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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1932

Page

4

Colt and De La Salle Vying For Class KR Standings

Colt faces Newport in a next Friday Class B clash as De La Salle, after losses to Classical Central Falls Warren and a forthcoming South Kingstown game, eyes improvement. Coach Fitzgerald drills players after school and emphasizes scholastic standards amid a tough season.

Newport Boys de la Salle Classical Central Falls Warren South Kingstown Peacedale Colt South County Boys Pawtucket East Providence Fitzgerald

High School Football Debuts Highlight Freshman Backfield

The back-field features Fa sano at quarterback Capoine and Bian cazzo at half Bruno at full. Dubuc and Jackson guard positions while Otten Sanford and the co op r squad fill tackle holes. Notably the halfbacks and center are first year players. they merit watching.

AON Digs Senet Siehach Nap Co-Oper Pasa Petroni Pe Sousa Sanford Otten Dubuc Jackson Toe Bruno Fasano Capoine Biancuzzo Paul Bruno

Bristol Rotary Bowling Team Tops Norwood Rivalry

The Bristol Rotary first team earned one point from four in a match with Norwood at State St Alleys on Wednesday evening. The Rotary second team won three points of four in the same encounter.

Bristol Rotary Norwood State St. Alleys

Dorothy Dix American Philanthropist and Reformer

Dorothy Dix an American philanthropist born in Hampden Maine on April 4 1802 opened a Boston school about 1821 wrote devotion books for children 1824 1830 and later studied jails and almshouses 1841 investigating treatment of pauper insane Her work helped establish insane asylums and reformed prisons and almshouses She served as superintendent of women nurses during the Civil War.

Dorothy Dix Hampden Boston

Remarkable Micro Details Dubbed By Ancient Texts

A fragment cites astonishing scales from blood, codfish germs, and silkworm threads. It notes three million red globules in a drop, codfish germs dwarfed by men, a grain of sand vastly larger than a germ, and metals drawn to extreme thinness with twelve hundred wires equaling a single silkworm thread.

Your Column for Timely Topics in Our Paper

This reader column invites in writing on timely topics about our town welfare and interests. Share thoughts, concerns, or suggestions for community betterment in concise notes.

Beware of Bogus Boy Scouts in Bristol

A Bristol reader warns residents that some youths posing as Boy Scouts solicit newspapers for fundraising but are not registered scouts. The note urges requesting an unexpired registration card to verify identity and ensure dealings are with the local Boy Scouts of America. It mentions upcoming toy collection for repair and cautions on confirming names with registration details.

the Phoenix Bristol Boy Scouts of America

Tea party and birthday fun in Bristol

Miss Minnie D W Perrys hosted a tea for her niece Lavinia Hodgkinson with guests including Marjorie Van Wikle Florence Archer Melle Wheelwright Helen Case Harriet Fletcher Christine Howe Catherine Tucker and Bertram Wall of Shelter Island Now a Bristol High School graduate Katharine Salisbury and relatives returned from Boston. Russell Van Vast celebrated his fifth birthday with about 20 playmates at his party.

Minnie D'W Perrys Lavinia Hodgkinson Primrose Cast Marjorie van Wikle Florence Archer Melle Wheelwright Helen Case Harriet Fletcher Christine Howe Philadelphia Catherine Tucker Bertram Wo Wall Shelter Island Bristol High School

Reba Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers in Newport Hall

Reba Rebekah Lodge 60 elected and installed officers at Pellows Hall last night with District Deputy President Vislove Kaul presiding. Officers named include Noble Grand Rachel Simmons Vice Grand Hattie Northup Recording Secretary Elizabeth T Gladding Financial Secretary Minna Alder Treasurer Anne Voosemour Warden Christina Remieres Conductor Visfahel Remieres Chaplain Mrs Sewart Musican Mabel Grabert Inside Guardian Lilliam Nicholas Outside Guardian John Stewart Right and Left Supporters named for Noble Grand and Vice Grand. social and refreshments followed by committee.

Newls Reba Rebekah Lodge Aim Salle Colat Ode Noble Grand Gladys Brelsford Pauline Bullock Meta Williston Mabel Dunbar Dorothy Mott

Rhode Island Branch of National Economy League Launches Enrollment Drive

The Rhode Island branch begins a state-wide campaign from Oct 24 to Oct 29 aiming to reduce government costs and taxes by enforcing economies and efficiency. It promotes non-partisan action with leaders named, endorsing broader chamber support and urging enrollment over dues.

Rhode Island National Economy League Providence-Biltmore Town Criers National Advisory Council Fox Calvin Coolidge New York Alfred E Smith Elihu Root Newton D Baker John J Pershing William S Sims New England Organization Committee Richard F. Byrd Richard S. Russell Thomas H West, Jr Robert B. Dresser Maurice Congdon Walliam W Moss Patrick P Curran Robert H Goddard Frerett S Hartwell J Earle Bacon Rhodes Island R Foster Reynolds Howard W Fitz Providence Arthur L. Jackson Herbert B. Lewis Robert G. Ingraham Town Criers Co-Operative United States Chamber of Commerce Rhode Island Conference of Business Asian Clations Rhode Island Chambers of Commerce and Business Men's Providence Chamber of Commerce Warwick Chamber of Commerce Narragansett Chamber of Commerce Chambers of Commerce and Business

Community events and charitable sales to note

A sequence of local events announced includes a dance at the BOOT AO Armory October 20 27 under Batters D, a Pinafore performance at Excelsior Tennis Club, a Christmas Sale by the Epworth League on November 19, a Thursday chicken supper by the Congregational Club at Guiteras House on December 1, and a Christmas Sale by the Ladies Aid Society of the State Street Church on December 6.

