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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1933
Page
2
The Bristol Garden Club launches a civic drive to fund and plant new trees across the town, inviting individuals and organizations to participate. The effort honors past generosity and aims to beautify Bristol while inviting former residents to support this lasting improvement.
Bristol residents and clergy from three local Roman Catholic churches attended the funeral of Rt Rev William A Hickey Bishop of Providence diocese in Providence. Hundreds traveled to the Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul to pay last respects while a guard of honor from Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus assisted.
The Knights of Columbus indefinitely postponed the Columbus Day dance out of respect for the late Bishop Hickey. St. Mary’s Parochial School remained closed all day while pupils attended a Mass at 8 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church.
Mr and Mrs Charles C Duffy were surprised by fellow post office employees last evening. Acting Postmaster Wm J McShane presented a bridge lamp, with refreshments and entertainment provided by the visitors. Attendees included Michael P Coughlan Lawrence F Davis Donald W Matheson and others.
The Labrador region stretches from Hudson Strait to Blanc Sablon and along the Strait of Belle Isle, reaching inland to the Height of Land. Covering at least 110000 square miles, it is nearly three times the size of Newfoundland.
Community groups plan meetings at St Michael's and the parish house. A missing 20 year old Miss Minnie Calderiso from Bay View avenue is being sought with description provided. Local parades, NRA demonstrations, and a Columbus Ball are scheduled with church and civic leaders coordinating efforts.
Geologists report a massive salt dome beneath Grand Saline Texas containing about 20 million tons. The dome is about 8000 feet thick with 90 percent pure salt and an estimated value near 400 billion dollars.
The Olym pian Club football team from the local YMCA dropped a 7 0 decision to the Pike Bull Dogs of Pawtucket on Lorraine Field in the Twin City. McVey scored the touchdown for Pawtucket with a 20 yard run and added the extra point. Bristol provided excitement for the crowd of over 2000 spectators despite the loss.
A fragmentary OCR type list names numerous individuals and their street addresses, referencing a relief program and a potential probate or legal notice context. Names include Alfred, Angelo, Salvatore Cicero, John Vieira, Vincent Catone, Antonio Miranda, William Head, Joseph Silvia, and others with addresses on Roma Street, Bay View Avenue, Mt Hope Avenue, and Usher Ave among others.
A harvest dance to benefit the Community Athletic Field is planned for next month. A general arrangements committee will meet tonight at the Hotel Belvedere to finalize plans led by Mrs. Raymond S. Brightman and include several local residents. Bristol expects its first government pork consignment this week with Public Aid Director John G. DesLauriers coordinating storage options with the State Unemployment Relief Commission.
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