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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1929

Page

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Armistice Day celebration planning in Bristol

Armistice Day events planned for Sunday November 10 at Golt Memorial High School auditorium with former Governor William S Flynn to speak. Festivities include a football game between Colt High and Warren High, a morning parade with film coverage, and a 10 mile marathon with 25 entries reported.

Golt Memorial High School Belvedere Harold W. Gifford Kearney Post Anthony R. Parshley St. Michael's Church William S. Flynn Herreshoff Manufacturing Company Charles E. Callery Colt High School Warren High School Bristol Common Jack Farrington AA U Rhode Island Babbitt Post, Gar Babbitt Women’s Relief Corps Bristol Girl Scouts Norman S Case Santa Maria Maddalena

East Greenwich Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct at Theatre

Edward Fortin of East Greenwich, about 55, an oysterman, was arrested yesterday for alleged improper actions with a ten year old girl in a motion picture theatre. He pleaded not guilty to a disorderly conduct charge and posted $200 bail for a Fifth District Court appearance.

Edward Fortin East Greenwich Fifth District Court

Goldenrod Girl Scout Troop Plans Costume Party

Goldenrod Troop members recall making lollipops at a meeting and outline a Costume Party in Rockwell hall on Thursday night November 7. Edith Kershaw Hope Cote Frances West lead the refreshment committee while Ruth Molasky May Newman and Virginia Scott hold the game duties. Each scout pays for refreshments and a guest may be invited for an added fee. Armistice Day Committee invitation to parade was accepted.

Goldenrod Court of Honor Rockwell Hall Edith Kershaw Hope Cote Frances West Ruth Molasky May Newman Virginia Scott

Shower Honoring Mrs Joseph Bisbane at Columbia Hall

A Wednesday evening shower in Columbia hall Wood street celebrated the recent bride Mrs Joseph Bisbane formerly Miss Antonette Codola. The hall wore Halloween colors and about 150 guests enjoyed dancing to the Numerettes Dance Orchestra. Refreshments followed with many beautiful gifts presented to the honoree.

Columbia Hall Wood Street Joseph Bisbane Numerettes Busbano Antonette Codola

Bristol Red Cross Roll Call and Christmas Sales Planned

COMENG EVENTS list upcoming drives and sales from Nov 11 to Dec 11 across Bristol branches. Activities include Red Cross annual roll call, Epworth League Christmas sale, Tea and Christmas sale at Home for Aged Women, Ladies Aid Society Christmas sale, Congregational Club sale, Holmes House Christmas Cards and Afternoon Tea, Girls Friendly Society event, Baptist Church Christmas sale by Mite Society.

Bristol American Red Cross Franklin Street Ladies’ Aid Society Vestry State St Holmes House Girls Friendly Society St. Michael's Church Baptist Church Mite Society

Bristol Theatre Planned at Hope and Church Streets

Martin Kaufer and Raymond Stowell showcased plans for a two story red brick Bristol Theatre at Hope and Church, seating 840 on the orchestra level and 500 in the balcony. The 109 foot by 156 foot lot will host shops, a large marquee, and a 25 foot deep stage with a balcony exits and a stage booth for motion pictures and vaudeville. Construction is slated to begin in March and finish by September in time for the town’s 250th anniversary observance.

Martin Kaufer Providence Hope Church Streets Raymond Miles Stowell Boston Kaufer Hope and Hope Street Church Street Bristol Theatre Stowell Byfield Street Charles Palmer Abby L. Williams Yeserday

Fireside Service at First Congregational Church Tonight

The 7 30 p m fireside service features songs chosen for home comfort. Rev Herbert D Graetz preaches on The Sweetest Song We Know in a series on Israel's religious development. Guests include women from the Home for Aged Women and men from the Benjamin Church Home. The Lord's Supper will be observed at the morning service. Pres Harry McCaughey will preside at the Christian Endeavor Society devotional at 6 30 p m.

Sweet Home First Congregational Church Herbert D. Graetz Benjamin Church Graetz Israel Jesus Harry McCaughey Christian Erideavor Society

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