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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1932

Page

3

Local chatter and town doings spill in mixed notes

A jumble of names and rumors covers upcoming events and people in town life. Charley Martello named captain of the BT Aboard, Charley Garvin famed for a capture, Louis Fialdi joins oil business, Al LeClerc taking up sax, Johnnie Rego and RI State pal courting local girls, Doc Holmtes music praised, Metacom Chestnut accident noted, and Eric Marsden Georgie Le maire eyed as CMHL football prospects.

Bill Taktele Charley Martello T. A. Bard Chit Garvin Sam ‘Ferrara Pigeddup Louis Fialdi al. LeClerc Johnnie Rego R. I. State Wilbur’s Doc Holmtes Metacom Avenue Chestnut Street Russell Dunbar Bill Simmel Tall Cedars Eric Marsden Georgie Lemaire CMHL

Halloween Dance and Town Tidbits From the Belvedere

Local notes report a Halloween dance at Casito and a warning you will not crash the event after nine. Edgie Begdon runs town hosting, while Eddie Facksoni is dubbed Don Juan. Town chatter mentions pipes, initials in a letter, and various local outings.

MGM Eddie Facksoni Edgie Begdon Belvedere Jimmy Salzano Academy Hall Wood Street Larry Ashton Attlemore Georgie Dupont Pawtucket AJ. Levy Providence R. K Bristol Les Eisenstadt Doc Callery Abe Eisenstadt Frank Dimond Art Tattrie Jalominae

Colorful school play program showcases local youths talents

Robert Tourigney 13 and Michael Langello 15 lead The Old Fashioned School and An Episode in Edison's Life at High School Fridy. The program, directed by Miss Jessie Molasky, featured a student cast from Grades 8A 9C staging episodes from school life and Edison history with songs and narration.

Thomas A BSA Guiteras Enor Friry Robert Tourigney Michael Langello Tourigney Langello Eecaine Edison Jessie Molasky Little Red Schoolhouse Antone Perroni May Link Gordon Morgan Gilbert Jones Clinton Pendleton Jane English Clyde Pendleton Ruth Roxie Anthony Tasiello John Fox John Simoes Frank Reed Daniel Carvalho John Cox Peter Pacheco Ruth French Arthur Nunes Jennie Ants Carlo Ventura Song Mr. Law Mrs Law John Abenante Mr Edison Dominic Ruggieri Andrew Margo Menlo Park Thomas Alva Edison Herman Fish Raymond McNamara Edmond Borges Frank Ruggieri Thomas Fitzpatrick Joseph Coite Frank Balzano Lous Celone Anthony Principe Frank Ruggierio

Mary Callan Installed as Regent of Hope Circle

Miss Mary A Callan was installed as Regent of Hope Circle No. 70 Daughters of Isabella for the third year running at K of C Home on State street. State Regent Mrs Mars FP Prendergast of Providence presided with marshals Mrs Helen Dod and Miss Catherine Bertrand. Additional officers installed include Chaplain Rex Thomas J Gillan. Past Regent Miss Winifred C Walsh. Vice Regent Miss Nora E Dwyer. Financial Secretary Mrs Mary A Lannah. Recording Secretary Mrs Alice Svivia. Treasurer Miss Marguerite Walsh. Chancellor Mrs Emma Young. Custodian Mrs Nellie Connors. Monitor Mrs Esa Burke. Inside Guard Mrs Mary Collins. Outside Guard Mrs Ethel Connors. Trustee three years Mrs Bridget Lewis Sribe. First Guide Mass Regina Morris. Second Guide Mrs Alice Dubuc. Organist Ms Lena Ingram. Banner Bearer Mass Geraldine Marino. A chicken salad supper followed, social committee listed. Arrangements led by Miss Winifred C Walsh, Mrs Alice Dubuc, Miss Catherine Bertrand, Miss Geraldine Marino, and Mrs Catherine Gibson.

Mary Callan Hope Circle Mary A Callan Isabella K of C State Street Mars FP Prendergast Providence Helen Dod Catherine Bertrand Rex Thomas J Gillan Winifred C Walsh Geraldine Marino Nellie Hymes Mav McDonough Bessie Jo Crowley Nellie Coimors Maria Vermette Mildred Beauregard Mary McHugh Mire Sophie Coughlan Marguerite Walsh Mary A Lanno Alice Fo Sylvia Emma Young Alice Dubuc Catherine Gibson

Miss Virgan Fo LeClair Bride Elect Honored

A Halloween themed evening shower for Miss Virgan Fo LeClair, October bride elect, was hosted by her sister Miss Charlotte LeClair at 17 Burton Street. Over 20 guests from Beach Terrace, Warren and Providence attended and a collation was served by Miss Gwendolyn LeClair. The decorated reception reflected the season. A primary grade event marked for October 27 at Olver School noted Charles W Martin, Marine engineer, as the groom candidate.

Virgan Fo LeClair Charlotte LeClair Burton Street Beach Terrace Warren Providence Ardee Gwendolyn LeClair le‘ Dar Olver Charles W Martin

Democratic Rally to Feature Green and Local Speakers

The Pastime Theatre hosts a Democratic rally Thursday November 3 with principal speaker Theodore Francis Green. Other speakers include Congressman Francis B. Condon Robert E. Quinn candidate for Lieutenant Governor Louis Cappelli Secretary of State candidate and John P Hartigan seeking Attorney General.

