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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1937
Page
4
Letter to the Phoenix editor cites council statements alleging that sidewalks on Hope Street were built by the WPA and funded by the town, while other sidewalks installed at property owners’ request and on cross streets were laid by SAR with materials paid by property owners.
In Fifth District Court Judge William T O'Donnell fines Domenick Troiano 10 dollars and costs for undersized quahangs after a guilty plea. Manuel Santos also pays 10 dollars and costs for disturbing the peace following a late night intoxicated nap at 282 High Street. Charles Romano pleads not guilty to operating under the influence. bail set at 500 dollars and case continued two weeks. Civil docket items include reassignment motions and a plaintiff verdict of 743.60 dollars plus costs in Boulanger v Hebert et al.
Tomorrow evening in the church auditorium a testimonial for Rev Lawrence F Ef Deery, former assistant pastor, will be held. The event is sponsored by ten parishioners with Augustine Nerone heading arrangements and a musical program set. The testimonial follows Deerys transfer to Sacred Heart Church Woonsocket last month and includes speechmakers and a full committee roster.
Rev Paul C Perrota of Providence College spoke at a Bristol Teachers Association meeting in Reynolds School on the philosophy of teaching. A social at Colt High School, chaired by Carl T Carlson, was deemed successful and raised a contribution to the American Red Cross Bristol Branch. The Guiteras Memorial Bogs faculty led the postmeeting social with a committee of Miss Margaret Murphy and others in charge.
John W. Heller Jr. announces Perry named Deputy Grand President of the Grand Aerie. This marks the highest state office for any Eagles member and the first Bristol resident to hold it. Perry is a past Rhode Island Aerie president who served last year, succeeding Michael Spellman of Pawtucket.
The text notes a man who came to Bristol eight years ago to start a business, quickly engaging in Eagle activities. He was elected local unit president, chosen outside guard of the State Aerie, and later camped, with a candidacy for the presidency. He is married with three children and holds memberships in multiple organizations including Karvas Past No 6, the American Regional Rotary Club, and several Portuguese-American groups.
A display by Miss Esther Osterberg and her sister Emily features a bright book house with decorated covers. The exhibit promotes reading with verses about books acting as doors into new worlds and lists numerous adventure, mystery, poetry, and history titles available to young readers at the library.
Rev Ralph O Harpole, pastor of Park Place Congregational Church in Pawtucket, spoke at St Michael's Episcopal Church for the first session of a six week church unity series. He argued Christians share mutual aims despite ritual differences and urged a constructive, open approach to unity. Canon Parshley introduced the speaker and emphasized the goal of visualizing unity in the human family amid ongoing divisions.
Plans for the first annual bridge benefiting St Marys Church were advanced at a Colt Memorial High School meeting. A large general arrangements committee was announced with Catherine Levere as general chair and J Francis Connell as treasurer, plus multiple subcommittees for tickets, publicity, refreshments, and store cards.
Two days before reaching Seattle the weather cleared and seas calmed after a rough voyage. One crew member described relief at finally nearing home as the journey concluded with narrowly avoided serious injury during the earlier hazard.
Mrs Davidson recounts life in China before the war, living on a 1200 foot plateau with mountains and mild frosts. She describes social life centered on radio and knitting, teaching school, and listening to broadcasts from the Philippines England Japan and China. Her husband, writing from abroad, reports he is well and plans to return to the United States next May for a reunion.
Brist o l Troops of the Girl Scouts of America will observe Hike Day on Friday November 26 each troop plans its own hike. Columbine Troop met at Scout quarters on High Street with color ceremony patrol corners and year ahead plans. Eagle Wing Patrol led games and the meeting was led by Miss Viola LeClerc and Mrs Charles Heilborn with talks on Benderfoor work.
Plans for a Cinderella Benefit Dance by the Portuguese American Women's Civic League were announced for Friday December 10 at the Bristol Casino. The organizing committee is led by Mrs. Charles Mello with help from several Mello and Nunes family members and others. A New Year's Dance has been cancelled.
B W Wall chairman of the Christmas Basket Fund Committee of Kearney Post No. 6 announces weekly dances for the benefit. The events will be at the Hotel Belvedere on Friday evenings with helpers Eber W Hill Joseph W Enes Joseph M Edmonds Domenico Mascolo William McPage and Samuel J Smith exc officio assisting.
Hope Circle No 70 D of I met at Roof Circle Home to plan a social on Monday evening December 6 after the meet ing. Proceeds will help fill Christmas baskets. A Christmas party for members’ children and invited guests will be held Sunday December 19 at the K of C Home. The group donated $5 to the Bristol Red Cross. The Christmas Basket Committee chair is Mrs Sarah Sweeney with members Mary Callan Marie Vermette Mary Lannon Margaret Callan Mary Callan and Margaret Connery ex officio.
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