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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1929

Page

4

Fourth of July Celebration Plans at Richmond Harbor

The city received a Navy communications confirming Charles F. Adams refers to the U S Richmond flagship Third Division cruisers. A celebration committee formed to stage events and a water battle between local fire company teams is discussed. Budget set at 35 dollars for a ball game following Twilight League standings. invitations extended to DeMolay band Rainbow Girls patrol and Lockano sset School band for parade and transportation. committees also to arrange concessions.

Secretary of the Navy Charles F. Adams U. S Richmond Robert J. Anderson Samuel J. Smith, Jr George R. Fish Willard S. Kenney George Dion James F Meiggs Lockanosset George H Baldwin James F. Meiggs

Session of Superior Court Opens in Bristol County

Judge A A Capotasto presided as 18 cases appeared on the docket and 19 aliens sought second papers for citizenship Most admitted were of Portuguese or Italian extraction Numerous cases were listed as ready or passed Four jurors were excused with three Providence residents and two Cranston residents given temporary releases to June dates. court reconvened at 1 acock.

Superior Court A A Capotasto Providence Bristol Countis Bristol Counts Capotoasto America Judge Capotesto Albert Hudson Domenico Troiano Louis E. Covell Harvey C Wheeler Maud F. C. Covell Fred G. Perkins Frank E. Alexander Brook Street Provdence L Douglas Young Laura Street Europe Frank B Chase Broad Street Cranston Ralph Freeman Garden Street Acock

St Raphael's nine edges Pawtucket in baseball clash

St Raphael's defeated Pawtucket 4 to 2 at Blayenfield as Dana Maynard catcher stood out with strong defense and clutch plays. Colt pitchers Jack Marsden pitched well but inconsistent support hurt scoring while Burrillville and Warren games loom in the two game series.

Trst St Raphaels Pawtucket Catt High Blayenfield Dana Maynard St Raphael's Jack Marsden Colt Iis Burrillville High Bliven Field Warren High Warren

Bride Elect Showered in Cranston Rooms

Catherine Haberha of Thames Street, to wed Walham Batth of East Providence on June TR, received a miscellaneous shower hosted by her sister Alice Haberlin and Miss Edna DeMers at the Cranston Worsted Athletic Association, 30700 Thames Street. Guests admired pink and white decor, gifts of cut glass and homeware, then enjoyed dancing to music by the Silver Moon Orchestra and refreshments prepared by the hosts.

Catherine Haberha Thames Street Walham Batth East Providence Alice Edna DeMers Cranston Worsted Athletic Association Haberlin Silver Moon Orchestra Alice Haberlin

Memorial High School Debate Team Defeats Sophomore Squad

The Memorial High School senior team led by captain Raymond Makowsky with Paul Clark and Michael Securo argued against capital punishment and defeated the Sophomore Class team of Claudia DeWolf Angelina Ranalli and Shirley Newman. Judges were Annie D. Sisson Miriam D. Magee and Douglas Eaton.

Cal “Memorial High School Raymond Makowsky Paul Clark Michael Securo Claudia DeWolf Angelina Ranalli Shirley Newman Annie D. Sisson Miriam D. Magee Douglas Eaton

Bristol Train of Artillery to escort burial details

The Bristol Train of Artillery will depart the Artillery Armory at 7:15 a.m. to decorate graves at Juniper Hill St. Mary's and North Cemeteries. Escort duty will be provided by the Bristol Train of Artillery. William E. Young, Junior Vice Commander. William Bradford, Secretary.

Bristol Train of Artillery Artillery Juniper Hill St. Mary's North Cemeteries

Memorial Day Service Honors Veterans Across Wars

A town Memorial Day gathering drew Civil War Spanish American and World War veterans, local officials, and patriotic groups. Rev R J Chrystie spoke praising those who served while addressing two aged Civil War veterans William Young and William Collins escorted by Col A M Merriman.