Batters D Excelsior

Boston Born Daughters Reported in Local Notices

In Providence at Tying-In Hospital a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs James Bertrand of this town on October 2. In Ning this town a daughter to Sir and Mrs Jesse King of 50 Thames Street on October 2. In Rices at 42 Bourn Street a daughter named Cometta was born to Mr and Mrs Harrys Rices on October 19.

Death of Former Resident F verett West at 83

West At Charleton Massachusetts this morning reports the death of F verett West in his 83rd year. He formerly resided in the town and is recalled by neighbors.

West Charleton Mass F.verett West

Scouts Plan Independent Order of Sane Towship Event

The Pawtucket area Scouts head the Bristol Warren and East Providence lodges for a Halloween themed event. The Flying Eagle Patrol won four of five contests in a Monday series. Troop 5 indoor games drew 12 boys due to bad weather. Troop 2 held a test instruction period. council outlined future plans. Troop 4 set to meet for party planning and tests. An advisory committee session is slated for next Tuesday at 8 in the Scout Building. Court of Honor and Board of Awards meet at 7 pm the same day.

Pawtucket Bristol Warren Dence Flying Eagle Fish Amon Jamiel P. L Edward Alléssandro John Abenante Maynard Suzman Lawrence S. Ashton Bruno Valloro

Election of Officers of Golden Rod Troop

Goldenrod Troop elected officers in Reynolds School with Barbara Huestis Lavinia Guevremont and Esther Hazen as patrol leaders Jesse Sandford as secretary Nancy Cortellessa as sergeant at arms The treasurer and scribe to be chosen next week Scout Week runs Oct 31 to Nov 5 chaired by Lieut Mrs Francis Bragg Cookies sale Oct 22 to 28 and Halloween party Oct 26 in Huestis barn Hope Street

Golden Rod Troop Goldenrod Troop Reynolds School Barbara Huestis Lavinia Guevremont Esther Hazen Jésse Sandford Nancy Cortellessa Francis Bragg Huestis’ Barn Hope Street

Canvassers Notice and Probate Briefs from Bristol Rhode Island

Multiple notices from Bristol Town Clerk and Probate Court dated October 1932. Canvassers convene November 1 to review voter lists for the election next Tuesday after the first Monday. Probate matters include will probate for Francisco G Vieira and Ella F Cooke and administration for Saverio Vitiello. notices set for early November 1932 and require filing claims and bond.

Estate of Patrick Foley Administrator Named

Notice announces Samuel A Hall of Bristol has qualified as Administrator of Patrick Foley late of Bristol deceased. Creditors must file claims in the office within the times required by law beginning October 19, 1938.

Saverio Vitiello Dorreric Vitiello Bristol Saverio Vaitiello Brestol Samuel A Hall Patrick Foley

Probate notices for Bristol wills in October 1932

The Bristol probate court admits the last will and testament of John W Tucker late of Bristol R 1 and appoints executors John H Tucker Jr RK Hospital Trust Co Providence RI and John W Church as clerk notices to claimants begin Oct 7 1932. An Ella F Cooke will is presented for probate with consideration scheduled Oct 17 1932 in Bristol Probate Court Room notices published in Bristol Phanix.

Bristol Francisco G. Vieira Francisco G Vieira Bristol Phenix John W John W. Tucker John W Church RK Hospital Trust Company Providence R I John H Tucker JR High Street Bristol Ko Ella F. Cooke Ella F Cooke John W. Church

GATU Comedy Mystery With Lowe and McLaglen Cast

A 1930s spoof features Richard Arlen and McLaglen as detectives in a bungling murder plot. Adrienne Ames leads as a society woman drawn into the case with a hanging threat and a tangled web of clues.

Andy Ne Gatu Aturday Richard zArlen Lowe Toni the Lowe Cage McLaglen Syoman Arlen Adrienne Ames

Love Is a Racket shines with teen charm and modern pace

Sunday article reviews Douglas Fairbanks Jr in Love Is a Racket a First National film about a Broadway columnists love affair. The cast includes Ann Dvorak Lee Tracy and Frances Dee directed by William A Wellman based on Ian James novel. Second feature Forgotten Commandments with Sari Maritza Gene Raymond Marguerite Churchill Irving Pichel offers a love triangle amid new morals.

Douglas Faihbanks, Jr Young Fairbanks, Jr Ann Dvorak Lee Tracy Frances Dee William A Wellman Aian James New York Sari Maritza Gene Raymond Marguerite Churchill Irving Pichel Mailhons

Westward Passage Inspires With Harding In Key Role

Ann Harding stars in Westward Passage with Laurence Olivier Irving Pichel and Zasu Pitts. Drama explores fidelity and a wife who questions whether it defines life amid divorce and a second marriage.

Ann Harding Laurence Oliver Irving Pichel Zasu Pitts Juliette Compton Astor

Foolish Men Sage Quote From Hi Ho in Chinatown

A Washington Star quotation attributes a remark to Hi Ho of Chinatown about men claiming courage and waging war as a means to frighten a similarly brave enemy. The line critiques bravado and the illusion of risk free warfare.

Hi Ho Chinatown Washington Star

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