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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1932

Page

2

Phoenix YMCA Building Namesake and Nearby Addresses

A local notice identifies the Darling YMCA Building in Phoenix with references to Richard C Quirk and individuals at 546 Wood Street 467 Wood Street and Hope Street. The list includes James Fuffy Easterbrooks Black Julio F Xavier John Massano Perry and others associated with addresses on Wood Street.

Phoenix News Fn Darling Ymca Richard C Quirk Wood Street Daniel Goggeshall I James Fuffy Easterbrooks Black Julio F Xavier John Massano Perry’sa Spa Hope Street

Bristol Industries Rebuild Underway with New Factory Lease

In Bristol the Herreshoff Manufacturing ramping up with busy saws and brushes. A new industrial concern has incorporated and signed a lease to occupy a factory building now under construction. Realty firm plans a new building and offers preferred stock to fund completion, signaling rehabilitation of Bristol industry.

Herreshoff Manufacturing Ceampans Bristol Bristols New

Western Union Reopens Hertel Belvedere Office May 19

The Western Union Telegraph Company announces the reopening of its former Hertel Belvedere office on May 19, signaling renewed service in the town. Local residents can expect standard telegraph operations to resume with extended hours.

Western Union Telegraph Companys Hertel Belvedere

Bruce Hawes seeks Bristol test area status under Ardéda Act

Deputy State Dairy Inspector Howard Hawes pushes Bristol toward being among the first towns in the state placed in the modified accredited test area under the Ardéda Test Bill. He will ask the Town Council to request state agriculture tests for cattle not yet tested, highlighting local pride and publicity.

Howard Hawes Bristol General Assembly Hawes Counci State Department of Agriculture Mir Eawes

Twilight League planning sparks regional team split

A secretive arrangement aims to divide the Twilight League into even groups with local players seen as stepping up from Warren. The plan promises prize money but risks altering who competes and where games are played.

Ostrenmeth Vy Bs Pruassatete Woarren

Community Notes From The Phoenix And Nearby Local Scene

Readers may submit brief local notices for the Phoenix column. Social items include visits by Mr and Mrs Joseph Perry Jr of Providence to their Chilton street relatives, new displays at A Fisenstadt’s Belvedere Building, and community events such as MEF Church first quarter conference on State Street, Rotary Club talk by Jacobs of Providence, and a whist gathering by No 70 Door Toe. Also noted are a May basket win for Miss Mae Mac Donough, First Communion plans at Mt Carmel Church, Rhode Island Hospital Trust scholarship awarded to Miss Meredith Hawes for cooking, and Norme Munro and his orchestra booked for Camp Slocum dances beginning May 28 with a Decoration Day event May 30. The Cap Slocum building renovation is described as a Mt Vernon likeness.

Ruggiero Meredith Hawes Howard Hawes Bristol Narrows Rhode Island Hospital Trust Kef State College Hawes Norme Munro Charles Slocum Camp Slocum Capt Slocum George Washington Mt Vernon

Regular Town Council and Public Aid Meetings

The Town Council held a regu regular meeting in the Council Chamber this evening and routine business was transacted yesterday at the weekly meeting of the Directors of Public Aid in the Post Office building. The Defiance Hose Company plans a special meeting this evening to decide on joining Bristol Twilight League. The Business Men's volleyball group of the YMCA enjoyed its annual outing Saturday at Mt Hope Bay near the Ferry.

Directors of Public Aid Defiance Hose Company Bristol YMCA Mt Hope Bay

Anniversary of Garibaldi's Death Observed by Italian Lodge

The 50th anniversary of Giuseppe Garibaldi's death will be celebrated by Principessa Fiona Lodge No 476 Order of the Sons of Italy on June. The committee includes John Romano as president Gabrelle Accardi as vice president Giuseppe Fusco auditor Domenico Proto secretary Domenico Cantelmo financial secretary Antonioa Rucci treasurer and Alphonsa Riccio trustee.

Giuseppe Garibaldi Principessa Fiona Lodge Order of the Sons of Italy John Romano Gabrelle Accardi Giuseppe Fusco Domenico Proto Domenico Cantelmo Antonioa Rucci Alphonsa Riccio

St Rita's Club Distributes 11 Baskets of Food

Mrs Vastal L. Ruggiero chair of the Share Your Food Campaign at St Rita's Club Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church reports 11 baskets delivered to Bristol needy. An added $2 donation by Ro F Connery brings the cash total to $5. Ruggiero appeals for more money or food as daily aid appeals continue.

Bristol Vastal L. Ruggiero St Rita's Club Our Lady of Mt Carmel Ro F Connery Ruggiero

Farewell Party Honors Nitar Society Members

Twenty members of the Nitar Society of Our Lads Mt Carmel Church attended a farewell party last evening at 44 Bradford Street home of Mrs Mary Alessandro. Guest of honor, soon moving to Providence, received a silver cake dish set. Games entertained guests while veal selections were served and rooms were decorated in yellow and green. Mrs Plorta’s mother assisted by Mrs Beatrice Abenante with the collation.

