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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1927

Page

3

American Legion Auxiliary Kearney Unit 6 meets hosts St Patrick party

The regular semi monthly meeting at G A R Hall heard reports from committee chairs and welcomed a joint St Patrick's celebration with the Post. Elizabeth Carr Hospitalization Chairman reported visits to Providence Hospitals and distribution of delicacies to disabled veterans. Catherine Troiano chaired the local committee for the party and St Patrick novelties were shared.

American Legion Auxiliary Kearney G. A. R. Hall Elizabeth Carr Providence Robert Bullock Rhode Island Hospital St. Patrick’s Catherine Troiano St Patrick’s

First Pinafore rehearsal by Trinity Men’s Club set for April

The first rehearsal for the light opera Pinafore by Trinity Men’s Club was held at Trinity Parish House Tuesday. Early reports say the production will be among the town’s best. The next rehearsal is slated for Tuesday with several principals practicing their parts.

Trinity Men's Club Trinity Parish House

Firemen's Baseball Team Holds First Practice

The 1927 Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company No. 2 baseball team, led by manager Frank Lewis, will hold its first practice tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. on the common. The roster includes Martin Mancini, Johnnie Joseph, Lou Rinaldi, Frank Sousa, Foxy Marshall, Big Kelly Silvia, Mac McKanner, Joey Velleca, Jenky Cerilli, Nuts Belmore, Frog Belmorre, Francis Jimmy Head, Dutchie Gladue, Nuddie Gladue, Mickey Dunbar, Mac Maher, Patsy Flannigan, Babe Ethier, Artie Guevremont, and Joe Paupers Paul.

Frog Belmoré Francis Jimmy Head Dutchie Gladue Nuddie Gladue Mickey Dunbar Mac Maher Patsy Flannigan Babe Ethier Artie Guevremont Joe Paupers Paul

Patient's Progress film shown by St Michael's Auxiliary

The Woman's Auxiliary of St Michael's Church invites sister societies from St Johns Barrington St Marks Warren and Trinity to St Michael's Chapel next Tuesday at 3 PM to view a moving picture titled The Patient's Progress filmed at the Church General Hospital Wu Chang China. The event follows the winter dressings program and aims to connect their work to practical use. All parish members and friends are invited.

St Michael’s Church St Johns, Barrington St Marks, Warren Trinity Church St Michael's Chapel Church General Hospital Wuchang China

Church Notes Third Sunday in Lent Schedule

The church marks the third Sunday in Lent with 8 00 a m Holy Communion 10 30 a m Morning prayer with sermon 12 00 m Church School and 7 30 p m Evening prayer with address.

Church Services Schedule Listed for Sunday

8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:45 a.m. Sung Mass and sermon 12:00 noon Church School and Bible Class 7:30 p.m. Evensong and sermon.

First Congregational Church Sunday Services

Friday may be service at 7 30 and Sunday worship at 10 30. Sermon theme Trusting the Invisible. Church School assembles at 12. Church Club has charge of the Sunday night service.

Church School Church Club

State Street M E Church Parsonage Notices

Church activity schedule listing parsonage at 129 State Street with phone 72 R. Friday prayer meeting at 7 30. Choir practice at 8 30. Sunday services at 10 30 and 12 00 with Sunday School at 6 30 and Epworth League at 7 30 pm followed by preaching.

State Street Epworth League

First Baptist Church Sunday Services Arranged

Morning service at 10 300 Sermon by Pastor Harold W Baker on A Sincere Destrey Church school at 11.45 Evening service at 7.30 Children’s story The Gold Mice followed by sermon An Unavoidable Question

Harold W Baker Destrey Church

Church Notices at City Center Nazarenes

Rev Thomas Armstrong of Pawtucket will officiate all services at Court Street near Hope. Morning service at 10 45 am. Sunday School 12 00 noon. Young People's meeting 4 00 pm. Evangelistic meeting 7 00 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm. You are invited.

Court Street Hope Thomas Armstrong Pawtucket Young People's Meeting

Olympus Palace Supper Supports Temple Equipment

Olympus Palace No 13 hosts a public supper in A R Hall on Wednesday evening from 5 30 to 7 30. Fifty covers were set with decorated tables, lighted candles and greenery. Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters led by Mrs Katherine Marz organized the event and temple members served. Proceeds fund equipment for the Palace. Arrangements were chaired by Edgar K Davis with Russell Akin and Andrew Iverson.

Olympus Palace Princes of Syracuse R Hall Edgehill Temple Pythian Katherine Marz Temple Palace Edgar K Davis Russell Akin Andrew Iverson

Donations At Home Acknowledged By Children’s Home Board

The Board of Managers acknowledges grateful appreciation for donations received January to March at the Children’s Home. Items include clothing from Mrs Samuel Kinder, milk from Miss Middleton, produce from Mir landlex seamstress, Mrs Rockwell and Mrs Tass, TP Ho Buffinton, James Church squash, Miss Cooke, sugar and cereals from Newman Bros, sugar from Mrs LD Bosworth.

