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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1934
Page
4
Morning worship at 40 30 A. M led by Rev. Herman W Watsen D D of Providence. Church School at 11 45. Christian Endeavor Society meets in the church vestry at 6 30 P. M. Evening service omitted.
Morning worship at 10 30 sermon by the pastor. Church School at noon led by Robert F Munro. Men s Union meeting at the General House with Enoch Marsden speaker. Junior Christian Endeavor at 2 30. Alpha Chapter Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Union Service at 7 30 at State Street M E Church.
Rev Joseph Sarzana is acting pastor at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Masses are at 7 30 A M on weekdays and 8 and 16 A M on Sundays
Rev Manuel J Barros pastor Masses held at 7 A M on weekdays Sundays offer 7 830 and 1030 A M services reflecting parish worship times
William J. Downey of Bristol completes thirty years in the U S Navy and is formally retired by the Navy in a March 2 1934 order. The notice from William Leahy Acting Secretary and endorsements from Henry H. Hough praise his service and wish him a long future. Downey's 132-00-93 CBM USN Retired listing and Bristol address appear in the official correspondence.
Rev Thomas J Gillan pastor announces Masses at 430 930 and 1030 A M 730 P M with Benediction at St Mary's Church for the parish.
Palm Sunday events at St. Michael's Church include 8 A M Holy Communion, 9 30 A M Children's Eucharist, 10 45 A M Morning Prayer and sermon by Rector, 3 30 P M School of Religion, and 7 30 P M Evening service with guest speaker Rev. Harry R. Pool from Grace Church Hamden Conn.
Rev James L E Greer presides with church school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am with a sermon on Gods Outlet The 730 pm union service features Pilgrims of the Way a drastic interpretation performed by Miss Irma Heinold of Providence
Rector Rev. Nelson Kellogg leads Palm Sunday observances with 8 AM Mass 10 45 AM Liturgy Mass and Procession 12 noon Instructions and 7 30 PM Service at St. Michael's Church for Trinity Church parishioners and attendees.
Willam J Downey CBM F3D USNR is placed on the retired list as of April 1, 1934 after 30 years in the Navy. The retirement follows a March 5 1934 Bureau of Navigation order and notes the secretary’s authority to recall enlisted men in wartime or national emergencies. William D Leahy signs the notice with C B Hatch directing.
At the fourth quarterly conference Rev James E Greer’s pastorate term is up. The board votes to request Bishop Burns of Boston to reappoint him for another year. Rev William H Bath presided with extensive officer nominations for trustees stewards and committees.
In a rugged local YMCA gym battle Bristol Train of Artillery and the strong Olympian Club deadlocked at 36 to 23 on the second half schedule for top honors. President James J. Lanzke announced a Tuesday rematch for the second half title to face N I R Co five in a three game set for 1933 34 championship. Battery C topped National India Rubber 26 16 as Piepowski led with 13 points while Jimmie Hunt and Abruzzi added solid scoring. Desilets led the factory five with eight points.
Members of the National India Rubber Company bowling league ended their season with a Wednesday banquet in the plant recreation hall. J Francis Connell Industrial Relations Manager served as toastmaster. Twisting Dept team captained by Alfred Charette earned the Factory Council Trophy.
Edmonds commander of Kearney Post No.6 named chair of the committee organizing the Second District dance at the Bristol Casino on Friday evening April 18. Paul Tammaro and Henry McMurray, commanders of Warren and Warwick Posts, are chosen treasurer and secretary, with seven other post commanders assisting.
Sylvia Pagnano and Olympia Proto were invested as tenderfoot Scouts by Captain Mrs. Francis Bragg at Goldenrod Troop 1 in Reynolds School. Mrs. Earl Sturdevant attended as guest and taught Appalachian folk songs as part of the minstrel badge requirements. Captain Bragg announced artist badge classes by Mrs. F R. Dimond will start in April. The meeting ended with songs.
Town of Bristol tradespeople using weights and measures must bring their scales or balances to 217 State Street by April 24, 1934 for adjustment and sealing under Rhode Island General Laws. Peter Cristaudo, Sealer. Notices dated 3-23-30 and 4-6-13-20.
Benj Hazen a freshman at Rice played Jacques in As You Like It at the College Auditorium Wednesday night March 21 under Prof Adelaide Patterson.
Governor Green speaks to the foreign relations committee in Washington urging the United States to join the World Court. He outlines potential shifts in international law and U S influence on global disputes during the session in the capital.
Notice announces James B D Brothers of Providence Illinois qualified as administrator d b n ec t a of the estate of Frank H Hamill late of Bristol Illinois deceased. Creditors must file claims in the office within the legal time from March 16 1934. John W Church Clerk.
Friday March 23 music program at Colt Memorial High School auditorium staged by pupils of Lee. Monday April 2 annual Rotary Club Frolic at Bristol Casino continues community events with entertainment and social activities.
The Bristol post office lists mail dispatch times at 7 15 a m 9 45 a m 5 40 p m and 7 15 p m with Saturday omissions Sundays at 4 50 p m and holidays at 5 40 p m on Jan 1 and Feb 22 only. Mails received occur at 6 20 7 10 a m 2 05 5 05 and 6 55 p m with the 6 55 p m train omitted Saturdays and 8 05 a m on Jan 1 and Feb 22 only.
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