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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1936

Page

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Memorial Armistice Exercises Speaker Robert Miller

Commander Robert E. Miller, Newport Naval Training Station, will deliver the Armistice Memorial address at Colt Memorial High School auditorium Sunday evening at 8. The program includes Auburn Post 20 Glee Club, soprano soloist Aida Connery, Legion ritual, and invocation by Canon Marshley. Lt. Col. Fred M. Straight chairs the committee. Armistice Day parade starts Wednesday at 10. A grand ball follows at Bristol Casinos. Banquet at Hotel Belvedere features Capt. C. Lawrence Barry on “Heroes Are Made Not Born.”

Robert E. Millery U. S. Naval Training Station Newport Colt Memorial High School Miller Palmetto Post American Legion Charleston S.C Newport Rotary Club Glee Club Auburn Post Aida A. Connery Fred M. Straight W. J. Seyour J. H. Joplin George Dion R. S. Bost H . .Worth Bristol Kearney Post Hotel Belvedere C. Lawrence Barry U. S. Marine Corps Hyannis Mass Albert A. Ed“Te Ae Bae Pte

Bristol Sewer Board Accepts New Brick Building and Fence

The Bristol Sewer Commission voted to accept a new brick combination garage office and storage building at the sewage disposal plant and the completed steel wire fencing at the plant and at Constitution and Oliver street hub stations. The brick building cost 5749 and was built by Angelo Iannuccillo of Providence. the fence cost 2488.40 and was erected by Belcher and Loomis Company of Providence. Bids were opened May 27 and the work was done as a PWA project with bids tabulated by PWA officials in Washington and returned with a recommendation.

Bristol Sewer Commission Constitution Oliver Street Providence Angelo Iannuccillo Belcher and Loomis Company Sewer Board PWA Washington Bristol’ Sewer Commission

Mystery Ride Planned by Hope Circle for Halloween

Hope Circle lists a mystery ride at a Halloween party with a secret venue. A clamcake and chowder supper will be held Friday night in the K of C rooms on State street, with Marie Vermette as chair of the mystery ride committee and Ellen McKenna among members.

Hallowe'en Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella General Arrangements Committee K. of C State Street Marie Vermette Dorothy Bowater Lena Ingram Mary Callan Margaret Connery Mary Johnson Frances Horton Mary Mancini Ellen McKenna Laura Souza Nora E. Dwyer Alice Sylvia Bridger Lewis Mary McHugh Rose Breen Margaret Callan Emma Young Catherine Gibson Anna Connors Elizabeth Dwyer Elizabeth White Margaret Morris Madeline Almeida Mary Doran Johanna McClure

Mt Carmel Societies to honor Fr Sorzano anniversary

Parishioners of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church will honor the 35th anniversary of Rev Joseph SORZANO entering the Priesthood at a testimonial dinner in the parish hall on Congregational Street. Clergymen from statewide areas and local Catholic leaders are expected.

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Joseph Sorzana Congregational Street James J. Velleca Holy Name Society Bridget Nastr St. Rita’s Girls’ Club Felicite St. Angelo Holy Rosary Theresa Turillo John B Troiana Joseph, Marshall Elsie Cappolino Dorothy Ruggiera Helen Pagnano Louis Nastra Joseph Santulli Adolph Giglio Michael W. Pasquarell Imp

Appeal for Help to Armistice Day Committee

An urgent appeal to local residents requests financial contributions to fund an Armistice Day program honoring World War dead. The committee relies on public generosity, has raised about 180, and needs about 200 more to cover costs. Armistice Day is next week and James F. Duffy is treasurer.

Jamez F. Duffy Ceittre

Maturi Faces Court Monday on Serious Driving Charge

Henry Maturi aged 20 of 60 Court Street will appear before Judge William T O'Donnell in Fifth District Court Monday on a charge of driving an automobile so as to endanger life and limb. Police say the crash on Bay View Avenue injured John Odspera and Henry Mello, with a later hit and run story proved false after Olivera was found at a CCC camp in Arcadia.

