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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1939

Page

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Pasquarelli denies backing Bisbane relief plan

Michael W. Pasquarelli president of the Cup Defenders' Association repudiates a Providence Journal-Bulletin quote claiming his support for Orlando Bisbane's plan to coordinate charity relief. He says he has not studied the plan enough to endorse or reject it and defends private agencies while opposing governmental overreach. Canon Parshley and Mrs. Ruggiero join opposition, with Town Councilman Herzig expected to raise the issue at tonight's town meeting.

Michael W. Pasquarelli Cup Defenders’ Association Phoenix Today Providence Journal-Bulletin Orlando J. Bisbane Pasquarelli Cup Defenders Anthony R. Parshley St Michael’s Church Vasta Lak. Ruggiero Socialites Women’s Club Bisbano Canon Parshley Ruggiero Paul A. Herzig

Defenders Prepare For Annual Cup Defenders Election

Preparations for the annual election of the Cup Defenders Association were made at a regular meeting Sunday at Wood and Catherine streets. A slate of officers for the ensuing year was presented by the nominating committee led by Andrew Arrone with Martin Mansi and John Engeloant among others. A two dollar donation was voted to the American Red Cross annual roll call.

Cup Defenders Association Wood and Catherine Streets Andrew Arrone Martin Mansi John Se" Engeloant Jack Biliader American Red Cross

Court Welcomes Its Town Solicitor

Judge William T. O'Donnell halted proceedings in the Fifth District Court to welcome Town Solicitor Joseph A. Hammill on his first courtroom visit since several months of illness. The judge and courtroom attendees greeted Hammill as he walked to a spectator's seat and exchanged brief remarks.

William T. O'Donnell Fifth District Court Joseph A. Hammill Joe Judge O'Donnell Mr Hammill

Court Keeps Case Against Speeding Suspect In Briefing

Judge William T O Donnell grants one week continuance in the speeding charge against Joseph Branch 18 of 97 Cutler street. Several civil cases receive two week delays including Sylvia vs Atlantic Refining Company and Andrade vs Manchester with a bill of particulars.

William T O’donnell Fifth District Court Joseph Branch Cutler Street Hazel F Sylvia Atlantic Refining Company William F Sylvia Rose Andrade Daniel Manchester

Mariners Pass Compass Requirements

The Mariner Ship Vigilant held a Wednesday evening session in the Scout House where girls Claire Richards Mary Pinch Nancy Bosworth Lois Brownell Jane McKenna and Clara Harmon passed the compass test for midshipmen requirements. Thomas P Brightman Jr demonstrated knots for lanyard making while Mrs H C Peckham and Miss Jessie Sanford led the meeting which adjourned at 9 o clock.

Mariner Vigilant Scout House Claire Richards Mary Pinch Nancy Bosworth Lois Brownell Jane McKenna Clara Harmon Thomas P Brightman, Jr H C Peckham Jessie Sanford

Local workers would be hired if any available

WPA officials told Relief Administrator Orlando J. Bisbane that local help would be used for a $10 875 project to inventory all town property. The plan allocates 900 for supervision 72 for equipment 1100 for materials and supplies and 780 for non labor with no current local relief workers on rolls. If none are available the work will be done by town relief workers.

WPA Orlando J. Bisbane Work Relief Bureau Bisbane

Marsden Abrahams Tie The Knot In Warren Ceremony

Doris Abrahams daughter of Mr and Mrs George Abrahams wed Jack Marsden son of Mr and Mrs Enoch Marsden at Warren Baptist Church in a candlelit service. Rev Raymond Spoerr officiated with Rev Hotheman Smith assisting as guests and family planned a reception at the bride's home. The couple will reside at 114 Crown Avenue East Providence after a wedding trip.

