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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1939

Page

3

Barrington Moves Football Game to Bristol Field

Barrington High School officials shifted the Barrington versus Colt Memorial game to Bristol Field at 2 15 Saturday afternoon to attract a larger Bristol crowd. The Class C rivalry dates back to 1934 with Barrington yet to beat Colt Memorial in five meetings.

Barrington High School Bristol School Guiteras Field Barrington Colt Memorial Haines Memorial Park West Barrington Barrington Colt Fairhaven Mass de LaSalle East Greenwich South Kingston Colt Country Day Central Falls Barreto

Former Parishioners SurPRISE Rev Burdon at First Baptist

More than 100 former parishioners from Providence and New Orleans attended a surprise visit to Rev Arthur W. Burdon at the First Baptist Church. They contributed generously to Harvest Home Day with donations to aid the needy and the sermon centered on Baskets of Summer Fruit.

Arthur W. Burdon First Baptist Church Providette New Oeteend Baenes Burdon

National President Visits R I D of 1812 Luncheon Event

The Rhode Island Society of the Daughters of 1812 hosted National President Mrs. J. O Neill at a Plantations Club luncheon in Providence. Officers present included Hon Vice President Mrs Harriet M F Dixon First Vice President Mrs William O Todd and Mrs Arthur M McCrillis President Mrs Samuel E Hudson.

R. I. Society of the Daughters of 1812 J. O'Neill Plantations Club Providence O’neill Harriet M. F. Dixon William O Todd Arthur M. McCrillis Samuel E. Hudson National Shope Weiman O'Neill

Final Series Game Definitely Postponed

The fifth and final contest of the Little World Series has been definitively called off. Officials cited the poor playing field now used for high school football and rearranged bleachers making baseball impossible. Bristol and Warren managers agreed to cancel as weather favors football.

Colt Memorial High School Bristol Warren

Reds of the Dd' of I top bowling league win on High Street

On the High street bowledlows last week the Reds of the Dd' of I bowling league defeated the Golds. The high single of 100 was bowled by Margaret Cirilléd and the high total of 188 was bowled by the Golds team.

High Street Reds Golds Margaret Cirilléd

Teachers' Group At 2 Renames Carl Carlson President

Carl Carlson, senior high school faculty member, is re elected president of the Bristol Teachers Association at the annual meeting held in Reynolds school auditorium. New officers include Vice President Matthew A Capone Jr Secretary Mary Andrade Treasurer Genevieve Pagnano Retirement Board Mary E Spooner E Doris Bullock with an executive committee of J Vincent Leahy Helen F Horton Rose Fasano Marguerite Vermette James D Sullivan and Mr Carlson.

Carl T.carlson Bristol Teachers’ Association Reynolds Matthew A Capone Mary Andrade Genevieve Pagnano Mary E. Spooner E. Doris Bullock J. Vincent Leahy Helen F Horton Rose Fasano Marguerite Vermette James D. Sullivan Carlson J. F. Clapp Hospital Service Corporation of Rhode Island Carson Association John L. Burke Grace Shields Theresa Peters Marguerite. Brogan Helen Romano Esther Clark Raphalena DeRosa Aurelia Faria Byfield School

Glass and Shaw Exhibit At Bristol Bridge Party

Bristol Historical Society plans a bridge party featuring an exhibition of glassware and shawls. An antique firearms display will also be shown. Miss Ethelyn Pray chairs the general committee. Liscomb leads with a meeting slated at his Burton street home tomorrow evening.

Bristol Historical Society Charles H Liscomb Waaruel Iacoletti Mise Alice B Almy George Millard William L. Serbst Elmer E. Angell William H. Angevine Charles M Connery Nora E. Dwyer Herbert B Burnham, Jr Lucien Capone Samuel A. Hall George H. Baldwin Lillian T Wilson Charles H. Liscomb Burton Street

Bristol Council K of C Door Prize Night

Bristol council of the Knights of Columbus announces a door prize event at the K of C Hall on State Street. Tickets cost 25 cents for entry with an extra card available.

New England Days Cooperative Campaign Planned

The New England Council Marketing Committee launches the New England Days drive from October 19 to 28. Producers distributors and newspapers across six states plan aggressive ads posters and stickers to boost sales of New England farm and factory products.

New England Chambers of Commerce New England Council Douglas C MacKeachie MacKeachie New Eastend

Surgento Wins Soap Box Derby in Bristol WPA event

Thirteen year old Tony Surgento of 157 Bradford street won the Bristol WPA recreation group coap box derby on Constitution street hill from a field of 15 entrants. He received the Governor William H. Vanderbilt trophy from Town Councilman Paul A. Herzig after beating Angelo Perry twice. Officials included starter James J. Velleca and judges John P. Marshall Fred Guevremont Orlando J. Bisbano Michael W Pasquarelli.

