lesson.

Mary M. Connors Guiteras Mar George Springer John Magee Eric Bease Theresa Marino Jerramie

New Church Society To Hold First Meeting

The new society at First Congregational Church will meet Wednesday evening in DeWolf Memorial Chapel. A brief business session precedes an entertainment program during which the constitution will be discussed. Mrs. Edward Davin serves as president pro tem with Mrs. Robert F. Munroe arranging social details and Mrs. Iola Denbar leading the refreshments.

First Congregational Church DeWolf Memorial Chapel Edward Davin Robert F. Munroe Iola Denbar

Colt Faces Tough Week As Barrington And Warren Loom

Colt High basketball faces Barrington at Barrington today and Warren High Friday at the Guiteras floor. Colt seeks a two loss season and aims to prove resilience against strong rivals while Barrington and Warren seek payback after earlier Colt defeats.

Barrington Warren Colt Colt High Warren High Guiteras Burrillville Guiteras Auditorium

Fifth District Court delays public aid non support case

In regular Fifth District Court session Judge Lindemuth continued the Samuel J. Cormery vs Michael Cavallaro non support case to next Monday. Mrs Cavallaro said five dollars a week is not enough for herself and child. Civil docket dispositions included Travers vs Travers discontinued and Eisenstadt vs Abate defaulted, Verser? West judgment for 17.58, Vermette Brothers vs Cas tigliego defaulted.

Fifth District Court Director of Public Aid Samuel J. Cormery Michael Cavallaro B. F. Lindemuth Laura Travers Joseph, Travers Abraham Eisenstadt Carme Abate Magnus Or Products Ca Gardner West Vermette Brothers Matteo Castigliego

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Bristol Visisitors Solidiers Whiting & Davis Conley’s Jewelry & Gift Shop F. Newbury Close Optometrist Pastime Theatre Louis Wolheim Lewis Ayres Western Front Ruth Chatterton Clive Brook Amoskeag Linen Featur Edmund Lowe Scotland Yard Wally Wales China Seeks Bristol Parent-Teacher Association Lightnin Will Rogers Louise Dresser Ben Lyon Pauline Starke Barbara Kent D. W. Coggeshall Congregational Societies Collins & Aikman’s N. I. R. Basketball Bristol County Base Ball League Guiteras School New Church Society Edward D.kumz Mae McMillan Elmwood Beauty Shop Elmwood Avenue Providence R. I Ic OF New England Tremont Street
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