Henry Maturi Court Street William T O'Donnell Fifth District Court Engiger Himb Maturi Bay View Avenue John A. Odspera Third Street Henry Mello Harker Avenue Rhode Island Rodrigo P. C. Rego Olivera CCC Arcadia R. I Thea Matun Buttonwood Street Matuni Olvera Hope Valley

Civil docket actions in yesterday's session

Judge William T O Donnell disposed of the docket with continuances. August Alves and Frank Arruda in a book account matter continued one week. Adelaine Balzano vs Edward Perry in trespass and ejectment continued one week. Wardwell Lumber Co Inc vs Matteo Castiglio assumpsit continued one week. Stratford Acceptance Corp vs Messina Fortin assumpsit continued one week. Michelena Ruggiero vs Marietta Pelegrino book account answered and continued two weeks.

William T O'Donnell Alves Frank Arruda Adelaine Balzano Edward Perry Wardwell Lumber Co., Inc Matteo Castilglo Alias Assumpsit Stratford Acceptance Corp Messina Fortin Asumpsit Michelena Ruggiero Marietta Pelegrino Alia

Hope and Warren Circles Plan Joint Initiation

Hope Circle 70 D of Isabella and Warren Circle schedule a joint initiation Sunday at the Italo American Club hall on Hope Street. Sixty five new members will be initiated with the degree exemplified by Hope Circle officers. New Hope Circle officers will be installed Monday evening November 16 with Miss Agnes W. Conley as installing officer. Mrs Sara Sweeney heads plans for a Christmas basket fund food sale later this month.

K. of State Street Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella Warren Circle Hope Street Nora E. Dwyer Agnes W. Conley Sara Sweeney

Discontinue Morris Case After Payment of Costs

Fifth District Judge William T. O'Donnell discontinued the case against Joseph Morris of Wall Street after the attendance officer noted the girl now has working papers. The court accepted the officer's reason to drop the case despite a prior proposal to sentence Morris as a deterrent. Morris pleaded guilty to a drunken driving charge and a separate speeding case was noted with fines.

James F Meiges Wiliam T. O'Donnell Fifth District Joseph Morris Wall Street Meiggs Morris Marris Quilty M&k River Street pAlap Vaughana Phil Saie

Balloting Heavy as Bristol Voters Cast Early Votes

Bristol polling shows exceptionally heavy turnout this morning with 1738 of 5067 eligible voters casting by 1 pm across two districts. First District led with 945 ballots, Second District with 793. machines in Courthouse and Reynolds School report strong adoption amid questions about new voting machines.

Bristol Francisco Langello Richmond Street Margaret McCarthy Wood Street Frank B. Silvia Oliver Street Mary Duffy Constitution Street Reynolds School Fred G. Cleaver Edward J. Flanagan William A. Bottomley Orlando J. Bisbane John PP. Marshall Thomas A. McGrath John Marshall Gabriel Accardi Joseph M. Edmonds

Roll Call Chairman Named At Bristol Red Cross

Rev Anthony R Parshley announces Roswell S Bosworth editor of the Bristol Phoenix as chairman of the 20th annual Roll Call starting Armistice Day and running through Thanksgiving A list of team captains and workers will be published soon.

Anthony R. Parshley Bristol American Red Cross Roswell S. Bosworth Bristol Phoenix

Man pleads guilty then not guilty in Bristol murder case

Michael Jatomassi 62, after a week continuance for trial in Fifth District Court, enters a not guilty plea for first degree murder of his wife Annie Jatomassi 79. He is recommitted to Bristol County Jail without bail as court later accepts a not guilty plea after learning he sought his daughter in New Haven for an attorney. The killing followed an argument and occurred at their 45 Congregational street home.

