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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1938
Page
2
Citizens fear the Fourth of July celebration will falter if funds and planning are delayed. The piece stresses Bristol’s long tradition and urges continued patriotic spirit, visitor turnout, and a proper observance despite hard times. It laments potential neglect of the town’s Big Day and calls for immediate action by the Fourth Committee to honor independence.
Theresa Cavallaro leads the Walk Over Baseball popularity contest for the equipment fund with 99 votes, ahead of Marion Lanvello by 30. In the men's division Gabriel Debehoe leads, while Brown drops to third and Ernest Morgan rises to second.
Reynolds school staged a Memorial Day pageant led by Miss Rose Fasane with Grade 7P0 pupils. Students read poems, recited pieces, and presented a sketch titled A Memorial Day Program, featuring roles by Charles Coggeshall Patrocia Nunes Robert Bottomley and others.
The report notes Girl Scouts and Scout members testing compass games during a Wednesday meet at the Scout House on High Street. Leclerc and Campanelli are mentioned in roles and tests, including safety topics and water crafts.
St Elizabeth baseball team defeated St Mary 11 to 5 to claim their first victory. The game featured strong pitching by Borges and solid offense from Menard and Werle as the Elizabeth squad built early leads and held on.
Town Clerk in Bristol Rhode Island announces an applicant seeks a license to keep for sale intoxicating beverages. Notice states fees and compliance with public laws approved April 6 1933 and amendments. details of application appear in the clerk's office.
The Town Council will meet in the Council Chamber Burnside Memorial to hear all persons remonstrating against the grant of the application. The session is set for Wednesday evening June 15 at 8 oclock Eastern Daylight Time. By order of the Town Council John W Church Town Clerk.
The estate of Fvaristo Metlo alias Fiuarista Mello of Bristol is under administration. Emiliio D TannuccciHo of Bristol ROT has qualified as administrator. Creditors must file claims by the deadlines set by law starting May 27 1938. Clerks office: John W Church. Publication dates 4-27 and 6-3-1090.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Teixeira announce a son born May 24 at 230 Wood Street. Mrs Lillian Carnes at Rhode Island Hospital after Monday operation rests comfortably. Dr and Mrs Clifford H Keating announce a son Thomas Henderson Keating born May 20, grandson of Mr and Mrs James Frank Keating. Wesley French to host EF and M Club at Bay View Avenue home tonight. Miss Bessie Taille to host Ladies Aid Society at Hope Street parish Tuesday afternoon.
Pupils of Emanuel Hardletti, renowned town pianist, gave a piano recital last night at Guiteras Memorial junior high school auditorium before a large crowd. The program included pieces by Terry Vincent, Randino, Graziella, and others, with students such as Mary Rose Gallagher earning nursing school graduation notices. A fire drill notice followed, noting a false alarm at Andreas Memorial with no damage, and a note on future event details pending.
Special sale offers wreaths sprays and arrangements for Memorial Day. Beautifully decorated with artificial flowers and trimmed with foliage. Individually boxed lowest prices. Also cinerums potted plants and well filled bouquets. Free delivery by Jacob Molasky at 44 State Street.
For sale field grown tomato plants at 295 dollars per 1000. Also smaller lots from Anthony BF Costa. Common Poultry Farm off Goodings Ave. Flower plants include latest annuals and perennials ready now. Also complete selection of vegetable plants. Contact M. Pasqua at 47 Garfield Ave.
Lincoln Hall faces the Anaconda Wire Co team in Pawtucket league play Sunday with veteran Poxy Marshall pitching and Harry Stfin tire behind the plate. The lineup features Borges Mello Agnar Cardoza infield and Morris Benda Ferreira in the reserves, as a floodlit showcase and future July schedules unfold.
The Eutaw flag, a crimson banner presented in 1780 to Col. William A. Washington by Mrs. Jane Elliott of South Carolina, was carried at Cowpens and Eutaw Springs. Mrs. Washington later presented the flag to the Washington Light Infantry of Charleston. S. C.
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