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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1938
Page
2
A letter urges the Bristol bus company to test a five cent local fare within town limits to boost ridership and revenue. It argues a dime across town boundaries would deter casual trips and suggests a trial funded by rider support, asking residents to comment.
The Portuguese community in Bristol held a two day Feast of the Ecce Homo with band concerts religious services and a gala procession. More than 1000 attended the Sunday high mass and a Holy Relic procession through local streets. The Santo Christy Society sponsored events with Rev Dennis Pacheco Rev John Quinn and others participating.
The Colt High tennis team swept Barrington High 5-0 at Excelsior Tennis Club. Singles winners were George Murray 6-3 6-3 over J Brooks, Harry Bullock 6-1 6-3 over Sampson, and J Parrington 6-0 6-3 over Iman. Doubles victors were Mathewson Parrington 6-4 6-3 over the Sampson brothers, and H Bullock Murray Jr. 6-2 6-2 over Gilmar Brooks. A return match is set for Friday at Barrington.
Burrillville High defeated Colt 7 to 6 in Harrisville to extend its lead in the Eastern division. Normie Ferren pitched masterfully for Burrillville allowing few hits as Rathier homered for the visitors. Romans starred for Burrillville with a triple and double while Ramos collected two hits. The next game sends Colt to Gonteras field facing Cumberland with rain date set for Wednesday Friday.
The Phenix invites readers to contribute short notes of local interest. Contents include residents at Littles Narrow, Bermuda trips, shoe prices, shop advertisements, church notices, Legion and Rotary events, memorial services, and social gatherings across New Bedford and nearby towns with names like Miss Helen Newcomb Mrs William Whitcomb Canon Parshley St Michael's Bristol Warren and Providence.
Engagement of Marie Currier daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen G Currier of 61 Whitehall Road Amesbury Massachusetts to Alfred E Newton of Bristol announced by parents. Wedding planned next month. Both graduates of Massachusetts State College. Newton is a chemical engineer with United States Rubber Co. Currier works in actuarial department of Liberty Mutual Insurance Co in Boston.
The Eagles announce induction exercises for John F Lowney as installing officer at a mid May ceremony. A committee led by Francis P Cuoma will handle installation details and decorations for Memorial Day. Aerie members Joseph Sansone, Cuoma, Anthony Ju nes, and Manuel Vargas Jr head another memorial committee. An aerie delegation will attend the West Warwick bugle and drum corps contest on May 5. Two new members were admitted.
Everett Clark of East Providence keynotes the Fourth Annual Cup Defenders Association banquet at Shorty’s Dining Room Warren with 150 attendees. Speakers included Gen Li H Callén and Police Chief Anthony J Ferrara, plus state lawmakers Senator Thomas Byrnes and Representatives Magee and Pagano. An inscribed trophy was given to the Ranger bowling team, with gifts to officers and Enterprise Boccia participants.
John L. Rego, former Colt and Rhode Island State College athlete, named general chairman to arrange the Bristol Colt High School Alumni Association Ball. Tonight a meeting in the Colts auditorium will hear a membership campaign report. Michael W. Pasquarelli, president, will preside with Genevieve Pagnano in charge of the social program.
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