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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1928
Page
2
The piece notes Memorial Day ceremonies remain steady across years amid rapid changes. It emphasizes enduring respect for veterans and gratitude expressed in a sober, noncommercial spirit that distinguishes the observance from other holidays.
Principal Perley W. Lane of Colt Memorial High School lists honor students for five weeks ending last Friday. Standouts include Raymond Makowsky and Michael Securo with 90 percent or higher in all subjects, followed by a large group attaining 85 percent or higher and another group at 80 percent or higher.
The auditorium exercises presented by Miss Laurine W Bradford commemorated Memorial Day. Pupils saluted the flag and sang “America the Beautiful” and “In Flanders Fields” with references to the Grand Army of the Republic. Named participants include Margaret G Coacherdina, Svdolonderson, Nonna McHugh, and Salute the flag schol song.
The Alden Circle visits Soldiers Home on Monday. Birth announced for a Franklin street family. Performances of Nothing But the Truth June 4 and 5. King Philip Lodge meeting and Moose gathering on Hope Street. Ladies Aid hosted by Mrs R J Christie. Alfred L. Trudell earns an RI School of Design scholarship at Memorial Hall. Henry M Thompson begins 38th year as assistant clerk in Providence and Bristol counties court. Prudence Island Fishing Club outing ends with chowder and clam bake. John Wall captain chosen at Slocum gathering. Slocum plans to open the dance pavilion June 9 with Hill Top Orchestra at Fall River.
The Mite Society of the First Baptist Church meets this evening with Miss Lucy Wall and Miss Nora Leahy's cousin Mary Leahy expected from Island for an extended visit. The Bristol County Past Noble Grands Association will meet June 13 at Mrs. Munro's Bradford street home. Kearney Post American Legion officers and members attend a Warren dance hosted by the Auxiliary. The Blue Bird Shop advertises spring and summer fashions with dresses 10 to 85 dollars, hats 3.50 to 20, hosiery 1.50 to 4, and silk summer gloves. Contact 352-R to fit Gossard garments. Mr and Mrs Edward D Kunz return from New York where Mrs Kunz's brother James W Salisbury and daughter Fern Salisbury sail for Europe on the Conte Grande. Rae Salisbury will summer with them at High Street residence.
At the Guiteras Memorial School auditorium a Memorial Day program featured the school orchestra, flag salute, and performances by students. Readings included A Monument for the Soldiers, Gettysburg Speech, General Logan's Orders, and songs such as Nearer My God To Thee and Taps. Amelia De Flore, Dorothy Adams, Jennie Pagnano, Mary Cornell, and others participated.
The program for the prize speaking contest is announced for Colt Memorial High School auditorium on Friday. It lists selections and readings by Edward Renaud Margaret Cicerchin Patrick Henry Paul Clark Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen Fredericka Dunbar Victor Hugo Milton Bassing A A Proctor Sybil Anderson George Lippard Frederick Brownell O Henry Hattie Manley Elijah Kellogg Raymond Makowsky Wendell Phillips Jennie Gilroy Annie Fellows Johnston Henry Mason and a school chorus and orchestra with judges decision and awards by Principal P W Lane.
Judge Frank H Hammill presided yesterday as the Fifth District Court disposed of cases. Laureno Rodrigues vs Mrs Mary Velleca was discontinued upon costs. Richard J Kavanaugh vs Manuel Andrade found Andrade guilty of operating without a license and fined $20 plus costs. James Hanley’s Bristol Hotel nuisance case continued one week on Chief Kavanaugh’s recommendation. Three persons were fined for drunkenness. Hartford Veedent and Indemnity Company vs Antonio Bottighert continued one week in assumpsit.
Alumni and Colt Memorial High School invite old and young players to a Thursday June 7 game. School hopes for a strong alumni turnout and offers cooperation to form an alumni team with practice plans. Communications go to Base ball Manager, Colt Memorial High.
A local celebration on July 16 in Ai Hall Woodtreet marked the Feast of the Lady of Mount Carmel with Giglio's Orchestra providing dancing music. Henry Campbell a Phoenix Office pressman injured in a May 20 automobile crash near Boston is recovering with only bruises and head cuts reported. Miss S Gudmundson of Dennison Manufacturing will visit Guiteras Memorial School Thursday for an all day Artcraft demonstration open to public and students.
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