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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1932

Page

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Memorial Window Dedicated at Union Church Prudence Island

Plans for a memorial window dedication at Union Church Prudence Island advance with a summer pulpit supply committee led by Thomas Taber Needham. The Victor I Miller memorial window by Henry P Fox Providence features Gothic antique glass and settings inspired by Liverpool Cathedral.

Union Church Prudence Thomas Taber Needham James T. McCaughey Warren S. A. Davidson Brockton Victor I. Miller Bristol Lodge Bristol and Prudence Island Union Church Liverpool England Victor IT Miller Jennie EF. Miller Victor Henry P Fox Providence Kay Chapel Trinity Church of Newport

New Bristols Marble Shooting Champion Crowned

Omey Parisi age 13 of 118 Church Street won the Bristol 1932 marble shooting title after defeating Cosmo Castighego age 10 of 10 Washington Street in four of seven matches. He then beat Ed Mund Sunny Larue 10-3 7-6 13-0 in a three game exhibition to claim top honors and earn a spot with Castighego and Larue representing Bristol at next week’s State championship at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet by the Shriners.

Omey Parisi Church Street Bristols Cosmo Castighego Washington Street Parisi Edmund Sunny” Larue New England Sunny ” Larue Castighego Rhodes on-the-Pawtuxet Shriners

Catholic Charity Fund Meeting With Success

The Catholic Charity Fund under Bishop William A. Hickey reports strong early progress in a May 9 to 19 campaign. The drive supports Rhode Island parish and agency beneficiaries including St Vincent de Paul houses, nurseries, homes for the aged, hospitals, and related charitable works across Providence Woonsocket Newport and Pawtucket.

Catholic Charity Fund William A. Hickey Bishop Hickey Rhode Island Catholic Orphan Asylum Providence Home For the Aged Pawtucket Villa St. Rose St. Vincent de Paul Annex Greenville L'Orphelm St. Francois Woonsocket Hospice St Antoine House of the Good Shepherd St Joseph's Hospital Mercy Home Newport Frederick P. Garrettson Carter Day Nursery St. Francis Homes For Consumptives Hillsgrove St. Joseph's Annex St. Vincent de Paul Infant Asylum

Fourth of July Committee Meets This Evening

The Fourth of July Committee appointed by the Town Council will meet this evening in the council chamber of the Burnside Memorial Building. The list includes Anthony H Alfred and 15 others who accepted. a second group of named individuals have not yet accepted.

Burnside Memorial Anthonys H Alfred Anthony J Bruno Crescenza Della Motte Thomas M Duffy George R Fish Charles J. Hughes James F Head Willard S Kenney Jr Edward E. LeClerce Joseph Flew James H McGovern Roland J Martell Carmine Matsano Joseph Marshall Jr Anthony J Nunes Anthony Rollo John G Stewart Samuel J Smith Jr Philip Sanson Robert Jo Anderson George H Baldwin Arthur W Bagrett Matthew Brito Everett Seb Church Matthew J Cahoon Roswell Colt Daniel F Dwyer George J Dion William P Gladding Frank Sagho George T Ingram Albert JD Lollo Domenic Jo Langella Walter F. Munroe Robert J Mckay James F Meiggs Edward Menard Samuel Molasky Joseph J Marshall Joseph R Perron Domingos Rodrigues John A Ruggiero Richard Jo Simmons James J Velleca Fred Withur

Colt Memorial High School Baseball Postponed

Edward J Fitzgerald principal and coach of Colt Memorial High School announced weather delayed game between Colt and Burrillville High Schools moved to Monday afternoon at 3 15.

Edward J Fitzgerald Colt Memorial High School Colt Burrillville

Dulcy Delight Grabs Bristol With Lively Cast

A large Bristol audience applauded the three act comedy Dulcy staged by the B A Entertainment Association. Virginia Fo LeClair led with a sparkling performance as the innocent yet wry leading lady, while Allan M Newman and Margaret F Nerone drew laughs and applause in key scenes. The production benefited from strong direction, stage setting by James F Meiggs and Louis Gallo, and music by the B A Orchestra.

Virginia E. LeClair Dulcy B. A. Entertainment Association Bristol Virginia Fo LeClair Gordie Gordon Bill Allan M Newman Mr Graetz Oscar Rishe Schuyler van Dyke Africa Tan M Walker Tom Sterrett Rey H D Graetz Vincent Leach Boswell Bosworth James F. Meiggs Louis Gallo B . A. Orchestra

John G Stewart Honored by Odd Fellows

John G Stewart of this town, Grand Chef Patriarch of the Rhode Island Odd Fellows Encampment, was honored at a reception last evening at Odd Fellows Hall. More than 150 guests from lodges statewide attended as the 113th anniversary and Washington Bicentennial were observed. Rev Anthony R Parshley spoke on George Washington and praised the lodges’ achievements.

