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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1941

Page

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Construction of new Col lings and Aikman weaving plant details

George P. Dorrance of Turner Construction Company said union labor will be used for the Bristol weaving plant with local workers joining the union. The building will be 186 by 180 feet, first story reinforced concrete, rest steel, and about 200 workers at peak. Wrecking of Wardwell sheds and pile driving near the harbor line begin next week.

Collings and Aikman George P. Dorrance Turner ‘Construction Company Boston Dorrance Providence Wardwell Lumber Company Franklin Bradford C. and A Thames Street C. & A. Corporation Bristol

Tickets soar for benefit Mikado Gilbert and Sullivan

Nearly 550 tickets sold for a benefit performance of The Mikado this week to support Bristol England War Relief Fund. The Thursday and Friday shows at Buffington's Pharmacy reservations are rising as Marion L. Darling urges ticket exchanges for unredeemed seats.

Bristol England War Relief Fund Buffington’s Marion L. Darling

Bates College Class Day Committee Names Janette McCaw

Janette McCaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur McCaw of 93 Constitution Street has been named a member of the committee in charge of Bates College 75th annual Class Day. McCaw a Bates senior and 1937 Colt Memorial High graduate is active in choir choral society and Christian Service Club and has served as Macfarlane Club secretary this year. She majors in psychology and will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in June.

Janette McCaw Arthur McCaw Constitution Street Bates College Bates Miss McCaw Colt Memorial High Rhode Island Honor Society Choral Society Christian Service Club Macfarlane Club

District Court Continuances In Warren Docket

Judge William T. O'Donnell in the Fifth District Court continued the State Unemployment Compensation Board vs. Winfield T. Parks matter to May 26 for reporting noncompliance. A fugitive from justice case against Richard Rensenhausen was also pushed to the same date. Civil cases Ferrias vs Assadorian Almeida vs Ferreira Falugo vs Assadorian Carreiro vs Walker were continued nisi to May 26.

William T. O’donnell Fifth District Court State Unemployment Compensation Board Winfield T. Parks Warren Richard Rensenhausen Nisi Arthur Ferrias Charles Assadorian Lino Almeida Mariano Ferreira Charles J. Falugo August C. Carreiro Eva Walker

Police Round Up Juvenile Gang For Breaks

Bristol police rounded up six youths believed responsible for months of thefts and break ins. They admitted to breaking into the Girl Scout Camp at Mount Hope Farm and the home of Robert G. Ashman. No items were taken at the camp but the building suffered damage. golf clubs and balls were taken from the Ashman home. Judge Jony Ferrara planned to discuss charges with the youths and their parents.

Bristol Mount Hope Farm Robert G. Ashman Ashman Foot Jony J.—Ferrara

Sub-Committees Named For Charity Dinner Dance

Italian Socialites Women's Club outlined sub committees for the June 3 charity dinner dance at the New Bristol Casino to aid the tonsil clinic. Co chairs Frances Holmes and Josephine Calvino. program publicity Vasta L. Ruggiero. tickets Rose Correira. decorations Josephine Calvino. reservations Nancy Vitiello. A large honorary committee of Italian colony professionals and prominent citizens will be named soon.

Rose Corriera New Bristol Casino Frances Holmes Josephine Calvino Vasta L. Ruggiero Rose Correira Nancy Vitiello

Zi Pep to Attend Cup Defenders' Club Banquet

Zi Pep Matteon Damiano known as the old man of the Italo American colony will be included among guests at the Cup Defenders Association annual banquet on May 25 at the Colonial Hotel. Honorary guests include Police Chief Ferrara former State Senator Wall and Brig Gen Callan with other officials to receive invitations later.

Pasquale Pagnano Ralph T. Church Henry Alfred J. Floyd Huestis Henry F. Serbst Paul O. Herzig Michael W. Pasquarelli John P. Marshall General Arrangements Committee Antonio Cupolo Louis Alfano Joseph Sansone John Bisbano Felix Langello Peter Cristando Anthony DuPont, Jr John Langelto

Reynolds School Observes Rhode Island Independence Day

Reynolds School pupils marked Independence Day and Arbor Day with a program including flag salutes, the Star Spangled Banner, poems by Otilia Botelho and others, Rhode Island Day songs and acrostics, and readings on what Rhode Island stands for. The event was announced by Otilia Botelho and directed by Miss Marguerite Vermeété.

Rhode Island Reynolds School Arbor Day Eleanor Vera Otilia Botelho Lydia Cabral Margaret Iasiello Josephine Alfano Annie Cruz Joseph Sousa Acrostic Peter Cavallaro Michael Rubino Paul Stanzione Alice Viera Lillian Fonseca Jennie Troiano Domenic Raiola Mary Cunard David Earle Anthony Ventura Arthur Almeida Anthony Ferreira Louis Silvia Ralph Nastri Genevieve Freitas America Marguerite Vermeétté

Bristol Legion Plans National Colors Display For Commander Visit

Commander A Elmer McNamara of Kearney Post asks Bristol merchants to fly national colors Thursday as National Commander Milo J Warner tours the area en route to Newport to inspect army and navy units. Kearney Post marks 22nd anniversary June 16 with a safety campaign May 20.

