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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1936

Page

3

The American Legion Platform 1936 1937 Goals and Peace Stance

The National Convention outlines aims for education Americanism and child welfare funding. It calls for Universal service military preparedness and national defense measures. It opposes US entry into the League of Nations and warns against debt diplomacy and entangling alliances. It supports Fidac peace efforts and neutrality in foreign affairs.

Bae The Legion Russia United United States U. S. Air Corps Reserve Fidac National Convention American Legion League of Nations

Two Feature Screenings Open Week at Local Theatre

Sunday and Monday showings feature A Son Comes Home with Mary Boland and others, plus Three Manned Men. The following days present Till We Meet Again with Herbert Marshall and Jeeves with Arthur Treacher and David Niven.

Adolp Zukor Paramount Mary Boland Julie Haydon Donald Woods Wallace Ford Roger Imhof William Frawley Mary Brian Herbert Marshall Gertrude Michael Lionel Atwill Rod LaBrocque P. G. Wodehouse Jeeves Jove Arthur Treacher Virginia Field David Niven

Student Council Aide Plans Card Party at Colt Memorial High

The Student Council organized a card party in Colt Memorial High School auditorium for the evening. Anthony Tasiello served as council president and general chairman, with Marguerite de Rocha as secretary and a sub committee handling prizes publicity cards and tables led by Irene Gallo Ann Leahy and others.

Colt Memorial Anthony Tasiello General ShakeAty Marguerite de Rocha Card Party Irene Gallo Sadie C. Calfany Anne Leahy Lucy Migliori Mary Velleca Josephine T.baldwin Janetté McCaw Theresa Marino E. Doris Bullock Marié Schiniger Louise Tasiffo Ludwina Sotsa Laurine Bradford Robert Newbold Arnold Dryér Frank Securo Louis Codola Annie D. Sisson Geraldine H. Marino Antonio Carmone John Church Arthur Manchester Carl T. Carlson James D. Sullivan Robert Tourigney John L. Burke Dora, Berwick Virginia Brightman Ian M.walker

Going Forward By Looking Back From Bristol Gazette Files

A historical sketch from the Bristol Gazette begins with its 1833 launch in Bristol, noting offices on State Street and Bennett J. Munro as proprietor. It highlights early items such as a Light Infantry parade, a new schooner Amos Wright, and a push for a public library, then traces ownership changes, notable events, and the Gazette’s 1837 closure before the Bristol Phoenix's debut.

Bristol Gazette Bristol Phoenix State Street Horton Hotel Bristol Hotel Bennett J. Munro W. H. S. Bayley Gazette Bristol Leonard Wright Burgess’ Hotel Amos Wright William E. Norris the Gazette Harvey Sullings Constitution High Streets BGNR Acrrow Ponek Aeneartion Pitman Sally New York Philadelphia Albany L. C. Richmond Messrs. Perry, Brothers & Co Shearman Munro Bayley St. Michael's Church Bristed Rhode Island Massachusetts Wilbourn Coggeshall Jon Thames Street Bristol Bank William R. Taylor The Phoenix

Columbus Ball and Battery C Anniversary Events Listed

The notice lists events including the second annual Columbus Ball at the Italo-American Club on Oct. 16, a bridge and food sale at Trinity Parish House on Oct. 22, Battery C 243rd C. A. tenth anniversary ball at the armory on Nov. 7, a tenth anniversary banquet at the armory on Nov. 14, and the Ladies Aid Society Christmas Sale at State Street M. E. Church on Dec. 1.

Trinity Parish House Battery C C. A Armory Church Street Ladies Aid Society State Street M. E. Church

Estate of Melba Colt minor hearing notice

In the Court of the Town of Bristol a petition was filed for leave to settle the estate of Melba Colt minor. The estate at 163 5 Washington Street Providence Rhode Island is Lot 17% on Assessors Plat Card 8. A hearing is scheduled before the Probate Court on October 19 1936 at 10 o clock A M. John W Church Clerk.

Ristol Otties Melba Colt Melba Coligny Minor Bristol Waram Cere Washington Street Providence Rhode Island John W. Church Melba P. Cok Arcian Byron Colt Miner Melba P. Colt Ward Caldwell Colt

Mortgagee's Sale Notice in Bristol Rhode Island

Public auction on October 31 1936 at 11 a m under a mortgage deed dated April 11 1933 by Anton Borges and wife Mary. Property on Court Street Bristol Rhode Island with buildings and improvements described by bounds. Notice from mortgagee attorney Emilio D Iannuccillo Bristol Rhode Island.

Anton Borges Mary Hvidenre Bristol Rhode Island Court Street Tol EU Ereby Samuel Taylor Said Court Street Catherine D. Boeworth le Baron Bradford Gald Bradford Catherine D. Bosworth Bridget M. McClure R. I Emilio D. Iannuccillor Hope Street

Glimpses from Bristol Gazette Files 1837 to 1837

Selection from the Bristol Gazette recalls a cotton mill steam engine starting operation in March 1837 and notes bank solvency and stable bills in May 1837. The May issue also mentions Capt. Ely of the brig Clyde reporting sightings near Matanzas.

Ely Clyde Matanzas

Secrets of the G Men Begun by Melvin Purvis Tale

The October 18 Boston Sunday Advertiser features Melvin Purvis, head of the G men, recounting how federal agents pursue criminals and secured the capture of John Dillinger. The narrative outlines government methods, operations, and the high profile hunt in a memoir style.

G-Men Melvin Purvis Dillinger Boston Sunday

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