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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1940

Page

4

Bristol Frocks Company Fined in State Labor Case

The Bristol Frocks Company, housed in the United States Rubber Company building on Franklin Street, was fined $50 and costs in Fifth District Court for a minimum wage violation. Judge William T. O Connell continued sentencing on three other counts after a Labor Board official stated the firm would repay back wages from February 12. Co-owners Helen Oliver, Mary Matrone, and M Borges Hart Tauber, with Samuel Tallman, appeared. Vinceenza Rodrigues faced the wage charge and pleaded not guilty to all counts.

Bristol Frocks Company United States Rubber Company Franklin Street Fifth District William T O*connell State Labor Board Vinceenza Rodrigues Helen Oliver Mary Matrone M Borges Hart Tauber Samuel Tallman Nolu

Denner to defend crown in Marieville featherweight bout

Abe Denner of Boston the New England featherweight champion returns to action against Hartford’s Harry Gentile in a two feature card at Marieville Gardens with Georgie Salamone meeting Domenic Deciantis in the secondary ten rounder.

Abe Denner Boston New England Harry Gentile Hartford Marieville Gardens Georgie Salamone East Boston Domenic Deciantis Providence Rhode Island Monrieville Denner Abe Gentile Allie Stolz Matt Perfett Poison Ivy Jerry Zulle Salamone Ivy Decantis Domenic Charles Street Arena

Gems of Thought From Ancient Voices

A collage of aphorisms and quotations on wisdom, instruction, and mindset. It weaves ideas from Michael Bruce Pythagoras Amiel and Anon about disciplined thinking, choosing virtue, and shaping tomorrow through today’s thoughts.

la Galhenne

Hints For Motorists Battery Connections and Freezing Cautions

Loose connections at battery terminals can cause headlights to brighten with engine speed but dim at idle as current shifts from generator to battery. In freezing weather add water and run engine at least 30 minutes to mix electrolyte and prevent freezing that can crack the case or injure plates.

Hope Circle Social Planned by Local Women

The Hope Circle committee led by chairwoman Mrs Thomas H Byrnes organizes a March 1 chowder and plant cake sale at XY to benefit Hope tree. General chairwoman Mrs Bridget Lewis supervises the event with assistants including Mrs Joanna Me lure and Mrs Connors. The Circle will hold its annual banquet March 31 and a benefit whist Tuesday produced winners Mrs Joseph Warren Mrs Arthur J Duffy and Mrs William Horton.

Thomas H Byrnes Mathew Preble William Connery Andrew Francis Charles Burns William A. Bottomley Harry Young William Crowley James McHugh William Dwyer Catherine Gibson Bridget Lewis Hope Tree Joanna Melure Rne Connors Margaret Cinlla Elizabeth Dwyer Lena McKenna Mary Mre- Hugh Mary Condon Marie Vermette Mary Callan Frances Horton Joseph Warren Arthur J Duffy William Horton William T Dwyer George McClure

Community events listing for March and April

The notice lists several local events: Bean Supper and Easter Sale on March 14 at First Baptist Church, Rotary Club Frolic March 23 at New Bristol Casino, Gut teras House Bridge March 27 hosted by Men's Union, Girl Scout Bridge April 3 at St Michael's Parish House, Bristol Colt-Andrews Alumni Association dance April 5 at Colt Auditorium, Casta Diva film April 7 at Pastime Theatre, and the first Vel Ball April 13 at Hotel Warren by Bristol Plant Collins and Aikman Corp.

Mite Society First Baptist Church Rotary Club New Bristol Casino Gutteras House Men's Union First Congregational Church St Michael's Parish House Colt Auditorium Bristol- Colt-Andrews Alumni Association Pastime Theatre Women's Club Bristol Collins and Aikman Corp Warren

Funeral Sessions for William I Baker Sr and Mary Mott

Funeral services yesterday honored William I Baker Sr father of Police Captain Baker with burial at North Cemetery. Widowed Mary Mott died after long illness at 73 at 371 High Street Bristol. Both services featured local clergy and family pallbearers.

Fall River grocer Harry Leviten dies at age

Harry Leviten a prominent Fall River wholesale grocer and brother of Barney Leviten died yesterday at his home 1658 Highland Avenue Funeral services were held this afternoon and burial followed in Fall River

Harry Leviten Fall River Barney Leviten Highland Avenue

Antonio Simonelli Dies. Bristol Rubber Worker

Antonio Simonelli retired Bristol rubber worker died suddenly at his home 10 Goulart Avenue in his 72nd year He was born in Sannico Avellino Italy Nov 10 1867 and came to America 43 years ago He lived in Bristol except for three years in Connecticut He worked over 26 years for National India Rubber Company and was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church He is survived by his wife three sons Ralph and Ned and three daughters Miss Nina Papaena Wes Natalie Vorcaro and Miss Tdi Simonelli all of Bristol. a brother and a sister in Italy also survive

William I. Baker Hannah Valker Hope Street John Beauchamp Portsmouth Episcopal Church Charles Fales Charles Sherman William I Baker Andrea D’ambrosio Lawrence Gilroy Frank Usher Bristol North Cemetery Baker Christopher I Hannah (Allen) Baker National India Rubber Company Volker Nancy Canada National City Cal Capt Baker Abner M. Baker Christopher L. Baker Providence Hattie Pardey Hattie (Bullock) Baker Mary Mott Samuel R. Mott High Street Scotland Mott First Congregational Church Keds Rubber Company Old National India Rubber Company Frederick R Samuel Allen Herbert W Mott Block Island Herbert D Graetz Antonio Simonelli Goulart Avenue Sannanco Sa Badoor Mt Carmel Ralph Nna Papaena Natalie Vorcaro Tdi Simonedh Napeent Joserbine Italy

Death of Mary J Castro at 16 in Bristol

The funeral for Mary J Castro, aged 16, will be held Sunday at 8 15 815 am from her parents home 213 Brunkha street with a requiem mass at St Elizabeth's Church at 9 o clock. Burial follows at St Mary’s Cemetery Barn in Bristol. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Jesse Castro and two brothers Joseph and Jesse Castro.

Mary J Castrey Gelock Jesse Castro Brunkha Street Dock St Elizabeth's Church St Mary's Cemetery Bristol Castro Joseph and

Funeral services for Mary Furtado in Bristol church

Funeral services for Mary Furtado 22 were held at St Elizabeth Church after a solemn high mass. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated with bearers William Cabral Joseph Sousa Wanuel Prenda Joseph Moniz Toura Delpado and Joseph Vales. Burial followed at Bristol. She was the daughter of Joseph and Amy Furtado and survived by three brothers Manuel Joseph John and a sister Amy, all of Bristol.

Mary Furtado Chilton Street Henrique Rocha St Elizabeth Church William Cabral Joseph Sousa Wanuel Prenda Joseph Moniz Toura Delpado Joseph Vales St Mary's Cemetery Miss Furtado Bristol Joseph Amy (Prenda) Furtado Manuel Joseph and John Furtado Amy Furtado

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