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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1939

Page

4

Flower Show Planned by Countryside Garden Club

Tentative plans set for the second annual Flower Show to be held June 28 and 29 as the Countryside Garden Club meets at the home of Mrs. Walter Kerr on Hope Street. The club approves continuing the Junior Girl Scouts Project with Mrs. Sebastian Bernard Jr. as chairman and others assisting. A spring and summer schedule is discussed and a spring flower arrangement with house plant foliage is planned for April 21 at Mrs. Madeline Almeida’s home. The group will also study the annual double hollyhock from seed. A social follows the meeting with refreshments provided by the hostess and her daughter Miss Ethel Kerr.

Countryside Garden Club Walter Kerr Hope Street Girl Scouts Sebastian Bernard, Jr Madeline Almeida Catherne Bertrand Charles M Connery Burton Street Ethel Kerr

Scouts Showcase Magic Night by Panther Patrol in Bristol

The Panther Patrol of First Bristol Troop Boy Scouts of America hosted Magic Night with acts by Victor Trask James Santo Eddie Valley and Frank Balzano. Judges Maynard Suzman Joseph Belanger Frank Sousa and Al Vanconcedos observed fire building knife skill and fog contest results.

Panther Bristol Boy Scouts of America Victor Trask The Beavers James Santo Panthers Eddie Valley Flying Horses Frank Balzano Maynard Suzman Joseph Belanger Frank Sousa Anthony Mattos Joseph Janario Edward Valley John George Manuel Ribeiro ES Leames Ereggener Court of Honor George R. Fish Albert Vanconcedos Image Pres Bram

Cup Defenders hear Tennyson on Americanism

Alfred J. Tennyson of Pawtucket spoke at the Cup Defenders Association monthly social and speaking program on Wood Street. He addressed Americanism, with a question period following, introduced by Orlando J. Bisbano, chairman of the educational committee.

Alfred J Tennyson Pawtucket American Legion Cup Defenders Association Wood Street

Harness Horsemen Dinner Held by New England Group

Fred Perkins of this town spoke at a Saturday Bridgeton Rhode Island dinner hosted by harness horsemen from the region. Mrs Gladys Brightman provided music, with Albert Rotch Barrington and August Hebert Fall River among other speakers. Attorney General John S Derham of Massachusetts served as toastmaster. The Pascoag harness racing season opens May 30.

Fred Perkins Bridgeton R I New England Gladys Brightman Albert Rotch Barrington August Hebert Fall River John S Derham Massachusetts Pascoag

Whist Six Tables Benefit Hosted by Mrs Luella Andrade

A whist party last night at 42 Cot tage Street hosted by Mrs Luella Andrade raised funds for the Gremial Daughters of Portugal. Prize winners were Miss Julia E Ferreira Miss Aurelia Faria Miss Mary Dias Miss Mary Andrade and Mrs Aida Perretra.

Luella Andrade Cottage Street The Gremial Daughters of Portugal Julia E Ferreira Aurelia Faria Mary Dias Mary Andrade Aida Perretra

Transfer Notice for McLellan Store Manager Ingram

Earle W Ingraham longtime manager of the McLellan Store in this town was notified yesterday that the head office will be transferred to a new location with changes effective soon. The move signals organizational realignment affecting local operations and staff.

Earle W Ingraham Mclellan

Frolic of Bristol Rotary Club supports Benefice Scholarship Fund

The annual Frolic of the Bristol Rotary Club will be Easter Monday evening at the Bristol Casino now being remodeled by Roland Martelly. Proceeds fund the Student Scholarship Fund with a $100 scholarship awarded to one senior at year end to a college of their choice. Stephen W. Hopkins chairs the committee with William Pinch and John Williams. Tickets are distributed and a large crowd is anticipated.

