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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1937

Page

4

Anne at Large follows two American girls in presidential circles

The story traces Anne Fenton and Pauline Morrow from St Hilda's to a Swiss school and then the White House. Pauline's father becomes president and Anne keeps Captain Craig's secret while facing romance, school life, and a wedding at the White House.

Anne Margaret Doane Fayerweather White House Anne Fenton Pauline Morrow Pauline United States St. Hilda's Switzerland Captain Craig Washington

Poem for Boys and Notable Deaths Highlight May Reading

A poem from Pecos Bill by James Bowman is highlighted as the May Junior Literary Guild selection with notable illustrations. The item notes the death of author Lucy Fitch Perkins in California on March 18 at seventy one, and mentions Irene Head Fay's obituary in Bristol with details of services at St Mary's Church and burial at Mary’s Cemetery in Warren.

Church James Bowman Junior Literary Guild Lucy Fitch Perkins California

United States Civil Service Exam for Apprentice Mechanical Trades

The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for Apprentice Mechanical Trades at the U S Naval Torpedo Station in Newport Rhode Island. Applicants must be 16 to under 22 on the date of application close and will take a written mental test rated on 100. Applications due by May 17 1937 with details from Newport or Boston civil service offices.

United States Civil Service Examination United States Civil Service Commission United States Naval Torpedo Station Newport Rhode Island Board of Civil Service Examiners Recorder, Labor Board US Naval Torpedo Station First Civil Service District U S. Post Office and Boston Mass

Obituary of Mrs Ella M Briggs of Central Falls

Mrs Ella M Briggs a resident of this town and Central Falls died Tuesday afternoon at 16 Dimond avenue Bristol. Funeral held at 2 pm from Warren M Bosworth Funeral Home Central Falls burial in Moshassuck Cemetery Central Falls. She was in her 80th year. Survivors include nephews Everett G George E and Albertus W Spaulding all of Central Falls and a niece Mrs Ethel Trumbull of San Diego.

Ella M (Wilson)Briggs Central Falls Dimond Avenue Bristol Warren M Bosworth Moshassuck Briggs Everett G George E Albertus W Spaulding Ethel Trumbull San Diego

Funeral held for Mrs. Constantino Pacheco in Bristol

Funeral services were conducted at St Elizabeth's Church for Mrs Constantino Pacheco wife of Joseph Pacheco of 188 Metacom Avenue who died Tuesday. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery She was 37 born in St Michaels Azores daughter of Manuel and Maria Mello She had lived in Bristol since childhood Survived by husband six children Adelaide Mary Constantina Angelina Joseph Jr and David Pacheco one sister Mrs George Machado and two brothers Joseph and William Mello all of Bristol The notice mentions further funeral details for Mrs Annie Elizabeth Fay.

Constantino Pacheco St. Elizabeth’s Church Contantino Pacheco Joseph Pacheco Metacom Avenue Henrique Rocha St. Mary's Cemetery St. Michael's Azores Pacheco Manuel and Maria Medeiros) Mello Bristol Adelaide Mary Constantina Angelina Joseph Jr David Pacheco George Machado Joseph William Mello

Fixed red beacon light at Bristol Ferry for channel guidance

The Brigtét Phoenix reports a fixed red light to be shown from Muscle Bed Shoals beacon on the southeast side of the channel at Bristol Ferry starting today. The lens is sixth order, arc 270 degrees, focal plane 31 feet above mean low water, visible up to about 10.7 nautical miles in clear weather. A fog bell will be struck every twenty seconds in thick or foggy conditions.

Muscle Bed Shoals Bristol Ferry Light House Board

Plows Of Tree Branches At Szet Farm Reported

The Szet farm uses crdone plows of tree branch material and compares WEG versus Circema powered by manpower in an unusual agricultural note.

Szet Farm Man Power

Balanced Summer Shoes According to Ruth Kerr

Ruth Kerr outlines a balanced summer shoe wardrobe with essential items for any woman. She notes two main foot types and describes trends such as triangle cut-outs, mule backs, sandals with broad bands, and multi colored leathers. Kerr also shares a care kit plan for honeymoon or household use.

Ruth Kerr Miss Kerr Misa Kerr

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