Childrens Home Samuel Miss Middleton Mir Landlex Rockwell Tass Buffinton James Church

Obituary of William Edward Bryant Former Cranston Worsted Mills Worker

William Edward Bryant aged around 69 died at home 102 Thames Street Tuesday. Born in England he came to the U S 50 years ago and to Cranston in 1892 to join Cranston Worsted Mills where he worked in the combing department until four months ago. Survived by his wife Margaret a daughter in Cranston and four grandchildren. Funeral from his Thames Street home at 8 30 then Requiem Mass at St Marys Church at 9 Rev Thomas J Gillan celebrant. Floral tribute from the mills. Bearers John Haberlin Bernard Really Walliam Burke Moses Moore. Burial in St Marys Cemetery.

William Edward Bryant Cranston Worsted Mills Thames Street St Marys Church Thomas J Gillan Grace McKay Combing John Haberlin Bernard Really Walliam Burke Moses Moore St Marys Cemetery

Widow Lydia Jo Keating Dies After Illness

Lydia Jo Keating widow of John Keating died Wednesday at her son’s Franklin Street home after four weeks of illness. She was born 85 years ago in town, daughter of Joseph and Ann Northup, and lived here all her life. Survived by son James F Keating, two sisters Mrs Coggeshall and Miss Berard, and three grandchildren. Funeral held at 2 PM at her son’s home, Rev Anson Brooke laward officiating. burial at Neath Cemeteries.

Lydia Jo Keating John Keating Franklin Street Keating Joseph and Ann (Douglass) Northup St Michaels James F Keating Franken Street Anson Bkoohlaward St Michael's Church Neath

Death of Lena Schmittinger in Paterson

Lena Schmittinger died at St Josephs Hospital Paterson on March 6 at age 70. She lived here for many years with the family of the late Bishop Howe and was well known to locals. Survived by a brother residing in Reading PA. Funeral and interment held in Paterson last week.

Charles Martum Sherry Avenue Lena Schmittinger St Josephs Hospital Paterson

Pneumonia Claims Bristol Father of Nine

Donmingos Martins Franco died Wednesday at his King Philip Avenue home after a two day illness. Born in the Azores 43 years ago, he had lived in Bristol 20 years and belonged to St Elizabeth's Church. Survived by his wife and nine children, funeral services were held at 8 30 this morning from his home with a 9 o'clock requiem at St Elizabeth's Church, burial in St Mars Cemetery.

Donmingos Martins Franco King Philip Avenue Azores Bristol St Elizabeth's Church St Elizabeth’s Church St Mars. Cemetery

Funeral Rites for Mrs Alice Tobin Greene

Funeral services for Mrs Alice Tobin Greene were held at her daughter’s home on Franklin Street and a solemn high mass followed at St Marys Church. Offertory singing by Mrs Grace McKay, with Rev Thomas J Gillon officiating, and deacons from local parishes. Burial at St Marys Cemetery.

Alice Tobin Greene Charles A MacDonald Franklinm Street St Marys Church Thomas J Gillan Thomas J Kelley Joseph Poja Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Grace McKay Manis Peter Kingsley James Jo Walsh John Gilroy Philp = Morris St Mary’s Cemetery

Patrol Leaders Training Begins Tonight in Bristol District

The annual Patrol Leaders Training Course starts this evening at 7:45 PM as part of three meetings. Troop 1 planned a hike for tomorrow and patrol projects were set. An efficiency contest results update and an inter patrol ice cream contest with Moose winning were reported. A Troop 1 basketball game with Warren was held, and a Troop Committee Night is planned for March 31. The Court of Honor for no merit badges meets Monday at 7:30 PM in the Scout Hall and will also act as Board of Awards.

Bristol County Moose Warren Court of Honor Scout

Probate Court of Bristol Addresses Minor DiLello Mortgage

March 17 1927 petition from Rose DiLello guardian for the minors Grace Frank Nicholas Frances and Mildred DiLello seeks authority to mortgage their real estate on Usher Street Bristol for 3000 to pay debts provide support and invest proceeds betterment of property Notice set for April 4 1927 at 10 AM in Probate Court Bristol published for fourteen days in Bristol Phenix bearing case details and parties involved.

Bristol Grace DiLello Frank DiLello Nicholas DiLello Frances DiLello Mildred DiLello Rose DiLello Grace DiLelo Usher Street Carl Siegel Margherita Desiderio Luigi Malafronte Bristol Phenix John W Church

Mount Hope Bridge Company incorporation petition noted

Rhode Island Senate hears a bill to incorporate Mount Hope Bridge Company to build maintain and operate a bridge linking Bristol and Portsmouth. The petition asks authority including eminent domain in Bristol and Portsmouth with establishment planned in Bristol. Petitioners: William H Vanderbilt William F Sheffield and Herbert W Smith.

Senate Rhode Island Mount Hope Bridge Company Bristol Portsmouth Newport William H. Vanderbilt William F. Sheffield Herbert W Smith

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