Milo J. Warner Newport Bristol A. Elmer McNamara Kearney Legion Army Navy Bristol Legion Post Warner The McNamara American Legion Kearney Post B. W. Wall A. A. Edmonds Domenic Mascola Samuel J. Smith Charles E. Burns Manuel Goulart Andrew Arone Legion Posts T. Cashin

P T A Council Votes to Buy Eye Measuring Machine

Bristol County Parent-Teacher Council votes to purchase a new eye measuring machine for use in schools across three towns. The vote rescinds the library film project and follows a briefing by C Porter Shirley, Barrington superintendent, who chairs the special committee on Council projects. A Beach Pond film is shown and Emma Howe discusses camp activities. Frances Doyle and Lucien Capone plan to attend a Boston convention the week of May 19.

Bristol County Andrews Memorial Senior High School C. Porter Shirley Barrington Public Schools Beach Pond Emma Howe Frances Doyle Warren Lucien Capone Boston

Pasquarelli Banquet Plans Nearing Completion

State and town officials and Italo American leaders in southern New England will attend a testimonial dinner for Town Councilman Michael W. Pasquarelli at the New Bristol Casino this Sunday. principal speaker will be Louis V. Jackvony, former Rhode Island Attorney General. toastmaster James J. Velleca.

New England Michael W. Pasquarelli New Bristol Casino Louis V. Jackvony Rhode Island James J. Velleca Michael Ascoli Raymond Cavallaro James Salzano Anthony J. Ferrara Louis Santo Cavallaro Bennie Mansi Cup Defenders Association Anthony Cupola Jouis Asciolla Lucien Capone Frank Giglio James J Vincent J. Saviano Louis Nastri Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Weights and Louis DeFelice Anthony Bisbane Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Domenic DeRiso Domenic Vitiello John la Fazia Antonio Bottiglieri Frank DuPont Salvatore Langello

C Of M Seniors Plan May Frolic

The Senior Children of Mary Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church announce their second annual May Frolic on Friday evening May 9 in Independent Hall Wood Street. Moses Jenks and his orchestra will play for dancing with Miss Mary Aiello chairing the arrangements and a list of assistants named.

Children of Mary Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Independent Hall Wood Street Moses Jenks Mary Aiello Dorothy Sodano Lena Ruggiero Concetta Caizzi Josephine Squatrito Mary St. George Lucy Cavallieri Crusalina Orefice Mary Palumbo

Garden Club Plans Two Fundraisers and Talk by McIntyre

The Bristol Garden Club will meet at Mrs. Edward L. Leahy's home Thursday at 2 30 to finalize plans for two upcoming events and hear a talk by Mrs. Walter McIntyre of Providence on Enchanted Gardens. The luncheon bridge on May 15 at Mrs. Charles B. Rockwell's home and the May 16 flower show at the Plantations Club auditorium in Providence are the main items. Tickets are sold through club members led by President Mrs. William W. Perry.

Bristol Garden Club Edward L. Leahy Walter McIntyre Providence Charles B. Rockwell Plantations Club William W. Perry

Eagles Nominate Officers for Next Aerie Meeting

Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles nominated a full officer slate at a recent meeting in the Eagle Home on Wood Street. Nominations include Francis Cuomo as Junior Past Worthy President and Joseph Medeiros as Worthy President, with officers and delegates named for state convention duties.

Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles Eagle Wood Street Francis P. Cuomo Joseph F. Medeiros Daniel M. Vargas Manuel E. Lewis Joseph P. Panacene John Andrade P. W. P. John R. White Domenic Mascola Pasquale Massano A. F. D'Angelo Pannone Mr. White Mr. Cuomo Medeiros Andrew Arone Mr. Vargas Anthony J. Nunes Mr. Andrade John DeAndrade, Jr Manuel Lewis Antonio DiPalma

Fire Destroys Automobile in Garage on Court Street

A Saturday night fire in the Court Street Garage, likely caused by defective wiring, destroyed Miss Bertha Wyatt’s car on State Street. Patrolman Joseph Texeira reported at 11 p.m. and firefighters extinguished the blaze with chemical aid. An adjacent vehicle owned by Edward Kunz was damaged, and another car owned by a North Attleboro man was scorched.

Bertha Wyatt State Street Court Street Joseph Texeira Edward’ D., Kunz Wyatt

Pocket Books shifts mass market with 25 cent editions

The Bristol sales manager Wallis E Howe helped Pocket Books grow from a modest 10,000 copy order to eight and a half million copies in two years. The venture mass produces classics and best sellers to a new nationwide 25-cent market via 35,000 outlets and major wholesalers.

Pocket Books Bristol Wallis E Pete You Howe Herbert de Graff Pocket Books, Inc Henry Lee New York World-Telegram Detroit Macy’s Robert de Graff Simon and Schuster Texas

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