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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1938

Page

4

Bristol Girl Scouts Award 131 Badges at Joint Court

Fifty three Bristol Girl Scouts received 131 badges at a joint court of awards held in the Girl Scout house. Mrs J Floyd Huestis presented the honors. list of recipients includes Goldenrod Troop Helen Bruno and many others earning First Aid, Home Nurse, Laundress, Silver Star and Gold Star distinctions along with multiple Second Class and Five-Year Stripe recognitions.

Bristol Girl Scouts Girl Scout J Floyd Huestis Goldenrod Helen Bruno Mary Pinch Margaret L. Hibbert Brenda Levy Rose Chirico Peggy Remieres Carmelia Palma Elsie Medeiros Nancy Bosworth Art Loretta Morin Dorothy Bruno Evergreen Troop Malafronte Dorothy Antonelli Mary Bishano Jane Goettler Albertina Delgado Glarys Bright Virginia Ingram Barbara Moren Carol Belanger Columbine Troop Catherine Conlon Evelyn Brito Pauline Moone Felen Alger Anna Almeida Pandane Brunoe Mareuerite Kebre

Tickets of Ivory Rome Colosseum Grand Ruin

The Colosseum was Rome’s largest ruin and most grand structure, capable of holding spectators. Ivory marked tickets guided spectators to their seats through the vast passages, reflecting the precision of ancient venue access.

Rome Colosseum

Jury Clears Defendant in Healey vs Vitiello Bond Case

Superior Court in Bristol County last session returned a verdict for the defendant in the debt on bond case John C. Healey sheriff plaintiff versus Domenic Vitiello. Judge G Frederick Frost presided. The bond related to releasing an attachment on a State Street bakery. Reuben Knowles of Providence led the jury with 28 names listed as jurors and witnesses from Bristol and Providence.

John C. Healey Domenic ‘Vitiello G. ‘Frederick Frost Bristol County Lucien Capone Benjamin F. Lindemuth Bristol Frost Healey State Street Reuben Knowles Coder Street Providence F. Pin‘kas Baker Street Wareng Panzarella Hope Street Harold Wanchester Baum Street John M. Colavecchio Atwells Avenue Algert F. Midwood Plain Street John W. fKerring East Street Pawtucket William B. Brannigan Park Avenue Cranston Elmer Shorton Woodland Road Barrington William Coles Beecher Street George Moore Lincoln Avenue Walter C. Lent High Street

Nine Drops 7-5 Decision in 12th Inning Baseball

Teddy Almon's clutch single in the 12th inning scored two to lift Candace AC of Providence to a 7 5 win over US Rubber Products Sunday at Guiteras Field. Almon and Velleca starred in a pitchers duel, with Firth and Mansi tossing for the rivals and Kelly delivering a triple and key hits for Candace.

Teddy Almon Candace AC Providence Guiteras Field Firth U S Tupaz Leo Mansi Gaksawcs Mors Velleca Perrys Herzig Hann Sousa Sefi Perry Almon Velleca Erroers J Almon Abrama Saizano LeClerc Bruno Hita Tunaz Mansi O'Connor Cardoza Kelly Manali Balla Tupear Roy Firth Biancuzzo Errora Candace Rubber E. Mancini R. Quartare

Twilight League showdown features Colt Memorial stars

Harvey Gladue's Ever Ready Fire Co. faces Bristol Train of Artillery in a twilight league tilt at 6 15. Both rosters include Colt Memorial High School athletes led by coaches Fitzgerald and Bianccuzzo. key pitchers Mansi, Van Voast, Del Toro or Correira to start.

Harvey Gladue Ever Ready Fire Co Bristol Train of Artillery Colt Memorial High School Edward J. Fitzgerald Gladue Buddy Congdon Chet Massa Joe Aguiar Johnny Romano Marty Biancuzzo Babe” Ethier Martin Mansi Chest Massa Biancuzzo Leo Mansi Rip van Voast Randy del Toro Correira Johnny Josephs Razzie Mancini

Anaconda Wire Co to Face Lincoln Hall Sunday

The Anaconda Wire Co team leads the Pawtucket Manufacturers League by two games and travels to Bristol Sunday to meet Lincoln Hall at the Gluiteras Athletic Park. Roxy Marshall will pitch for Lincoln Hall, with a veteran lineup featuring Borges, Cardoza, Perry, Mello, Sylvia, Ferreira Aguair, Joe Borges Andrade, Benda and Correia.

Pawtucket Anaconda Wire Co Bristol Lincoln Hall Gluiteras Providence Roxy' Marshall tworl‘Beshaadong House of David Sat- Nga Rei Viera Borges Carddza Perry Mello Sylvia Ferreira Aguiar Joe Borges Andrade Benda Correira

Open Letter to a Drunken Driver

A harsh open letter denounces drunk driving and urges consequences for repeat offenders. It scorns the behavior, mocks the driver and calls for personal responsibility before a fatal crash. The piece targets a local man, warning of jail and wreckage if drinking continues on the road.

Pete

Spring Bouquet Meeting of Countryside Garden Club

A Countryside Garden Club meeting was held Friday at Miss Winifred C Walsh's 941 Hope Street. The program featured Spring Bouquets with prizes to Mrs Charles Burke first, Mrs Manuel Almeida second, and Miss W C Walsh third. An exchange of seedlings and soil acidity tests were conducted under Mrs Sebastian Bernard Jr and Mrs Charles Burke. A woods hike is planned for Saturday afternoon June 7 and refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Wilfred Hamill assisting. The next meeting will be June 17 at Mrs Wilfred Hamill 908 Hope St.