R. J. Chrystie Babbitt Women’s Relief Corps Ladies’ Auxiliary Unit Kearney Post No. 6 American Legion The Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Bristol William E. Young Babbitt Post William L. Collins Soldiers’ Home A. M. Merriman Heneard Grand Army

Poppy Sale Success Highlights Legion Auxiliary Efforts

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit conducted a two day poppy sale increasing sales by 1000 compared with last year while receipts stayed near 205 dollars. Mrs Hope Cote chaired the committee with extensive local volunteers including Mrs Walter Carr Miss Helen Condon and many others aiding veterans and dependents.

American Legion Hope Cote Cote Walter Carr Helen Condon Fred M Straight Elizabeth Graham Wm LePage J Harry Tuplin Charles Burke Fred Garvin Louise Pacheco Emily Pagano Marie Marine Jennie Lewis Lillian St Angelo Virginia Salzano Hope Mowry Ada Malafronte Nancy Cortellessa Alice Silvia Caroline Maturi Margaret Marine Margaret Collins Josephine de Rocha

Reception for Grand Officers at Dodge No 34 and Folgehi Temple

Knights of Pythias Dodge No 34 and Pythian Sisters Folgehi Temple No 3 honor newly elected Grand Board members Tames AW Clarkson Grand Representative Paul A Herzig and Mrs Elizabeth Marz at a joint reception. An evening of vocal and instrumental entertainment, addresses by Grand Lodge officers, dancing, and music by a local orchestra will follow. A luncheon will be served and social committee chaired by Mrs George Weaver coordinates arrangements.

Turnside Knights of Pythias Folgehi Temple Pythian Sisters Grand Board of The Domain of Rhode Island Supreme Tames AW Clarkson Paul A Herzig Elizabeth Marz Grand Lodge Joollatiuan Herman Gahsdirmsk Polgehtl Temple Oor Gseorgmmt Weaver

May Procession Held By St Marys and Mt Carmel Aids

More than 400 children joined May processions Sunday afternoon from St Marys parochial school to the church. Leon Lemaire carried the cross as banner attendants and flowers adorned the Blessed Virgin statue. Rev Thomas Gillan presided with a sermon by Rev Joseph Polya while Our Lady’s group crowned the statue.

St. Mari S Our Lads of Mt Carmel St Mary's Leon Lemaire Miss Mars Wash Children of Mary Sodality Claire Foster Isabel Berwick Thomas Jo Gillan Vasta Tak Ruggiero Congregational Street State Street Frances Grimo Adolph Gigho, Jr Michael Capucci Catherine St Angelo Joseph Polya

Charity Tea Held At Sete Sy A Tye En Worth Church

The vestry of S church hosted a charity tea this afternoon in large, empty rooms with tables ready but lacking flowers. Mrs. A. M. Miller chaired the organizing committee, with Mrs. Geo. A. Richardson and others in attendance. Several waitresses assisted, including Misses Alice Morgan and Viola Anderson among others.

Calendar of May and June Community Plays and Events

Coming events include a May 27 28 two day three act production The Importance of Being Earnest by St Michael's Dramatic Club. On June 11 Incheon Bridge Trinity Parish House Parish Aid Society hosts a charity event. June 6 a five act drama Under the Shadow of a Crime at Pas time Theatre under Ever Ready Engine Hose Co No 2 auspices.

St. Michael’s Dramatic Club Incheon Bridge Trinity Parish The Parish Aid Society Pastime Theatre Ever Ready Engine & Hose Co

Bristol Assessor Notice Names Robert Newbold Brady and Coggshall

Assessors of Taxes in Bristol Rhode Island issue notice dated May 14 1929 listing Robert Newbold Brady and Daniel C Goggsh all as property tax assessors with tax references 14 21 28 6 4 11 1 percent.

Bristol Rhode Island Philippines Board of Assessors Burnside Memorial Building Robert Newbold Philip Brady Daniel Coggeshall

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