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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1931

Page

8

Sidelights On Main Street Theatre Plans Prevail In Bristol

A long column notes Bristol will get a new theatre with plans drawn and a major firm to supervise operations. It teases local figures, mentions the Ever Ready crew, a political tilt at Bradford Street, and a benefit performance of Kempy for the Relief Fund, with various residents teased.

Bristol K QO Bradford St Colt Louis Castriotta Honey Menard Dick Dickinson Brother Lavey, Jr Sab Serbst Noah Count Tony Ferrara Bill Baker Young's Lombard Pozz Eagles Charlie Sartini Miss Quirk Tony Nunes Curly Desilets Sleepy Ted Hardy Donald Morrissey Boston Joe Paul Harvey Gladue Arthur Demars Chief Grabert Bill Burke Chappy Dion State Bradford Jim Connors John Dunbar Ted Cooney Geo Boutilier Oney DiPalma Fred Goff Ralph Gallo Bud Shaw Ed. Kunt Tattrie Francis Burke Frank Remieres Francis Connell

Fire At Sartini's Shoe Store Damages Three Story Tenement

Fire chief John Grabert reports a blaze at Sartini's Shoe Store and adjacent confectioners shop in a three story tenement owned by Edward Quirk. The fire spread to the second floor. four lines of hose were laid and parts of the building damaged by fire and water. Alarm delays were noted due to telephone issues and miscommunication with the station.

Edward Quirk Charles Sartini Sartini Mary Quirk Milar Ator NR Co IR Co Not Ro Co Watchman Bower Room Hoiler Room John Grabert

Storms, Service Clubs, and Friendly Competitions

A reflective poem about community aid during a storm follows a note on shared blessings for the jobless. The page then reports Rotarians versus Lions in planned bowling and volleyball events with club leaders appointed and funding ideas floated. The piece hints at public interest and lighthearted competition for a good cause.

Reverend Wismer to Speak on Godless Russia at Newport Service

The Rev Ernest J Wismer of Newport will deliver an address on the challenge of a godless Russia to Americans at the 730 PM Sunday service in DeWolf Memorial Chapel. Morning service is 1030 AM with church school at noon and a men’s class in the auditorium. The union Lenten service on Wednesday March 11 will feature Dr E E Wells at 730 PM in DeWolf Memorial Chapel.

Ernest J. . Wismer Newport Russia DeWolf Memorial Chapel Bristol Christian Endeavor Society E. E. Wells Providence Methodist Episcopal Church

Reba Rebekah Lodge Guests Dorcas Lodge

Fifty members of Reba Rebekah Lodge No. 12 surprised Dorcas Lodge Providence last evening. Noble Grand Miss Pauline Brelsford presented the Travelling Infirmary Box and Reba Lodge hosted an entertainment of Living Pictures with vocal solos by Miss Gladys Thurston and Miss Myrtle Clark. Accompanists Ida Straight Luella Ryone. Miss DeLello performed acrobatic dancing and Mrs Luella Ryone gave readings. Mrs Anne V Seymour chaired the entertainment committee and served as mistress of ceremonies.

Reba Lodge Dorcas Lodge Reba Rebekah Lodge Providence Pauline Brelsford Gladys Thurston Myrtle Clark Ida Straight Luella Ryone DeLello Anne V. Seymour

Elena Dyer Obituary in Warren at 35

Mrs Elena Dyer sister of Dr Michael J O'Brien of this town died at her parents home in Warren at an early hour yesterday. She leaves her parents two sons five sisters and two brothers. Age thirty five. Her funeral will be held tomorrow morning.

Elena Dyer Michael J O'Brien John J. O’brien Warren

Farewell Concert Planned for Commendatore Chiaia in Providence

Commendatore Giovanni Chiaia announces a farewell concert in Memorial Hall Providence on the evening of March 18. He plans to depart soon for Italy to continue his operatic career with the Mnemosyne Society of Fine Arts lending patronage.

Giovanni Chiaia Albert D.lollo Memorial Hall Providence Chiaia Italy The Mnemosyne Society of Fine Arts Carlotta M. Golini Canada Milan Naples Rome Madrid Spain Berlin Germany Vienna Austria Colon Buenos Aires Budapest Rio Janiero Sydney Melbourne Santiago Chiara

Births in Manchester Family Names Falugo and Manchester

In Manchester two births are announced. On March 4 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Falugo of 18 State street. On February 25 a son named Albert Joseph was born to Mr and Mrs Daniel Manchester of 241 State street.

Bristol Probate Notices Appoint Administrator and Hear Will

In Bristol on February 24 1931 Manuel Raposa qualified as Administrator of the estate of Consitina Silveria deceased creditors are to file claims by law beginning February 27 1931. Also estate of Althea Lord probate hearing set for March 16 1931 at 10 am in the Probate Court Room Bristol notice to be published for fourteen days.

Bristol Mary Keegan Bristol Phenix Ohnw Consitina Silveria Manuel Raposa Althea Bristol Phenix John W. Church Isabel W. Farrington Isabel W Farrington John W Crurch Herman J. Kempf

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