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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1929

Page

3

Honor Roll Colts High School Honors List 10 Weeks Ending Nov 8

Principal E S Mapes announces Colt Memorial High School honor roll for ten weeks ending November 8. Students achieved 90 percent or higher in all subjects, including Milton Bassing Dorothy Roberts Michael Securo and others from classes of 1930 1931 and 1932. Also listed are those with 85 percent and 80 percent or higher in every subject.

Colt High School E. S Mapes Colt Memmorial High School Raymond Makowsky John D Hogan, Jr Elmer Manley Hermann Wilbur Rapheline DeRosa Anthony Ruggiero Stanley Bennett Paul Campanella Carmela Castriotta Fredericka Dunbar Helen McGuigan Ferdinand Carraturo Josephine Codola

First Baptist Church forms Christian Endeavor Society

The newly organized Christian Endeavor Society at the First Baptist Church held a vestry meeting Sunday evening and elected officers James Kershaw as president Frederick Marz as vice president Miss Muriel Hodgdon as secretary and Miss Lathan Kershaw as treasurer. The officers will sit on the Executive committee and Sunday meetings in the vestry are planned.

Christian Endeavor Society of the First Baptist Church James Kershaw Frederick Marz Muriel Hodgdon Lathan Kershaw

Bristol Red Cross Roll Call Urges Individual Membership Drive

An urgent Bristol Rhode Island appeal urges every resident with means to join the Red Cross inciting patriotism and charity. The report notes Bristol membership under five percent and asks individuals to donate one dollar or volunteer enrollment via district solicitors or mail to Red Cross Bristol Branch. Edward L. Leahy chairs the Annual Roll Call Committee.

Red* Cross Red Cross The Bristol Edward L. Leahy

Attendance Officer Report Highlights Monthly School Cases

James F Meiggs monthly attendance report lists 157 cases investigated with 8 truants, 68 ill, 51 kept out by parents but sent to school, 23 absent due to family sickness, three provided clothing, one moved away, two left town briefly, one unlocated, and three brought to court.

James F Meiggs

Bristol County Girl Scout Leaders Meet at YMCA Library

The Bristol County Girl Scout Leaders Association holds a library meeting at the YMC A on Tuesday at 8. Mrs Arnold Moffman of Barrington will report on the National Conference and many Bristol Council members are expected to attend.

Bristol County Girl Scout Leaders Association The YMC

Large Confirmation Class at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church

Rt Rev Bishop William A. Hickey administered the sacrament of confirmation to a very large class at the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel on State Street. 325 recipients, one of the largest in the church’s history, were joined by a guard of honor from the Holy Name Society and a chrysanthemum gift from 8 year old Caroline De Felice.

Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel State Street William A. Hickey Diocese of Providence Holy Name Society Hickey Caroline de Felice Our Lady of Mt Carme Dora L. Ruggiero Joseph Polya Poya Domenico Della Rose Our Lady of Loretta Church of E. Prov Peter Garret St Bartholomew's Church Silver Lake Cranston Giacomo Buffo Church of the Holy Ghost, Providence Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Thomas J. Gillan St Mary's Church Francisco G Vieira St Elizabeth Church Town Francisco Bruno Church of the Holy Angels of Barrington Thomas J Collins Saints Peter and Paul's Cathedral of Providence Vasta la Rocca Ruggeiro James C Ruggiero Leo Ciarelli John Ruggiero Frank S Cighio Felice Langello

Stone Post at Ferry Road Knocked Down in Fog

An automobile coach with two men two women and a boy smashed the stone post at the south side of the Bristol Ferry Light house entrance foot of Ferry Road after midnight. Driver Sidney Sonson of Somerset Mass injured with scalp wound and cuts. others received first aid at Mt Hope Bridge office. Police say the driver lost his way in fog.

Bristol Ferry Lighthouse Ferry Road Sidney Sonson Somerset Mass Alfred M Merriman Mt Hope Bridge

School Cafeteria Menus to be Changed

A committee appointed by the School Committee after discussions with Superintendent William J Harper and Dr John R Bernardo will regularly adjust cafeteria menus at Gutteras School. Menus will include foods familiar to children of Italian and Portuguese heritage. Luncheon time remains a half hour. students may go home with permission and must makeup extra time after classes.

William J Harper John R. Bernardo Gutteras

Sewage Disposal Committee Elects Dwyer Chairman

The joint Sewage Disposal Committee, comprising Town Council members and Sewer Commissioners, elected William T. Dwyer chairman to fill the vacancy from Christian Austby’s resignation. Bernard M. Callan was named secretary, and a special financial Town Meeting before January 1, 1930 was requested to hear the committee’s report.

William T. Dwyer Bernard M. Callan Christian Austby Williamsport Pat Mr. Dwyer Bernard M Callan

No White Man Carries Own Parcels in India

An Ocean Ferry report describes in Calcutta and bazaars the Indian practice where white men do not carry parcels. Lean barefoot carriers follow shoppers, insisting on taking small purchases to hotels, receiving about four annas per item, reflecting a rigid caste like delivery system.

India Calcutta Tuyers

Opossum Pouch and Marsupial Growth Details

The opossum is the only American marsupial. Dr Carl Hartman of the University of Texas notes young are born undeveloped and crawl into the mother's pouch where they stay 65 to 70 days. After leaving the pouch they may cling to hair or tail or return to the pouch.

Windmills of Holland musical at Guiteras school

Under Miss M Theresa Sullivan and staff, nearly 100 pupils perform the musical comedy Windmills of Holland at Guiteras Memorial Junior High on November 21 and 22. An orchestra of 45 pupils, school-made scenery and costumes accompany a large cast of named soloists, dancers, and choruses.

M. Theresa Sullivan Agi Regina Morris Missary M. Connors Holland Guiteras Memorial Junior High School Guiteras Hector Bellevance Aleta L. Flanders Elnora C. Swanson Frances West Edith Kershaw Eric Marsden Ralph Gallo Ernest Durand Eugene Helbecker Ethel Isherwood Dorothy Wardwell Alice Brightman Muriel Ashton Viella McKay Laura Balzano Philomena Romano Frances Byrnes Lillian Securo Lydia Fernandez Angelina Paiva Cleta Connors Eugene Byone Benjamin Hazen Joseph Cirillo Guido Posytan Anthony Bruno John King Tony DeLucca Michael Biancuzzo Carmine Castriotta Addison Hill Bertram Bullock Frank Campagna William Harper Herman King Fortunato Caruso Paul Bruno Alfred Paiva Bruce Mathewson Mary Larice Uzelle de Rocha Barbara Huestis Peggy Matheson Alice ‘Sy

Sousa Garcia Hearts Tie Quiet Metacom Wedding

A quiet wedding was held Saturday morning at St. Elizabeth's church for Manuel Sousa and Miss Catherine Garcia daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Garcia of Metacom Avenue. Rev Francisco Gomes assisted. Bride’s attendant was Miss Alice Sousa and groom’s was Joseph Pacheco the groom's brother-in-law.

St. Elizabeth’s Church Manuel Sousa Catherine Garcia Frank Garcia Metacom Avenue Francisco Gomes St. Elizabeth's Church Alice Sousa Joseph Pacheco

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