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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1935

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Memorial Day Observance Announced by Babbitt Post

Special orders for Memorial Sunday and Memorial Day outline church gathering May 26 at 7 30 p m and parade from Grand Army Hall May 30 at 6 00 a m with a long list of organizations, officers, bands, scouts, and veterans groups led by Ezra Dixon and Vernon A Gray. The procession will visit North Cemetery Soldiers Lot and the Soldier's Monument with readings, addresses, wreaths, and naval tribute.

Ezra Dixon Babbitt Post No. 15 F M Straight W. Barrett B. W. Wall Fred E. Suzman Canon A. R. Parshley M Daniel W Coggeshall Frank Slade Charles H Reed William Bottomley Sons of the American Legion Portuguese Independent Band A A Moren Kearney Domenic Mascola Boy Scouts Bristol George R. Fish Bruno Volloro William F Head Lawrence S. Ashton Kearney Sloop Reid LeClair Golden Rod Frederick S Bartlett Holly Mass Frances Horton J._H. Taplin Herbert F. Bennett Sons of Veterans Logan Domenic Capone G A. R Battery C Edward Alessandro Boy Scout William Rohrman A R Parshley Hope Street Mets Lpr Lincoln Eleanor Rae James E Greer Samuel C Wardwell Fred E Suzman Woman’s Relief Corps Edward Allesandro A Parshley Woman's Relief Corps G AR Hall The 243Rd Coast Artillery State Armory Juniper Hill St . Marvy’'s North Cemeteries Babbitt Robert J McKay

Communism real menace in U S speaker tells Rotarians

Dr E Lester Merritt of Fall River warned Rotarians that Communist workers seek to tear down government and abolish Christianity. He urged a twofold program, urged public meetings, and urged Christians to lead by example to curb communist influence among youth.

U. S E. Lester Merritt Fall River 31St Rotary District Rotary Club Hotel Belvedere Merritt Anthony R. Parshley Bristol Litvinoff United States Russia Franklin Mass Clarence Hathaway Earl Browder King

Rose Campagna Valedictorian at Colt High Class of 1935

Rose Campagna has been chosen valedictorian for the Colt Memorial High School class of 1935 marking the third Campagna family member to lead the exercises. She has an average of 89 percent, with Esther Hazen as salutatorian at 88 percent. Principal Edward J Fitzgerald said class day exercises may be held earlier this year.

Rose Campagna Colt High Colt Memorial High School Rose Esther Hazen Miss Hazen Edward J Fitzgerald

End of New York suit settles Bristol school funds

Law suit involving funds from the estate of Robert D Andrews is closed. William T Donnell reports state and court actions resolved with $30,000 paid, enabling Bristol to move forward on a senior high adjacent to Colt Memorial High School and seek federal grants for construction and maintenance. Further receipts depend on final residuary legacy.

William T . Donnell New York City Robert D Andrews New York Andrews Bristol Colt Memorial High School O'Donnell State Title and Mortgage Company of General Surety State of New York Moffet

Bazaar Committee Sets Monday Meeting on Parish House

The final meeting of the Our Lady of Mt Carmel bazaar committee will be held Monday evening in the parish hall to select sub committees for a benefit dance and bazaar at Academy hall next Thursday. G R Perroni chairs the arrangements with Michael Pasquarelli James J Velleca and others.

Our Lady of Mt Carmel Congregational Street Academy Hall G. R. Perroni Michael Pasquarelli James J. Velleca John R. Bernardo Rocco Migliori Pasquale Pagnano John St. Angelo John Romano John Santulli Domenic Mascola Emilio Iannuccilli

45 Minutes From Broadway Brings Bristol Cast Crowning a Local Chorus

The Bristol audience will see the George M. Cohan musical 45 Minutes From Broadway presented by the B T A Entertainment Association Tuesday at Guthergs Memorial School auditorium. Mrs M Theresa Donovan directs the cast with Carl Witherill Dudley Holden Jr Marjorie Burgess McCann and Mrs Virginia LeClaire Martin among leads. The cast includes James E Sullivan William Sisson Calbraith B Perry Lorena McKay Audrey C Munro and Ian M Walker with a large local chorus and specialty tap by Albert Metcalf. Orchestral musicians and stage crew are listed with lighting by James F Meiggs.

