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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1927
Page
4
Recipes describe shaping prunes with olives and bacon, cornmeal cheese cake baked with eggs, potato salad with sardines, prune balls with lemon and cinnamon, fried rice with tomato juice, and cheese toast with bacon. Each method uses cheese, bacon, or olives and stresses baking or frying to golden done.
A series of community events listed with dates in late November to December include Hulda of Holland a church benefit on Sunday afternoon and evening at the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel, a Christmas Sale on Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Chapel, a Public Whist event at Rockwell Hall, a Christmasards Sale and Afternoon Tea at Holmes House, a Christmas Sale at St Michaels Church vestry, and a Dine in the sun parlor event at the Hotel Relveds hosted by the Owl Club.
A Tuesday afternoon sale in the Mt Marys Church basement raised funds for Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella. Attendees enjoyed homemade cake candy pies pickles preserves and jellies with tea served by candlelit tables. A Thanksgiving dinner went to Howard Peter and a turkey to Elmer Murdock.
Yesterday morning at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Rev Joseph Pojay officiated the wedding of Miss Balzano. Attendants included Mrs Filomena Monaco and Frederick Monaco of Providence. Miss Vasta Ruggiero played the wedding matches, and Miss Margaret Conley sang Ave Maria during the mass. The bride wore white satin with shadow lace, a Chantilly edged veil, and orange blossoms, carrying roses and lilies of the valley. A wedding breakfast followed at the groom's mother home with an orchestra. the couple will reside at 27 Richmond Street after a bridal trip.
Miss Anna Henrietta Goulart daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel H Goulart of 16 Goulart avenue united with Charles Angelo Lombardi Jr of 203 Water Street Warren at 8 am yesterday in St Elizabeths Church The ceremony was performed by Rev Francis Gomes The bride wore white georgette with Chantilly lace and orange blossoms The wedding party included Miss Margaret Goulart and Raymond Lombardi Best man was Raymond Lombardi They had an organist and a soloist at mass and a reception at the bride’s home The couple will reside at 16 Goulart avenue after a bridal trip to New York and Boston
Miss Josephine Almeida daughter of Mr and Mrs John Almeida married Manuel Comes Jr and Miss Palmira Vargas daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Vargas married Domingos Auguste Ferreira at 7 30 yesterday morning at St Elisabeth Church, ceremony conducted by Rev Francisca Os Nae.
The Olympians defeated the YM team 36 to 16 on Wednesday evening at Meda Center. Star player Worms led with strong scoring and defense, while Maxwell and Woareren contributed solid efforts.
Ponpire Realty Company and associated entities appear in a series of real estate transfer notices. The brief items reference transfers, property stake changes, and related filings in the local land records.
The narrative notes Calicut as a historic port visited during early Indian Ocean exploration. It mentions Vasco da Gama’s arrival in 1498 and a later destruction by Pippuo Sahobo in 17S, followed by ceded control to Britain in 1792.
OCR fragments reveal a child centered piece about babies and music and their responses. The garbled text hints at early learning themes and playful phrases but contains many incomplete words and unclear references.
The Probate Court of Bristol is advised of the admission to probate of the will and estate of Antoinette Refitas. John W. Church, Clerk, notes executor John A. Elias of Providence RI. Claims must be filed with the Bristol clerk beginning November 25, 1927.
Disjointed lines mention a possible location or event in November with unclear details. The text references Superior and Providence and includes stray names and phrases, but lacks coherent narrative or identifiable facts to confirm a specific item.
A Rhode Island filing reports Mount Hope Bridge Company has initiated condemnation to acquire land and interests along Bristol Ferry Road and Mount Hope Bay for a Bristol to Portsmouth bridge. The notice details parcels H, 1, K and w, with precise boundary descriptions and riparian rights, as per a 1927 act and 1937 vote.
OCR text is garbled with many misspellings and missing names. The readable parts mention a person and an act but no clear event, date, place, or organization to identify a proper newspaper item. Further context is required to produce a accurate title and summary.
A Superior Court in Providence fixes November 28 1927 at 9 30 am for all interested parties to appear and be heard regarding the land described in a certificate and plat for the Mount Fone Bridge area. The notice lists Grace Teveryones ak edt Bit eo Jones Low Charles C Marshall Esther B Marshall Minnehaha West Hattie W West Julian M West Industrial Trust Company Mortgages and others as interested owners or claimants.
Public auction to sell a farm of about fifty seven acres on Walnut Street Bristol Rhode Island on December 2, 1927 at 11 o clock A M. The mortgage dated September 4 1924 with records in Real Estate Mortgage Book 89 page 214 is broken. The property lies on Walnut Street Metacom Avenue and adjacent parcels. Joseph A Hammill attorney for owner and holder of mortgage provides notice of bidding.
Stephen W Bourn administrator presents first and final account for the estate of Augustus Bourn late of Bristol deceased. The court orders notice published fourteen days once a week in the Bristol Phoenix to consider the account on December 5 1927 at 10 o'clock A M in the Probate Court Room Bristol.
In Bristol a probate court session yields a fragmentary record with uncertain names and dates. Courtroom details and specific motions are unreadable, leaving a partial glimpse of proceedings and seals.
Creditors are notified to file their claims in the clerk's office within the statutory time frame. The notice lists Tene Holmes as administratrix of the estate of Henry Walt, late of Bristol, and states the dates and deadlines governing the claims process.
Guardian of the person and estate Abelo Criscolo of Bristol appointed in 1927 seeks qualification by bond. Ward guardianship notice requires filing in the Clerk of Court within six months from first advertisement. Clerk John W. Church, guardian Josephine Criscolo confirmed.
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