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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1934
Page
4
In U S Rubber Company League action at High Street Alleys on Tuesday night Paracore defeated Zipcords while Laytex and Royal split. Bartlett starred with a 141 high single and a 39 high three-string total.
Miss Eunice M Beirne hosted fifteen young friends for a Halloween masquerade at her home 47 First School Street. The evening featured festive decorations and games of the season. Hostess's mother assisted with serving along with Mrs D Asselin of Warren and Miss Betty Breen. Guests came from Warren Barrington Providence and East Greenwich.
This readers note invites local residents to submit comments on topics affecting town welfare and interests. Submitters may share observations, suggestions, and concerns to contribute to community discourse.
In a letter to the Bristol Phoenix John J. Nixon seeks Bristol voters support as an Independent candidate for the First District House seat. He notes 16 years of political activity, civic and fraternal involvement, defense of Old Age Pension, and vows to work for Bristol’s growth if elected.
A list of community happenings from Oct 30 to Dec 5 including bingo at State Street Armory, a masquerade Halloween party at Hotel Belvedere, a dinner dance by the Portuguese-American Women's Civic League, a Ramage sale by First Congregational Church Flower Committee, bean supper at MFE Church, Pollyanna play at Colt High School auditorium, a Guiteras House supper and Christmas sale by Congregational Club, and Christmas sales by Ladies Aid and Mite Society groups.
The listing promotes two features for Monday night. First, Human Side stars Adolphe Menjou with Doris Kenyon and others in a witty dramatic comedy drama with charm and humor. Second, The Notorious Sophie Lang presents Gertrude Michael as a jewel thief who outwits police and rivals in a stylish detective romance.
Town Sergeant Thomas E Johnson issues the official notice detailing district meeting locations Artillery Armory State Street and John Post Reynolds School House High Street Bristol for November 6 1934 to vote for state and local representatives senators governor and a third unemployment relief loan proposition. The polling hours run 9 AM to 5 PM with districts and officials listed and the county election authority citing constitutional authority.
Jane McKenna notes rain postpones Monday afternoon meet shifting to next week. Peggy helps Star patrol learn new meeting form and Spinning Wheel dance. girls share cookie totals and points tallies. Officers listed for Blue Eagle Trefoil Star and Red Cross patrols with Jane McKenna as Troop Licente.
Probate court in Bristol approves Nelson V Gay and Catherine M Gay to adopt Dorothy Veronica Medreau born 1927 in Providence. Child has lived with petitioners since 1931. Name change to Dorothy Ann Gay requested. Court orders publication notices and hearing set for December 3, 1934.
Edward J Quinn of Bristol named administrator of the Annie J Quinn estate. Creditors must file claims with the clerk within the legally prescribed period beginning October 26, 1924, as stated by John W Church, Clerk.
Vernon Munro of Bristol Rhode Island qualified as Administrator of the estate of James A. Munro, deceased. Creditors must file their claims by law beginning October 19, 1934, per clerk John W. Church.
Guardian of the persons and estates is appointed by the Bristol Probate Court for Edward Costa Ferreira and EXother Costa Ferreira. Creditors must file claims within six months from the first advertisement. The notice appears in Bristol on October 23, 1934 with posting dates October 26 and November 2.
October 23 1934 notice of appointment by Probate Court of Mary Costa Ferreira a minor of Bristol guardian Rose Costa Ferreira guardian bond and qualification by law filed with Clerk John V Church Clerk Rhode Island guardianship notice for a minor in Bristol with dates 10 26 and 11 29 mentioned in the document.
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