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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1931

Page

7

Providence Art Club Fall Show Displays Wide Range Of Works

The Providence Art Club Fall Members Exhibition features drawings etchings block prints lithographs and advertising art with works by George A Gale Chester L Dodge and others. Highlights include Rembrandt Durer Van Dyck and Zorn prints at the Rhode Island School of Design gallery and a major Arthur W Heitzleman showing at Mark-Murray Gallery.

Providence Art Club George A. Gale Chester L. Dodge Mr Dodge Victor Miller Rhode Island School of Design Theodore F Tillinghast Rembrandt Durer Anders Zorn Charles Miron D. Y Cameron van Dyck Waterman Street Providence School of Design R. S. School of Design Arthur W Heitzleman Mark-Murray Heintzleman France Switzerland Mark-Murray Gallery Arthur W Hentzelman John Taylor Arms N. M. Vose R. 1 Faance House Art G Sery Brown University Tilden-Thurber Gallery Joseph Pennell C. B. J. Wilson Lows

Bristol Rotary Bowlers Defeated in Mansfield

Bristol Rotary Club bowlers traveled to Mansfield Massachusetts and lost to both Mansfield Rotary Club teams. The hosts swept three straight strings with polished alleys aiding their win. A Mansfield bowler named Bristol posted a 358 three string total while Oh Callan led Bristol with 288 pins across three strings.

Bristol Rotary Club Mansfield Mass Waterloo Rotary Club Bristol Oh Callan

Unemployment panel to hear Del Toro grocers case

At a Wednesday meeting of the Unemployment Relief Committee Mrs Ruggeiro postponed the next hearing to Monday. She and five witnesses pressed charges against Bun gio Del Toro over April food orders while Del Toro contends the investigation was unfair and politics may have influenced actions.

Vasta Lar. Ruggeiro Public Aid Unemployment Relief Committee Ruggeiro A. R. Parshley Relief Committee Director of Public Aid Bungio del Toro Joseph Cabral del Toro Pietro Paridiso Paridiso Del Manfredo Fsposito Kev Miro Parshley

St Michaels Y P F Holds Halloween Dance

More than 80 members and guests attended the Hallowe en party and dance at St Michaels Church parish house. Music for dancing was provided by Jack Shanny and his orchestra of Pawtucket. Committee of arrangements listed George Hayes chairman Lilly Kershaw Mae Kershaw and Edward Luther.

ST. Michael's St Michaels Church Jack Shanny Pawtucket George Hayes Lilly Kershaw Mae Kershaw Edward Luther

Charity Alumni Football Game Set at Colt Memorial High

The tentative date for a charity football game between Colt Memorial High School and Colt Alumni from classes 1929 30 31 is set for Saturday afternoon November 21 under the employment relief committee and Lions Club. Joe Murgo, Colt graduate and 1930 Rhode Island State College captain, is named coach and invites recent Colt graduates to try out.

Colt Memorial High School Colt. High Unemployment Relief Committee Lions Club Joe Murgo Colt Rhode Island State College

Santa Carnera bout cancelled by eye injury

The Nov 13 Madison Square Garden clash between Jose Santa the Portuguese giant and Primo Carnera is off after Santa suffered a cut over an eye from a knockout by Maxie Baer in Oakland last week. Tommy Loughran and Paulino Uzcudun have been signed to replace them.

Jose Santa Primo Carnera Man Mountain Madison Square Garden New York City Santa Gover Maxie Baer Oakland California Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Paulino Uzcudun Spain Santa Carnera

Sammy Fuller Meets Ernie Mandell at Rhode Island Auditorium

A boxing card on Monday at the Rhode Island Auditorium Providence features Sammy Fuller Boston New England featherweights champion versus Ernie Mandell Feder al Hill fighter. Mandell has regained form since his return and recently defeated title contender Johnny Farr of Cleveland Ohio, adding intrigue to the bout.

Rhode Island Auditorium Providence Sammy Fuller Boston New England Ernie Mandell Federal Hill Boys Johnny Farr Cleveland Ohio

Warren Wanderers Meet Corona Club At Crescent Park

Two leading semi pro teams clash Sunday afternoon at Crescent Park field. Warren Wanderers from Bristol County face Corona Club of Riverside after Corona’s 3-0-2 record and Warren’s 3-1-1 mark, including a 7 to 0 loss to Sacred Heart of Natick.