Bristol“Rotary Club Bristol Casino Roland Martelly Martelly Stephen W. Hopkins Rotary William Pinch John Williams

Defective Chimney Blamed For Blaze At Guevremont Cottage

Officials blamed a defective chimney for a Sunday fire at the Guevremont cottage 36 Noves Avenue. Four local fire units battled heavy smoke, containing the blaze to the upper southeast portion while Chief Robert J Anderson directed efforts. Neighbors and a boarder, Marie Mortis, escaped as flames damaged the living area. the house and furniture were insured.

Arthur Guevremont Noves Avenue Robert J Anderson Sy Silse Marie Mortis Guevremont John Ezikovich Engine and Hose Company Beal

WPA Worker Fined for Drunkenness in Bristol Court

Edgar M Butler a Bristol WPA worker was fined 15 dollars and costs after a morning court appearance for drunkenness Judge William T O Donnell ordered the drink admonition The private complaint against Angelo Silvia was dropped at the complainant's request The docket listed several civil cases and upcoming events including a Rebekah Lodge supper and church fundraisers scheduled in April and May.

William T O'Donnell Edgar M Butler Bristol WPA SIS Joseph Campo Angelo Silvia Joseph O Costa Metacom Avenue Cial George Prin Samuel Moon Solomon Nussenfeld Helen Dufour Nisr Rose Paul

Pastime week: Say It In French and The Arizona Wildcat

Two film features headline March 29 30 with Say It In French starring Ray Milland Olympe Bradna Irene Hervey and Janet Beecher The Arizona Wildcat stars Jane Withers plus The Stagecoach Stuck Up scene frames the western set The following weekend March 31 April 1 showcases Death Dive a high speed disaster and Wing of the Navy headlined by George Brent Olivia De Havilland and John Payne.

Paramount Ray Milland Olympe Bradna Irene Hervey Janet Beecher Jane West Jane Withers Lhe Carrillo Earth Warner Bros’ “Winge of the Navy George Brent Olivia DeHavilland John Payne

Noon Services Preachers At St Michael's Before Good Friday

The Rev Lex King Souter of First Congregational Fall River led the noon service at St Michael's Church as part of a 10 day series before Good Friday. The Rev Percy Spurrier of Trinity Methodist New Bedford preached today with 12:05 to 12:30 timing. Mrs Emma Rounds played the organ.

Lex King Souter Emma Rounds Ralph O. Harpole Park Place Congregational Church Pawtucket John D. Kettelle Barrington

Guiteras School Honors Roll Lists Many Students

The Guiteras School announces first and second honor rolls with extensive lists by grade. Names include Lucien Capone Mary Pinch Margaret DuPont Joseph Accardi Pauline Mooney Vincent Berretto Elizabeth Gifford Beatrice Friedman and many others across grades 7 8 and 9.

Lucien Capone Mary Pinch Margaret DuPont Louise Bonvicin Joan Doyle John Bernardo Joseph Accardi Anthony Bisbano Paul Richards Kenneth Sturdevant Pauline Mooney Vincent Bera Retto Arthur Conlan Ranata Morra Beatrice Friedman Mary Vaierra Louis Alfano Thomas Campagna Manuel Paik Math Aoi Moess Walter Brelsford Harold Dennis Virginia Arruda Regina Partington Elizabeth Gifford Joseph Almeida Anthony Parisi Frank Murgo Rose Fasano Yolanda Santulli Manuel Canario John Hambrick Angelina Borges Mary I Viera Claudia Puya Ernest Frederick Dorothy Antonelli Emily Nappi Eileen Costa Mary Aannia Helen Cabral Isabel Costa Anna DuPont Roselina Marshall Elena Mighori Mary Santos Leonora Aguiar George Olner Louis Medeiros Ernest Costa Edward Laws Faumne _ BRNO Mercanicar India Dias Leonora Garafa Matilda Medeiros Aurora Rogers Theresa Alves Witham Dias Gilbert Hempel Lucinda Toste Pasquale Randa Anthony Antonelli Robert Brownell Vernon Blackledge Fred Bruno Roswell Bosworth Frank Dimond Raymond Francis Josephine Kate Ida Antoni Concetta Millemaggi Carmella Russa Antonio Alves Ralph Celone Louis Coppolina Francis Perry Bernard Tortorice Eartha Brown Anna Ferrara Flora Silvia Earl Rounds Louise Rounds Carole Guist Elmer Angell Vincent Rego Victor Trask Mary Santulli Jucy Romano Francis Conners Mary Garcia Dorothy Lewis Carmine Iastello Manuel Paiva Manuel Texeira Gladys Brightman Jane Goettler Nancy Sisson Vincent Berretto Caroline Nappi Frances Roderiques Douglas Baker Priscilla Peters Annunzio Candelmo Frederick Morris Dorothy Freitas Josephine Nero Gemma Topazio Frank Abate Alice Pacheco Daniel Costa Rose Ferriera Anna Pirri Vincent Saviano Lydia Dias Raymond Francs Mary Vales Nancy Romano Frank Perrelli Domenic Marabello Dorothy Barboza Tucy Marino Ida Antonio Margaret Hibbert Vincent Securo Joseph Martin John Silvia Louise Espaoza Angeline Cirillo Beatrice Oliver Biagio de’ Toro Adeline Cardoza William Costa Walter Sousa Rose Ferri Ida Proto

