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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1937
Page
2
A Boston rector argues in the Atlantic that churches should not automatically marry all applicants for divorcees wedding guidance. He suggests restricting church marriages to known members or closely connected couples and urges pastors to educate their congregations about marriage with stricter standards.
Local Holy Name Society at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church announces the first in a series of socials for this evening. Several church groups, clubs, and parish activities are listed including youth fellowships and fund drives.
At the initial meeting of the Class of 638 of Bristol Evening High School Arthur Mello was elected president. Vincent Catalfamo is vice president Catherine Puya secretary Katherine Kackanek treasurer. Executive committee members are Edith Alves Concetta Catz Raffaeline Pansa Mary Rodrigues and Rose George. The Beacon staff is announced with Katherine Kockanek editor in chief and Raffaelina Pansa secretary editor Mario Giorgio art editor Arthur Mello exchange Vincent Catalfamo jokes Rose George business manager.
The Olympians host the Warren Wanderers on Thanksgiving morning at 10 30 am at Guiteras Athletic Field. The locals hype a top semi pro clash as one of the best battles in the state. Wanderers carry five wins in six games, after a loss to the East Providence Huskies. The Olympians, with three games played, remain undefeated and have yet to allow a goal.
Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Davis Hughes 76 long time town resident died at home 37 Franklin street from old age infirmities She was born Feb 23 1861 Fall River Mass daughter of James and Sarah Davis Married Owen Hughes April 12 1883 at Sacred Heart Church She worked in Fall River Herald composing room before marriage Surviving five sons Ray Eugene V Hughes Rev Edward Hughes Charles L Hughes James F Hughes John J Hughes two daughters Sadie Hughes Anna Louise Hughes brother Frank Davis five grandchildren Funeral Friday 10 am at St Marys Church Solemn high mass Requiem Burial Mt St Marys Pawtucket
Tender milk fed roasters weighing seven to eight pounds each are available. Sylvia's Poultry Farm at 177 Mount Hope Avenue Bristol invites orders by calling for Thanksgiving dinner poultry.
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