New Haven Michael Jatomassi William T O'Donnell Entter Fifth District Tatomassi Bristol County Tatomasi Annie (Mahar) Jatomassi Congregational Street John S McKay West River Street Providence James F.Y Leary Paul Celone O'Donnell Iatomassi Coun America Anthony Ferrara Satomassi William T Cash Court Street

Miss Turillo Weds William McHale at Mt Carmel Church

Miss Isabelle Turillo daughter of Mr and Mrs Sebastien Turillo 82 Thames street married William McHale of Providence Saturday morning at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Fr Joseph Sarzana officiated with a Columban priest. Attendants were Bridget Turillo and Thomas McHale. The bride wore brocaded satin with a tulle veil and pearls. A breakfast and reception followed at the bride’s home. After a trip to New York they will live at 16 Chapin Avenue Providence.

Isabelle Turillo Sebastien Turillo Thames Street William McHale New York City Chapin Avenue Providence Bristol Collins and Aikman Mills McHale Philips and Baker Company City

Candidate Pannone Eyes Town Council Bid If Romano Steps Down

Joseph F. Pannone, treasurer of the Democratic Town Committee, said he would definitely run for Town Council next March if Councilman John Romano declines to seek re election on the Democratic ticket.

Joseph F. Pannone Democratic Town Committee John Romano

Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Mann D. Norris

A delightful dinner party was held at Wyndestowe the home of Mr and Mrs Wallis E Howe on Hope Street for the 84th birthday of Miss Mann D Norris of this town. Guests included Miss Norris's brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Samuel Norris of Richfield Connecticut and Mr and Mrs G Maurice Congdon of Providence.

P T A Meets Thursday in Bristol Reynolds School

Mrs Clarence Butler fourth vice president of the State Congress of Parent Teachers and chairman of the State Education Committee will address the Bristol Parent Teachers Association at their meeting Thursday night in the Reynolds school auditorium.

Clarence Butler State Congress of Parent-Teachers Bristol Parent-Teachers’ Association Reynolds School

Tenth anniversary Battery C events announced

Upcoming activities include a tenth anniversary ball and banquet for Battery C 243rd C at the armory on Nov 7 and 14, with a bean supper on Nov 18 at Unity Club. Thanksgiving and Christmas sales and socials follow in December at various local churches and Colt Auditorium.

Battery C Armory Church Street Unity Club State Street Bristol Colt Alumni Association Colt Auditorium Ladies Aid Society M.E Congregational Club Mite Society of the Firse Baptise

Eternal Fire Besieges Bristol Town Bridge Clarion

Citizens wonder why the town dump fire on the bridge rages endlessly and if anyone oversees it. The note compares it to an eternal flame and asks what sustains the blaze and if the odor troubles nearby residents.

Rome

Fire Threat Envelops Coal Region as Smoke Rises

Massive underground fire consumes twelve million tons of coal and threatens eighty thousand dollar school, with many mines soothed by fumes. Roads sink feet deep and homes buckle as residents abandon properties amid pervasive smoke and gas.

Government funds 3 WPA project to halt massive fire

Mining engineers urge a plan to lay down barricades of tidfi in flammable material to contain the blaze. The effort will employ 300 men for a year at a cost of 360000 dollars.

Freshman wins $500 Yankee Ingenuity Prize at WPI

Franklin D. Hayes of North Brookfield Mass earned the Yankee Ingenuity Prize for a $1 contrivance that records and regulates greenhouse temperatures on his father's farm. The award, valued at $500, recognized innovation in practical devices by a Worcester Polytechnic Institute freshman.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Franklin D. Hayes North Brookfield Mass

Young Hayes Chooses Safe Path From Harsh Farm Winter

A boy recalls tending greenhouses and cooling fires in winter. He resolves to protect his head and his father by finding safer, wiser work when harsh conditions threaten travel and labor.

Hayes

Yankee ingenuity lights a greenhouse alarm system

A man builds a temperature monitor from odds and ends in a farm workshop. Using zinc strips, iron, clock parts, bulbs, and a vacuum cleaner base he creates a color coded bulb display. Signals show greenhouse temperature changes and trigger a forced draft to raise heat, demonstrating practical problem solving.

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