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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1940

Page

3

Guiteras Pupils Celebrate Columbus Day Program

Guiteras Memorial School staged a Columbus Day program with the one act play The Map Maker of Porto Santo featuring Roswell Bosworth Jr as Cristobal Colon and Angelina Cirrillo as Felipa. The production honored predecessors including Henry the Navigator and included songs led by Miss Jessie Molasky with music directed by Mrs. M Theresa Donovan.

Kamess Guiteras Memorial School Porto Santo Roswell Bosworth, Jr Cristobal Colon Angelina Cirrillo Felipa Robert Brownell Jr Pedro Madeira Islands Columbus Henry Salvatore Parella George Pinhero Gerald McKenna Joan Doyle Hope Rex Margaret Hibbert America the Beautiful Flag of the Free

Mrs Steere Hosts Tea For Edgehill Pythian Sisters

A Silver Tea for Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters was held at Beachmount Manor hosted by Mrs Anna B Steere. Refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Mrs Myra Moore and Miss Pauline Brelsford. Door prize awarded to Mrs Myra M Moore.

Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters Coz Anna B Steere Beachmount Manor Myra . Moore Pauline Brelsford Maybelle F Remieres Jane Netle Maud A Lindell Rachel T Simmons Etta A Luther St. Amelia Turner Catherine Marz Catherine Brelsford Christine Young Annie Brelsford Minnie Card Sadie McMahon Metta Nelle Anna Jane West Gladys Lindell Myra M Moore

Demonstration On Fire Prevention At Bristol Senior High School

Fire Prevention Week activities in Providence and Canada aim to reduce fires and save lives. Fire Chief Cotter with Capt Gorman and Capt Bresette hosted a demonstration at Bristol Senior High School outlining ten fire causes and safety tips, from cornstarch dust to unsafe costumes and chemical reactions, to educate students and the community.

United States Canada Providence Fire Department Bristol Senior High School Thomas H. Cotter Leo Gorman Wilfred M. Bresette Wilfred M. Breettel Bresette Scout Hall John Grabert Bristol Fire Department

Attorney General Speaks at Rotary on Court Delays

Attorney General Louis V Jackvony spoke at a Rotary Club noon meeting outlining the work of his department. He cited thousands of cases postponed for lack of judges and staff and argued for streamlining legal technicalities to close loopholes while upholding constitutional protections.

Louis V Jackvony Rotary Club Jackvony Charles England

Spread Sale Supports Children’s War Relief Fund

Mrs. John W Duke of Barrington won the hand crocheted spread at a Rotary Club meeting. Proceeds from the sale go to the Children’s War Relief Fund, with thanks extended to numerous helpers including Mrs N G Herreshoff Jr and other civic volunteers.

John W Duke Barrington Children’s War Relief Fund R. S. Brightman Rotary Club Brightman N. G. Herreshoff, Jr Walter Urban Ira Ballou, Jr Joseph Almeida George Ingram Edna Dubuc Harold Gifford Mary Perry Elvira Paull Marion Darling Marv Turillo Lillian T Wilson Bristol Cleansers and Dyers The

Boccia tournament draws teams from multiple clubs in Pawtucket

Bristol County teams travel to Pawtucket for a boccia event during the festival week. Clubs sending entries include Cun Defenders Mt Hope Club Bradford Street Boccia Club Sons of Italy and the Frei Ready. Warren entrants led by Lous Buff join Barrington delegates from the Republican and Democratic Clubs. Competition at the Sons of Italy headquarters with drawings at 9 30 a m and prizes for winners expected.

Bristol County Pawtucket Mt Hope Club Bradford Street Sons of Italy Lous Buff Warren Barrington

Daughters of Portugal Plan Scholarship Drive and Whist Party

Mrs Alfred Gives announces a Scholarship Drive Committee led by Mary Nunes and a whist party led by Cecelia Marshall following a Gremial Daughters of Portugal meeting at Independent Hall. Other committee members include Luella Andrade Julia Ferrera and Ada Perriera with Nunes assisting Marshall.

Joseph Alfred The Gremial, Daughters of Portugal Hal Wood Street Mary Nunes Cecelia Marshall Luella Andrade Julia Ferrera Ada Perriera

St Marys Church Renews Weekly Whist

Approximately a dozen ladies attended the renewal of the Wednesday whist parties at St Marys Auditorium. First and second prizes went to Miss Elizabeth Breen and Mrs Edward T Belmore. The consolation prize was awarded to Mrs Margaret E Donrahue. The committee was led by Mee George T Ireram with members Mrs Tems A B Beaurecard, Mrs Raymond Callan, and Mrs Joseph W Warren. The assisting committee for next Wednesday at 230 PM includes Mrs William H Connery, Mrs Charles A Coggeshall, Mrs James J Connery, and Mrs William A Bottomley, and a door prize is expected.

Norties St Mary's Auditorium Elizabeth Breen Edward T Belmore Margaret E Donrahue George T Ireram Tems A B Beaurecard Raymond Callan Joseph W Warren William H. Connery Charles A Coggeshall James J Connery William A. Bottomley William Connery

Maria Botelho Terra Dies in Hone Street Home

Mrs Maria Botelho Terra widow of Frank Machado Terra died Wednesday afternoon at her Hone Street home in her 64th year She will be waked Saturday morning at 9 from her residence with a high mass at St Elizabeths Church at 10 30 She was born in the Azores and attended schools there before arriving here at age 18 She leaves three daughters Frances Cadieux Angelina Olver and Mary Terra three sons Frank Manuel and Joseph Terra a brother Manuel Botelho and 13 grandchildren.

MDS Maria Botelho Terra Honestreet Frank Machada Terra St Elizabeth's Church Terra Azores Frances Cadieux Woonsocket Angelina Olver Mary Terra Frank Manuel Joseph Terra Manuel Botelho Hudson Mass

Whist party for St Marys Church hosted at Wood Street home

Mrs St Angelo hosted a women's whist party at 235 Wood Street to raise funds for St Marys Church. Mrs John Langello and Mrs John W Card won first and second prizes, with Mrs Pasquale Pagnano taking the door prize and Mrs St Angelo receiving the consolation prize.

St. Angelo Felicita

HIV Meeting Forms Program Committee For Halloween Dance

The HIV holds its third meeting appointing a program committee led by president Vaccaro. Members include Michael Rucci Paul Richards Dante Pansa Eddie Russo and Eddie Massa. They plan the November 2 Halloween dance with a surprise orchestra for jitterbugs and waltz kings and queens.

HIV Vaccaro Michael Rucci Paul Richards Dante Pansa Eddie Russo Eddie Massa

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Guiteras Mrs. Steere Rotary Children’ S War Relief Fund Alfred Portugal St. Mary’s Church BOY Scout Bristol Scout Honor Society Christopher Columbus Green Bar Scouts Mason Furniture Company Pleasant St Cir. Hall Plymouth Ave Mason's Mason’s Cor Rodman Fall River New England America Rodman Street Mason Son Holy Name Society Eee Te St. Mary‘s Church Holy Name Society of McMillan Frog Hollow Malfronte J Giroy G Robel G Ingram Gen Callan K. of C I Capone B Breen J McKenna Callery Jarvis Squires Griffin E. Pierce J Secure Ij Mociel C. McGinn Georgia Maine Telerhone Ever Ready Engine & Hose Co Relief Fund Thames ST Burnside Social Club G. A. R. Hall Bly Hope Street Bird Friendly Circle Bristol Council K. OF K. OF C. Hall State Street Kearney Amer. Legion Relief Fund Legion Franklin ST
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