Theodore Francis Green Francis B. Condon Robert E. Quinn Louis Cappelli John P. Hartigan

East Providence Independent Defeats Y M C A Eleven 12 0

East Providence Independent football team upsets Bristol 12 to 0 at Soloe Home field on Sunday. Hanatow and O Donnell scored for the winners while Bristol threatened in the second half but could not convert. Paulie Thomas and River Cardoza starred for Bristol as East Providence sealed the win with a strong line and defense. Referee James F. Sullivan. umpires Castriotta Navack. Time periods 12 minutes.

Bisbane East Providence Hanatow Warren High School Penn Weenie Ruggiero Nee Brown Bristol O'Donnell Key Citadel Paulie” Thomas River Cardoza Joe Murgo Cappucci W. Ruggiero Sousa Providence Silver Hughes Hicks Rounds Mooradian Riley Bobo Ryan Amarel Tacks Genari Genar Hanatty Texeira Tamburra Pasquerell Asciola Annarummo Campagna Servant Massa Jeaura Murphy Clark Ferreira Herzig Mans Thomas

Pacheco pleads not guilty after DUI crash in Fall River

Arthur M Pacheco 30 of 37 Howard Street Fall River charged with operating under the influence. He pleaded not guilty before Judge Benjamin F Lindemuth. case continued one week for trial with $500 bail. Police say his car hit a wagon on Metacom Avenue injuring none in the wagon occupants. Three boys ages 16 and 13 in the wagon were shaken but unhurt. Milk and bottles spilled after the collision. Civil dockets of Salvadore Nunes and others were continued or defaulted.

Arthur M Pacheco Howard Street Fall River Benjamin F Lindemuth Fifth District Court Pacheco John Andrade Thompson Avenue Metacom Avenue William I Serbst Tony Reis Roma Street Tony Caizzi State Street Lindemuth Salvador Nunes Daniel W. Coggeshall Lino Almeida Joe Carvalho Service Realty and Loan Corp Charles Dionne Nesme Service Realty, and Loan Corp Antonia, Morra Abraham, Eisenestadt Mary Cardoza Brown

Early 1907 Town Council Faces Debate in Supervisor Selections

A special session of the Town Council elects Democratic Supervisors James Murphy John Byrnes and Peter Colton and Republican Supervisors Orrin Thurston George Salisbury and Arthur Bunn. The council cites old committee control as new panel forms. Also announced is the first football game of the season between Bristol Independents and Newport YMC A with lineup spots listed.

James P. Murphy John J. Byrnes Peter J. Colton Orrin K. Thurston George G. Salisbury Arthur S. Bunn Unii Orrin K. Thurton Frank B. Wilson John T. Asn Leon B. Kenney William P. Cross Arthur W. Barrett John T. Ashton Orrin Thurston George S. Salisbury Edward S. Bunn Edward F. Doyle William H. Cheetham Robert C. Gifford Sumner Ball Fred M. Dixon E. I. Brownell Edward E.wilkinson Bristol Independents Newport Y. M. C. A John Brown Fred Teaver H. Bush A Oliver William Tobin S. A. McKeon D. Sullivan W. Dailey F. Downey T. Bradie C Mathewson

Social at Bristol Yacht Club honors cantata team

A last evening social at the Bristol Yacht Club celebrated the cantata The Holy City produced at St Michael's Church last June. Attendees included the choir soloists and invited friends from Providence and Fall River. Vaccaro Brothers Orchestra provided dancing music and caterer William B. Reed served luncheon. About 49 members attended. Mrs Wallis E Howe and Mrs W Fred Williams were the patrons.

Bristol Yacht Club Holy City St. Michael's Church Providence Fall ‘River Vaccaro Brothers’ Orchestra William B. Reed Wallis E. Howe W. Fred Williams

Stained Windows at Trinity Church To Be Blessed

The two stained windows on Trinity Church's west side will be blessed by Rector Rev. W. R. Trotter after the 10:30 a m Sunday service. The windows were positioned for dedication.

Trinity Church W. R. Trotter

Unclear OCR Report on Local Assembly Walk Through Town

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a group marching from Font Bribe Armory along Tate Street to a Cone train. The text references Cercle Jacques and a sale and mentions a gathering last evening with attendees, but details are garbled and names unclear.

Beatal Cercle Jacques Cartin F Armory Tate Street

E T A Beats Senators In Merchants Bowling League

At State Street alleys last Friday E T A defeated the Senators by three points and Pozzi Drugteam defeated Night Hawks. A Guevremont rolled a high single of 120 and a 343 series as scores are listed.

Fai Aes Merchants' Bowling League State Street Senators Pozzi Drug Hawks A. Guevremont

Do Hens Lay On Sundays Question From Teacher

A pupil asks if hens lay on Sundays while solving a problem about a woman gathering five eggs daily. The Indianapolis News item frames a simple arithmetic query on weekly egg collection and student curiosity.

William Indianapolis News

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