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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1932
Page
3
The Woodchoppers beat Johnny Walker's Hikers two to one at State Street alleys. Bert Wall led with 106 and 302 in the win, while Dr. D'Angelo and Louis Tortorice top-scored for the losers.
The Whitten Report analyzes Bristol Rhode Island’s rising child population and the need for additional school facilities. It tracks birth and attendance trends from 1910 to 1965, estimates ages five to twenty and future public school attendance, and outlines how demographics guide a building program.
A series of community events listed by dates includes a March 26 food sale at Mrs Williston's home to aid the Womens Relief Corps, March 28 29 Rotary Frolic for Scholarship Fund, March 31 charity bridge at Netopian Club, April 6 Misten Supper for Netopian Society, April 8 dance by Bristol Colt Association, April 11 12 minstrel show at Michael's Parish House, April 28 29 operetta Flea vs Wedding by Universal Producing Co, May 12 13 Dalcy comedy at Guiteras School hosted by BTA Entertainment Association.
The six leading causes of death in youths aged five to nineteen are tuberculosis heart disease pneumonia diphtheria and appendicitis as recorded in the children’s mortality analysis.
Mrs Ther Hill hosted a whist party at 64 Mt Hope Avenue last Friday evening to benefit the American Legion Auxiliary Kearnes Unit No 6. Several tables played with prizes awarded to Cornelius Head and Miss Margaret Dwiver, while Mrs Alfred Dubuc received a consolation prize. refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Walter Carr and Mrs Chester Dunbar.
In Ashton in this town on Sunday March 20 William Lee Ashton in his 56th year funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from DeWolf Memorial Chapel First Congregational Church burial at Juniper Hill Cemetery Relatives invited In Gifford Providence Frank E Gifford son of James E and Blanche I Gifford in his 26th year funeral at People's Church Auburn R I Wednesday at 1 30 pm burial in North Cemetery Bristol
Peanuts of the YMCA Nut League clinched the championship by beating the Beechnuts 33 28 after a three minute overtime on Friday at the Y floor. Georgie Iemaire and Jimmy St Angelo led the winners with 11 and 10 points. Gaglio and Desilets stood out for the Bees. The Walnuts beat the Butternuts 23 15 in the supporting game.
Fifty three pupils at Colt Memorial High School made the honor roll for the six weeks ending Friday March 11. Principal Edward J Fitzgerald issued the list with grades 80 percent and higher in every subject across classes of 1932 1933 and 1934.
Baptist, Methodist and Congregational Churches announce two union Holy Week services. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion in First Baptist Church invites all three congregations. Friday at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday service at State Street Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Joseph Pennepacker preaching. Public invitation extended.
The Bristol Evening High School will award diplomas to eight graduates who completed a three year course. Certificates also go to 70 Evening High School students and 21 Americanization class pupils. Charles B Rockwell Jr. will preside with Anthony Risbane delivering the valedictory and Bridget Nastri giving the salutatory.
More than 50 people attended the tax collector's unpaid real estate sale. Seventy one parcels were offered by Auctioneer Ridmonds but drew no bids. Prior to the auction, 30 persons paid $2386.78 with $380.38 as the largest and $ - the smallest payment. The sale will resume Friday April 15 at 10 am at the same location.
Mr Otts M Bailey Sr of 29 Collins Street was surprised Thursday by a large group of boys from his Sunday School class at First Baptist Church for his 56th birthday. He received many useful gifts. refreshments followed with games and songs. Participants included Edward and Francis Luther, Wm Alger, Buddy Tavares, Merton Morgan and Gordon Morgan.
A Cincinnati Enquirer witty line notes courting charm wanes after marriage and a good provider becomes the standout husband. The quip contrasts romance with practical duties and financial steadiness in wedded life.
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