Countryside Garden Club Winifred C. Walsh Hope Street Charles Burke Manuel Almeida W. C. Walsh Sebastian Bernard, Jr Wilfred Hamill Hope St

Holy Rosary Plans For Strawberry Supper

Holy Rosary Society of St Elizabeth's Church prepares a strawberry supper to raise funds for the parish silver jubilee. The June 11 event will be at Italo-American Fall Hope Street with committee members including Mrs Anthony DaPonte and Mary DaPonte on the organizing group.

Holy Rosary Society St Elizabeth’s Church Fall Hope Street Anthony DaPonte Mary DaPonte Mary Sousa Lucy Travis Mary Viera Emily Castro Freitas Josephine Sylvia Edwina Sousa Mary Arruda Gloria Gomes Mary E Mello Mary Pimental Beatrice P Agusar

Collins and Aikman Girls Club Banquet Planned

The Collins and Aikman Girls Club schedules its annual banquet for Thursday evening June 9 at 7 o'clock in the Hotel Warren. Sub-committees include Entertainment with Miss Lillian Dun and others, Decorations led by Mrs Bridget Nastn, and more with Mrs Marguerite Hill and Miss Trene Lewis overseeing roles.

Collins and Aikman Girls’ Club Warren Lillian Dun- Arist Orato Gray Stad Lacoletti Blanche Gladys Favors Marguerite Hill Mary, Newman” Spina Tiong Hazel Y Gle Ry Iy Middleton Miro Bridget Nastn Trene Lewis Ada Perry

Warren and Narragansetts Dominate Softball Standings

In East Warren and Narragansett, Warren remains unbeaten after a 20-2 rout of Barrington Men’s Club while Narragansett crushes US Rubber Prods. Pulaski VC tops Dusty Dake/Collins & Aikman to stay in the lead. league play continues with tight standings across divisions.

East Warren A Narragatsetts Barrington Men's Club Pailashy Voc Collins & Aikman Warren A Naragatsetts Warren West Barington Mens Club Bast Warren VC

Scouts award night at First Bristol Proop Hall

The First Bristol Proop Hall Scouts held a Court of Honor with certificates awarded to Joseph Belanger and other scouts. Plans for an all day hike to Camp Wamnanoag and a Memorial Day parade were made, with next meetings scheduled and a “Clean Up Night” to finalize plans.

Bristol Scout Hall Pavel Joseph Belanger Nanoag Amp Panther Patrol Joseph Marshall Alfred Rezo Anthony Balzano Frank Balzano Arthur Conlan Green Bar

Memorial Day Observance at First Baptist Church May 29

Memorial Day observance program set for Sunday evening May 29 at 7:30 at the First Baptist Church. Henry Bullock, secretary, issues special order No. 2 for Memorial Day activities and releas es a detailed procession roster and 1938 schedules for Grand Army Hall and North Cemetery ceremonies.

First Baptist Church Henry Bullock Sons of Union Grand Army Hall Edward M. Kavanagh Edward M Kavanagh L. H. Callan Merton A. Cheesman F. M. Straight B. W. Wall Canon A. R. Parshley P. M. Daniel W. Coggeshall Francis P. Slade Joseph Santos Pany C. A A. A. Moren Bristol Henry A. Hambrick Kearney American Legion Samuel J Smith Sons of the American Legion Boy Scouts Norman Rene George R. Fish Bruno Vollaro John da Ponte Kearney Sloop Arthur J. Belmore Golden Rod Weilham Pinch Cammanodnebbe Tucien Capone Mariner Sidney Dew Lagan Harold Peckham Battery C Batters C Edward Alessandro Pohoed Boy Scout John la Paria Burdon Hope Street Soldiers’ and Sailors Gettyburg Paarse Dasne Wey Mere Charles O F Thompson Harry ST Young Woman's Relief Corps Edward Allesandro Fehoed John la Fazia WW. Burdon Sons of Veterans The 243Rd Coast Artillery Juniper Hill St Mary's North Cemeteries Henry Bultock

Coming Events Calendar for May to August in Town

May 25 Wednesday bean supper at Masonic Temple Hope Street under Doric Club and Eastern Star. May 27 Friday dance at Bristol Casino hosted by The Gre mild of The Daughters of Portugal. June 9 Thursday salad supper at Guiteras House by Congregational Club. June 24-25 dramatic production The Boomgr ang for high school band uniforms by Rotary Club. August 1-6 annual Carnival on Knights of Columbus grounds by K of C No 379 and Hope Circle No 70 D of I.

Doric Club Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Hope Street Bristol Casino the Gremial of the Daughters of Portugal Congregational Club Guiteras House Rotary Club K. of C Hope Circle D. of I

Language curiosities and sun burn myths in print

A reader questions a peculiar phrase visit with and compares it to cornbelt usage. The letter writer recalls a lecture by Father Kellogg and notes Arctic sun burn cases linked to actinic rays rather than heat.

United States Father Kellogg Arctic

The Big Broadcast of 1938 at PASTIME Theater

May 25 and 26 feature Adolph Zukor presenting W C Fields in The Big Broadcast of 1938 with Martha Raye Dorothy Lamour Shirley Ross Ben Blue Bob Hope Lynne Overman Grace Bradley Tito Cu I Guitar Shep Fields Rippling Rhythm Orchestra and Co stars including Smith Ballew Lou Gehrig Evalyn Knapp Arthur Loft Si Jenks listing a star packed vaudeville musical revue atmosphere

Adolph Zukor C. Fields Martha Raye Dorothy Lamour Shirley Ross Ben Blue Bob Hope Lynne Overman Rafe Davis Leif Erikson Grace Bradley Cter Shep Field Seborid Ustlers Agance Smith Ballew Lou Gehrig

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