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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1936

Page

3

Retired Bristol Teacher Miss Katherine Scanlon Dies

Katherine Elizabeth Scanlon a Bristol school retiree died at home after a year long illness aged 78. Born August 29 1867 she taught in Bristol schools from 1892 retiring in 1932 after forty years service. Funeral mass at St Marys Church with burial in St Marys cemetery.

Katherine Elizabeth Scanlon Bristol Union Street St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Cemetery Miss Scanlon Annie Scanlon Walley School Mary Helen Scanton Miss Scanton Dennis and Catherine Markey) Scanlon Rhode Island Normal School Thomas P. Scanlon John M Scanlon Department of Justice Washington, D. C

Church Officers Elected In Local Meeting

Robert F Munro was re elected superintendent of the church school at the Guneral House meeting Thursday night. Other officers chosen include Clerk Robert A McCaughey Treasurer Robert F Munro Trustees for three years Frank M Dimond Robert F Munro and E Wilbur Mason Additional Standing Committee members Mrs Annie V Sherman Miss Marion McCaughey Roswell S Bosworth Deacon Milford Wilson Recording Secretary Miss Ruth Sanford Financial Secretary Norman Hibpeen delegates to Spring Conference with alternates Miss Miriam Skinner and Mrs Friisha Hibbert Flower committee Miss Helen Osterberg Mrs Robert F Munro Miss Sophia Young Annual reports were read by officers and committees of the church societies Treasurer reported all bills paid with a small balance remaining.

Robert F Munro Guneral House Robert A McCaughey Frank M. Dimond Robert F. Munro E. Wilbur Mason Annie V Sherman Marion McCaughey Roswell S Bosworth Milford Wilsom Ry Mars Ruth Sanford Norman Hibpeen Broken Carr Ars Gladys Osterberg Samuel Steen Herbert Burnham Sarah C Minro Miriam Skinner Friisha Hibbert Helen Osterberg Sophia Young

Gen Callan Addresses Bristol Women’s G O P Club

Brig. Gen. L. H. Callan, former G O P gubernatorial candidate in 1934, spoke to the newly organized Bristol Women’s Republican Club at the Hotel Belvedere. The club voted to incorporate and named a by-laws committee with officers and a program committee to plan a bridge event this month. A motion invited all women voters to attend the next meeting.

Bristol Women’s Republican Club L. H. Callan Hotel Belvedere William Gladding Louise Capone Julia Herreshoff Albert H. Flint, Jr J. Harry Tuplin Claude Hazeldine John R.bernardo

Obituary Alfred Ross Dies in Liverpool April 14

Ward has been received here of the death in Liverpool England on April 14 of Alfred Ross of that city The deceased was the husband of Marguerite Stilwell Ross niece of Miss Jennie Clarke of this town He was a neighbor and local figure prior to his departure.

Ward Liverpool England Alfred Ross Marguerite Stilwell Ross Jennie Clarke

Town officials and residents honor Patrolman McMahon at funeral

Town officials and Bristol residents gather with police to pay final respects to Patrolman John J. McMahon at St Marys Church. High Mass was led by Rev Lawrence Deery. Six Bristol officers served as bearers, and a Battery C bugler played taps as McMahon was laid to rest in St Marys Cemetery. The 49 year old veteran died Thursday at Truesdale Hospital.

Bristol John J. McMahon St Mary's Church Lawrence Deery Anthony J Ferrara William J. Baker Euclid J Demars Wiliam T Cashin Frederck W. Serbst Henry J Sylvia, Jr St Mary's Cemetery Battery C 243Rd C A A. A. Moren

Cup Defenders Bowlers Hold Annual Banquet

The Cup Defenders Association Bowling League capped a successful year with a banquet at the Academy hall Wood Street drawing over 150 members and guests. Speakers praised the group since its founding two years ago and urged continued programs. Prizes honored the championship Resolute team and top performers. officers and committees were announced.

The Cup Defenders Association Bowling League Academy Hall Woodstreet

Thursday's Twilight League Showdown Expected Crowd

Defiance Hose Co nine led by Jimmie Sullivan faces Eddie Bullock's BT at 6 15. Frenchy Cavallare strengthens the lineup while Johnny Andrade handles pitching and Andy Ambrosa directs the Mans with Tony Sylvia catching. Razzie Mancini to umpire.

Chappie Oliver

Scanlon Funeral Notice in Bristol for Catherine F

Catherine F Scanlon 68 year old Bristol resident dies. Funeral services set for Thursday May 14 at 8 30 am from 42 Union Street with Requiem Mass at St Mary's Bristol at 9 00 am. Relatives and friends invited to attend.

Scanlon Bristol Catherine F Scanlon Union Street St Mary’s Church

Six Drownings After Bristol Yacht Disaster

The Wanderer yacht from Providence sank off Poppasquash and Prudence Island after a squall. Six people died including Mrs Mary Farmer and Brayton. four children Mamie Farmer May Girsch Charlie Girsch Lottie Garland were found drowned in the cabin. Rescue boats recovered survivors and bodies and the incident prompted inquiries by local authorities.

Bristol Phoenix Pappasquash Point Prudence Island Wanderer Benjamin Davis Providence E. G Farmer, Jr Mamie Farmer Charles W Girsch May Girsch Emma Girsch Charlie Girsch William G Brayton Lottie Garland Frank Garland Brayton Farmer Bristol Narragansett Wanglerer Mr Girsch Mary Farmer Cazenovia Will Potter's Cove Imma Girsch Garland Bus Erastus Buckingham Buckingham G A’ Tucker New York City Charlies Girsch Des Mines National Rubber Co T. H Shipman George W. Simmons Simmons Miles Luther Poppasagush Fu Il Potter’s Cove Garland Boy Mr Farmer New York Ne Wanderer Girsche

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