John G. Stewart Rhode Island Odd Fellows Odd Fellowship Washington Anthony R. Parshley St Michael's Church Cseorge Washington Odd Fellows Lodges Lucien + Ca Pane Stalia Oreste Procopio Myrtle Clark Andrew McCloud Johns Stewart Ernest Reid Providence Wauly Watson Rebekahs Geo . Boutiliér Elizabeth Gladding William H Remieres Christine Remieres Amasa € Williston Annie Faulkner Raymond Raymond Card Hiram Robert Steen Hiram

Man's Inhumanity to Man Address Set at Chapel

Rev Herbert D Graetz will address the question of human cruelty and the devil's role in the brutal slaying of the Lindbergh baby. The evening service at DeWolf Memorial Chapel is scheduled for Sunday at 7:30 PM.

Herbert D Graetz DeWolf Meritorial Chapel

Goldenrod Troop Hikes to Ferry Hill for Pleasant Afternoon

Goldenrod Troop met Wednesday after class at Reynolds school then hiked to Ferry Hill with Captain Mrs Frederick S Bartlett and Mrs Frances Brage. Each scout carried lunch and Barbara Huestis gave fire building lessons while Ruth Molasky led songs and camp Hoffman brochures were handed out.

Reynolds School Goldenrod Frederick S Bartlett Frances Brage Ferry Hill Barbara Huestis Ruth Molasky Hoffman

Cut Dominates Ever Ready Weekly Whist at Thames Street Hall

At the Ever Ready Whist in the Thames Street hall ten tables played with Arthur Guevremont and George Coggeshall taking first prizes for men and women. Demers and Miller tied for second in men using the card cut to decide. Louise LeBlanc won the ladies second prize while Alice Coggeshall beat Genevieve Dunbar in the consolation. Donat J. Gladue presided as chairman.

Fiver Ready Engine and Hose Company Thames Street Arthur Guevremont George Coggeshall Arthur Demers Herman Miller Demers Louise LeBlanc Alice Coggeshall Genevieve Dunbar Donat J. Gladue

Bristol Mutual approves plant lease and construction plan

At a board meeting President John G DesLauriers Treasurer C C Getchell and Jacob Bassing were authorized to contract building for Carr Manufacturing occupancy. A one story brick structure with a brick boiler area and a wooden ell will be built and leased to Carr Manufacturing. Bristol Mutual Realty plans to finance via preferred stock, offered at par when needed, with a few details to be finalized soon.

Bristol Mutual Bealts Corporation B W Wall John G DesLauriers C C Getchell Jacob Bassing Carr Manufacturing Corporation Bristol Mutual Realty Corporation

Bristol P T A Meeting Hosts Playlet and Music

The Bristol Parent Teacher Association holds its monthly meeting tonight in Colt Memorial High School auditorium. A one act playlet titled The Bargain Counter features Mrs Reginald Dimond Mrs Helen Hambrick Mrs Arthur McCaw Mrs Mildred Davin and Mrs J H Tuplin. Miss Minnie Goglia will sing and Mrs Lucien Capone will perform several piano selections.

Bristol Parent-Teacher Association Colt Memorial High School Reginald Dimond Helen Hambrick Arthur McCaw Mildred Davin J. H. Tuplin Minnie Goglia Lucien Capone

Birth Announcement for Brelsford Daughter

In this town a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Brelsford on May 1 at Pleasant Street.

Brelsford Arthur Brelsford Pleasant Street

Western Union Reopens Bristol Office May 19

Western Union Telegraph Company announces Bristol office will reopen May 19 in the Hotel Belvedere building. Superintendent J W Inwood says business unrest has bottomed and conditions will improve with new industry and more building activity. Mrs Marjorie Weaver Bertrand will manage the office. daytime messages stay local, after 6 pm through Providence without extra charge.

Bristol J W Inwood Western Union Telegraph Company Inwood Hotel Belvedere Marjorie Weaver Bertrand Providence

Bristol K of C Honors Seven Veteran Members

Seven veteran members of Bristol Council No. 379 Knights of Columbus received honorary membership degrees at a Wednesday evening meeting on State street. The old timers earned life free dues for their combined 212 years of membership, in ceremonies led by Grand Knight J. Francis Connell with James F. Wylie assisting. Honorees were Michael J. Doyle Manuel Andrade Henry F Serbst Sr Michael J O Connor Owen Hughes John Lannon and William M Connery.

Bristol Manuel Andrade Henry F. Serbst Michael J. O’connor Owen Hughes John Lannon William M. Connery

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