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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1932
Page
2
A letter urges the town to create better entry methods for taxpaying residents. It notes long cold waits, crowding, and disorder at the town hall, proposing multiple entrances and police presence to curb disturbances.
A compiled schedule of church and club activities including food sales by Ladies Ave Society and Mite Society at MF and First Baptist churches, a Womens Relief Corps sale at Mrs Walliston's home, Rotary Frohne for Scholarship funds, Netopian Club bridge and supper events, a Bristol College alumni dance, and the Henry’s Wedding operetta by Universal Producing Company at St Michael's Church with RO TA Entertainment’s Daley Comedy show at Guiteras School.
St Patrick feast empties sessions at St Marys Parochial School while Salvatore Campagna rests at St Josephs Hospital. Suzmans advertises Walk Over Shoes at five dollars. Mrs Eber Hill hosts a public whist for American Legion Auxiliary in her home at 64 Mt Hope Ave. Graduation exercises set for March 22 with eight diplomas. Fourth quarterly State Street MFE Church conference in vestry led by Rev Dr Wells with committee reports. Kickemutt 4-H meets at Howard Hawes home with guest Miss Dorothy Hoxie. Collins Aikman Girls Club whist prizes awarded Virginia Riccio first and Emily Garvin consolation. Bristol Improvement Association to hold open meeting next Thursday with Brig Gene Hl Callan and J F Squires as speakers. Harold Gifford announces open meeting date at a school. Northup, a Colt Memorial High School 1931 graduate and Bryant Stratton freshman, made the Providence Honor Roll with averages above ninety.
No new Rathskeller opens at the base of the Hotel Belvedere with meals served in the launch room from 6 am to 9 pm. Access is via the Main Street entrance and a car park is arranged for dinner and coffee at Sage Sup Note. Prices listed per plate and evenings follow the general plan.
Mr and Mrs Anthony Mase bello announce the birth of a son Ohne thony Jr. Rabbi Israel Goldman of Temple Emmanuel Providence will speak at the Rotary Club next Wednesday noon. Mite Society of First Baptist Church plans a food and fancy work sale tomorrow afternoon. Good Will class meets tomorrow at 230 oclock at Mrs Otis M Bailey's home on Collins Street. Mary Paiva eight suffers a sprained left knee after being struck by a machine driven by Mario Monterio. The accident occurred when the child ran in front of the southbound machine on Wood Street. Monterio takes her to Dr John R Bernardo for first aid then home. Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Lee Munro, former town residents, visit with Mr and Mrs Joseph Beirne at 1 First School Street. Munro, a cornetist, toured the south and southwest with Henry Busse’s Orchestra and has signed with the Meyer-Davis Orchestra. In Cincinnati they hosted Miss Elin Greenwell, former resident, appearing with Anatol Freeland’s Fads of 1932.
Guido DeCristofaro won the Gentlemen First Prize with 45 points at Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company weekly whist on Thames Street. Arthur Guevremont earned second prize with 42. Mrs Po McBaughlin and Mrs Albert Rosas tied for ladies first with 4 points, Rosas winning on a heart cut. Joseph Faos took the consolation prize and Albert Rosas received the door prize as ten tables played. Next event set for Wednesday March 30.
The Fall River Boys Club wrestled Bristol Yo Wednesday evening, winning five of eight matches. Final score 22 13 with Bristol taking two bouts and one draw. Local wrestlers Norverge Crow, Wom King, and Rave Cardoza won for Fall River while Marino Ma nne Daponte Rug giero and Joy Neinoida were defeated. Pall River opponents Carmone and Santor drew in the best contest.
Fragmentary notice mentions a missing auto drivers license and a committee contact. Other readable items advertise poultry for sale, including broilers and pullets, with some pricing and location hints. The text is incomplete and interleaved with garbled OCR artifacts.
The BLA Riflemen beat Battery M 241st Co A, M N G of Fall River 714 to 687 at State Street Armory. After a six month layoff they returned on short notice with Henry Hambrick scoring 145 of 150 as top shooter in the comeback match.
Goldenrod Troop 1 of Bristol Girl Scouts held a weekly meeting in the John Post Reynolds School auditorium. Instructors included Mrs Geo Millard Mrs Francis Bragg Mrs Norton M Zinderstein and Captain Mrs Frederick S Bartlett. Nancy Cortellessa led singing of the new troop song Goldenrod Cheer Song by Jessi Molasky. Troop 2 later met with Capt Miss Francis Morton teaching hostess work and proper table setting.
