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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1934
Page
3
Sunday May 6 morning worship at First Baptist Church at 10 30 led by Rev Herman W Watsen D D of Providence. Church School at 11 45 and Christian Endeavor Society at 6 30 in church vestry. Evening service omitted. St Marys Church Masses at 7 30 and 10 30. Benediction at 7 30 P M.
Rev. Herbert D. Graetz presides at 10:30 AM Communion. 12 noon Church School. 5:30 PM Junior Christian Endeavor led by Robert F Munro. 6:30 PM Alpha Chapter Endeavor with Miss Hazel Nettleton. 7:30 PM Evening Service features address by John B Thorp with guest soloist Miss Aida Connery.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church announces Masses led by Rev. Joseph Sarzana Acting Pastor with weekday 7 30 A M services and Sunday masses at 8 and 10 A M.
Rev Manuel J Barros pastor. Masses held weekdays at 7 a.m. Sundays feature three services at 7, 8 30 and 10 30 a.m.
Funeral services were held for Joseph Costa who died Wednesday after a long illness at St Elizabeth's Church with Rev Manuel J Barros officiating. Burial followed at St Mary's Cemetery. A native of St Michael's Azores the 37 year old Bristol resident came here over 21 years ago and worked for the Keds division of the National India Rubber Company. He is survived by his wife Lavina Costa and five children.
Students of Colt Memorial High School present The Flower of Venice in the auditorium on May 10 and 11. A May 16 card party and social are hosted by Betasigna Bradford Society at Trinity Parish House. July 4 morning dancing occurs at Church Street Armory under Battery C 243rd CA H D RMG auspices.
Rev Arthur L. Washburn of Providence will lead the 10 45 A M Holy Communion at St Michael's Church. prior services include 9 A M Holy Communion and 9 30 A M Church School under Rector Rev A R Parshley.
Rev James E Greer presides at State Street M E Church with Church School at 10, Morning worship at 11 led by Rev R S Moore from Providence, and Evening Service at 7:30 with sermon by the Pastor titled Miracles of Spring.
Frinity Church presents Fourth Sunday after Easter services led by Rev Nelson Kellogg rector. Schedule includes 8 AM Mass 10 45 AM Sung Mass 12 noon Instructions and 7 30 PM Evensong.
Four Bristol troops accept invitation to Memorial Day parade and divine service. They will attend the Memorial Sunday service and prepare for the District Camporal at Camp Takarest on May 12 and the Council Camporal on June 9. POWS holds Spring Ceremonial as candidates are initiated.
The state bans open fires until further notice and outdoor fires are forbidden during hikes. The Bugle and Drum Corps plan to compete later this month and will rehearse next Wednesday at 6 30 in the Scout Building, with marching movements emphasized.
A large Taft School Club bingo gathering was held in the school building on Hope street. Prizes included a turkey, flour, sugar, and many lines of groceries, with refreshments served by a committee led by Ruth Ingram.
Members of the class of 1934 at Colt Memorial High School feted the 1933 34 basketball squad with a social and dance in the school auditorium. Before the dance the team enjoyed supper at Coach Ian M Walker’s home, with committee members Eleanor Rae Emily Xavier Mary Sisson Gladys Rishe and Christine Russo in charge.
The May 6 edition of the Boston Sunday Advertiser will publish more last letters from World War II heroes and present another set of uncensored world war photographs.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to all who helped make the Taft School Club bingo party a success, signed by the committee.
Mrs Althea F Smith formerly manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company in this town is now connected with the Postal Telegraph Company Bristol 46 King Philip Pharmacy.
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