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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1923

Page

5

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Bride to Be Antoinette Stanzione

Mrs Mary Cuomo hosted a shower at her Wood Street home Wednesday evening for Miss Antoinette Stanzione of Mt Hope Avenue who will wed James Raile on Thanksgiving Day. About fifty guests enjoyed a music program and refreshments while the bride-to-be received numerous gifts. In Probate Court Judge Edward L Leahy reviewed the widow of James W Franklin's six months' support petition and furniture allowance request, taking the matter under advisement after testimony.

Mary Cuomo Wood Street Antoinette Stanzione Mt. Hope Avenue James Raile Ifty Probate Court Edward L. Leahy James W. Franklin

Community Calendar seeks more quotations for Bristol

Journal notes six month calendar edited by Mrs Merriman and Miss Drury now on press. Citizens urged to send quotations promptly for inclusion. Dr Henry Van Dyke and Charles Davidson send items. A lyric from the Poet Laureate mimics Shakespeare urging wider civic participation.

A. M. Merriman Julia Drury Henry van Dyke Princeton N. J Charles Dana Idson Bristol Avon Ladies’ Committee

High Street Site Approved

A critique celebrates a school project as a sign of good citizenship and democratic values prompting approval of a new site. The piece underscores education as essential to social aims beyond arithmetic or grammar, praising happy, rich school life as democratic progress.

American Legion Bowling Aces Beat No Bananas Trio

Wall led the Trouble Makers to a two string win over No Bananas as Guivremont topped with 316 three string total. Nelson also posted 309 with 111 and 113 singles while F Garvin of Garboons contributed 297 to defeat the Shieks who won the first string.

Wall Guivremont Nelson F. Garvin Garboons Fightin Shieks Sylvester cMahon Xiorris Higbee Guivremont Hickey Edmonds Tucy Dunbar Nelson i Wi LePage FE Hill Davis Darling Smith

Boy Scout Notes in Bristol Troops Host Meetings and Plans

The First Bristol Troop meets tonight at 7 30 in the Scout building with knot tying contests and weekend hike plans. Armistice Day cups will be presented and Thanksgiving activities planned. Second Troop had 35 attendees with cup and knot tying results led by Fred Cornell and Nicholas Ruggiero. Fourth Troop held a large meeting with Armistice Day cups and knot tying contest. East Shore District court of honor awarded badges to Natala Biancuzzo Jerry Russo and Lawrence Astola. Weekend hike to Camp Takarest outlined. names due. Scout Athletic Association to meet Monday at 7 15 to plan baseball season. Third Troop to meet Monday at 7 30.

BOY Scout Bristol Fred Cornell Nicholas Ruggiero Court of Honor East Shore Warren Town Hall Natala Biancuzzo Jerry Russo Lawrence Astola Camp Takarest Scout Athletic Association

Unknown Dead Soldier Prayer Poem by Wyatt

Poem honors unknown fallen soldier with a call to duty and justice. It emphasizes silent tribute, sacrifice, and carrying on the torch for simple justice in word and deed, attributed to Madeleine W. Wyatt.

Guardian Appointed for Benjamin Peckham in Bristol Court

The Private Court of Bristol appoints a guardian for the person and estate of Benjamin Vincent Peckham. The guardian must file bond and all claims against Peckham in the Clerk’s office within six months from the first advertisement.

Bristol Benjamin Vincent Peckham Church OHN W. Olive Co. Peckham. Guardian

Union Service Adopts Peace Resolutions at State Street ME

A union service of Baptist Congregational and Methodist churches at State Street ME Church adopted world peace resolutions. They urge the United States to avoid moral crisis, join in building goodwill, and support entering the World Court as proposed by President Harding. Copies were sent to President Coolidge and senators Colt and Gerry.

State Street M. E Baptist Congregational United States Harding Francis Renshin First Baptist Church James J Goodacre First Congregational Church Charles W. Martin State Street ME

Death of Mrs. Francisco E. deWolfe Remembers Grande Dame

A wide circle mourns Mrs. Francisco E. deWolfe a longtime New England figure with European ties. Her life abroad included France during the Second Empire and her gatherings at Miramar were famed for wit charity and gracious hospitality. Her passing marks the end of an era in refined drawing room culture.

Europe deWolf New England France Miramar

Funeral of Russell D Bullock Held at Own Home

The funeral for Russell D Bullock native of this town was held from his Windmill Hill home on Tuesday afternoon attended by relatives from Walpole Mechanicsville Plattsburg Warren and local towns. Rev Thomas J Gillan conducted services with bearers Henry John Peter Henry Trudell and Henry Bertram Bullock. Burial followed at St Marys Cemetery. Survived by eight children and 28 grandchildren plus two brothers.

Russell D Bullock Henry R. Bullock Windmill Hill Warren Walpole Mass Mechanicsville Plattsburg N. Y Thomas J Gillan St Mary’s Church Henry P John C Peter F Henry Trudell Henry Bertram Bullock St Mary's Cemetery Mr Bullock Robert H Ellen (Mills) Bullock Bullock William B. deWolf deWolf Mary Trudell Eght Zoe FE Gallagher John Bullock

District Nurse October 1923 Visit Totals and Clinics

Monthly report shows total visits 328 with breakdowns: General care 260 Child welfare 43 Tuberculosis 21 Pre natal 4. Clinics conducted include Child welfare 5 and Tuberculosis 2. Money received 40.15 dollars.

Marriage Intentions For Manuel Duarte Rebello Jr and Marion Garcia

Manuel Duarte Rebello Jr and Miss Marion Garcia, both residents of this town, filed marriage intentions indicating plans to wed. The notice lists both parties and their shared hometown.

Manuel Duarte Rebello, Jr Marion Garcia

Notice of Probate Admission and Executrix Appointment

Administration notice records the Bristol Probate Court accepting Fitz E W Munroe's last will and appointing Abbie G Munroe as executrix. Creditors and heirs are alerted to file claims within six months from the first advertisement date November 9 1923.

Fitz E. W. Munroe Bristol Fitz E. W Munroe John W Church Abbie G. Munroe

Bristol Probate Appoints Administratrix for Gardner Estate

November 14 1923 Probate Court of Bristol appoints Emma B Stanton administratrix of Martha D Gardner estate with qualification by first advertisement. Clerk OHN W Church notes. Advertisement dates listed 11 16 23 30. Estate records indicate administration under D B N C T A.

Martha D. Gardner Bristol Ohn W. Church Emma B. Stanton

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