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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1941
Page
4
The Navy said the destroyer Kearney was torpedoed during patrol duty near Ireland with eleven missing and ten wounded. The president and Knox described defense waters and arming merchant ships pending congressional action. Lend-Lease transfers to Britain and record September aid were announced.
Probate Court yesterday probated the will of the late Samuel Norris of this town with Margaret Norris named executor and bond set at 75000 without surety. Bayard Ewing of Providence appointed appraiser. Norris widow to receive all bequests. Other matters included estate actions for Hammill D Assunca Lee Stone Gladding Silvia and others with appointments, accounts, and real estate petitions.
Mary Andrade was elected president of the Bristol Teachers Association yesterday afternoon at Reynolds school. Other officers named include vice president Michael Securo secretary Benjamin Hazen treasurer Ruth Kerr and several executive committee members. Superintendent Elmer S Mapes spoke on the town’s school history.
October 24 features the Bristol Police Benevolent Association fundraiser ball and a St Michael's Church rummage sale at St Michael's Parish Hall with proceeds benefiting St Michael's Church England. December 4 lists the Congregational Club Xmas sale at Guiteras House High Street and another Christmas event.
Miss C Veronica Brown 48 formerly of this town died Sunday after a short illness Her funeral was held today at William J Smith and Son Funeral Home East Providence A requiem mass was celebrated at Holy Name Church Bristol burial followed at St Marys Cemetery Bristol She was daughter of the late James F and Catherine McCarthy Brown born October 5 1893 in this town and lived here until moving to Providence
Mrs. Frank O Rene of 3 Franklin street hosts Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps for a card party at 8 15 p m with progressive whist and prizes. Drum Corps members assist and rehearse for a concert number Marching On and for next month’s concert.
Rev Arthur W. Burdon of the First Baptist Church hosted Bristol County Ministers Association at his Hope Street home. Principal speaker was Dr. Charles E. Fitzpatrick of the State Hospital for Mental Diseases in Howard, with Dr. Robert H. Mercer of St. Mary’s East Providence also present. Luncheon was served by Mrs Burdon and her daughter Mrs. Robert H. Drake.
The Vikings open their season on Thursday December 4 after a vigorous training session at the gym. New additions Jiggs Butler Edward Souda Bernard Grabert Vincent Grabert and John Freitas join veterans James Duffy Slim Roderick Mike Arruda Vinny Santo and Joe Pacheco under Coach Magee. Bumble Rish¢ returns as manager as Bristol aims to improve on last season's 20 straight wins and 25 of 28.
Trinity Church will host its 57th annual harvest festival at 7 45 pm Wednesday in Trinity Chapel on State and High streets. Rev. John P. Beauchamp leads the event with Rev. Albert C. Larned delivering the sermon and parishioners donating foodstuffs to a charitable organization. The Ladies Benevolent Society also sponsored St Michael's Church festival last Friday. A truckload of food items was sent to St Mary's Home for Children in Providence after the service where Rev H Neville Tinker preached at the Church of the Epiphany in Providence.
Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella held its annual Hallowe en party in K of C Hall on State street with a large turnout. Costume prizes went to Mrs Eliza White Mrs Marie Vermette and Mrs Catherine Gibson while door prizes were awarded to Mrs Winifred Sylvester Mrs Elizabeth Dwyer and Miss Tunney. Judges included Mrs Joseph Hickey Warren Circle and Miss Henry and Miss Garrity Fall River Circle. Refreshments were arranged by chair Mae Gormally with Lena E McKenna as ex officio.
A compact pastiche of quotes on goodness and virtue from Bacon New Testament Latimer Eddy Emerson and Shaftesbury arguing that true worth comes from inner goodness. The excerpts tie moral character to divine likeness and the fruits of righteous living.
The event held in Colt Memorial High School Auditorium featured prizes including a radio won by Carl Johnson of Providence and door prizes awarded to Mrs. George Gladue Mrs. Michael J. O'Brien and William Leahy. Numerous high scorers were listed with many volunteers coordinating tickets tables chairs prizes and refreshments under committees led by Mrs. George H. Baldwin and Miss Catherine Levere.
John Mello, a Bristol shoemaker, denied an assault charge after a knife attack in an argument with partner Joseph Lero on Oct 10. Both men were arraigned in Fifth District Court. bail set at 500 dollars for each, with hearings scheduled in two weeks.
Principal Edward Fitzgerald announced this morning that librarian Miss Osterberg acquired from a private collection a rare history of Bristol by Prof. Wilfred H. Muthropert. The expenditure, delayed since 1938, was made possible by the opportunity.
Mrs Abbie Lizzie Van Slyck Tingley longtime Bristol Children s Home treasurer died Saturday at 23 Union street after a long illness. Born May 29, 1861 in Providence she moved to Bristol 40 years ago with her husband who died in 1936. She was active at St Michael s Church and Bristol Fortnightly Club and served on the Children s Home board. Survived by son Harleigh V S Tingley daughter Helen Tingley and three grandchildren. Funeral held at her home with Rev Anthony R Parshley officiating burial at Juniper Hill Cemetery. Floral tribute from the Class of 1879 Providence English High School marked her ties to the reunion народ.
Manuel Andrade 77 longtime resident died yesterday morning at 33 Bay View avenue after a long illness Born in the Madeira Islands August 2 1864 he came to the United States at 19 lived in Newport seven years then settled here He worked 38 years at the United States Rubber Company Bristol factory He would have marked his 50th wedding anniversary January 14 Surviving his wife Olivia Faria Andrade three daughters three sons three grandchildren a brother and two sisters in Madeira Islands Funeral from his home at 8 15 tomorrow morning with a 9 o clock mass at St Elizabeths Church Burial in St Marys Cemetery
Mrs Maria Theresa Sousa Mello wife of John C Mello longtime Bristol businessman died at her home 17 Charles Street after a yearlong illness She was 58 born April 1 1884 in St Michaels Azores and came to the United States 39 years ago Survived by husband son John C Mello Jr six daughters two brothers Manuel and Ernest Sousa three sisters and three grandchildren Funeral set for 8 15 at home with 9 o clock mass at St Elizabeths Church
A fragmented report lists names and roles such as secretary and treasurer with unclear spellings. The piece mentions groups and ranks and references several individuals including a ruler or leader and potential groups involved.
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