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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1924

Page

3

Y M C A notes and organzied leagues at Bristol association

Friday meetings of Y M C A committees cover community calendar, outings, and supper plans. Speakers include Waldo Heinrichs with India wartime service. senior basketball league formed, Employed Boys league games begin. detailed roster for Vermont Michigan Rutgers Notre Dame and others. Multiple schedules list games from Oct to Dec with frequent matchups and member lists.

Europe America Bristol Association Vermonts FA Currier Drumme Higbee Lanzire Murphy Borges McDonald Rutgers Carlo Rishano TI Lee Nerone C Blackman Coggeshall Hanson Michigans J Garvin Geisler Ethier Sylvia W Rinaldh Sousa Notre Dame Fisenbeg Tlanagan Hadfield Hall Munroe Steve Coggeshall Vermont Michigans Notre Dame Buicks Marchall Capt Fstrella Manuel Sylvia Ponte Cadillacs Moura J Perry Nunes E Mello M Curreira Fords M_ Rebello M- Perry T Balzano V Brunish Tattre - Overlands Reposa J] Ponte P Favio Tony Masini Carilla Fracio Mancini Cadilacs

Woman's Relief Corps visit Rhode Island Grand Army Hall

An official visitation of the Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps to Rhode Island department officers occurred Friday evening at the Grand Army Hall. Department President Mrs Mabel D Lockwood and staff were entertained at a 6:30 supper, the group reconvened at 8 for book and paraphernalia inspection led by Deputy Department Inspector Mrs Elizabeth Senior, followed by addresses and a program of vocal and instrumental selections with attendees from Babbitt Post No 15 GAR and related groups.

Babbitt Womans Relief Corps Rhode Island Grand Army Hall Mabel D Lockwood Elizabeth Senior

Veterans Entertained by Kearney Legion at Soldiers' Home

Members of Kearney Post No 6 and the American Legion Auxiliary visited the Soldiers' Home on Sunday and provided entertainment in Recreation Hall. The program featured songs, solos, instrumental numbers, dances, and old time war songs, with a radio program also presented. The visitors brought ice cream, cake, jellies, tobacco and cigars for the veterans, and announced future visits to Wallum Lake and a reception for State President Mrs Edna Davel.

Kearney No. 6 American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Susan M. Sheple Earl H. McKenzie Recreation Hall Bertram W. Wall Frank Paull Albert E. Edmonds Leo George Cote James J. Haines Nora E Dwyer James T Pierce Catherine Burns Hope Cote John Brechin Marion Sparks Warren Fred M. Straight Cornelius Head Bessie W. Pierce Legion and Auxiliary Chorus America Amerimwan Legion James J Haines William FP Flanagan Harold W Gifford Walter McCarr Nora E Dwiver Elizabeth Graham Jennie Straight Lillian Carns Post Wallum Lake Nora E. Dwyer Dwver Fdna Davel Fast Providence Colt High School

Armistice Day Plans Set by Local Committee

Reports from sub committees at a Friday meeting in the Hotel Belvedere led by George R. Fish authorized three concerts by the Portuguese Independent Band and participation in the Armistice Day parade. Plans call for closing business houses and closing plants Nov 11. Football game set between Attleboro High and Colt High School on the common. Dinner for Kearney Post planned Nov 10 at the Belvedere.

Joint Hotel Belvedere George R. Fish Committee On Music Belvedere Bristol Chamber of Commerce Albert A Edmonds Kearney American Legion National India Rubber Company Cranston Worsted Mills Herreshoff Manufacturing Company Attleboro High Colt High School Kearney Post Charles H Sparks Thomas A Hickey Edward M . Kavanagh

School Play and Speaking Contest Highlight Local Pupils

Members of 8 A class of John Post Reynolds school held a Friday speaking contest in the school auditorium with Elvira Oberg winning first prize and Gladys Osterberg receiving honorable mention. The 7 A class then presented several Robin Hood scenes including prologue and epilogue by Ferdinand Sousa and other roles filled by James Salzano, Helen McGuigan, and more. A second 8 A group performed The Mayflower Compact with students led by John Carver Vincent Giordiano William Bradford Minnie Gogh William Brewster Manuel Arruda John Alleston Flyira Oberg Miles Standish Lutu Pereira William Trevor Evelyn Bingham Roger Wilder Theresa Vorro Vito Cuero and Alma Wall.

