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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1936

Page

4

Bribery Trial Details Embezzlement at Bristol Office

Testimony reveals Miss Dwyer and Mr Gray assisted manager Getchell in cashing checks and falsifying stubs to cover shortages. Getchell allegedly dictated payments and preferred authorities, while witnesses describe fear of job loss and repeated embezzlement methods as the Bristol office faced internal turmoil.

Miss Dwyer Getchell Gray McSoley Symington Mr Gray Mr. Gray Water Bristol Putnam Cetchell

Ever Ready Wins Twileague Opener in 1936 Season Curtain

Bill Doran's Ever Ready nine opened the 1936 baseball season by defeating Larne Isbgne's Gahan TeD team before 1600 fans. Congdon Leclerg and Legare each had three hits as Town Council President Paull tossed the first ball. Correira pitched a shutout after four runs, Cardoza hit the first home run, and Lemaire, Gomes, and Cardoza starred in the field and at bat.

Bill Doran s_ Evers Ready nine Larne Isbgne Gahan * Ted Congdon Leclerg Legare Prescott B Paul Marshall Rover’ Cardoza Olsmynans Tony” Gomes Congdon Lemaire DelPrang Iimer Joe Velleca Iver Ready Hopoa Ferreira Congdon Tetlere Ghladue Moat Slim Withere Correia Hopooa DeiPaane Cardoza Roshan Almedia Emaire Ouartare Almedia En Dass Silvia Temaire Aongoda Gomes Twa Cardeira DeiPane Correira Piteh Hall Pemaire Neteca Errauts Lfvers Readys Lmpires Svivia Mancmt

Sea Scouts Hear Talks By Leclair And Edmonds

Sea Scout Ship Kearney met at the Locker on Thames Street with Field Commissioner O Reid Leclair and Joseph Midmonds of the Kearney Post American Legion as speakers. Leclair praised the Narhansett Council jamboree and urged carrying out good work, while Midmonds stressed efficiency. Apprent ice Seaman Americo Bisbana served as officer of the deck with Richard Conners and Clarence Bowen as side-boys. activities were supervised by Mate Kenneth Weaver and Boatwain John Tvach.

O Reid Leclair Joseph Midmonds Kearney American Legion Thames Street Fe Clair Narhansett Pdemonds Americo Bisbana Richard Conners Clarence Bowen Arthur Jo Belmore Mdte Kenneth Weaver John Tvach

Reckless driving fines and costs set at local court session

Mrs Pleanor Rockwell was fined 100 dollars plus costs after a reckless driving charge following an accident on High Street last Wednesday. Joseph Vasdome and Thomas Paolino were mentioned in relation to the case, with a continuance granted for further proceedings. Walter Adams was sent to reform school for a stated offense and costs assessed.

Picadillip Pleanor Rockwell Judee William Donnell Parth Dastruet Court High Street Thomas Paolino Providence Joseph Vasdome Second School Street Darges Staut Walter Adams Walnut Road Barrington Mens Reformators Cuoesten Fa Warren

Upcoming Events at Guiteras and Bristol for Spring

A busy slate includes a Chicken Salad Supper May 20 at Congregational, a May 22 band concert at Guiteras Memorial, and a May 28 30 high school operetta in the school auditorium. June features Junior Prom June 6, Counts Fair June 11 12, Cotton Charity Ball June 12, and graduation June 25 with a senior class reception June 26 at Colt auditorium.

Phra Nots Erienelly Lovers St Michaels Hicoes da Patra Club Tancoln Prall Usher Avenue Girl Scout Conners Morarty Pield Garteras Boo A Pivertainment Association Fnday Port- Amer Womens Ciic League Bristol Colt Memorial High School Guiteras School Colt Auditorium

Bristol District Monthly Nitrateg Associates Report Summary

The Bristol District report lists care cases 39 Metropolitan care cases 21 John Hancock cases 47 visits 47 prenatal 6 tuberculosis 60 child welfare 4 babies examined 114 7 by Dr Gleason chest x ray 18 deliveries attended 1 office calls 3 percent sexual calls 7.