Bristol Manufacturing League Narrowly Decides Runnersup

Bristol Manufacturing Co defeats Carr Manufacturing 43 40 as Joseph Securo sinks a late shot and converts a free throw to force a 40 all tie. The result leaves both teams at four wins two losses with a deciding game next Friday at Andrews Memorial gym.

Bristol Manufacturers Basketball League Bristol Manufacturing Co Carr Manufacturing Co Joseph Securo Carr Andrews Memorial Gym Robert E Suzman Board of Governors Loop Bristol Mfg. Co Tony Gomes LeClerc Duffy Levy Joseph Securo Pansa Agatiello Bristol Mfg Co Carl Jrisbane Jimmy Sullivan US Rubber Co John “Foxy Marshall Collins & Aikman Paul Bruno Joseph Bruno Dryer van Voast

New York City Prepares for World of Tomorrow Fair

New York readies for the 1939 World's Fair opening April 30 as 15 million guests are expected. Grover A. Whalen notes the event will blend science, industry and art with two shows for out of town visitors. The Amusement Area spans 280 acres with the Million Dollar Show featuring Eleanor Holm, a 10 000 seat theatre, and diverse pavilions including Cuban Merrie England and Old New York. Children’s World will attract 2 million youngsters with free admission and special entertainments, while thrill rides promise daring parachute leaps and safe, exciting experiences.

New York Manhattan Island World of Tomorrow Broadway New York State Marine Amphitheatre Fountain Lake Havana Merrie England Old London Richard Byrd Penguin Island Sun Valley Grover A. Whalen The Fair Corporation

Sermon Links Civilizational Decline to Church Power

Rev. Ira W. Le Baron of East Greenwich Academy preached at St. Michael's Church during Community Lenten Services. He argued civilization rises and falls through five empha s es law lucre luxury leisure licentiousness and warned against excess leisure leading to licentiousness. Canon Parshley and Rev. Burdon assisted. sacred music accompanied by Ruth Moulton Harriet Kinder Iacoletti and Walter Angell.

Ira W. LeBaron East Greenwich Academy St. Michael’s Church A. R. Goodwin Roger Williams Baptist Church Canon Parshley Arthur W. Burdon Ruth Moulton Harriet Kinder Iacoletti Walter H. Angell

Rhode Island Bankruptcy Notice for Michelina DiMatteo

In the District Court of Rhode Island Michelina DiMatteo of Barrington filed for discharge under Bankruptcy No. 5113. A hearing was ordered for April in 1939, with publication of notice in the Bristol Phoenix on March 21, 28 and April 4, inviting all creditors and interested parties to appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted. George J. Sheehan, Referee in Bankruptcy.

Michelina DiMatteo Barrington County of Bristol Rhode Island District Shia Reha Bristol Phoenix George J. Sheehan

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