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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1935

Page

4

Unification of Sewer and Highway Departments Urged

Francois L. deWolf, newly elected Town Council member, urged unifying sewer and highway departments under a Public Works Commissioner. He proposed abolishing a highway surveyor post and a general supervisor for the sewer plant, replacing them with a single engineer, and asked for General Assembly legislation to enable council action.

Budget Commission Francois L. deWolf deWolf General Assembly Public Works Commission

Town Council Delays Decisions on Appointments and Roles

The council debated whether a qualified engineer should be hired for life or a term. Mayor Paull said a term may be better, while deWolf argued life ensures high caliber staff. After an executive session no action was taken and more advice was sought on cost and practicality.

deWolf Prescott B. Paull Paull John Romno Joseph F Dennis Tohn W Church Waren Frank L. Doran F. Reginald Dimond Lucilen Capone Frank J Svivia Benjamin F Lindemuth Amos S Gorham Domenic Mascola Margaret B Andrade John I. Rego Walter FE Simmons Alberto Edmonds Fred W. Straight Corders Prescott B. Panti James Av Mekenna Pabio Wereherson Ersurers Presroir B. Panti Marz Frank Mowell Cormeen P Castridtta Margaret ‘Réimana Sousa Tohn Anthony J. Ferrara William I. Baker, Jr John J. McMahon Euclid J. Demars William T. Cashin Frederick W. Serbst Joseph Sylvia James F .Meiggs Domenic J. Langello Dennis John Costa Pinhero Manuel P Careiro Gooding Avenue Police Department Wew Farm Anthony Coite Thompson Avenue Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution Tt Davis Wilson Fund Norman Bernard-relgive Naomi

Miss Eliza M Usher Heads C E So Association

Miss Eliza M Usher of Bristol has been elected president of the Matrons and Patrons Association Order of the East Star for the coming year. Other officers include William Fleming Lonsdale vice president Ethel Eastwood Johnston secretary and Grace Davie Woonsocket treasurer. The group met Saturday night at the Masonic Temple with outgoing president Miss Intlehouse presiding. An oyster stew supper prepared by Herbert F Newman accompanied seasonal table decorations. Assistants included Mrs Marian E D Newman Miss Usher and Miss Ethel Thorpe with Edward Marshall of Centredale helping serve.

Eliza M. Usher C. E. So Association Bristol Matrons and Patrons Association Order of the East Star William Fleming Lonsdale Ethel Eastwood Johnston Grace Davie Woonsocket Masonic Temple Intlehouse Herbert F. Newman Marian E. D. Newman Usher Ethel Thorpe Edward Marshall Centredale

Olympians avenge earlier loss to New Bedford Y

The Olympian Club beat the Whaling City 29 to 24 at the local Y gym to avenge a prior defeat. Weenie Ruggiero scored seven field goals and three goals, with James also starring for the winners. New Bedford’s Arminet and McCormack led their team in scoring. In the prelim, Olympians Seconds won 28 to 20 behind Bernie Quartaro and Kingfish Levy with Pickering top for New Bedford.

Olympians New Bedford Arminetta McCormack Bernie Quartaro Kingfish” Levy Pickering New Bedford Crew

Bristol Dog License Sales At Town Clerk Office

Notice announces annual dog licensing in Bristol Rhode Island starting April 1935. Licenses issued in June with fees: $1.30 for male or spayed female, $5.30 for unspayed female. May licensing costs $2.30 for male or spayed female and $6.00 for unspayed female. Licenses available at Town Clerk John W Church office.

Bristol R. I John W Church

Petition to Remove Administrator in Diamantino Perreira Estate

Probate Court of the Town of Bristol on March 7 1936 received a petition by Eva Makowsky creditor seeking removal of Luella Andrade nee Perreira as administratrix of Diamantino Perreira deceased Bristol and appointment of Albert A Edmands or other suitable administrator. Citation and fourteen day notice ordered in Bristol Phoenix with service as required. John W Church Clerk.

Bristol Diamantino Perreira Eva Makowsky Luella Andrade Perretra Albert A. Eadmonds Bristol Phoenix Luella Andrade Nee Perreira John W Church Frank Castro Marys Lucy Castro R. I Charles V .Perry Charles V Perry Soran

Kite Flying Contest Scheduled by Awashonks Herd Scouts

The first annual kite flying contest for boys ages 12 to 17 is set for tomorrow in the field at Griswold and Metacom avenues near the oe farm. Two classes will compete for medals. judges are Awashonks Herd officials. If weather fails, the event moves to March 30.

BOY Scouts Awashonki Herd P.O. W.S Boy Scouts Honor Society Griswold and Metacom Avenues Awashonks Herd Joe Barboza Pasquale Mazza Wiliam McLaughlin William Leo Jos. Ferriera Rocco Proto Nick Puya Santo Diagti Jesse Cardoza Hanuel Silwia

Amateur Craze Shakes Colt Memorial High School

The Colt Memorial High School Dramatic Club staged an amateur showcase this morning highlighting local talent. Debuts included Joe Securo and Russell Bullock in a song duet and Miss Peggy Mathewson on violin, with performances by Domenica Capone, Evangeline Young, Rachael Guthrie, and others.

Colt Memorial High School Dramatic Club Joe Securo Russell Bullock Peggy Mathewson Domenic Capone Katz Meow Evangeline Young Dudley Holden Rachel Guthrie Lucy Pagnano Rachael Guthrie Barbara Huestis Uzelle Lenora de Rocha Esther Hazen Viola Leclerc Nancy Cortelessa Wayne Smith Alfred Larue Joseph Brown Russel Bullock Joseph D Doran Joseph Parella Joseph Securo Domenica Capone Robert Anderson

Rotary Bowling League Yields Even Splits At High Street Alleys

In Wednesday night play the Endeavourers toppled the Cyclones for an even split as Henry Lawson and Capt Charlie Otten led with 347 and 321. The New Dealers won two strings from the Cohorts led by Capt Doc Church and coach Gene de Rocha, as all four teams posted balanced results.

High Street Rotary Cyclones Henrys Lawson Charlie Otten Doc Church Gene de Rocha

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