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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1939

Page

4

Reunion to Mark Alumni Ball in June

Reunions of the classes of 1929 and 1934 will mark the annual Bristol Col t Andrews High School Alumni Association ball set for June 30 at the Bristol Casino. John L. Rego and Miss Laura Balzano are co chairmen of the arrangements committee.

Bristol-Colt-Andrews High School Bristol Casino John L. Rego Laura Balzano Colt Auditorium Frederick Sutcliffe Ethel Kerr Rhoda Levy Arthur Manchester Edward Levy Addison Hill, Jr Rhode Island Sutcliffe Antonetta Campanella Lucy Cassano Theresa Marino Carmelina Formisano Antonetta Ruet

Countryside Garden Club Elects Officers and Plans Flower Show

Mrs Charles M Connery was reelected president of the Countryside Garden Club at a Friday meeting hosted by Miss Nora E Dwyer. Officers named include Vice President Mrs Sebastian Bernard Jr and Recording Secretary Miss Nora E Dwyer, with committee members and a June 28 29 Flower Show planned at the Girl Scout House.

Charles M Connery Countryside Garden Club Nora E Dwyer Sebastian Bernard Mass Winifred C Walsh William Burke William L Serris Louis Beauregard James Connos Catherine Bertrand Girl Scout House Sebastian “Bernara Teena dsnalketoRy Secetars Winifred C Walsh Manuel Almeida Katherine Bertrand

Y Group Elects Mapes as Bristol YMCA President

The Bristol YMCA annual meeting re-elected Elmer S Mapes as president and renamed officers Henry W Peterson as vice president Charles B Rockwell as treasurer John G Stewart as recording secretary and J Winthrop DeWolf as auditor. A three year term added for Dr Samuel D Clark and Arthur Carr. A committee of three studies the charity's finances with Earl H Hobston announcing the details.

Bristol Samuel D Clark Arthur Carr Hobson

Bristol clubs announce spring and early summer events

May 25 Thursday bridge party at St Michael's Parish Hall hosted by Ivy Guild. June 2 Seventh annual cotton ball by Bristol Portuguese American Women’s Civic League at Hotel Warren. June 5 First annual charity dinner dance by Italian Socialites Women’s Club at Bristol Casino. June 8 Chicken salad supper by Congregational Club at Guiteras House.

Ivy Guild St Michael’s Parish Hall Bristol Congregational Club Guiteras House

Twenty Two Pedestrian Deaths Raise Traffic Safety Alarm

Rhode Island has 22 motor crash fatalities this year up from 24 last year for the same period. Of the 22 deaths, 17 were pedestrians and only one victim was a child. Beane urges pedestrian caution and cooperation with a Traffic Safety Campaign to reduce accidents.

Rhode Island George R Beane State Division of Motor Vehicles

Olympians Face Vermette Team in Rescheduled Twilight League

Rain postpones last night’s Bristol Twilight League clash between Olympians and Vermette to tomorrow night at Garteras athletic field. The week’s second game pits Ever Ready against U S Rubber, with U S Rubber taking over a franchise abandoned by Defiance Fire Company.

Olympians Vermette Bristol Twilight League Garteras Athletic Field Ever Ready U S Rubber Co U S Rubber Defiance Fire Company

Man Pleads Guilty to Speeding in Mount Hope Area

Herman Almeida of Mount Hope Avenue pleaded guilty to speed ing and was fined 15 dollars plus costs by Judge William T O'Donnell in Fifth District Court after being clocked at 45 to 50 mph on Buttonwood Street May 16. Ralph M Morgan, 21, of Charles Street, pleaded not guilty to failing to maintain control of his automobile. The case was continued two weeks for trial and Morgan was released on 200 dollars bail.

Herman Almeida Mount Hope Avenue William T O'Donnell Fifth District Anthony J Ferrara Almeida Buttonwood Street Ralph M Morgan Charles Street Morgan

Defenders Hold Final Social and Educational Program

The Cup Defenders Association conducted its season ending educational and social program Friday evening. The event featured safety films shown under the direction of the educational committee led by Orlando J. Brisbane and the Bristol County Safety Council. Representatives from US Rubber Co of Providence and Boston were introduced by Stanley F. Friswell, council chairman.

Cup Defenders Association Orlando J. Brisbane Bristol County Safety Council US Rubber Co Providence Boston Stanley FE Friswell

Bolvin Trains At Big Bear’s Spa With Bristol Boxers

Larry Bolvin former national AAU bantamweight champion and top 120 pounder trains tonight at Big Bear's Spa Thames street with Bristol boxers Frankie Topazio and Augie Almeida Also in training are Al Diodati professional junior welterweight and amateur lightweight Toni Cruz Manny Ferreira owner invites the public to watch nightly sessions with no admission fee

Larry Bolvin New Fneyland Big Bear Spas Thames Street Frankie Topazio Augie Almeida Bristol al Diodati Toni Cruz Manny Ferreira

Colt Memorial Varsity routs Providence Trade at Guiteras Field

Colt Memorial High School nine overwhelmed Providence Trade 20 to 2 on Friday afternoon at Guiteras Field. Seven innings were played as Colt built a big lead amid walks errors and miscues. Colt meets Barrington at the same field next, then North Kingstown to close the season. Colt won 9 to 3 in the last meeting with North Kingstown.

