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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1931

Page

2

Red Cross appeals for second hand clothing in Bristol

The Bristol Red Cross urges residents to donate clothing, especially children's sizes, to aid local families. Churches are organizing drives as the secretary notes constant demand. last two months spent nearly $1000 on clothing for school-ready kids, freeing more funds for food fuel and shelter.

The American Red Cross Bristol Red Cross Director of Public Aid

State Street M. E. Church Services for Sunday Oct 4

Rev W C Darby to lead morning worship with a sermon Thou Shalt Love Thyself followed by Holy Communion. Bible School at 11:50. Evening vestry services at 7:30.

Church Bible School

Rotary Club hosts first practice at MCA alleys in Vermont notes

Local items include Mr William Manchester and Miss Annie Manchester visiting Howe Caverns in Cobleskill NY. A rummage sale by Mount Hope Chapter No 23 Order of Eastern Star is set for Friday October 9 at Levy's store. A Lions District 23 Zone Conference elected George H Baldwin chairman in Providence.

Clinton T Sherman Vermont Rotary Club MCA William CC Manchester Annie H Manchester Howe Caverns Cobleskill Joseph Madetras Barrington Collins & Aikman Co Mount Hope Order of Eastern Star Levy's State Providence Edward J Sullian Davos Street George P Kersling Webster Street Pawtucket Colt Drive Mt Hope Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Arthur W Barrett George S Marshall Helen Servant Grace Garvin Elsie Battcher FE Battcher M Gallagher Garvin Servant L. St Angelo

Market Price List Fragments For Food Staples

The item list shows prices for staple foods and meats including potatoes chips flour rice prunes beans beef pork and lamb cuts. Several entries include quantities and units with varying prices like 7c and 20c per unit indicating an old market column.

Annual election to be held at Kearney Post No 6 hall

The annual election of soffichis of Kearney Post No 6 American Legion will be held this evening in the A R Hall. Maurice G Smith Jr moved to Vermont Avenue Providence with his family. Dr John R Bernardo negotiates with United States Rubber Co for purchase of the former Smith residence but plans not yet completed. Hope Circle D of LL will meet for an outdoor outing at Mrs Charles Connery's Bristol Narrows Sunday weather permitting. Cars leave K of C Home at 1 o'clock. Regular Hope Circle meeting and K of I at K of C Home Monday evening.

Soffichis of Kearney Post A. R. Hall Maurice G Smith, Jr National India Rubber Company Vermont Avenue Providence John R. Bernardo United States Rubber Company Smith Hope Circle D of LL Charles Connery Bristol Narrows K. of C K. of I

Newport Rector to Speak at St Michael's Church

The Rev Ros W Magoun of Sea men's Institution Newport will be preacher Sunday evening at St Michael's Church for the first in a series of Sunday services.

Newport ST. Michael’s Church Ros W Magoun Seamen's Institution St Michael's Church

P T A Meeting and Radio School Program Schedule

PTA program broadcasts on WEAN every Tuesday at 1230 starting October 6 for 20 weeks. Rhode Island Congress of Parents and Teachers meets at Oliver Hazard Perry Junior High School in Providence with morning and afternoon sessions featuring music, business, plans, and a talk by Mrs Frederick M Hosmer.

WEAN PTA Rhode Island Congress of Parents and Teachers Oliver Hazard Perrys Providence Frederick M. Hosmer The National Congress

Bristol Yacht Club to host dance for Collis Girls Club

An event featuring the Collis Girls Club will be held at the Bristol Yacht Club this evening. William H. Warner of 87 Burton Street found an abandoned rowboat near the Bristol Ferry Wednesday evening and informed police. F H Knowlton has moved to Providence with his family for a new job. Mrs A E Benard underwent surgery yesterday at Truesdale Hospital Fall River with Dr P E Truesdale and Dr A M Merriman in attendance and was reported resting comfortably this morning.

Collis Aikin Girls Bristol William H. Warner Burton Street Bristol Ferry F. H. Knowlton Church Street Providence A. E. Benard Truesdale Fall River P. E. Truesdale A. M. Merriman

Wharf Construction Plans Advance in Harbor Proposal

The Harbor Commissioners move forward with a wharf project near Thames Street after the second deed approval. Captain J T Yates and Congressman Clark Burdick discuss delays while the Department of Justice reviews the LeClair property deed. Plans show a 75 foot wide concrete deck and a retaining wall extending 233 feet with a red light tower at the harbor end.

Clark Burdick J. T. Yates Third Lighthouse District Thames Street Constitution Street Department of Justice LeClair Harbor Commission

Margaret Fay Obituary and funeral held today

Mrs Margaret Fay 36 wife of Charles F Fay of 129 Hope street died Tuesday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at 9 this morning in St Marys Church with Rev Fr Gillan officiating. Burial followed in St Pauls Cemetery Blackstone. She was born in Putnam Connecticut and educated at the Concord School there. Survived by husband and son Charles H Fay.

Margaret Fay Charles F. Fay Hope Street St. Mary's Church Gillan St Mary’s Church St Paul's Cemetery Blackstone

Italian Resident John Spisso Moves to Providence

Popular barber and tenor John Spisso plans to relocate to Providence with his family tomorrow. He cites delays in the $15,000 poor relief fund and dwindling spaghetti and wine handouts as reasons for the move, seeking new opportunities elsewhere.

John Spisso Providente Spisso

Boxing benefit exhibition slated for Bristol Aerie hall

promoter Anthony Ruggeira known as Kid Hope has booked top acts from New Bedford and Providence for a Bristol Aerie benefit show at Eagle Hall Hope Street on Friday night Oct 23. Scheduled acts include Bobby Mays Golf Ball Bernard Mal Doherty Red Dupre Tony Carney Billy Brown Eddie Holmes Hughey King Bristol Brown Matty Borgia Soldier Frank. The Colt Memorial High School football team travels to Newport to face De La Salle High School after a strong showing against Pawtucket.

Anthony K. O. Brown

Bristol Oaks Meet Webster Club Sunday at Bleven Field

The Bristol Oaks face strong challenge from the Webster Club of Providence at Bleven Field. Coach Murgo plans to start his best lineup as he aims to win the state football title.

Bristol Oaks Bleven Field Fast Webster Club Providence Murgo

Warren Wanderers to Open 1931 Season Against Eagan All Stars

Warren Wanderers of Warren Bristol county talent schedule a home opener and 1931 season clash with Eagan All Stars of Providence formerly Assumptions in that city.

Warren Wanderers Warren Bristol County Eagan All Stars Providence the Assumptions

Visitors from Warren bring strong recent record to match

Visitors to Warren arrive with a two loss season, a 6-0 defeat by Cranston Town Team and a 7-6 loss to Pawtuxet A. A. They also tied 0-0 with Warren and held Natick’s Interlochens to a scoreless draw, a feat given Natick’s high standing among state pro teams.

Warren Cranston Town Pawtuxet A. A Warren Eleven Natick

For Rent Cottage with Modern Improvements

Cottage up stairs with modern improvements and gas. Apply Mrs Katherine K H Dewolf 11 Burton Street Bristol R I.

Katherine K. H. Dewolf Burton Street Bristol R. L

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