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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1927

Page

6

Bristol Students to Enter Rhode Island Music Festival

High and grammar school students from Bristol will join the Rhode Island Music Festival in Cranston Street Providence for a 2 pm performance. An All State High School orchestra of 300 pieces and an 800-voice chorus will be broadcast by Station WJAR. Bristol participants include Miss Muriel Hodgdon Miss Fritzie Dunbar Valentine Allesandro Joseph Luca Louis Malafronte and more with violin saxophone trumpet and drum sections. Miss Theresa Sullivan supervises music duties.

Bristol State Ory Cranston Street Providence WJAR Colt Memorial High School Muriel Hodgdon Fritzie Dunbar Valentine Allesandro Joseph Luca Louis Malafronte Richard Clark Bristol Grammar School John Digati Reynolds Northup Salvatore Giglio Salvatore Campagna Oreste Procopto Joseph Cabral Herrmann Wilbur Ris Ostby Theresa Sullivan

Golden Jubilee Program Broadcast by The McWhirr Company

The McWhirr Company of Fall River announces a Golden Jubilee program broadcast from station WLSI Lincoln Studio Providence next Monday and Tuesday evenings between 9 and 10 o clock. The first night features historical data with old fashioned music and the second night will present a complete Jubilee program with up to date music on Tuesday.

McWhirr Company Fall River WLSI Lincoln Providence

In Memoriam Mrs Barrett Remembered in Poetry

In memory of Mrs Barrett who died December 28 1926 the verse recalls her cross bearing and following Jesus. Her husband Arthur W Barrett accompanies the notice with a prayer for faith and reunion in heaven as a final tribute. Eva 1D

Mrs. Barrett Jesus ARTHUR W_ BARRETT

Annual Meeting at First Congregational Church

Rev James J Goodacre presided over the annual meeting in Memorial Chapel. Officers and committees elected include Secretary Robert A McCaughey Treasurer Robert F Munro Superintendent Sunday School Robert F Munro and more. Reports from pastor secretary treasurer trustees and chairmen were read and accepted. A supper for the event preceded the gathering.

James J. Goodacre First Congregational Church Memorial Chapel Robert A. McCaughey Robert F. Munro Archibald F. Dunbar, Jr Herbert Burnham, Jr Francis M. Dimond Edwin A. Skinner Carrie A. Thomas Sophie Young Helen Osterberg Miriam Skinner Mabel L. Gardner Annie W. Sherman Annie Coggeshall LeRoy D. Bell James Edge Congregational Club

Coming Events Placed For May Activities

Public notices announce a May 12 Thursday afternoon pie supper hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of State Street MFE Church and a public whist event by the Mothers' Club at Taft School.

Ladies’ Aid Society State Street MFE Taft School Mothers’ Club

In Training Children at Meavy Devon Drum Call to School

A London news brief notes children in Meavy Devon are summoned to school by a drum beat. They claim the exercise fails to aid the teacher’s arm and discipline.

Meavy Devon London

Matrimonial Minstrels staged for Mount Carmel Church benefit

Large audiences attended the Matrimonial Minstrels at the Pastime Theatre for the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The mock wedding featured Miss Virginia Asciola and Anthony Foti with a full minstrel program and a closing chorus, raising funds for the church.

Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Virginia Asciola Anthony Foti Catherine Perrelli John St. Angelo Dennis Ferreira Charles J. Sartini Morris Levy James C. Ruggiero Dennis Fererira Elizabeth Jones John Joseph William Joseph Josephine Santo Charles J. Sartim Fred Vera William Harris Katinka Charleston Alice Castro Charles J Sartini, Jr Regina Farles Dora Ruggeiro Vernon A Gray John and Regina Farle Charles Sartim William Harms Kazotsky Ferreira Sartim Bridget Filvin Miss Fva Vitulle Entre Company Lillian Salzano Virginia Ricco Lillian Pasquearelli Francis DuPont Margaret Proto Louise Mann Mary Miar Mary Alisio Lous Castriotta Martin Mansi Nicholas Proto Henry Delmonaco Joseph Sousa Manuel Joseph Samuel Alves Salvatore Balzano Carlo Russo Manuel Sylvia Charles J Sartini Charles Martell Cornelus P Head Freddy Claxton Ralph Brady Providence O Brien Brothers Fall River Alice Joseph Castro Usher Street Nationandia Rubber

National Music Week Programs at Cole Memerva High School

National Music Week observance featured performances at Cole Memorial High School and John Post Reynolds School. The Monday Morning Musical Club of Providence presented piano and vocal solos at 10 30 o'clock, while BAX and S&B grammar school pupils competed in an afternoon test at 2 30. The John Post Reynolds School auditorium hosted a concert by the school orchestra directed by Miss M Theresa Sullivan.