Crescent Park Warren Wanderers Brissol County Corona Club Riverside Warren Sacred Heart Natick

Colt High Keeps Title Hopes Alive With Tie at South Kingstown

Colt High and South Kingstown battled to a 6 6 draw at Dixon Field as Colt remains in Class B championship contention. Bruno Sosa and Caruso starred for Colt in the backfield while Leahy connected on a 40 yard pass to Borges for a late score. Jackson recovered from an injury to rejoin play.

Colt Fligh South Kingstown High Dixon Field Warren North Kingstown Colt Barrington South Kingstown Colt Boys Leahy Frans No 7 Colt Hbovs Kingstown Bruno Sisners Borges Mare Bruno Sosa Caruso Jackson

Apple Varieties Dominate US Orchards With 800 Standards

An agriculture report notes over 800 standard apple varieties grown in United States orchards. The document highlights diversity among apples and regional cultivation differences across the nation.

United States

Magellan Opens Pacific Route and Fails to Complete Circumnavigation

The text recounts Magellan’s voyage begun in 1519 with five ships and 280 men seeking a western route to the Indies. It notes mutiny at Saint Julian, the passage around South America through the strait now named for Magellan, and his death in 1521 in the Philippines. It adds Sebastían del Cano in the Victoria completed the circumnavigation, with Pigafetta’s later published account.

isBenly Uxigeath ‘Dentury Charles’ V Spain East Indies Bay of Saint Julian South America Pacific Ocean Putlippine Islands Prince of Zebu Magellan Victoria Sebastian del Cano Globe Pigafetta

Death Ends Duel Between Fighting Fish

Siamese fighting fish known as Betta Cambogdia are trained to battle rival males using female bait. Two males in separate bowls face off as tension rises then fight in a single tank until one is dead.

Siam Betta Cambogdia

Viking horn instruments echo ancient summons

Two long curly horns from eight century Viking culture were recently sent to the country for exhibition. The devices expand into a flaring end with multiple small openings and produce a loud, far reaching sound when played by an experienced horn blower. novices hear only a faint noise.

Oddest Fauna Exhibit Draws Fiery Fish Fancier Crowd

Visitors at the American Museum of Natural History in New York study a remarkable assortment of ancient fish. The two most popular species loom as rivals, while a single small bone fish shows a dangerous streak, having already killed three mates before turning on itself.

American Museum of Natural History New York Neal Higman Schopenhauer Ile Ines

History Should Teach: Great Scientists in Children’s Books

A V Hill argues at the London Science Congress that history education should celebrate Harvey Newton Faraday Maxwell Rutherford and similar figures for shaping human progress. He laments current emphasis on personal flaws rather than scientific achievement.

Harvey Putiwin Newton Faraday Maxwell and Rutherfort A V Hill

Abraham Mores Remembered at St Lawrence Battle Memorial

Fragmentary reminiscence recalls Abraham Mores linked to the St Lawrence region. The text mentions his service against invaders and a winterfront memorial, referencing battles and a notable memory by Canadian locals. Historic details are garbled but center on a commemorative tribute.

Abrahao Mores Quebec St Lawrence Rede Assaciur Fhucherc Abraham Mir

Fire consumes brick structure as water tank boils

A brick building with a wooden floor at West Mersen caught fire. A large water tank on the top contained thousands of gallons of water and began boiling, leaving West Mersen and Colchester fire brigades unable to act and forcing them to let the blaze burn out.

Sven West Mersen Odex West Mersen Colchester

Firefighting force in Rome numbered seven thousand

The text describes a large organized fire service in Rome. It notes 1294 officers or units supplied with equipment including axes ropes buckets and a hand fire engine called siplo. Public spaces were patrolled by police and a system of battalions and stations existed for extinguishing fires.

Iver Rome Sohortopy

Moat Serious Offenses and Police Reports

The text lists common U.S. police offenses such as felonious homicide and burglary with entry. It distinguishes burglary and larceny theft with monetary thresholds: thefts of $50 and over and thefts under $50. The fragmentary notes reference negligent acts and potential risk factors.

Seyien United States André Laceu Rhys

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