Nitar Society of Our Lads of Mt Carmel Church Mm Denner Miers Bradford Street Providence Plortas Mary Alessandro Beatrice Abenante

John Marshall Flower Shop Opens on Hope Street

John Marshall announces a new flower shop at 448 Hope St CYMCA Building offering wreaths geraniums pansies and cut flowers for Memorial Day. The ad highlights wide variety low prices and best merchandise.

John Marshall Hope St

Bristol Lions Club six round main bout headlines Frank versus Porter

Soldier Frank of this town and Al Porter colored welterweight flash of Providence meet in one of two six round main bouts at the Bristol Lions Club smoker on June 2 at the B T A armory on State street. Proceeds go to the babies milk fund. the two have previously met here delivering strong action for Bristol fans.

Frank al. Porter Providence Bristol Lions Club B. T. A. Armory State Street Babies Milk Fund Porter Bristol

Local welterweight rivals set for state amateur rematch

The upcoming twin windup features rivals Al Diodato and Frankie Malafronte. Last year in Providence they staged a fierce state amateur championship with Diodato prevailing. Previously Al claimed the Golden Glove and Battle of Nations titles in his class.

al Diodat Frankie Malafronte Providence Malafronte Diodato

Gladiators Brown and Pannone Set for Comeback Bout

A special event card features KOO Brown and Red Pannone returning to the ring for a charity bout. Once premier New England contenders, the veterans accept for the Babies Mink Fund and join top features under the matchmaker’s plan.

Koo Brown

Boxing cards list four round bouts with notable fighters

The program names Frankie Caruso Riverside vs Peter Delaney Bristo Manny Santos Bristol vs Tutty Vento Young Murphy War ren vs Young Cass bast Warren, each scheduled for four rounds. Joe Doherty, active in New York rings this winter, may also be matched against Golf Ball from New Bedford.

Frankie Caruso Riverside Peter Delaney Bristo Manny Santos Bristol Tutty Vento Young Murphy Warren Young Cass Bast Warren Joe Doherty New York Bernard Colored Battler New Bedford

Night Hawks to face Senators in key bowling duel

Readable text notes two matches at the Merchants bowling league tomorrow evening on State Street valleys. The first place Night Hawks meet the last-place Senators while the Scribes and Pall Ridters also play.

Nohard Othe Merchants Ieagerse Scribes Pall Ridters Mammo Night Hawks Mace Senators

Birthday celebration for Pauloe Perry’s daughter

The party honored the Seag anniversa ry of the birthday with games and refreshments at the Perry home 8 Woastungeran Street Owas pote. Mrs Perry assisted by Miss Mbars Bettencourt decorated rooms with streamers and fine decorations. The guest of honor received many presents including an oak writing desk from her parents.

Pauloe Perrys Vino Marnuel Berry Woastungeran Owas Mrs Perry Mbars Bettencourt Miss Perry

Feast of the Holy Ghost crowds attend Portuguese Catholic celebration

A large town and surrounding area turnout for the Feast of the Holy Ghost at St Elizabeth's Church. Mass, a crown procession to the Santo Hall, and a shrine display drew contribu tions for the poor. The Bristol Portuguese Band gave a concert and the crown tours continued between homes for two week periods.

sSancto Spiritu OP Rodf Santo Franklin Street Daniel MC Vargas Bourne Street Queen Isabella Mary Vargas Martin Mary Alice Castro Bristol Joseph Sousa Souteen CPW Prankim Street Vamcent Sousa Cochle Fremont Street Providence Crowe John Goulart Chamman Man Weal Pachecn Talis Roderques Bo Pert Damet Vargas Tose Oh Salvia

Scientist predicts future of speech in light form

A scientist foresees the day when speech could be seen as light. The article notes the idea may lead to new forms of communication, while humorist commentary touches on caddies and smoked ghissee.

Don

Soldiers' Home Veterans Entertained Sunday in Pawtucket

Members and guests of the Major Walters Gatchell Post Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary visited the Soldiers Home Sunday for an entertainment benefiting the veterans. Attendees included Commander William H Jordan and various members from the Gatchell Post and Auxiliary, plus several officials from the Veterans' Bureau and Red Cross. Gifts of tobacco candy and fruit were given to each veteran, with an arrangements committee led by Mrs Jalbert.

Walters Pawtucket Amerian Red Cross Ora Selbey Margaret Oldridge

Borges Garage Looting Reported on Hope Street

Thieves entered Borges Motor Sales Company on Hope Street between Sunday afternoon and 6 yesterday, moved a safe from the office to the storeroom, tipped it over, smashed the combination, and took $72 in cash. Joseph Borges discovered the break at 7 yesterday morning. papers were scattered on the storeroom floor. Police said entry was gained through a window.

Borges Motor Sales Company Hope Street Joseph Forges Wroodlock

Bristol Colt Alumni Bridge and Charity Whist Dates

Community events list upcoming bridge at Colt Auditorium hosted by Bristol Colt Alumni Association on May 24. A charity court whist at Gaurteras House on June 2 under Netopran Society. Boxing exhibition and smoker at BooT Armory State Street sponsored by Babies Milk Fund and Bristol Trons Club.

Colt Auditorim Bristol-Colt Alumni Association Gaurteras House Netopran Society Armory State Street Auspies of Babies Milk Fund Bristol Trons Club

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