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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1939

Page

3

Pacheco Refines Plea and Is Fined in Fifth District Court

Manuel Pacheco, 53, of Perry Plat, was fined $25 and costs after retracting a not guilty plea to a Sept. 15 violent assault on neighbor Manuel Almeida. Police Chief Ferrara called him a good man when sober and bad when drinking, noting multiple prior drunkenness charges. Other cases included trespass ejectment judgment for Angelo Panzarella vs. Grace Goff and several civil matters continued or set for later dates.

Manuel Pacheco Perry Plat Fifth District Manuel Almeida Pacheco Anthony J. Ferrara Angelo Panzarella Grace Goff The Midland Underwriters Corp Jacob Bassing Nisi William Francis Clement Oliver Domingos Rodrigues Antone Perry William F. Silvia Atlantic Re- Seine Commagrand Ras Se Imva

Altar Society Plans Hallowe'en Party

The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church organizes a Hallowe'en party for October 31 in the parish hall on Congregational Street. Genevieve Pagnano chairs the event with a committee including Mrs. Frank Principe Mrs. Mary Rich and several Misses. The group also holds card parties at members’ homes to support the church fund with Miss Raphalena DeRosa heading another committee assisted by Miss Virginia Salzano.

Altar Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Congregational Street Genevieve Pagnano Frank Principe Mary Rich Josephine Bruno Rose Campanella Madeline Ortelessa Nancy Turcarolo Virginia Salzano Geraldine Marino Anna DeRosa Mary DeFelice Raphalena DeRosa Etta Bishano Mary Carmone Helen Romano Mary Malafronte Rees Fannie DeFelics Wena

Mount Hope Bridge Toll and Construction Timeline Highlights

A historical account notes the Mount Hope Bridge opened with a toll paid by General Callan on October 24, 1929. It details manager Stan Friswell’s rise, weekly top-to-bottom inspections, cable checks, solar lighting by 6,115 globes, and a full chronology of construction from 1927 to 1929 with key milestones in piers, viaducts, towers, cables, and roadway slabs.

Rhode Island Bristol Friswell Stan Roger Williams Fleeschal

Children Plan Masquerade Party at Lincoln Hall

A masquerade party for the Children of Mary Sodality at St Elizabeth's Church will be held on Sunday October 29 at Lincoln Hall. Prizes will be awarded for best dressed and for game winners. Arrangements are led by Misses Frances Garcia Mary Goulart Phoebe Garcia Marie Pacheco Alice Vargas Mary Vargas Frances Dolan Mary E Garcia Lillian Borges.

Children of Mary Sodality St Elizabeth’s Church Lincoln Hall Frances Garcia Mary Goulart Phoebe Garcia Marie Pacheco Alice Vargas Mary Vargas Frances Dolan Mary E. Garcia Lillian Borges

Tribute to Leo Mansi Bristolians Mourn Local athlete dies at 24

Leo Mansi aged 24 died at Truesdale Hospital Fall River after a month long illness. A standout athlete at Colt Memorial High School he excelled in football baseball and basketball and played for the Bristol Twilight League and U S Rubber squads. His courage on field and court was admired as he battled illness until his final game on June 22.

Leo Everyanith Bitte Beane Head Colt Memorial High U. S Frost Kings Mansi

Scout Notes Cover Weekend Activities and Meetings

Informal Awashonki Herd gathering ended with a mystery ride to a Warren Chinese restaurant for supper. Upcoming events include Bristol Bay Scouts Drum Corps plans, leadership training in Warren High School, and an annual Halloween party in the Makowsky block.

Awashonki Herd Scout Honor Society Warren Herd Providence Drum Corps Bristol Bay Scouts Bugle and Main Scout Hall Bristol Warren High School

Colt Keeps Clean Slate Downs Barrington 7-0 in Class C

Colt Memorial’s Huston coached team earned a 7 to 0 victory over Barrington at Guiteras Field before 1400 paid spectators. Colt scored the only touchdown in the second period on a ground drive capped by Vin Santo’s extra point. Barrington fought hard but could not break through Colt’s defense as the home team showed occasional hesitancy in play selection and execution.

Barrington Colt Guiteras Field Cali Sre Sea Gonds Ayr Er Burriffvillé Warren South Kingstown de la Salle Huston Vin Santo Burrillville

St Rita Society Barn Dance Ads Two Contests and Fun

St Rita's Society of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church plans a barn dance Wednesday night at Bristol Train of Arcillery Hall State Street. The program includes a Prettiest prize and a famirsi ostyma prize plus a jitterbug contest and entertainment. Co chairmen Theresa Turillo and Caroline Squatrito head the arrangements with Ann Spaghetti Christina Camera and Beatrice Riccio assisting.

St Rita's Society of Our Lady of Mt

Autumn social events listed by church groups and clubs

The schedule lists a series of events from St Rita's and Ivy Guild including a Barn Dance on Oct 25 at Armory, a Card Party on Oct 26 at St Michael's Parish House, the Third Annual Police Ball on Oct 27 at the New Bristol Casino, a Food Sale on Nov 4 at Guiteras House, and a two night performance The Dead of Night by St Mary's Players on Nov 13 and 14 at St Mary's Auditorium, followed by a Christmas Sale on Dec 7 at Guiteras House.

Oepamins Ednesday St Rita’s Society B. T. A. Armory Ivy Guild St. Michael’s Parish House New Bristol Casino Bristol Police Beneficial Association Congregational Club Guiteras House St Mary’s

Girl Scout Troop Elects Officers At Goldenrod Meeting

Goldenrod Troop elected officers at a Thursday meeting. Scribe Priscilla Dewlebagal Ageoargnens Geel OCS arr eee a ety Repee Mananeer. Treasurer Margaret Libbert. Assistant Treasurer Louise Usher. Pine Cove Patrol leader Mary Vermette. Scarlet Oak Patrol leader Mary Pacheco. Wide Awake Patrol leader Margaret Viera. Beehive Patrol leader Constance Briggs.

Goldenrod Priscilla Dewlebagal Ageoargnens Geel Mananeer Deneera Margaret. Libbert Louise Usher Pine Cove Patrol Mary Vermette Mary Serbst Scarlet Oak Patrol Mary Pacheco Margaret Guevremont Wide Awake Patrol Margaret Viera Claire Ethier Beehive Patrol Constance Briggs Freda DeCosta

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