Elvira Oberg Gladys Osterberg Charles Langello Winston McGann Robert Munro John Post Reynolds School Miss Oberg Miss Ostererg Robin Hood Ferdinand Sousa Helen McGuigan James Salzano Bishop Carl Witherell Bishop’s Men Joseph Vorro Antonio Sylvia Robin Hood's Harold DeWolf James West Edward Pasqua Milton Bassing The John Carver Vincent Giordiano William Bradford Minnie Gogh William Brewster Manuel Arruda John Alleston Flyira Oberg Miles Standish Lutu Periera William Trevor Evelyn Bingham Roger Wilder Theresa Vorro Files A Seaman Vito Cuero W Edward Winston Alma Wall

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Gabriela Gonsalves in Columbia Hall

About fifty young people attended a Friday evening shower at Columbia Hall on Wood Street honoring Gabriela Gonsalves of this town, fiancé to Joseph Rodrigues of New Bedford. The event featured a mock wedding, decorations, gifts from a salmon and black basket, and entertainment including solos, piano selections, and dancing before refreshments.

Columbia Hall Wood Street Mary Motta Mary Fernandes Gabriela Gonsalves Joseph Rodrigues New Bedford Joseph J Marshall Marv Motta Margaret Rego Manuel Vera Marv Almeida Lena Sousa Annie Andrade

Mount Carmel Circle elects officers in Friday ceremony

Mount Carmel Circle Daughters of Tsabella held Friday night elections in Purih House. New officers include Regent Lena Adenande Vice Regent Rose Pozzi Financial Secretary Anna St Angelo Recording Secretary Victoria St Angelo Treasurer Joha Felice Chancellor Felicia Della Morte Custodian Elvira Della Morte Inside Guard Mary Matrone Outside Guard Mrs Mary Santa First Guide Mary Leone Second Guide Josephine Palumbo Scribe Anna Porcella Monitor Fidel DeAheso Trustee 3 years Fannie Romano Trustee 2 years Josephine Romano Trustee 1 year Frances Soldora Organist Dora Ruggiero.

Mount Carmel Circle Daughters of Tsabella Purih House Lena Adenande Rose Pozzi Anna_ St Angelo Victoria St Angelo Joha I Anna Porcella Fidel DeAheso Fannie Romano Josephine Romano Frances Soldora Dora Ruggiero

Somersett Fire Department Ties With Cranston Worsted Team

The Cranston Worsted Mill soccer team traveled to Somersett Sunday and battled the Somersett Fire Department to a tie. Jack Todle shone for Bristol as the Bristol squad prepares for a return match at home next Sunday if arrangements are completed.

Cranston Worsted Mill Somersett Somersett Fire Department Jack Todle Bristol Somersett Fire Dept

Obituary: James H Hoar of Riverside Dies After Brief Illness

James H Hoar born November 5, 1847 in this town, died Friday after a brief illness at the home of his son Frederick Hoar in Riverside. He worked nearly 50 years at the National India Rubber Company, retiring about ten years ago, and served 30 years as foreman of the vulcanizing department. He was a member of the Bristol Cornet Band in years past and is survived by his daughter Mrs Susan Manchester. Funeral services were held at his residence at 1 o'clock this afternoon followed by interment at North Cemetery.

Ward James H Hoar Frederick Hoar Riverside Mr. Hoar Benjamin F. Hoar National India Rubber Company Old Bristol Cornet Susan Manchester James T. Manchester

Thomas Cashin Dies After Illness at 75 in Bristol

Thomas Cashin died after several weeks illness at his brother James Cashin’s 271 Wood Street Bristol. Born in Ireland 75 years ago, he lived more than 50 years in the United States, mostly in Rochester, New York. He moved to Bristol two years ago to live with his brother. Funeral arrangements aren’t set, but interment is planned for Rochester in November.