Tony Surgento Bradford Street William H. Vanderbilt Bristol Wpa Recreation Group Tony Paul A. Herzig Angelo Perry Constitution Street Hill James J. Velleca John P. Marshall Fred Guevremont Orlando J. Bisbano Michael W Pasquarelli Jeremiah W Romano Henry Wright Joseph Bisbano Felix Langello WPA Domenic Guisto Young Sargento

Narragansett Electric Tops Safety Drive Record

New England Power Association reports early October safety campaign results for the Narragansett Electric Company show a perfect seven day period with 1412 workers uninjured and 19 days left. The drive emphasizes when in doubt use common sense and safety programs tailor to local needs led by District Safety Supervisor John H. Smith.

New England Power Association Narragansett Electric Company

Bottles Case Delayed Again in Flem ming Garvin Suit

Fifth District Court granted a further continuance to November 13 due to illness of defendant counsel Joseph A Hammill. Case involves Robert G Flemming versus Chris A Garvin. Garvin faces five counts of taking Flem ming milk bottles.

Joseph A. Hammill W Vincent Sumpter Fifth District Court Robert G Flemming Chris A. Garvin Flemming

Martin Hall Speech Classes Observe Columbus Day

Speech classes at Martin Hall ran a half day on Columbus Day and all activities resumed Friday. The article lists residents and staff, including Mrs George McCarthy resuming nursing duties and Dr Frederick Martin speaking to the local Chamber of Commerce.

Martin Hall George McCarthy Ursula Hogan Frederick Martin Chamber of Commerce of Quincey Mass Marion I. Bouman Cleveland Ohio Wilkes-Barre Penna Mrs Williams John Williams Edith Jane Hall Wil- Mams Peven Gecemat Maran Kumm Mary Tomlinson Edda vonRy Ithaca New York Kumm Niagara Falls N. Y Tom‘nson Amsterdam Neuhall Melrose Warrentown Virginia Cambridge Ellison Whelan Haverford Lee Dolan Pawtucket Providence College

Winners Announced In Agricultural Exhibit At Andrews Memorial

The Agricultural Course pupils at Andrews Memorial School announced winners for a recent exhibit. Notable entries include Manuel Botelho with Field Corn and Pop Corn, Samuel Mascena for Largest Potato and Garlic, Sebastian Morra with Fennel and Chicory, and many others such as Tad des Apicella Italian Squash and Ponderosa Tomatoes.

Andrews Memorial School Manuel Botelho Samuel Mascena Sebastian Morra Fred Bisbane Charles Andrade Sandy Fales Franklin Reynolds William Conley Vincent Vaccaro — Hubbard Antonio Morra Hooker Camera Edward Alves Pasquale Parisi Fazio Amolette Francis Costa Joseph Pimental Joseph Abenante L. P Mascena Charles Coggeshall

Parents Propose Door to Door School Bus Plan

Bristol parents of children at Lincoln Wheeler Country Day and Moses Brown Schools have hired an ICI Company's bus to solve transportation. The bus will operate door to door and adhere to Public Utilities Commission rules on habits insurance and operation. Space is available for four additional students. Call Bristol 191 J or Bristol 568 for information.

Bristol Lincoln Wheeler Country Day Moses Brown ICI Public C Utilities Commission

Boy Scout Troop Reorganizes Leads for Fall and Winter

First Troop meets in Scout Hall reorganizes patrols names new leaders and inaugurates fall and winter programs. Armistice Day plans plus a Halloween serial set for October 30. Leaders attend fall mobilization in Providence on October 48 and a leadership training course starts Thursday night in Warren.

Scout Hall Providence Warren Joseph Arouca Maynard Shulman Albert Vasconcellos Frank Sousa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bristol Field A. W. Burdon R. I. D. of 1812 D. of I. League Margaret Cirillo Rose Proble Louise Sousa A Connery M. E. Dwyer Scheme Madeline Almeida von Mary Kerr Serene Neces Carl Carlson Glass and Shaw Rutey Reinty Bristol Council K. OF C K. OF C. Hall State Street Westinghouse Victor Nnokan The Narragansett Electrric Company Gas & Electric Shop Hope Street N. E. Days Surgento Soap Box Derby Miss Rachel Shapiro Boy Scout Cubs S. S Admiral Edwards Sea Scouts Rbert C.eales NO Pleasant ST Fale River, MA J. J. Nascimento Newman Bros John Alden S. S. Pierce Co. Fine Foods el Leon NBC Newman
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