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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1930
Page
2
Partial OCR listing names addresses and occupations from a 1930s newspaper page. It includes Philip Rady editor and several individuals with street addresses in Thames and Wood Street. The text resembles a society or business directory column.
A lyrical scene depicts a harbor at dusk with a sleeping sun and a calm pewter bay. Defenders on a dry-deck prepare as the Enterprise and the Resolute converse about gadgets and speed. The Resolute recalls beating a Shamrock ten years ago without gadgets, by a mile.
A new organization for rifle practice the Snipers' Club was formed at the State Armory last evening. George Moren was elected president Manuel Morris vice president Reginald H Brown secretary and Joseph Andrade treasurer. Members are qualified marksmen or higher from the State range with headquarters at the Armory. Regular meetings set for the first Monday of each month.
Two oversized squashes grown at Popasquash by Abel Lewis, who farms land near Poppasquash Road, are on display in William H Remneres store window at Hope and Bradford streets. Notably both squashes came from the same vine branch, drawing local curiosity.
A reward is offered for the return of a mass agate watch fob set in gold, valuable only to the owner. It has been missing from the owner’s Bristol Rhode Island residence since September 24. Address provided upon inquiry.
Mrs. Albert E. Bernard and Miss Harriet Bourn host visitors in Springfield while George F. Marz entertains at Pleasant Street. Ladies’ groups meet at 48 Oliver Street and St. Michael’s Church events plan harvest suppers and diocesan meetings. Bristol Knights of Columbus prepare for Thursday degree at St. Mary’s Institute Hall Warren. Archery at Newton Centre sees Beals place second with 782 score. Community clubs announce socials and worship services as fall activities begin.
We extend sincere thanks to relatives and friends for sympathy during our bereavement and for the floral offerings and spiritual bouquets. Signed by Mrs Gladys Gilday Mrs Thomas J Gallagher and Mrs Arthur H Manchester.
Mr and Mrs Elisha A Peckham of Middletown announce the engagement of their daughter Edith May Peckham to San Lorenzo Merriman of North Harpswell. Edith is an honor graduate of Rogers High School and Rhode Island State Normal School, a former assistant superintendent in Morristown New Jersey, and has served with the American Red Cross in Washington. Merriman is a Brunswick High School and Bowdoin College graduate and principal of the Aroostook County Normal School at Presque Isle, also active in local boards and Harvard Summer School faculty.
Members of Principessa Elena Lodge No. 476, Order Sons of Italy, held Columbus Day exercises Sunday afternoon in Academy Hall Wood Street. Addresses were given by lodge officials and a musical program was presented with Jesue Vivenzio as arrangements chairman assisted by Lombardi Fusco Vitiello De Lucca and Proto.
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