Thomas Cashin James Cashin Wood Street Mr Cashin Ireland Bristol Rochester Noy

Funeral service for Mrs Venice McGrovert held at St Marys

Mrs Venice McGrovert died Friday at 625 Wood Street. Funeral services were held at her residence then at St Marys Church with a requiem mass at 9 o clock. Offertor Miss Cathleen O Brien sang Pie Jesu. Floral tributes from the Shipping Department of National India Rubber Co and the Altar and Rosary Society. Bearers included Patrick McGovern and others. Burial in St Marys Cemetery.

Venice McGrovert Wood Street St Marys Church Thomas J Gillan Cathleen O Brien Providence National India Rubber Company Altar and Rosary Society Patrick McGovern LH Callan Hugh F Kellex John H. Magee Harold W Cafford James SS. Perry St. Mary’s Cemetery

St Michael's Brotherhood Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

At the St Michael's Brotherhood annual meeting in the Holmes House John W Best was re elected president. Officers chosen include Fyverett TeBaron Church as vice president Charles F Easterbrooks secretary William I Manchester treasurer and Harri W Munro Frederick B Brownell to the executive committee.

St. Michael's Brotherhood Holmes House John W Best Harry Wo Munro Tha Add

Notre Dame Beats Rutgers In Close Senior Match

At the YC gymnasium last night Notre Dame defeated Rutgers 30 to 20 in a tight senior league game. Flanagan and Head starred for Notre Dame while Munroe Hadfield and Blackman contributed strong efforts. lineup details followed. The Vermonts vs Michigan game was postponed and next games are set for Thursday at 8 p.m.

YC Gymnasium Notre Dames Rutgers Seige Notre Dame Flanagan Notre Dame Rutgers Bribane Fisenberg II Lee Flanagan Munroe Hadfield Blackman Hill Coggeshall Vermonts Michigan

Girl Scouts Host Halloween Party at Rockwell Hall

The Children's Home girls were entertained Friday evening in Rockwell Hall Bristol YMCA by Goldenrod Troop No 1. Decorations in yellow and black set the seasonal tone with Halloween games and refreshments served. Capt Mrs J Henry Tuplin chaired the arrangements committee.

Rockwell Hall YMCA Goldenrod Troop No 1 Bristol Girl Scouts J Henry Tuplin

Fires in two buildings in the 18th district

Incendiary fire in an unoccupied house on Constitution street near Hope and High streets damaged the kitchen and roof, prompting a three quarters hour effort by firefighters. A second blaze at 52 Court street, caused by children playing with matches, damaged a closet and woodwork but was put out with minor losses.

18Th District Constitution Street Hope Annie E. Wardwell Court Street Max Makowsky

Fifth District Court Session Recesses Several Civil Cases

Judge Frank H Hammill presided as cases were continued. The charge against Hugh F Kelley et al for stealing fruit and damaging a grape vine in Vincenzo Quattraruobolo’s Fox Hill garden was continued one week. DeMauro vs Chaciello book account continued two weeks. Sousa vs Colsanti book account unanswered and continued one week. Rosa vs Eisenberg negligence case from Wood street and Mount Hope avenue July 17 awarded $4368 to the plaintiff.

Frank H. Hammill Fifth District Court Hugh F. Kelley Antonio Stanzio Dominicos Puya Serafino Pacheco Vincenzo Quattraruobolo Fox Hill Guiseppe DeMauro Annie Chaciello Joseph Sousa Domenico Colsanti Joseph Rosa H. Eisenberg Wood Street Mount Hope Avenue

Country Visit Ends With Curious Machinery Tale

A city girl describes sights from her country visit while grandpa handles a cow in the barn and drains its crank case, a curious rural scene captured in a brief anecdote.

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