Guiteras Field Colt Memorial High School Providence Trade Colt Barrington High Gutteras Field North Kingstown

Abate Receives 30 Day Sentence For Lead Theft

Salvatore Abate of Bristol was sentenced to 30 days in the State reformatory by Judge Frost in Superior Court for stealing lead from the Herreshoff Mfg Co. He had previously received six months in Fifth District Court and appealed. His attorney Lucien Capone said Abate would wed next month.

Salvatore Abate Herreshoff Mfg Co State Reformatory Frost Abate Fifth District Superior Lucien Capone Bristol

Girls' Club Food Sale planned at First Congregational

The Girls' Club of the First Congregational Church plans a food sale on Saturday at the Guneras House on High Street. Dorothy Antonelli chairs the committee with Eleanor Munro Anna Kebrek Marguerite Kebrek Margaret Hibbert and others. proceeds to Grenfell Mission in Labrador.

First Congregational Church Guneras House High Street Dorothy Antonelli Grenfell Labrador Eleanor Munro Anna Marguerite Kebrek Margaret Hibbert Jasqueline Pettine Sally Ann Mapes Barbara Hill Lavinia Fales Priscilla Brelsford Constance Briggs Barbara Dorothy Moren

Professor Riccio to Direct Italian Socialites Dinner Dance

Prof Alphonse Riccio, veteran dance master, to direct the grand march for the annual charity dinner dance of the Italian Socialites Women's Club on June 5 at the Bristol Casino. Miss Helen Pagnano, general chairman, stated the event supports the organization's charities fund with state and town officials among the patrons.

Alphonse Riccio Bristol Casino Helen Pagnano

Bristol Post Office Mail Schedules Include Holidays

Daily dispatch and receiving times listed for Bristol Post Office with variations for Saturdays and Sundays. Includes special schedules for February 22 and holiday dates.

Bristol Post Office

Radio and TV Personalities Highlight Spring BLitz

RIGHT OUT OF THE AIR ARTIS ARNALL Pepper on Pepper Young's Family says he has learned many types of problems facing American boys. Curtis has received letters from over five thousand youths seeking advice as the show runs on NBC weekdays. Bob Knight, leader of the Shelton orchestra, plans an East Coast hookup from a New York club. Martha Deane on CBS is set for regular New York appearances and a monthly national feature. Mary Margaret McBride enjoys a busy spring with multiple duties and magazine work. The Screen Guild Show on CBS asks alphabetical listing of names. Margaret Hillias stars in Manhattan Mother on CBS weekdays. Dave Elman’s Hobby Lobby will showcase at the New York World’s Fair with thousands of lobby specimens. May Robson appears on Lady For a Day promotions and De Mille directs the film. Carlton Morse writes One Man’s Family and I Love a Mystery while wife helps with dramatic scenes. Jack Miller, Kate Smith’s maestro, leads in an intimate circle with Ted Collins and Jane Tompkins.

Artis Arnall Pepper Pepper Young's NBC Curtis CBS Martha Deane Tocal New York Mary Margaret McBride

Agricultural Notes On Soil Nutrition And Horticulture

The article covers soil nutrient losses and recycling through manure legume fixation and limestone return, stresses phosphorus as most exhaustible, and urges fertilizer balance for early maturity. It reports starch plant expansion in Houston Maine aiding New England mills and describes leaflets on house ant control and seed propagation. It also advises transplanting fomato and planting frost sensitive crops, hedge maintenance after storms, and lawn care to sustain growth through dry seasons.

New England Houston Maine

Lawn seeding care and rose aphid control tips

Advice on watering newly seeded lawns during dry periods to promote deep roots and drought resilience. Inspect roses for aphids or lice and spray with laundry soap, escalating to nicotine sulfate if pests persist. Add beauty by planting morning glory at base of unsightly lines or dead trunks, noting new pink Scarlet O Hara strain adds color.

Scarlett O'Hara

Prune Evergreens Now to Build Symmetry and Compactness

If your evergreens look scraggly and old, shear them now to develop symmetry and a compact shape. Regular shaping encourages dense growth and a neater overall appearance.

Control Beetle Damage With Soil Spray

Guidance advises spraying the soil around affected roses and plants with arsenate of lead about every ten days to curb Japanese beetle damage this summer.

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