Cole Memerva High Shhor Gerammar Ouf Theresa Sullivan Mituusic Mothe

Mania Harbor Hifore the American occupation

Large ships were required to anchor two to three miles offshore during the occupation. A new breakwater has been constructed at Jong, with dredging and protective works underway to shield harbor approaches.

Innila Jong Breakwater Ound Dred

Boston Hill Beacon Gives Name to Beacon Hill

Boston’s famous hill earned its name from a public beacon placed on the summit. Later the hill’s height was reduced and the statehouse now sits on the highest position.

Boston Statehouse

Impressive Orator ampersand Excitement Cited by Star

A Washington Star quote highlights Tae Eden praising an impressive speaker not for words but for the visible passion and intense excitement he displays about some subject.

Tae Eden Washington Star

Memory and self perception in Johnsons reflections

A fragment discusses memory as defective, questioning why individuals recall less than desired or expect others remember. It frames memory as flawed and probes collective recall alongside self-judgment. The source reads as a philosophical aside on memory and perception.

Prune centric recipes and desserts from shared kitchen notes

A collection of daily menu style dishes including Monday Prune and bread dessert with buttered bread and prunes, Wednesday Prune Cream Mold with whipped cream, Thursday Orange Shortcake with citrus and cream, and Friday Prune Pudding with whipped cream. includes instructions for soaking prunes, making puddings, and serving suggestions with cream and meringue.

Funeral services for Manuel Mello in Jewett City Conn

Funeral services for Manuel Mello fatally injured in a motor vehicle crash near Jewett City Connecticut were held at 8 30 a m Wednesday from his parents home on Franklin street followed by a requiem mass at St Elizabeth Church. Francis Gomes assisted, floral tributes from Norwich Aerte of Feaghs and Loyal Order of Moose. Bearers Cosmo Bruscato Joseph Costa Antone Rebetlo Joseph Victoria. Burial in St Mary's Cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Jesse Mello wife two daughters Lucy and Julia a son Jesse five sisters Mrs Mary Mello Fall River Mrs Juha Costa Mrs Joseph Victoria Mrs Rose Sousa Mrs Cosmo Bruscato.

Manuel Mello Jewett City Conn Norwich Franklin Street Joseph Costa Antone Rebetlo Joseph Victoria This Town St Mary's Cemetery Mello Jesse Mello

Book Lovers Quote on Bees and Books

A Colton line notes how readers should borrow books like bees stealing nectar, taking sweetness without harming the flower. It expresses gentle, parasitic reading as a harmless exchange. The image links literary appetite to nature.

Colton

Pineapple Candies Show Healthful Treats and Simple Recipes

An old article promotes pineapple candies as a healthier sugar option, noting pineapple supplies vitamins and energy. It provides fondant steps and recipes for pineapple creams fruit loaf and chocolate pineapple using canned Hawaiian pineapple and minor ingredients.

United States

Hidden Riches in Earth and Sea Echoed by Bishop Hall

A historical quotation reflects on hidden wealth found in earth and sea, noting how many stones and pearls lie unseen beneath the surface. The line attributes the thought to Bishop Hall as a meditation on potential riches awaiting discovery.

Bishop Hall

Bristol Sealed Coal Proposals Sought for Fire Stations and Burnside Building

Town Clerk John W Church invites sealed proposals by noon May 17 1927 for furnishing fuel including 42 tons plus for fire stations and 24 tons for the Burnside Building. Proposals must be addressed to the Town Clerk with envelopes marked Proposals for Fuel. Town reserves right to reject any or all bids.

Bristol Burnside John W Church

Administration Notice Estate of Edward B

The Probate Court of Bristol admits the Last Will and Testament of Edward I Vearse deceased and names Eber Hill as executor to give bond. All claimants must file claims with the Bristol clerk beginning May 6 1927. John W Church Clerk.

Bristol Edward I Vearse John W Church Eber Hill

Estate of Richard Corcoran Probate Notice

The probate court of Bristol admits the last will of Richard Corcoran and recognizes Bridget Corcoran as executrix with bond. Creditors are directed to present claims at the Bristol clerk’s office by May 6, 1927, per law.

Administrator appointed for Jeremiah Kirby estate in Bristol

Augustus A Gravelie of Bristol has qualified as Administrator of the Jeremiah Kirby estate. Creditors must file claims within the legally specified period beginning May 6. Clerk John W. Church notes dates 5 6 13 20.

Augustus A Gravelie Bristol Jeremiah Kirby Times Reas

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