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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1928

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Providence Band Concert Aids Santa Maria Di Morino Society

The Pastime Theatre hosted a Sunday afternoon concert under the Santa Maria Di Morino Society for members on the sick list. The Colonial Band of Providence conducted by Antonio Di Palma performed with Lena Castore and Leonardo Castore, plus Maria Di Marzo on piano. Selections included Overtures and arias from multiple operas, with soloists and a robust program.

Santa Maria di Morino Society Colonial Band of Providence Antonio di Palma Lena Castore Leonardo Castore Orsomando Semuramide Rossini Cavelleria Bizet Michael Ruggiero Lung: Tromano Michael Ricardi John Castriotta George Tannoh

Real Estate Transfer from John H Wall to Jose Prenda

John H Wall transfers a lot of land on the Dihs M Wall plat to Jose Prenda and his wife on the north side of Bay View avenue.

John. H.wall Jose Prenda Bay View Avenue

Fellowship Hour at First Baptist Church in Sunday program

At the First Baptist Church a Fellowship Hour followed Sunday evening services in the vestry. The program included hymn singing, a brief sermon by Pastor Harold W. Baker, violin solos by Muriel Hodgdon, soprano solos by Maybelle Hinton, reading by Albert Hinton, a quartet performance of Mother by Kershaw Liscomb Hodgdon and Liscomb, a closing hymn, and refreshments served by Mrs Frank Hinton Mrs Joseph Hoyle and Mrs Joseph Hall.

First Baptist Church Harold W. Baker Muriel Hodgdon Maybelle Hinton Albert Hinton James Kershaw Charles Liscomb Fred Hodgdon Frank Hinton Joseph Hoyle Joseph Hall

Rhode Island DAR Spring Conference Hosted by Mrs Manchester

State Regent Mrs Waliham Lt Manchester will preside at the Rhode Island Daughters of the American Revolution spring conference at Providence Biltmore tomorrow morning. Nelle Easterbrooks West Chapter of Warren will lead the Hog Tess Chapter. Lunch at 1 precedes a 2:30 session with speakers Capt George E Hathaway and Gov Norman S Case. ribbons presented to Past Regents.

Waliham Manchester Rhode Island Daughters of the American Revolution Providence Biltmore Nelle Easterbrooks West Warren Hogstess George E. Hathaway Goy Norman _S. Case William L. Manchester

School Students Present Plays At Colt Memorial And Guiteras

Students at Colt Memorial high school Guiteras Memorial School and John Post Reynolds School performed plays scenes and music in their auditoriums Friday. Cast members included Raymond Makowsky Beatrice Dubuc Elvira Oberg Vincent Fasano Carmela Ficara Mantes Primily Velleca Gloria Sousa and many others. The shows featured comedy waitham tell scene fifteenth candle faster key and animals with piano solos and a flag salute.

Colt Memorial High School Sadie C Callan Dorothy Roberts Helen Valante Flyira Oberg Raymond Makowsky Beatrice Dubuc Elvira Oberg Hattie Manley Francis Mason Henry Mason Edward le Clerc Guiteras Memorial School Waitham Tell William Tall Vincent Fasano Frank Carmone Carmela Ficara Frank Duarte Lons Gogh Lous Barboza Lawrence di Mauro Elmer DuPonte Fatteenth Cand Pimer Mantes Primily Velleca Josephine Phillips Alfred Patra Marv Malafronte Margaret Dwyer John Post Reynolds Alice Silvia Annie Fierre Gloria Sousa Vertuna del Torro Mabel America Assembly Dorothy Phillips Rose Princiotta Joseph Cruz Margaret Tiyes John Pol John Rets Josephine Principe Priscilla Calderico Josephine Iacovella Harnet Hempel William Perrara

First Annual Ball by Volunteer Firemen

Plans for the first annual ball of the volunteer fire department were made at a meeting of the joint committee last night. The event will be Friday April 22 at the Armory foot of Church street with a grand march at 9 and dancing until 2. The orchestra will perform from 8 to 9. Committees include Robert J Anderson as chairman and James Connors as member.

Fire Department Hidraulion Engine & Hose Company State Armory Church Street Robert J Anderson Prank Jo Svdvia James P Fas Raymond & Brightman John H. Barry Vernon Gray Woilham Simmons Harold S Greene Charles Bickford Henry Jossmval Rednex DO Simmons James B. Connors

Children's Home Benefit Items Auctioned at Church

Frank Buffinton organizes potatoes and clothing drive for a children's home at the Baptist Church. Contributions include stories by Mirs Payson and sewing by seamstresses Mrs Rockwell Mrs Levs and Mrs S C Wardwell.

Frank Buffinton Potatoes Baptist Church Mirs Payson Rockwell Levs S C Wardwell

Farming talk at Bristol meeting highlights poultry and fertilizers

At Defance Hall Defance Hall Defance Hall Bristol County Farmers Association heard Melville H Brightman chief of the bureaus of markets speak on raising of poultry products and fruits. Prof Leslie A Keegan from Rhode Island State College spoke on fertilizers. After business refreshments were served by George H Baldwin John Jo Callanan and John Usher.

Bristol County Farmers’ Association Defance Hall Main Road Melville H Brightman Bureau of Markets State Department of Agriculture Leslie A Keegan Rhode Island State College George H Baldwin John Jo Callanan John Usher

Progress Club to reorganize as Progressive Junior Stewards

The former Progress Club of the First Baptist Church will meet in the church vestry to adopt reorganization plans. The group, consisting of young men of the parish, will be formed as the Progressive Junior Stewards led by Gordon R Brown. The Berean Class also meets at 8 PM at 65 Burton Street.