Warren Baptist Church Doris Abrahams George Abrahams Beach Street Florence Htrons James Vernon Heywood Fall River O Promise Ruth M Atkinson Warren Eric Marsden George P Stone, Jr Albert Waite Methuen Mass Abrahams Marsden Crown Avenue East Providence

Red Cross reports Bristol hurricane relief costs

The Bristol Chapter spent 6873.46 dollars for hurricane relief and rehabilitation per a national Red Cross report on the New York New England disaster. The Bristol breakdown includes building repair 2271.96, furnishings 1538.92, food and maintenance 187, administration 402.82, and other categories.

Bristol American Red Cross Red Cross New York- New England Norman H. Davis Americaa New York New England

Bristol Council to Meet Class C Owners on Free Food Rules

Town officials and Anthony Ferrarz will host a conference with Class C liquor license owners to decide allowed free foods with drinks. State Liquor Administrator Brewster cites general licensee noncompliance since the current law and hours rules. The 8:30 p.m. hearing will follow the council session as a new closing-hour policy is explored.

Anthony J. Ferrarz George W Brewster Bristol Brewster General Assembly Hei J Floyd Huestis Reguar Council

Countryside Club Plans Bridge Whist Benefit

The Countryside Garden Club schedules a bridge whist at 57 Burton Street hosted by president Mrs Charles Connery to aid the club. Mrs James Connors chairs the fifth annual Christmas party committee to be held December 15 at Hope Street home with Madeline Almeida Eva Burke Nora E Dwyer and Connery ex officio.

Charles M. Connery Burton Street James Connors Hope Street Madeline Almeida Eva Burke Nora E. Dwyer Connery

Meiggs Named State Registry Investigator

Former Bristol County deputy sheriff and longtime public servant James F Meiggs was appointed an investigator for the State Registry of Motor Vehicles by George R Beane. He previously served as sheriff after Sheriff Philo W Cady's death and later held roles as attendance officer census taker and track detective.

State Registry of Motor Vehicles George R. Beane Bristol Narragansett Race Track

Topazio Shines in Cycle of Threes for finals bid

Bristol amateur featherweight Frankie Topazio reached the Yearst All American finals in Boston Arena after a three hour weigh in and three round knockouts. He arrived at three o clock, fought three opponents in order, and needed three rounds to eliminate the trio.

Frankie Topazio Bristol Boston Frankie

Bridge by mail shows two month hand from four Brown grads

An obscure four student Brown University graduate bridge team played by mail with outsourcer dealing hands and postcards for bidding. It takes about two months to complete a full game and avoids kibitzers according to Erleen Cook Jr. The piece also notes Brown football woes as O Leary Nash and Hall are ineligible or injured, affecting the squad’s performance.

Brown University Erleen Cook, Jr Brown Providence

McLaughry Says Tie Games Should Not Rely On First Downs

McLaughry told sports writers that tie games should not hinge on first downs. He cited four major games with Colgate Holy Cross Princeton and Yale where his team had more first downs and 220 extra yards but not stronger on the field. their points totaled 26 while opponents scored 70.

McLaughry Colgate Holy Cross Princeton Yale

Yale vs Princeton Foootball Showdown Highlights Passing Sharpness

McLaughry praised Burr of Yale as the year's best passer, edging Allerdice of Princeton. Yale receivers Zilly and Barthlemy drew equal praise, and Yale and Princeton were viewed as evenly matched by Yale’s Blue line. The Saturday clash saw Yale lead Princeton for three quarters before Princeton’s reserve depth swung the game in its favor.

McLaughry Burr Yale Allerdice Princeton Zilly Barthlemy Tigers New Haven

Brown Coach Warns Against Stand Criticism

The Brown head coach urged against criticizing the quarterback from the stands. He argued that onfield situations are unclear to spectators and noted football evolves yearly, making past sound plays obsolete.

Brown

Brown Native Dr Munro Recalled by Son Hayde W Munro

Hayde W Munro son of the late Dr Walter Lee Munro recalls his father a renowned surgeon author and traveler from Bristol. He notes his father when an undergraduate at Brown was among a group of students to whom credit should be given for their early academic work.

Brown Hayde W. Munro Walter Lee Munro Providence Bristol Munro

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