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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1920

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Red Cross Mass Meeting at Pastime Theatre Friday

Free entertainment for American Red Cross members and friends at the Pastime Theatre on Friday night November 19. No admission or subscriptions required. Boston Red Cross manager Gheney Jones will speak. A moving picture The Spirit of Service and a musical program will be shown. Doors open early. children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent.

American Red Cross Gheney Jones Boston Red Cross Division Jones Red Cross Oors

Children narrowly escape as car passes stopped trolley

A Worcester Massachusetts report says a car registered 20921 in this state, driven by J S Nasciment of 51 Oliver Street West Boylston, sped past a halted electric car containing children. Police report reckless driving and two witnesses obtained the plate. The vehicle swayed and struck the trolley side, causing scratches while the conductor pulled children to safety. The matter is before Worcester County Highway Commissioners.

Worcester Mass West Boylston State Board of Public Roads J. S. Nasciment Oliver Street County Commissioners of Highways Worcester County

Evening class registration for mechanical drawing set

Registration for an evening course in mechanical drawing and blueprint reading will be held Monday November 22 at 7 30 in the superintendent of schools office Reynolds School. The program targets Bristol residents 16 and older in related work and follows federal vocational provisions. Instructors are L Francis Herreshoff Bristol and J Harold Mason East Providence. The class begins November 29 in Colt Memorial High School drawing room.

Superintendent of Schools Reynolds Bristol L. Francis Herreshoff J. Harold Mason East Providence Colt Memorial High School

Harrisville Defeats N I R In 4 1 Soccer Game

Harrisville won 4 to 1 on the common Saturday afternoon to topple N I R. The match featured goals by Beauregard Dobbie and McCarthy among others, with Reid and Ducharme noted among players. Referee Raymond Carroll officiated the two 45 minute halves.

Harrisville Harrisville N. I. R Finany Cruch Murray Scotland McAndrews Turner

Babbitt Post Holds Grand Rounds With Rhode Island G A R Leaders

An open meeting at G A R Hall saw Department Commander William Massey and staff lead the grand rounds for the Rhode Island G A R. About 15 Providence G A R men attended with delegations from Kearney Post American Legion and Herbert F Bennett Camp Sons of Veterans Bristol Boy Scouts. Speeches followed by refreshments provided by Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps. The commanders also visited the Soldiers' Home in the afternoon.

Babbitt Post No. 15 G. A. R. Hall William Massey Department of Rhode Island GA R Providence Kearney Post American Legion Herbert F Bennett No 6 Sons of Veterans Bristol Boy Scouts Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps

Golden Wedding Observed at 69 Court Street

Mr and Mrs Giles Spencer Congdon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a large gathering of relatives and friends at their Bristol Rhode Island home. Attendees included officers of Babbitt Post No 15 G A R Babbitt Women s Relief Corps and Herbert F Bennett Camp No 6 Sons of Veterans.

Giles Spencer Congdon Court Street Babbitt Post No. 15 G. A. R. Babbitt Woman’s Relief Corps Herbert F. Bennett Camp Sons of Veterans J. Henry Buffum Carrie Gillan Asa W. Hathaway Mr. Congdon Bristol Franklin E Dorcas (Reynolds) Congdon Babbitt Woman’s Relief Corps Congdon State Street M. E Joseph B. Congdon Bristol Auto Shop Harold Congdon

Made in Germany Freemasons lodge formed in Providence

Overseas Lodge No. 40 Free and Accepted Masons was constituted at Freemasons Hall Providence on Armistice Day with full ritual. Rhode Island Masons led by Wen dell R. Davis organized it in Coblenz Germany after WWI. The lodge welcomes members from many states and includes a trip to Bristol and Colt Farm Ocean Drive as entertainment.

Freemasons Hall Providence Coblenz Germany Rhode Island Wendell R. Davis Union Bristol Ocean Colt Farm

Carmel Circle D of Isabella Elects Officers

The Carmel Circle of the Daughters of Isabella met at the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. State Regent Mrs. John J. Condon addressed the gathering and officers were elected including Organist Jennie Romano Inside Guard Frances Germano Outside Guard Mrs. Carrie Chirello First Guide Nellie Lanzire Second Guide Anna Alesio Scribe Dora Ruggiero Trustees Raffa Lanzire Josephine Palumbo and Sarah Ferro. Installation is set for Dec 5 in Italian Hall with a large class to be initiated.

Carmel Gitele Isabella Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel John_J. Condon Jennie Romano Frances Germano Carrie Chirello Nellie Lanzire Anna Alesio Dora Ruggiero Raffa Lanzire Josephine Palumbo Sarah Ferro

Ferrara-Giglio Miss Jennie Giglio’s Nuptial at Mt Carmel

Miss Jennie Giglio daughter of Mr and Mrs Pasquale Giglio and Salva Ferrara were united in marriage yesterday morning at the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel by Rev Joseph Poja. The bride wore white satin with train and pearl adorned veil. Bridesmaid wore nile green satin. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home on State street. The couple will reside on Bradford Street after a trip to New York.

Jennie Giglio Pasquale Giglio Salvatore Ferrara Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Joseph Poja Jennie Perigini Waterbury Conn William Ferrara Colt Band Caroline Maturi State Street New York Bradford Street

Fifth District Court Concludes Several Cases

In the Fifth District Court Judge F Hammill presided yesterday. Joseph Mosseira found guilty of driving a horse and wagon on the sidewalk and fined $3 plus costs. Emily V Sylvia vs Armando Sylvia assault case discontinued on payment of costs. Manuel Bothelo vs M Morris defendant withdrew not guilty plea and pleaded noto. Matia Gonsalves vs Manuel Morris defendant placed on probation for three weeks.

F. Hammill Joseph Mosseira Emily Sylvia Armando Sylvia Manuel Bothelo M. Morris Matia Gonsalves Manuel Morris

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