Progress Club First Baptist Church Gordon R Brown Frank Hinton Burton Street

Successful Joint Military Banquet by Bristol Artillery Unit

More than 100 Bristol Train of Artillery and Battery C, 243d Coast Artillery Corps attended a 6:30 PM banquet at the State Armory foot of Church Street. Judge Edward L. Leahy was toastmaster. speakers included Governor Norman S. Case Adjt Gen Arthur C Cole Brig Gen L H Callan Judge Frank H Hammill and others.

Bristol Bristol Train of Artillery Coast Artillery Corps H. C State Armory Foot of Church Street Edward L. Leahy Norman S. Case Arthur C Cole Grig L. H Callan Frank H Hammull Horace L. Manchester Cyril L . Wells Alfred O. Merriman Jo Everett Clark National Executive W Wall Charles B. Rockwell Jr Town Council Kearness Post American Legion Aram Jo Potheer Case Pothier Providence Sen Callan Haim Biit National Guard Gor Case Cole Callan Carl TD Wells May Weston Edward OS Godfres

Woman's Relief Corps Visits Soldiers' Home in Town

Nearly 100 members of the Soldiers' Home Committee of the Woman's Relief Corps Department of Rhode Island visited the Soldiers' Home Sunday afternoon. They provided entertainment in the northern parlor with remarks by Vera Dixon and Mrs Mars Curtis, musical numbers by the Burnside Glee Club, and readings and solos by local residents. The program concluded with the Star Spangled Banner and tributes from officials including Charles M Morgan the Burnside Glee Club director.

Soldiers’ Home Committee Womens Relief Corps Department of Rhode Island Soldiers Vera Dixon State Board of Soldiers’ Relief Woman's Relef Corps America Mary FO Nichols Mars FO Curtis Burnside Glee Club Commander Lewis Burton Post Poraga Newport Long Comrades and Arms Ursula Gregory Gwendolyn Willams Alice Richards Pauline Donohue Anna Monahan Magee Charles M Morgan Farle H Mackenzie Soldiers’ Home Fred 4 Burt Providence William A Collins Solders Home Enoch Marsden Albert Hinton Chester Ro Burgess

Boxing Exhibitions Draw Large Crowd

Academy Hall on Wood Street drew a large crowd Friday night for a boxing exhibition under Battery C 243d Coast Artillery Corps. James Conley officiated as referee with Sailor Joe Gibbs of Woonsocket defeating Soldier Frank of this town, Babe Terry defeating Eddie Madden of New Bedford, Johnny Snowball defeating Young Robinson of Warren, Kid Finn defeating Young Frederico of Warren, and Bob O'Brien defeating Gene Sullivan of Fall River.

Academy Hall Wood Street Battery C Coast Artillery Corps James Conley Joe Gibbs Woonsocket Soldier Frank Babe Terry Eddie Madden New Bedford Johnny Snowball Young Robinson Warren Kid Finn Young Frederico Bob O'Brien Gene Sullivan Fall River

Lenten Sermons at Local Churches Tonight and Tomorrow

Assistant pastor Francis J Gomes will preach the Lenten sermon at St Elizabeth's Church at 7 30 this evening. Rev Fr Loughran of Blessed Sacrament Church Providence preaches at St Mary's Church tomorrow at 7 30. Rev Charles H Temple of St Marks Warren will officiate at St Michaels Church on Wednesday evening.

Key Francis J Gomes St Elizabeth's Church St Mary’s Church Fr Loughran Blessed Sacrament Church Providence Charles H Temple St. Marks Church Warren St Michaels Church

Funeral of Zelma Rensehausen Held in Town

The funeral for Zelma Rensehausen four years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard W Rensehausen former residents died last Tuesday at her parents home in Philadelphia. The service was held at 230 o clock Friday afternoon at Cyrus Edson’s home 195 High Street with Rev Charles W Martin pastor of the State Street ME Church officiating. Bearers were Fred Burgess Frank Gifford Raymond Card and Walter C Lent. Interment followed in North Cemetery.

Zelma Rensehausen Richard W. Rensehausen Philadelphia Cyrus Edson High Street Charles W . Martin State Street Fred Burgess Frank Gifford Raymond Card Walter C North Cemetery

Fifth District Court Hears Weekly Session

Raymond Silvia faced a $20 fine and costs for driving without a license after claiming he was taking a chance. Judge Hammill set bail at $200 on appeal. Domenico Triano pleaded guilty to a violent assault. case continued for sentencing with $200 bail. Bolster vs Gracia Jr. continued three months on not guilty plea with $500 bail. Civil actions Nussenfeld vs Hochman and Francis vs Garvin continued. Camara vs Cardoza answer and continue.

Raymond Silvia Pleasant Street Fifth District Court Frank H. Hammill Hammill Silvia Domenico Triano Roma Street Albert Hudson Director of Public Aid Dewitt FE Bolster Frank Gracia Jr Easterbrooks Avenue Solomon Nussenfeld M Hochman Mari A Francis Chris Garvin Manuel R Camara Maria P Cardoza

Stolen Auto Recovered Near Franklin Street

William Francis reported theft of his car while attending boxing at Academy Hall. Police found the vehicle abandoned at the east end of Franklin Street in an open lot early Saturday morning. The car was not damaged.

William Francis Franklin Street Academy Hall Wood Street

Parish Aid Society Meeting at Trinity Church

The Parish Aid Society of Trinity Church will meet with Mrs Charles W Young on Hope Street Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o clock.

Trinity Church Charles W Young Hope Street

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