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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1931
Page
2
The first quarterly issue of the Green and White is published by Colt Memorial High School pupils. It features editorials, poems, literary work, a school calendar, class notes, faculty notes, orchestra news, sports, satires, banking and attendance news, and jokes. The calendar acts as a diary of major school events.
Congratulatory notices for the Brown family announce the birth of Theodore on Monday. Providence visitors Pastell family with the Clarks celebrate the holiday. D A R chapter to hold whist on Franklin Street. Navy hospital rest and a motor trip report. Community bridge event invites food donations for the less fortunate.
Bristol sewer commission invites sealed proposals for constructing the Hope Street Intercepter and cast iron force mains with lengths totaling about 2740 ft 1760 ft 980 ft 450 ft 1320 ft. Bids due 4 PM December 10 1931 at the consulting engineer's Bristol field office. Correction bond of 2000 and 20000 bond guarantee. Plans from H K Barrows Boston or Bristol office with 5 plan set fee nonrefundable. Right to reject any or all bids.
More than 50 students attended an informal Thanksgiving dance in the Colt Memorial High School auditorium Tuesday afternoon. Anthony Ruggeiro chaired the arrangements committee. The Soldiers' Home Committee of the Women's Relief Corps scheduled its regular visitation and meeting for Sunday at the Soldiers' Home followed by an entertainment. Suzman’s Store advertises rubber footwear at low prices.
The First Congregational Church marks 75 years since its dedication with morning and evening services Rev Herbert D Graetz will preach the original sermon by Dr Thomas Shepard DD Morning service includes dedication hymns chants and a 1856 program display An evening talk by George L Millard on the church architecture rounds out the observance
A father shows his four year old Harold a newborn brother and asks if a new playmate would help. Harold gazes at the red wrinkled infant flannel wrapped and asks softly, Dad buy me the dog.
Miss Anna Duarte Correiro and Guido De Cristofaro were married at St Elizabeth Church yesterday morning in a nuptial high mass officiated by Rev Francisco G Vieira. The bride, from Thompson Avenue, wore satin with lilies of the valley, and the bridesmaid wore icy green satin. The couple, both locally connected, plan a honeymoon trip through Maine and New England after a breakfast reception.
Florence Mildred Bowron and Clifford Arthur Waterfield were married yesterday at DeWolf Memorial Chapel First Congregational Church by Rev Herbert D Graetz. The bride is the Bowron daughter and was given in marriage by her father. A breakfast and reception followed at the bride's parents home before the couple left for a honeymoon. They will reside in Scranton Pa where the groom runs a dry cleaning business.
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who offered sympathy during our bereavement and to those who sent flowers. Special thanks to Reverend Vieira Sargano and Lopes, the Holy Rosary Society, and Anthony Silva of Fall River Funeral Service for handling all service details. Signed Amorin Miranda and Family.
Miss Mary Valente wed John Quintal in a morning ceremony at St Elizabeths Church. The Rex Francisco Vieira officiated with Fr Manuel Barros and Fr Manuel Couto assisting. Guests celebrated at a wedding breakfast and reception at Lincoln Hall.
The fragment lists artists including Tiberius Sebastian del Piombo Michelangelo Filechier 3 Nigra Bubl Raphael of Montelupo Bertilion and James A Garfield. Leonardo da Vinci sketched rapidly with his left hand.
Carnival tradition described as South European in origin links to the annual opening of spring navigation. The note suggests the festival's historical roots in maritime commerce and seasonal renewal.
Public auction to be held Monday November 30 1931 at 1 P M for a Bristol Rhode Island lot with dwelling on Bourne Street. The sale follows a mortgage dated April 30 1920 by Angelo Panzarella and recorded in Book 83 page 60. Terms set by owner mortgagee through William H McSoley attorney.
Probate Court of Bristol appoints Susan M Sheple guardian of John M Burke with bond filed. All creditors must file claims in clerk’s office within six months of first advertisement. John W Church Clerk. Notice dated November 19 1931.
Nov 12 1931 probate court in Bristol received a written request by Charles E Servant for the appointment of W Vincent Sumpter of Warren or another suitable person as administrator of the estate of Albert O Servant of Bristol In testate The request is set for December 7 1931 at 10 o clock in the Probate Court Room Bristol and notice of the proceeding is ordered to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
Probate Court of Bristol admits will of W Frederick Williams deceased and bonds executors. Creditors must file claims by Nov 20 1931. Also Anna B Manchester estate—co executor George Manchester presents first and final account with hearing set December 7 1931 at 10:00. Notices run in Bristol Phenix for fourteen days.
Weekly matches on the Y M C A alleys saw Capt Frank Gladue's Team No 2 edge the Ever Readys 1381 to 1380 in three strings. Charley Dimond's Team No 1 swept St Michael's 1384 to 1276. Otis Bailey's Team No 8 beat Capt Ed LeClerc's Team No 5 1148 to 1074. League of Nations defeated American Legion 1401 to 1380.
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