George M. Cohan Broadway B T. A. Entertainment Association Bristol Iiud Carl Witherill Dudley Holden, Jr Marjorie Burgess McCann Virginia LeClaire Martin James E. Sullivan William Sisson Calbraith B. Perry Lorena McKay Audrey C Munro Ian M. Walker Mary Jane Jenks Flora Dora Dean Footlight David Dean Virginia LeClair Martin Purdy New Rochelle Audrey C. Munro Tom Bennett Dudley Holden Kad Burns Carl, Witherill James Blake Daniel Krohman William Sisson Andy Gray Calbraith Perry John Joseph al. Pierce E MacDonald R S. Bosworth Enoch Marsden Frank Rinaldi James Wythe Joseph F. Pannone Alliam Remieres Viola Anderson Muriel Bullock Leonora de Rocha Azelle de Rocha Irene Doran Concetta Fasano Ruth Fasano Minnie Goglia Lovina Guevremont Esther Hazen Ruth Kerr Ruth Molasky Dorothy Mott Nellie Newcomb Robert Anderson Eric Bease Ambrose Head Norman Hibbert E. Addison Hill Andrew Iverson Fred Lopes Eric Marsden Raymond McNamara Louis’ Rinaldi Kenneth Weaver Manuel Vargas Albert Metcalf Vincent Campagna Anthony Russo Harry Kebrek James Ruggiero John Ruggieri Domenic Santos Joseph Cambrola James Velleca Michael Botelho Anthony Rollo Charles J. Sartini Raymond Brightman James F. Meiggs Lous Gallo Edward D. Kunz

Mount Carmel annual Memorial Day procession details

Mount Carmel Church plans its annual May Procession of Our Lady with about 175 parishioners and 70 Holy Communion recipients. The event forms at the parish hall on Congregational Street, proceeds to High Street and State, returns for crowning ceremonies led by Rev Joseph Sorzana with choir renditions and benediction.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Congregational Street High Street Blessed Virgin Mary Joseph Sorzana

Poppy Day Fundraiser Aids Disabled Veterans

Millions across the country will wear blood red memorial poppies today and tomorrow to honor fallen servicemen. Poppies are made by disabled veterans in 56 government hospitals across 40 states and distributed by volunteers led by Mrs Walter Carr of the Kearney Unit. No price is asked. contributions fund welfare work for veterans and families, with most funds staying in Bristol for local Legion and Auxiliary activities.

Walter Carr Auxiliary Kearney American Legion Auxiliary American Legion and Auxiliary Bristol Lotal Legion Post

Memorial Day Sermon by Rev A C Larned at St Margaret's

Rev A C Larned rector emeritus of St Margaret's Episcopal Church Brighton Mass will preach at a memorial service Sunday evening. Legion members Veterans of Foreign Wars Spanish War Veterans and other military groups with auxiliaries will attend.

A. C. Larned St Margaret’s Episcopal Church Brighton Mass Legion

Colt Westerly to Play Tomorrow on the Common

The Colt Memorial Westerly high school baseball game is set for tomorrow afternoon on the common after two postponements due to bad weather. Cass B championship contenders visit and must win to stay in the race.

Dwyer Memorial Fourth Of Duty Fund Bingo Night

Hope Circle No 70 D of I sponsors a Monday bingo at the Kiwanis club rooms on State Street to raise funds for the Dwyer Memorial Fourth Of Duty Fund. Mrs Rose Breen leads the fundraising committee as volunteers seek a large contribution and the event draws on a recent donation note from three expatriates and other small gifts totaling over 144 dollars.

Hope Circle No. 70 D. of I Rose Breen State Street Bristol Shoalf Mount Hope Phoenix Lorania C. K. Francis Wallis Howe Jr Warren B Francis A. H. Eo Beer Den

Miss Jennie H Gallup Announces Retirement

Miss Jennie H Gallup D M D of 617 Hope Street Bristol announces retirement from dentistry. She has practiced here for many years and has won friends through excellent work. She will remain in Bristol as a resident.

Jennie H. Gallup Hope Street

Amateur Nite Show Sponsored By Olympian Club

The third in a series of amateur night entertainments will be held tomorrow night at the Reynolds School auditorium. George S. Pailthorpe is chairman of the committee in charge for the benefit of the Dwyer Memorial Fourth of July fund.

Olympian Club Dwyer ‘Memorial Reynolds Achool George S. Pailthorpe TEI 24

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