Bristol Nitrateg Associacud Dor John Hancock John H Hancock Gleason

Two P Features Katharine Hepburn in a Western Tale

A past time page features Katharine Hepburn in a reckless girl turned heroine story. The film promises danger and disguise with a rugged crew as seas of cattle and rustlers unfold across a desert town scene. We meet Sydyna Scarlett portrayed by Cars Grant and a lively supporting cast including James, Burke, and Temple in a Paramount Western.

Katharine Hepburn Sydyna Scarlett Grant Prag Aberne Balmr Seoul Zane Cares Pacture Othe Burg Ad Rustlers Dolph Joker Peresent Nevada Paramount Tars Buster Grere Wathieen Burke Monte Blac RR Mead Thatton Gilera Prooksan

Here Tonight Springtime Revue Presented by Local Church

The Netopian Society of the First Congregational church presents the Springtime Revue a musical comedy tonight. Cast includes junior and senior parishioners with principals such as John Erik Bease Bob Addison Hill and others. Songs by Marion Munro and Joan Ostermann. Cast lists multiple choruses and a long lineup of participants with several families represented.

Netopian Society First Congregational Church John Erik Bease Bob Addison Hill Eleanor Rae Scipio Samuel Steen Jane Eunice Marshman Topsy Jacqueline Pettine Mandy Robert F. Munro Sue Vincent Pettine Rastus William Remieres Audrey Munro Marion Munro Joan Osterberg

Wy Country and My People by Jun Yutang

A review notes Jun Yutang’s Wy Country and My People as a rich blend of vast knowledge and humor. The author, trained in China and the West, presents a balanced view of Chinese culture while valuing Western perspectives. The work, praised for its insight and wit, likens its depth to a compelling portrait of China and its people.

Jun Yutang Tin China Harvard Leipzig Savy Rutom Linus America Iman Phyliad Pearl Buck Dr Tin Awomans Sogher Derline Om “Kowtow France United States Cathay

Colts Memorial High to Publish Green and White Annual

The Colt Memorial High School student body and faculty host a Friday night fundraiser in the Colt auditorium to launch the Green and White annual. Miss Irene Silvia leads the student committee with Janette McCaw Barbara Newman Maurice C. Smith III Joseph Mazza and Domenic Paniello. Faculty advisors include Mrs. George H. Baldwin and Sadie C. Callan.

Groyrese Ito Colt Memorial High Schools M. Theresa Donovan Madeline Neiderer John Simoes Vincent Tortoro Amos da Ponte Peter Pacheco Joseph Mazza Henry Demers James Conley Merton Morgan Gordon Morgan William Ross Joseph Pine Domenic Danielle Norman Hibbert Clyde Pendleton Clinton Pendleton Helen Raposa Martha DiMezza Catherine Candelmo Gertrude Byrnes Bridget D'Ferrico Dorothy Morris Norma Drainville Dora Berwick Almerinda Correia Lydwina Sousa Betty Hambrick Alice Carmone Josephine Carmone Esther Perkins Ruth Sanford Dorothy Bruno Muriel Bullock Josephine Bruno Isabel Bento Ruth Tattrie Shirley Rishe Gilda Mello Mary Velleca Pegg Connors Constance Campanella Jeanette Charette Janette McCaw Ruth Demers Noela Charette Olympio Prota Donalda Saucier Claire Partington Marguerite de Rocha Ruth Ruggieri Sally Church Eunice Marshman Barbara Newman Esther Ferrara Agnes Ndrade Soldano Pridge Colt Memorial High School Colt Auditorium Irene Silvia Maurice C. Smith Domenic Paniello George H. Baldwin Sadie C. Callan William Sisson Peter Alfana Arnold Dryer Elsie Weaver Rose Formisano Herman Kemph Robert Tourigney Anthony Iasillo Tevis Shulman Annie D. Sisson

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