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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1932

Page

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Colt Memorial High School elects student council

Benjamin Hazen was named president of Colt Memorial High School student council this morning. Senior members include Anna DeRosa and Elmer Rounds. juniors Edward Sousa Cleta Connors Vernon Otten. sophomores Domenic Capone and Esther Hazen. The group oversees student activities for the coming scholastic year and will elect a secretary at its next meeting.

Colt High School Benjamin Hazen Colt Memorial High School Anna DeRosa Elmer Rounds Edward Sousa Cleta Connors Vernon Otten Domenic Capone Esther Hazen

Bristol Train of Artillery Band Offers First Broadcast

The Bristol Train of Artillery band will broadcast the first of 13 concerts Sunday evening from Station WPRO. The start time was moved up from 9 30 to 8 30 p m.

Bristol Train of Artillery WPRO

Armistice Day Committee Appeals for Funds

Albert A. Edmonds chairs the Armistice Day celebration committee in Bristol after town funds were not allotted. The group seeks individual subscriptions, with all gifts publicly acknowledged in the Bristol Phoenix. Donations listed include Dreadnaught Hook & Ladder Co. $10.

Albert A. Edmonds Legion and Citizens’ Committee Bristol Phoenix Dreadnaught Hook & Ladder Co

Tax Assessors to Install Card Index File System

Town Council votes to urge completion of the replatting and compiling of the card index system begun years ago, with $2 674 90 remaining from an prior appropriation. Debate over two Public Aid directors salaries continues as council fails to reach a decision.

Bristol John J. Lavander Tax Board Lavander Public Aid Council W Fred Williams Relief Board Willams Messrs Willams and Millemaggi Paul Co. Millemagg Williams Wm H Angevine Angevine Elisha Hibbert Frank J Svlvia Paul Frank Sylvia Silvia Hibbert

Coggeshall Protests Bristol Caucus Legality

Former Senator D W Coggeshall filed a protest with Town Clerk John W Church over the Bristol Democratic caucus held Wednesday night. He cites lack of proper notice as required by state caucus law and notes the 364 to 204 defeat for his insurgent slate.

D. W. Coggeshall John W. Church Coggeshall Providence Bristol Henrry W Peterson Daniel E. Dwyer Joseph E. McGrath James Holmes Bristol Phoenix Democratic State Central Committee Robert J Anderson Democratic Caucus Democratic State Committee Democratic Committee Democratic Party Artilery Armory State St Daniel W. Coggeshall Edward J Higgins Warren Joseph McGrath the Phoenix Wallis E. Howe James E. Connors Norman E. Benard I. Leo Cantwell Elizabeth Lynch Daniel M., Vargas Filippo Nastri John Marshall Bernardo Falco Prescott Paull Donat Gladue Robert J. Anderson James B Brown

Local Fire Companies Hold Regular Monthly Meetings

All four local fire departments held their regular monthly gatherings at their stations on Wednesday evening. Armistice Day parade invitations were declined by the Dreadnaughts and Hydraulion, accepted by Ever Readys, and Defiance left the decision to members before the next meeting. George Ingram was named to chair the Halloween social committee for Defiance Engine and Hose Company to be held Saturday Oct 29.

Defiance George Ingram Defiance Engine and Hose Company Albert Dubuc Roydon M. Wardwell, Jr Arthur Manchester George Seyer Harvey Gladue James Kershaw

Scouts Launch Drive For Honorary Members to 360

Bristol Troops of Boy Scouts seek 300 honorary members by Thanksgiving to ease debts and fund next year’s activities. District Commissioner George R. Fish appeals to Bristol citizens to donate $1 each, with certificates issued by scout leaders and officers. Checks are mailed to treasurer John T. Ashton at 701 Hope St.

George R. Fish Bristol Boy Scouts Boy Scouts of America John T. Ashton Hope St

Local Birth Announcements Reported in Town Notices

In town records dated Oct 4 to Oct 5 several births are listed. Catherine Modestina Bisbano, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bisbano of 50 Catherine Street, born Oct 5. Harry Madeira, son of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Madeira of 19 Roma Street, born Sept 30. Louis Louis Stanzione Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stanzione of 204 State Street, born Oct 4. A Moren daughter was born at Truesdale Hospital in Fall River on Oct 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Anthony A. Moren of 901 Hope Street.

Louis Jr Louis Stanzione State Street

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Kearney Post Guiteras Junior High School Fred M. Straight Guiteras* Memorial Auditorium Straight Brothers American Legion Kitty Charlie Brown Amber Miss Eleanor Carey Peggy O’brien Dot Fall River Carl Witherill Walter Wennerstrand Allen Newman S. S Nancy Viola Anderson James Pierce Albert Pierce Fred Coggeshall Arthur W. Barrett Salvatore Giglio Legion Orchestra James F. Meiggs Columbus Dance Battery D. E.T. A. State Street Armory Tallulah Bankhead Gary Cooper Sod Gangler’s Circus Alexander” Kirkland Ralph Bellamy Violet Heming Chester Morris Joe Joe E. Brown Tenderfoot Ginger Rogers LEW/CODE Lois Wilson Paramount News-Reel Peterson New Democratic New Democratic Town Committee Henry W. Peterson Marguerite V. Walsh Joseph A Almeida John Romano Antonio Guida Mary C. Leahy Daniel F. Dwyer Edward J Joseph Vento Walter Brotherton Irene Lewis Duento Richard J. Kavanaugh Just Edwards, Kunz Jeweler & Optometrist Motor Oils Furrer ORT Suyst Massano, Bros. Ice and Fuelg Oils Wood Street Atte One Cine
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