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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1939

Page

3

Secretary Victoria Named Executive Secretary to Waterman

The Republican Town Committee announces the appointment of Mr. Victoria as executive secretary to Frederick E. Waterman director of the State Department of Public Works. A Bristol native and Colt Memorial High School alumnus class of 1927, he studied at Bryant-Stratton College and Northeastern University School of Law. He worked eight years with The Cudahy Packing Co. spanning Providence Boston and Fall River and has long been active in Portuguese-American civic groups in Bristol.

Republican Town Committee Frederick E. Waterman State Department of Public Works Victoria Bristol Colt Memorial High School Rhode Island Honor Society of Bryant-Stratton Business College Northeastern University School of Law Boston Cudahy Packing Co Providence Fall River Tre-Aid

Obituary for Mrs. Virginia Gloria Xavier 74

The funeral for Mrs. Virginia Gloria Xavier 74 who died Sunday after a long illness will be at 8 15 tomorrow from 24 Lincoln avenue A solemn high mass will follow at 9 in St Elizabeths Church with burial at Marys Cemetery She was widow of Manuel X Xavier a native of St Michaels Azores and lived in Bristol 1 year She survived by son John Xavier and daughter Miss Alexandrina Xavier both of this town

Virginia Gloria Xavier Lincoln Avenue St. Elizabeth'’s s_ Church Henrique Rochasete Mary’s Manuel X. Xavier Xavier St. Michael's Azores Bristol

Mc Rendall Land Company Sues Izais Freitas

In Fifth District Court Judge William T O'Donnell continued cases yesterday afternoon The Mc Rendall Land Company seeks $60 and costs against Izais Freitas in a civil suit The court granted two week continuances in related book account actions Ernest W Weaver versus Regina Marnotte and Solomon Nussenfeld versus Rose Paul.

Equest Jotebhiz Chockiet State’ Division of iRish Land William T. ‘O'Donnell i Fifth District Ward Santos Manuel Freitas An- Hone Betis Tiverton EEA Mc‘Rendall Land Company Izais Frei‘fas Ernest W. Weaver Regina Marnotte Solomon Nussenfeld Rose Paul

Café Society and Prison Without a Heart At Pastime

The Pastime screens Café Society starring Madeleine Carroll Fred MacMurray and Shirley Ross with a second feature Sealed for 100 years The Prison Without a Heart a 56 000 man story and Devil's Island a Warner Bros film starring Boris Karloff are promoted as sensational.

Paramount Presents Madeleine Carroll Fred MacMurray Shirley Ross Devil's Island Warner Bros Boris Karloff

Three Californians Reach Mt Whitney Summit by Flashlight Guiding

John M. Conrad of Inglewood and two friends summited Mt Whitney after an all day climb. They descended in darkness using fresh batteries and a flashlight to navigate ice, snow, and cliffs hundreds of feet high, crediting the light with saving their lives during the perilous descent. The trio logged about thirty two miles in their ascent and return.

Mt. Whitney United States California Mountain John M. Conrad Inglewood Calif Conrad

New Cornell Hybrid 29-3 Promises High Forage Yield

Agricultural Digest reviews Cornell 29-3 a new silage corn hybrid from New York State College of Agriculture. It matures in 110 to 115 days offers rapid uniform growth and about 15 dollars per acre advantage over older varieties like Sweepstakes and Cornell No. 11. The piece also lists sweet corn crosses Cockcrow and Whip-Marcross-C and Quaker Hill XL noting their days to maturity yields and wilt resistance.

New York State College of Agriculture Cornell

Planning Summer Forage Crops For Milk Supply

The article urges planing a succession of forage crops to ensure summer milk supply. It recommends oats with disease resistant field peas for protein, followed by Sudan grass for green feed or silage, and advises soil health checks via soil samples to Kingston RI Agricultural Experiment Station.

Japan Kingston

Sparkplug Care Boosts Car Power and Savings

Mileage guidance from J F Winchester stresses sparkplug upkeep to maintain motor efficiency. Clean, test, and replace worn plugs to prevent gas waste and rough performance, with quick service at stations to detect fuel thieves and improve smooth operation.

Bishop of New Hampshire Preaches At Lenten Service

Rt. Rev. John T. Dallas preached at St Michael's Episcopal Church the fourth Community Lenten service. He urged honest self-reflection, divine forgiveness, and sharing church faith. A half hour concert by harpist Miss Marjorie Bennett preceded the service. Next week’s speaker will be Rev Dr Ira W LeBaron.

John T. Dallas D. D New Hampshire St. Michael's Episcopal Church Dallas God Church of God Tlet Marjorie Bennett Boston Conservatory of Music Canon Parshley Herbert D. Graetz Wood B Carper Pawtucket G .B. Rockwell Ene Ao Merck Williams George F

Mt Carmel Eliminated In Bristol County CYO Playoffs

Mt Carmel of Our Lady of Mt Carmel fell 42 38 to St Joseph Newport in the state quarter finals ending a nine game winning streak and the Bristol County CYO title run. Coach James Salzano led a versatile squad as key players Agatiella Pansa and Bruno faced fouls in the deciding game. Rev Vincent J Griffin and James J Velleca attended the match supporting the team.

Bristol County Our Lady of Mt Carmel St. Joseph Newport Mt. Carmel Vincent J Griffin St Mary's Church CYO James J Velleca Holy Name Society of Our Homesters Paul Bruno

New Titles at Rogers Free Library Circulation

The Rogers Free Library adds many new non fiction and fiction titles across genres. Notable entries include Leaves of Grass Walt Whitman and My Battle Mein Kampf Adolf Hitler, Also works by Mussolini and Sabatini. Junior reads include books for boys and girls and children.

Rogers Free Library Frederic Loomis M. D. Flowers J. Gregory Conway Helen Koues Walt Whitman Toscanini Lawrence Gilman Mark Sullivan Cornelia Otis Skinner E. F. Benson Fanny Kemble Margaret Armstrong Adolf Hitler Hitler Stephen H Roberts Mussolini Armando Borghi Sean O’faolain Larry Nixon Norbert Casteret Thompson and Wise National Cyclopedia of American Biography

Rhode Island Garden Clubs Plan Colorful Spring Flower Show

At the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs annual meeting final plans were laid for the Spring Flower Show to be held April 12 to 15 in Providence. The executive committee led by Mrs. Clark L. Dickson reports strong progress in planning and advance ticket sales with exhibits featuring a Mexican town scene and patio gardens useful for New England backyards.

Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs Clark L. Dickson Edgewood Ruth Gilmore Providence Henry E. Davis Peter Pineo Chase John A. Gammons Charles M Sears, Jr Ruth Ely William A. Brigham Francis E. Bates Oaklawn George R. Cobb Riverside New England Rhode Island Mexico Rhode Island State Federation of Garden Clubs

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