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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1920
Page
3
Local talent planned for a spring extravaganza under Trinity Church sponsorship. The Rogers Company reportedly denied involvement while Bristol audiences anticipate performances that outshine prior Roger productions. Cast details and June 8 and 9 dates forthcoming.
A town document laments public gambling near shops and street corners. It notes idle men and youths gathering in daylight and near school areas, with shooting reports and disorder feared by residents and clergy urging protection of youth. The piece criticizes lax enforcement and calls for action to restore law and order.
Bristol Mothers Club will hold a meeting in the Colt Memorial High School auditorium tomorrow at 7 30. Annual reports will be read and the nominating committee will present its report. Members Night with a Boston trio is set for Thursday May 27 featuring evening entertainment.
The National India Rubber Company plant faced a walkout by employees following a wage adjustment that had been approved by an employees committee. The factory closed, causing losses to the company and community while negotiations paused. George Schlösser, General Factory Manager, urged workers to return and resume operations once they agree to friendly and orderly talks.
Mrs Charles O F Thompson and Mrs Samuel C Wardwell hosted Pollyanna Whist Club guests at Mrs Wardwell s Hope street home for a kitchen shower honoring Miss Marion Potter set to wed George Boutilier June 1. The evening included a mock marriage, pink and white flowers, May baskets, and a fine salad supper.
The N I R Co team will play Woonsocket in Bristol on May 22 and Millville in Bristol on June 5. Remaining games include Cambridge on May 29, Malden on June 12, Melrose on June 19, Joansocket on June 26, and Bristol on July 17 with Boston No 1 on July 17 and American on July 3 and July 10 vs N I R Co.
Michael Sylvester of Bristol Troop Rhode Island Boy Scouts received the bronze Honor Medal from the National Court of Honor for saving Scout D Lallo at Kickemuit near Touisset during a June hike. Sylvester, who joined the First Bristol Troop in 1914, later enlisted in the Medical Detachment at Fort Slou th and now serves at Walter Reed Hospital while remaining a veteran Bristol Scout.
A committee from Boy Scouts troops tends Civil War veterans graves in three cemeteries. Weekly drills move to Thursday. Scout Erasimo Mancini of Troop 1 earned a silver medal with 95 in the Marne Memorial ceremony. May 17 to 31 is recruiting for local troops. if enough recruits, Troop 3 may form.
Phenix defeats Pilgrim A. C. 8 to 6 in the season opener as Moore starts strong five innings and Wright holds the opposition hitless. Gladue and Guevremont shine in the field while Barry collects three hits for Bristol. Team plans next clash with Beverage Hill and other top state clubs. travel weariness cited as a factor in a rough trip. Score by innings shows Phenix ahead early, final 8 6.
The Probate Court held a semi monthly session before Judge Leahy. Charles D Skinner and Edwin A Skinner were named administrators with waiver of notice of the estate of Partienas Skinner Jr with a bond of 100000 and sureties Harriet D Skinner and Mariam W Skinner. Clinton T Sherman was the appraiser. Mardock C McKenzie commander at the Soldiers Home was named guardian of David L Brownell William H Luther Reuben A Healey Daniel Cook Henry Fisher and William K Place. Bonds of 1200 were fixed for each ward and Henry W Sweeney was the appraiser in those cases. The wards are Civil War veterans.
Real estate transfers recorded include Frank Gravelle to Francisco Flor entitie of ux house and lot on Mason avenue west side. Manuel Brun Cadoza to Joseph Borges et ux land and buildings on Mott lane west side. Francesco Chfari to John Andrade et ux two lots and buildings at Bristol Terrace. J Everett Coggeshall to William L Connery lot of land at Bristol Narrows. Homeward Land Trust Company to Luigi Goglia two lots on Gooding Manor. Francesco Goglia to Luigi Goglia half interest in lands and buildings on east Wood street.
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