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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1928
Page
3
The first motion picture for the Legion Christmas Basket Fund was shown at the Pastime Theatre Sunday evening. Originated by Kearney Post No 6 two years ago, the fundraiser aims to supply Christmas dinners to needy families and will include three more screenings plus additional personal contributions to complete the fund.
A baptismal service at First Baptist Church Sunday morning welcomed three young women Hope Mowry Dorothy Adams and Bertha Alger into the church. Pastor Rev Harold W Baker preached a forceful sermon titled Christ Liveth In Me as the Junior Choir offered selections to accompany the service.
Judge Edward L. Leahy elected chairman of Bristol 250th anniversary celebration committee. Town Clerk John W. Church named temporary secretary. Amos S. Gorham chosen treasurer. Gen L. H Callan chaired, urged broad town input and staged planning with Mt Hope bridge opening as a focal point. Subcommittee to define scope appointed and council members invited to join. Herman Silverman of East Greenwich invited as potential guest.
La Salle Academy defeats Colt High School 31 to 6 at Providence. Pasquarelli Biancuzzo scored Colt’s six on a second period run fumbled for the score. La Salle led with 12 points in the first period and 13 in the third, adding one point after a touchdown and scoring again in the fourth. McGroarty Quirk Carroll and Mullen starred for La Salle. Biancuzzo and Wetherell led Colt.
The New Castle Courter notes that many people attempt late nights weekly, suggesting a pattern of staying up late on multiple evenings.
Three evening shows set for 2 30 6 15 and 8 15 pm Thanksgiving Day Primrose Club plans a 2 to 6 pm dance at G A R Hall with Earl Shean and orchestra Bristol Town Team arranging a Thanksgiving morning football at 10 am on the common and a 12 30 pm soccer football match at Burrs Hill Park Warren War ren teams compete for a silver cup Postmaster Warren notes a holiday mail schedule and carriers should file notices by 7 30 pm Wednesday
The funeral for Mrs Carmela Formusano wife of Raffaele Formusano who died Friday night at 131 Bradford Street was held from her home to the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. A requiem Mass was celebrated with Rev James Ruffo Rev Fr T J Gillan and Rev Fr F G Vieira officiating. Interment was in St Marys Cemetery. She was 54. She leaves five sons three daughters and several grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs Louisa Goglia widow of Torquato Goglia were held at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church after a family home service at 191 State Street. A large crowd attended the high mass with Rev Fr Gillan as celebrant and Deacon Vieira. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery. Pallbearers included Marc Goglia Giorgio Goglia Paul Romano Luigi Romano Antonio Puya and Joseph Romano.
Comets defeat Primos 30 to 16 with Pasquarelli De Leo and St Angelo scoring 28 of the 30. Remieres White and Dunbar led Primos in scoring. Final lineup lists Pasquarelli Ig lg for Comets and Remieres De Leo J for Primos with referee Silvia.
Miss Emily Paiva held the lucky number winning a turkey and Anthony Vollaro won a duck in a drawing today at Namquit Mill under the Cranston Mills Athletic Association.
The dale family from Exhall Grange near Nuneaton farmed a specific land for 458 years until a recent sale ended the long running connection.
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