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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1934
Page
2
Council fills vacancy with Paull, a young member of the Paull family. The editorial notes his late father’s influence in town affairs and praises the appointment as wise, predicting a long and successful career in public service.
The eighth annual Catholic Charity Fund Appeal urges donations to 25 diocesan institutions aiding the aged sick and needy. Officials report 100000 people benefited last year and seek to meet ongoing demands with organized Bristol teams and widespread public support.
Editorial urges Bristol to install neatly lettered street name signs to aid visitors. Argues signage reflects town planning and progress, cites cost and labor availability, and calls for immediate action by local authorities and projects like CWA PWA or ERA.
A man identified as Cristando 22 of Goulart Avenue was jailed by Bristol County court for failure to file a required child support bond after a paternity case. Judge Benjam on Folindemuth presided, with attorney Lucier Capone seeking leniency. Separately, Ned Martinez 58 of 1500 Hope Street faced a $10 and costs penalty for possessing a pheasant, after a Sunday arrest by Game Wardens Burke and Fitzgins.
In memory of wife Elizabeth Wales Campanilia who died in 1934. The verses speak of a devoted wife and mother whose kindness and love left aching hearts and lasting gratitude. The family laments the loss and cherishes the memory of her gentle nature and selfless care.
The Ladies Aid Society of State Street M E Church plans an afternoon gathering at Mrs Merrill Picket’s State Street residence. Mothers Day is May 13 and Gibson Cards are advertised by James F Duffy Confectionery Card Store. The Bristol Twilight League board to meet Thursday at the YMCA before the May 21 season opens. A Mass for Elizabeth Campanella will be sung at St Marys Church and a month’s mind for Mrs Mary Brogan Wick Bassett is set at 7 PM. Taft School Club to hear copy editor Bassett speak with Roswell S Bosworth performing baritone solos with Mrs Bosworth accompanying.
A collection of classified notices includes home baking and delivery in Bristol with addresses on Chestnut and Hope streets, a Mother’s Day geranium promotion, a woman seeking companion or light housework work, furnished rooms for rent on Church Street, a summer cottage for Bristol Narrows, a plant sale by the Bristol Garden Club, a Hardy plants for sale listing, and Carmote paints praised for easy cover and smooth finish with contact at Walter T Remieres and GAR Hall.
A brief notice invites readers to learn about a cheap modification to gas hot water systems that costs about 3 cents per day. The offer appears from Tous Tortorce at 35 State Street.
Window screens and screen doors custom made plus rescreening and painting by Manuel Sousa at 282 Thames St Providence RI Tel 25-R after 4. Kitchen stove one burner sewing machine and Remington typewriter must be disposed of quickly at 129 State St. Hardscrubs and plants listed under Mary F King Bay View Ave Box 184 Mahogany furniture upright piano Apps 79 Bay View Ave. Upper tenement for rent at 62 Burton St five rooms second floor and 319 attic Apply Mrs K K H DeWolf.
The annual meeting of the Ivy Guild of St Michael’s Church will be held tonight in the parish house. Also noted are events for the Bristol Garden Club including plant sales and lawn care talks, plus local charity drives and a whist session.
Bristol Rotary Club marks its fifth anniversary with Rev Harvey Eastman of Slatersville RI as main speaker. Judge Edward L Leahy, first president, will preside. Music by Vincent Campagna Anthony Rollo and Emma Rounds. District Governor E Lester Merritt to attend.
Funeral services for Dr Charles Tennexs Stevens who died Tuesday May 1 were held Friday at his home in Portland. Me Stevens was the eldest son of the late Rev and Mrs Henry A Stevens of this town. He lived in Portland most of his life where he practiced dentistry. He is survived by a daughter.
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