English war veteran Kilroy Harris will speak in the Colt High School auditorium on Wednesday evening March 30 under the auspices of the Mens Union of the First Congregational Church.
A note tracing a misheard phrase The supposed line knits a garbled proverb about weather and geese The text argues the saying signals a belief about winds and wood in historical dialects
A quotation from the Cincinnati Enquirer contrasts pessimism and optimism, noting the idea of chasing easy gains leads to illusion and disappointment. The wry remark flags skepticism about freebies and shortcuts in everyday life.
A catalog notes about 65 000 varieties of stamps from different countries around the globe. The reference highlights the breadth of philatelic diversity and the cataloging effort.
Palm Sunday schedule lists Rev Arthur F Jennings preaching at 10 30 morning worship on The Real Triumph theme. Church School at 1145, J O Y Chapter meets 630, Miss Dorothy Mott leader, and 730 p m Gospel Team observance with Rev Edward Saabye preaching.
The schedule lists Reverend Herbert D Graetz as pastor for Palm Sunday events on March 20 1932. Morning worship at 10 30 AM includes a sermon. Church school at noon followed by the Men s Union gathering at Gunteras House. Alpha Chapter of the Society Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 PM in the church parlors and an illustrated lecture is planned at DeWolf Memorial Chapel at 7 30 PM.
Rev Joseph Sarzana serves as acting pastor with Masses at 730 AM on weekdays and 8 and 10 AM on Sundays. Lent adds Wednesday 7 PM Rosary and Benediction Fridays 345 PM Stations of the Cross for children and 7 PM Stations of the Cross and Benediction for adults. Sundays include 7 PM Rosary and prayers for relief of present-day conditions followed by Benediction.
Rev Francisco G Vieira pastor. Masses at 8 and 10 AM on Sunday March 20 1932. Evening service 7 30 PM with sermon for parish members Wednesday at 7 30 PM. Friday at 7 30 PM Stations of the Cross.
Rev Thomas J Gillan pastor announces Masses on Sunday March 20 1932 at 7 30 9 and 10 30 AM and a 6 30 PM evening service with weekday services during the tent week.
Get Up Nights Make This 25c Test claims a bladder cleansing formula with juniper and essences to drive out impurities and ease irritation causing leg pains and getting up nights. It promises relief after four days or a money-back guarantee from Buffington's Pharmacy.
Mr Walter T Remieres will be located in the Wall Papering and Taint Business with headquarters at Church Street. He will display the 1932 line of wallpaper at this address or call on appointment.
A F Sylvia advertises interior and exterior window cleaning by reliable, experienced men. Prices are described as reasonable and the company takes pride in its workmanship. Telephone contact listed as Bristol 66-W.
In March only the Hope Beauty Shop advertises regular priced permanent waves for 600 Crogignole Method. The service features wide loose waves with a right end and is promoted as in demand via Rishbano Telephone 828.
Classified notice offers a small upper tenement at 110 State Street and directs inquiries to I Miller at Linden Place by telephone.
Five room tenement offered for rent on High Street in a desirable location. Rent appears reasonable. Applications at Dimond's Corner. Upper south Colt Apartment in Colt Apartment building. Colt Farm H DeW Allen.
Daily masses at 7 and 8 a.m. with a Wednesday 7:30 p.m. sermon and benediction. Friday schedule includes 3:45 p.m. Stations of the Cross for children and Friday evening Stations of the Cross with Benediction for adults of the parish.
St Michael's Church lists Palm Sunday schedule with Holy Communion at 8 and 9, Church School at 9:30, Morning Prayer and sermon at 10 45, Evensong at 4 3, Rector's Night at 7 30, plus Monday 8 PM Brotherhood meeting in Parish House with Rev William C Darby of State Street M E Church as speaker.
Reverend W C Darby leads morning worship at 10 30 AM on Sunday March 20 with the sermon Are We Mere Bystanders. Bible School begins at noon and the Intermediate Young People meet at 6 PM followed by an Evening Service at 7 PM.
Rev Nelson Kellogg presides at 8:00 and 10:45 masses with a noon instruction and 7:30 evensong. The Palm Sunday procession follows the late mass, with blessed palms distributed to clergy and choir. The service includes the royal entry motif, hymn exchanges, and the procession and Passion mass.
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