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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1928

Page

4

Notable performers and organizers highlighted in local event

The text lists Alexandrina and Paces Sousa as performers with Manuel D. Almada and Celeste Fernandes among vocalists, and Francisco S. Canario as piano accompanist. It notes the arrangements committee led by Philip Motta with members including Anthony Nunes, Gabriel Castro, Peter Fernandes, Frank Sousa, Manuel Castro and several Misses Castro and Fernandes, plus Mary Motta assisting stage setup.

Sket Alexandrina Paces Sousa Livia Ceixeira Manuel D. Almada New York Celeste Fernandes Frank Sousa Francisco S Canario Philip Motta Anthony Nunes Gabriel Castro Peter Fernandes Manuel Castro Alice Castro Mary Castro Laura Sai Alexandrina Fernandes Mary Motta

Births in town announced for Borges Federico Donato and Rebello

In this town on various dates in November a son named George to Mr and Mrs Marcelino Borges of 176 Thames street a daughter named Theresa to Mr and Mrs Francesco Federico of 215 Wood street a son named Angelo to Mr and Mrs John Donato of 192 State street and a daughter named Matilda to Mr and Mrs Alphonse Rebello of 220 State street were announced.

Borges George Marcelino Borges Thames Street Federico Theresa Francesco Federico Wood Street

Manuel Martin and Mary Paula da Silva Married in Town

Manuel Martin of Taubton Massachusetts married Mary Paula da Silva of this town on November 17 in a ceremony conducted by Rev Fr Francisco G Vieira.

Martin—da Silva Francisco G. Vieira Manuel Martin Taubton Mass Mary Paula da Silva

Deaths Mary E Kellogg Andrews and Hattie Kendall Baker

Mrs Mary E Kellogg Andrews 65 wife of Robert D Andrews and daughter of Charles Day and Mary Kellogg dies in Stamford. Hattie Kendall Baker age in St Josephs Hospital widow of William Irving Baker and daughter of Amos K Bullock and Julia Midgett Bullock dies in town.

Andrews Stamford Conn Mary E. (Kellogg) Andrews Robert Dudley Andrews Charles Day Mary E. Kellogg Baker St. Joseph’s Hospital Hattie Kendall Baker William Irving Baker Amos K Julia Midgett) Bullock

Honor Roll Graduates Across Grades 7 to 9

A school lists students achieving second honor roll in Grade 7 and high honors in Grade 7 to 9. Names include Marya son Bruce Mattinson Alfred P Joseph Victoria Philomena Romano Thomas Brown Celene Agnese Currier Lillian Dunbar and many others across Grades 7 8 9 with multiple listings.

Rcea Arte Marya Son Bruce’ Mattinson Alfred P Joseph Victoria Philomena Romano Fisk Bensea Ai Thomas Brown Mary, Celene Agnese’Currier Lillian Dunbar Samuel Eisen Lydia Fernandez Carmelo Ficarra Mary Grimo Anthony Joseph Gertrude Marshall Angelina Paiva Elvira Panzarella Mary A. Silvia Mary M. Silvia Anna Sousa Fannie Vivenzio Dorothy Wardwell Julietta Cardoza Antonio Cafaro Annie D'Alessio Catherine Ebbits Meredith Hawes Eugene Heibecker Theresa Marino Mary Morris Mary Peters Gilda Proto Bertha Roderick Christina Russo Lillian St. Angelo Elizabeth Warner Evelyn Weaver Harriet West

Olympian Club Supper At Rockwell Hall Roaring Sparthetti Night

The Olympian Club of the Y M C A will hold its annual spaghetti supper in Rockwell Hall Thursday at 6 30. An Italian chef with large warpe catering experience leads a team of young women to serve. The Syncopators Orchestra will perform a musical program while proceeds benefit the club athletic fund. Committee members include Joseph Nunes James Salzano Anthony Fernandes Manuel Correira Anthony Cardoza and Anthony Maisano.

Olympian Club Rockwell Hall Syncopators Joseph Nunes James Salzano Anthony Fernandes Manuel Correira Anthony Cardoza Anthony Maisano

Tales of ancient sea serpents and legends across history

From Pliny to Olaus Magnus and Huang Egede, explorers described giant sea snakes and monsters. Reports tell of 200 foot serpents, fins and flames, with oarfish cited as possible source of sea serpent yarns. The text notes such creatures may exist, but no definitive proof remains.

Ima Pliny Olaus Magnus Huang Egede Reentand

Betty’s Rabbits Riddle Stumps Uncle

Little Betty boasts at adding. The uncle asks if you have two rabbits in the morning and three in the afternoon how many total. Betty answers six, but the uncle says two and three are six. Betty insists she already has one, clarifying the miscount.

Betty Sike Little Betty

Red Cross Membership Endorsed by Business Leader

William Butterworth president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States urges joining the twelfth annual Red Cross roll call from November 11 to 29. He calls Red Cross a sound investment yielding personal satisfaction and notes its efficient methods for disaster relief and humanitarian service.

American Red Cross William Butterworth Chamber of Commerce of the United States Butterworth American National Red Cross Chamber of Commerce of the United States Red Cross The

Red Cross Nurses Aid In Hurricane Disaster

Public Health Nurses of the American Red Cross report extensive year round work plus disaster response. Twenty nurses were sent to Florida and thirty two to Porto Rico after the West Indies hurricane to lead health efforts and inoculate hundreds of thousands to curb contagions. They also battled epidemics in New England New York and other communities and supported over 580 Red Cross Chapters nationwide.

American Red Cross Red Cross West Indies Florida Porto Rico New Hogland New York

Work of Volunteers Backbones Red Cross Service

Thousands of women and men support Red Cross efforts through knitting, dresses, layettes, surgical dressings, and hospital supplies. The article notes 253000 garments and 2276000 dressings produced in the year, Christmas bags for service members, and 150705 Braille pages translated by 1029 transcribers for the blind.

Red Cross John Barton Payne Muhbel Boardman The Col E. P. Bicknell Read Cross Army Navy Philippines China Guam Nicaragua Uncle Sam

Christmas Sale at Parish House Raises Funds

A parish charity event at Trinity Church Parish House features a Christmas Card sale and cake and candy afternoon. Prominent organizers include the Grade Teachers Association and the Ladies Friendly Society, with plans dated for December 6 in the parish calendar.

Janet Chad Tiereday iChristmas Parish Aid Society Trinity ‘Church Holmes House

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