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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1935
Page
5
A Bristol reader, Josephine Gibson Knowlton, thanks neighbors for compliments on the hedge she cultivated this year. The letter to the editor expresses appreciation for the community's kind words about the hedge in bloom.
The text notes the oldest botanic garden in the United States at about two hundred years old, founded by John Martani on the site of Philadelphia.
A Colt Memorial alumna yesterday graduated from the Rhode Island Hospital Nurses Training School. Mrs Cheshire, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gaythorn Cheshire of High Street, is among the new nursing graduates.
Bristol Common hosts a Portuguese A A against Fall River A C baseball game starting at 6 PM with umpire Tony Sylvias. At United States Rubber Company hall, Frankie Britt tops the boxing card against Babe Lynott as local officials and guests gather for a charity turkey dinner and a organizers' meeting.
The Defenders Bowling League nears an amicable wrap at Poli's Hall with toastmaster Bob Getchell expected to ease tensions after a controversial season. Enterprise claimed the title, Rainbows were runners up, while others claim post season play possibilities. In local sports, Colt Memorial faces Warren high in a Tuesday clash shaping Bristol County youth standings.
Miss Carmeline I Malafronte daughter of Mr and Mrs Luigi Malafronte of Wood Street became the bride of Louis Stabile of Bristol son of Mrs Santo Grosso of Syracuse New York in a Wednesday morning mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church Rev Joseph Sorzana officiated Father and brother in law and sister of the bride served as attendants The couple will reside in Syracuse after a brief honeymoon The Mount Carmel Players hosted a bachelor party for Mr Stabile prior to the wedding with more than 50 members attending.
Hope Circle No. 70 Daughters of Isabella launches an intensive membership drive running through June 30. Team captains are Mrs. Alice Treanor Mrs. Bessie Crowley and Miss Frances Horton. Members attend Holy Communion at St Mary's Church at 7 4 a m next Sunday followed by a breakfast at the Gingham Cottage Touissett.
Miss Nora B Dwyer and Miss Mary A Callan will host a Topsy-Turvy whist event at the Warren Circle rooms with Mrs Hose Alletag aiding. A household committee led by Miss Mary Morris includes Mrs Alice Treanor and Mrs Margaret Morris. Plans also mention a June 17 event and a color page feature from American Weekly.
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