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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1932

Page

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Rotarians to Hear Former Secret Service Woman

Dr. Mathilde Lange of Wheaton College Norton Mass head of biology will speak on her World War experiences at the Rotary Club meeting on Wednesday night at the Belvedere. Ladies Night features two Wheaton students Misses Alice and Harriet Howland from Berlin and a piano solo by Wheaton sophomore. The program ends with a gesture of international friendship as the Howland sisters receive a letter to take to the Rotary Club of Berlin.

Mathilde Lange Wheaton College Rotary Civic Mathilda Lange U. S. Secret Service Division Norton Mass Rotary Club Belvedere Rotarians Lange Alice Harriet Howland Berlin Germany United States Wheaton Remington Typewriter Company Madelin Dozois Whister Lange Los Forces Howland Rotary Club of Bristol Club

Wampanoag Chief to Speak at Girl Scout Meeting

Chief Ousa Mequin also known as Rey Leroy Perry will address the local Girl Scouts in Reynolds School auditorium Wednesday evening. All Girl Scout Council members, mothers and friends are invited. committee members include Capt Miss Frances Horton and Lieut Agnes Corner of Troop 2.

Ousa Mequin Rey Leroy Perry Reynolds School Girl Scout Council Girl Scouts Frances Horton Agnes ‘Corner

Sunday Concert Series Planned by Bristol Train of Artillery Band

The Bristol Train of Artillery Band led by Mrs M Theresa Donovan will give four Sunday afternoon concerts in front of Colt Memorial High School this summer. Col A M Merriman commands the unit which has 31 members. The Bristol School Committee executive sub committee and Chief R J Kavanaugh have approved the plan and police will patrol the grounds during performances. Details of the first concert are to be announced soon.

Colt Memorial High School Bristol Train of Artillery A M. Merriman Bristol School R J Kavanaugh M. Theresa Donovan

Boy Scout Court of Honor and Troop 4 events planned

The Court of Honor meets at 7 30 tomorrow in the Scout Building. Troop 4 plans a supper hike Friday with outdoor tests and spring ball events. Troop 1 selects rally teams and finalizes Memorial Das parade participation. The Bugle and Drum Corps rehearse twice weekly for summer contests in New Bedford North Adams and Springfield Massachusetts.

Court of Honor and Board of Awards New Bedford North Adams Springfield Mass

Dreadnaughts donate funds to Fourth of July appeal

The Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company are first to respond to the Fourth of July Committee fundraiser. They send Bristol Phoenix a check for $10 to aid the local celebration.

Dreadnaughts Dreadnaught Hook Ladder and Hose Company Bristol Phoenix

Bristol Plans Fourth of July Celebration Amps Up

Bristol celebration committee advances plans for the July 4th parade and festivities. Everett L. Church resigns as chair, Daniel E. Dwyer elected chairman with James Head as vice chair. Invitations extended to national state and town officials. Committees to coordinate bands, Navy cruiser visit, water battles, Sea Scout regatta, and concession rights. Eighteen members present.

Everett L. Church Daniel E. Dwyer Bristol Council Chamber Burnside Memorial Mr Church Church Daniel FE Dwyer James FC Dwyer Dwiver Navy Department Newport Naval Training Station Robert J. Anderson George T Ingram Carmine J Matsano Bristol County Samuel Jo Smith, Jr Bristol Improvement Association Washington

Poppies Sale Planned in Bristol This Friday and Saturday

The Bristol community prepares for poppy sales by American Legion Nuxiliars from Kearney No 6. They will conduct a house to house canvass Friday and a street sale Saturday to aid disabled World War veterans who have worked in hospitals and convalescent wards. Mrs Hope Moote will broadcast an appeal on WJAR at 4 45 this afternoon.

Kearney Bristol Esale WJAR Hope Moote

Lonesome Husbands Visit Jamestown After Outing

Last Saturday four wives of focal men went to Jamestown for an outing. The next day three husbands followed, returning with them. The fourth husband commented that if his wife goes on a party, it is fine, but suggested including mention of the other men as well.

Focal Jamestown

Opening of Bristol Twilight League Night Feature Rivals

Tonight the 1932 Bristol Twilight League starts at 6 15 on the common with Defiance Fire Co led by Andy D Ambrosio facing Babe Ethier of Ever Readys. Pitching duties go to Martin Mansi for the Veer Readys while Babe Ethier and Mansi will handle catching and pitching for the Ever Readys.

Andy” D’ambrosio Defiance Fire Co Babe” Ethier Raymond S— Brightman Neckers Andy” D'Ambrosio Bucky” Guevremont All Star Battery Colt Memorial Kelly” Sylvia Herb Geisler Curley” Desilets Jule Borges Baker Perry Peter Maurt Mike Proto John Joseph Toe Andrade Adolph Ferreira Edmond Olver Baber Ethier Martin Mansi Veer Arthur Belmore Harvey Giladne Prank Sousa Jankes Cirillo Patsy Planagan Pugene Mansi

Salvation Army Annual Drive Under Way in Bristol

The Salvation Army launches its annual Bristol appeal this week culminating Saturday with a tag day. Chairwoman Mrs Charles A Johnson urges generous local support due to unprecedented drains and unemployment this year multiplying need.

