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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1926

Page

3

Kearney Post 6 American Legion and Auxiliary Meet

Semi monthly sessions in Gr A R Hall included memorial service invites for St Michael's Church and Memorial Day plans. A plan to form a punter baseball team was referred to an Americanism officer. National Commander John Ro McQuigg to visit May 25 with a banquet at Hotel Biltmore Providence.

Lcan Kearney American Legion R Hall St Michael's Church Thomas A Hickey Bertram W Wall John Ro McQuigg Rhode Island Legionaires Wall Legion Carr Petstrom Lawn Council Bristol Babbitt St Michaels Church Creare Ltmaire Karl KO Dunbar Kearnes Post State Street Fila Paull

Firemen Kept Busy With Repeated Alarms Across Districts

Volunteer fire companies answer multiple calls from 1 05 am Saturday to 12 25 Sunday. False alarm from Thompson's garage on Hope Street prompts investigation by Chief Grabert. A gear failure disables Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company truck. Minor damage from a chimney spark at Hope and Summer streets. Grass fires on Metacam avenue and a brush blaze on the west side of the avenue are extinguished. A blazing mattress unoccupied at Wardwell estate on Thames Street is quickly put out with no damage.

12Th District Thompson Hope Street Warren John Grabert Thames Street Hope and Summer Streets Fred L. Dunbar Grabert Metacam Avenue Bay View Avenue 41St District Ooan Witham T Oc Wardwell Seth Padl Companys

Fifth District Court Session Disposes Docket

Judge Frank H Haman presided at the Fifth District Court yesterday disposing of the docket. Cases include Giovanni Castriotta and Nicola Castriotta plead not guilty to assaults with a dangerous weapon and two truancy defendants remain in court with cases continued. An automobile attachment for tax delinquencies was ordered with a public sale set for May 14 at Bristol Phoenix.

Frank HH Haman Fifth District Court Hugh F kKelles Pole Giovanni Castriotta Domenic Romano Alexander Amos So Gorham Philip Teixeira Pas Tancs Bristol Phoenix Il Oclock Natale Martinezi Societys Dio Msk Cotsg Neo Sicha Neo Srila Sonets Neglat DeWitt

Prapoos Visit to Mt Hope and River Brotherhoods

Employed 30 years entertain tale describes the Prapoos and Beys Bret visiting various town sites on a Saturday, including boat shops and Mt Hope trails with King Philip war chief reference. Returning for supper, Edmund Howarth urged continuing friendship between Providence and Bristol groups. Charles Sartin drum and Francis of Canaria provided music.

Prapoos Pro Oidemec Farmer Cup Mt Hope King Philip Kan River Cvenme Edmund Howarth Prosidentee Vme Providenmee Bristol Charles Sartim Francis Canaria France

Bristol Chapter D A R Elects Sherman Regent at Annual Meeting

Mrs Clinton T Sherman was elected Regent of Bristol Chapter D A R at the annual meeting held at the home of Mrs Edward G Easterbrooks. Officers include Vice Regent Mrs Charles O Thompson and Recording Secretary Mrs J Ellery Ingraham. Members approved committee chairs for 1926 1927 and accepted Memorial Sunday service invitations.

Clinton T. Sherman Bristol Daughters of the American Revolution Edward G Easterbrooks Sherry Avenue Charles O. F Thompson J Ellery Ingraham Edward I. Brownell Edward G. Easterbrooks Lydia M. Cooke Coral Hull Harriet P Church Howard W Church Henry Barton Alfred G. Farle Charles A. Johnson Frank H. Buffinton C. A. Johnson H. Child H Barton Anthony Ways and Means T. Sherman E. S Brownell F H Babbitt St Michaels Church Scclgtaty Continental Congress Washington Frank H Buffinton Frank L. Bowen Sarah Munroe Edward Brownell Alfred G Parke Jo Ptlers Ingraham

Bristol Loses Opener In Rhode Island Suburban League

Bristol traveled to Crompton Sunday to open the Rhode Island Suburban League and fell to a strong Crompton squad led by pitcher Hutchins. Artie Guevremont spoiled a potential perfect game with a fifth inning single, while Hutchins kept Bristol hitless in crucial moments. Errors by Bristol and two miscues by Lee at second aided Crompton as the visitors failed to reach third, spoiling their debut in frigid conditions. Next week Brist id shows better practice as they prepare for Jamiel Park Warren against rivals in the annual armory inspection led by General Arthur Cole and Major Manchester at the State Street armory.

Bristol Crompton Rhode Island Hutchins Hon Tamer Artie Guevremont Feld Guevremont Baker Shippee Lee Jamiel Park Warren Agaist Bristo’ Trampot State Street Arthur Cole Hlaorace Manchester

President Resigns From Bristol YMCA After Six Years

Dr Alfred M Merriman, Bristol YMCA president for six years, tendered his resignation citing professional duties. His resignation was accepted and a successor to be elected in June. Colin T Halm will step down May 15 as general secretary, with action postponed. George S Pailthorpe re elected secretary and Henry Wood re elected treasurer.

Alfred M Merriman Bristol George S Pailthorpe Henrys Wood

Eagles Elect Officers at Bristol Eagles Chapter

Representative Thomas H Byrnes was elected Worthy President of Bristol Acro. No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles at the annual officers election last night. Other officers chosen include Vice President William E Flanagan Chaplain Harold Gifford Secretary John F Lowney Treasurer Anthony Nunes Trustee Samuel Molasky Inside Guard George Brotherton Outside Guard William H Van Voast Jr Aerie Physician Dr John Lake.

Thomas H Byrnes Bristol Acro Order of Eagles Sm Eagle Hall William E Flanagan Harold Gifford John F. Lowney Anthony Nunes Samuel Molasky George Brotherton William H. van Voast John Lake

Pupils Present Three Plays During John Post Reynolds School Program

Students at John Post Reynolds School staged three plays in the auditorium on Friday afternoon alongside a Music Week program. The first production Trial of Fire featured Hermann Wilbur and others, followed by Mendelssohn written by Mary Posytan with performers including Frank Cenerini and Emma Slinger, and Stradavarius by Emma Slinger with a cast led by Valentine Alesandro and Vic Ferri. The event closed with songs from Mrs Conricks room and readings I Am Music and Mendelssohn.

John Post Reynolds Trial of Fire Hermann Wilbur Christian Ostby Joseph Perry Margaret Borges Antonetta Poli Emily Velleca Dorothy Yv Adams Angelina Rinaldi Elsie Cheshire Mary Cabral Josephine Codola Angelo Ferri Joseph Cabral George Magee Joseph Fernandes Vincent Pasqua Ferdinand Carraturo Reynolds Northup Rose Campagna Salvatore Giglio Joseph Gomes Alvaro Conricks I Am Music Mendelssohn Mary Posytan Frank

Mothers Day Observed with Special Services Across Churches

Mothers Day observances filled local churches Sunday with morning and evening services. Trinity Church hosted a 730 PM musical program featuring Mendelssohn selections and performances by Mrs. Frank M Dimond and Mrs. Raymond Buss, while State Street ME Church united Baptist Congregational and Methodist denominations for a 730 PM service led by Rev Charles W Martin focusing on Mother An Acknowledgment.

Mendelssohn Elyah Trinity Church Frank M Dimond Israel Raymond Buss Providence Buss Carrie A Thomas Dimond State Street Charles W Martin Lord McFarald Baptist Congregational Frederick L. Maryon Franklin Street Charlotte A Young Marjorie Burgess Vernon A Gray Chester A Burgess Helen W Church

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