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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1931
Page
3
Original crooner Crosby brings his unique singing style to a major national hookup. From station WABC on CBS, he will broadcast six nights a week with a fifteen minute program twice nightly at 7 15 E S T and 11 00 P M for eastern and western audiences. A famous dance orchestra backs him and Certified Cremo cigars sponsor the show.
The funeral for Mrs Francis S Aruja 38 wife of Joseph Aruja of 39 First School Street was held after a high mass at St Elizabeth's Church. Born in Warren she moved to Fall River and then the town. Survived by husband father and six siblings a daughter and a son. Burial at Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River with bearers all relatives.
Two playlets The Town Crier and How Doughnuts Were Made were presented by Grade 6B pupils at Reynolds School Friday afternoon. Miss Ella Waldron supervised with announcer Paul Margo.
Funeral services for Miss Mary A Pacheco 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs Manuel Pacheco of 8 Usher Street were held at St Elizabeths Church. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery. Born in Azores she lived here since age three and is survived by her parents three brothers Joseph Anthony and Edward and a sister Mrs Elizabeth Flores of Fall River.
Three year old Fred Bruno son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bruno of State street was injured Friday afternoon when he fell in his yard. Dr Antonio DAngelo treated a fractured right thigh and the youth was taken to Truesdale Hospital Fall River for further care.
The piece argues U S meddling in Latin American affairs under the Monroe Doctrine fuels tensions with China and Japan. It contends the core issue is the global economic system that prioritizes profits over shared resources, calling for equitable living and peaceful cooperation to prevent future conflicts.
Funeral services for Edith Evelyn Clarkson were conducted Friday at 1 pm from her home 380 High Street with Rev Waitham C Darby officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery Fall River Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters rites were performed at the home Thursday evening with officers Gladys Brelsford Anna Saunders Rachel Simmons Mrs George Marz and Mrs Charles Nelle taking part.
More than 75 members and guests attended the Hallowe en dance given by Company C Colonial unit of the Bristol Train of Artillery in the Artillery hall on State street Friday evening. Old fashioned dances were featured with Capt Henry Bullock as promoter. A committee of Henry Bullock Albert Hartley and Gordon R Brown served refreshments.
This column invites written comments on timely topics affecting the town. Readers may share views on local welfare, issues, and interests. Submit opinions to be considered for publication and discussion in upcoming issues.
Letter urges a sea wall from Windmill Point to Willow Walk to stabilize the Pappasquash Road and create a sidewalk. It argues a wall would spur state support for a permanent road, improve a popular scenic drive, and involve local labor, gravel, and stone donations.
In a Friday tennis event Mary Seabury lost to Mary Reynolds in three sets while Helen Church beat Reynolds. Mobhie Hamill vs Mary I Perry scheduled with handicap 0 30. Bristol Chapter DAR marked Rhode Island battle anniversary with a clambake and receptions hosted by Mrs Fo Brownell and Mrs Barker, 38 attendees enjoying seaside scenery and formal toasts.
A brief note asserts that no place on earth is completely rain free, even the Sahara is not entirely arid.
Railroad ties typically endure ten to twenty years under regular use. Industry inspectors note aging ties may require replacement to maintain track safety and reliability.
Moses Brown by 6 to 0 over Colt Eleven in a hard fought Friday game on Moses Brown’s field. The Quakers, heavier and persistent, finally broke through in the second half with a 15 yard pass Warburton to Towle for the lone touchdown, Hinkle missing the extra point. Colt defense stood firm early then faltered late as Leahy to Ruggerio was intercepted.
A football play description lists multiple substitutions for Moses Brown and Colt Memorial and names officials including Referee J H Kehoe Umpire Don Burke and Linesman G R Thompson Time of periods 1 minutes.
Fragmentary note argues boys desire a small cave like hideout rather than a large space. Emphasizes simplicity, personal shelter, and a playful retreat as a source of happiness for a boy.
A brief item notes early 19th century efforts in the United States to preserve and store food efficiently. It references commercial organizations and evolving methods amid the era's growing market and domestic needs.
The Netopian Society stages two comedies on Wednesday evening November 4 at the De Wolf Memorial. And the Lamp Went Out features Evelyn De Vere as heroine with a cast including Mrs Archie Dunbar and Roswell S Bosworth. Col Cheatem's Country Store stars Col Cheatem and Rev H D Graetz with a chorus of Mrs F Reginald Dimond and others, plus pianist Wilfred LaBelle.
OHN McCormack will be heard in late October and December radio programs. He appears as guest star in the General Electric Song at Twilight Home Circle on Sunday afternoons with popular ballads broadcast nationwide on the NBC network. Geraldine Farrar Mary Garden Jeritza and other Metropolitan and Chicago Civic Opera singers join him. A daily Home Circle Program for women will also be carried coast to coast.
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