Salvation Army Bristol Charles A. Johnson Charles A Johnson J Wm. Wood Roswell S Bosworth Mary Condon Wm M Conners Wm Darby Army Jim Wood Industrial Trust Mrs . A Johnson

No Bidders Present At Tax Sale Friday

No bidders appeared for the auction of 64 real estate parcels at the town treasurer’s office. Auctioneer A A Edmonds adjourned the sale after a wait of over an hour. Taxes totaling 5206.87 remain unpaid and the sale is rescheduled for June 17.

Amos S. Gorham A. A Edmonds

Food Baskets Distributed by St Rita Helpers

Mrs Vasta L Ruggiero chair of the Share Your Food campaign at St Ritas Club Mt Carmel Church announced that 12 baskets were distributed yesterday to local needy. Since the campaign began a few weeks ago the committee has delivered 50 baskets valued at $1.50 each. Gaetano Caizzi a baker on State Street donated 200 loaves and will deliver four loaves to 25 families tomorrow with more to follow.

Vasta L. Ruggiero St Ritas Club Our Lady of Mt Carmel Gaetano Caizzi State Street

Commissary Station to Be Opened by Dept P A

The Department of Public Aid will open a central distributing station after a directors meeting. It is expected to save about 7500 dollars for the remaining fiscal year. An additional 1500 dollars in savings may come from distributing community farm products through the commissary. A prior plan to set up three food stations was defeated, proposed by Philip Sansone.

Department of Public Aid Philip Sansone

Local Singers Well Received in Providence

In Meiklejohn Studio Providence Miss Helen Church featured pupils Mrs Rene Maurette Boston mezzo soprano Miss Margaret Clancy Warren contralto and Bristol Choral Club performing Stainers Daughter of Jairus Soloists Mrs Margaret Brien soprano Mr Vernon A Gray tenor Mr Chester KK Burgess bass The club members include Mrs Jillian Torres Mrs Gertrude Dimond the Misses Helen Newcomb Genevieve Doran Charlotte Young Elizabeth Ormand Margaret Clancys Cora Pratt and Messrs William Ange vine Calbraith Perry Audience gave an enthusiastic reception.

Meiklejohn Providence Helen Church Rene Maurette Elizabeth Ormand Margaret Clancys Cora Pratt Messrs William Angevine Calbraith Perry

Lions Nominate Officers For Ensuing Year

Bertram W Wall chosen as president of the local Lions Club at the annual officers nomination held last evening at the Hotel Belvedere. Other officers named include First Vice President Ian M Walker Second Vice President Joseph C Kinder Third Vice President James A McKenna Secretary Treasurer Earl P Mathewson Lion Tanner James F E Sullivan Tail Twister Edward J Fitzgerald and Directors James J Lanzire Arthur M McCaw.

Bertram W Wall Lions Club Hotel Belvedere Ian M. Walker Joseph C Kinder James A McKenna Earl P. Mathewson Lion Tanner James FE. Sullivan Edward J. Fitzgerald James J. Lanzire Arthur M. McCaw

Alumni Association Plans Third Annual Bristol Colt Ball

Preliminary plans for the third annual Bristol Colt High Alumni Ball were set at a Colt Memorial High School meeting. The event is slated for Wednesday evening June 29 with Ian M Walker elected chairman and Marguerite Brogan as secretary.

Bristol-Colt High Alumni Association Colt Memorial High Ian M Walker Colt High Marguerite Brogan Frederick W Goff Edward J. Leahy Elmer S Mapes Harry W Munro Wm. F. Serbst Benjamin M MacDougall James C Ruggiero Herman Vermette Frederick W Vera Julio Xavier Ralph T Church Joseph C. Kinder Roswell $. Bosworth Charles L. Hughes Harry Young Frank J Rinaldi Herbert B Burnham Nora FE Dwyer Carmella Castriotta Edna Demers Catherine Morris Virginia August Fredericka Dunbar George W Boutilier Mar Kelley Arthur W Barrett Regina Morrins I Leo Cantwell Marjorie Burke Moss Brogan Association

Charity court whist and bridge party announced

May 26 and May 31 feature social events in Guiteras House and Parish House under local groups. June 2 offers a boxing exhibition and smoker at B. T. A. armory State street, sponsored by Bristol Lionis Club for Babies Milk Fund.

Charity Court Guiteras House Netopian Society Young Churchments League of B. T. A. Armory State Street Babies Milk Fund Bristol Lionis. Club

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