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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1931

Page

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Unemployment Relief Committee Adopts Grocery Price List

The Unemployment Relief Committee, led by Rev Anthony R Parshley, approves a Marketing Price List for grocers serving town aid recipients. The plan orders itemized five week grocery bills, caps items to listed staples, and requires prices per week. Director Mrs Vasta Lak Ruggeiro opposes counter signing, signaling continued debate.

Anthony R. Parshley Unemployment Relief Committee Parshley Church Street Department of Public Aid Vasta Lak Ruggeiro Public Aid

Fall River Man Released on Bail

George Oliverio of 115 Mulberry street Fall River, one of three men arrested Oct.4 by Patrolman Henry J. Sylvia Jr., freed on 4000 bail until the December Superior Court session in Providence. Belovitz remains in Cranston prison. Pelton jailed for lack of bail.

George Oliverio Mulberry Street Fall River Henry J. Sylvia, Jr Edward F. Pelton Isadore Belovitz Anthony Fragosa Thompson Avenue Superior Court Providence John C. Mello Belovitz Cranston Pelton B F . Lindemuth Fifth District Court

Olyope Club Elects Officers After Halloween Social

The Olyope Club of St. Michael's Church held a Tuesday meeting in the parish house electing Frank A Rounds as President and Mass Louie H DeWolf as secretary and treasurer. A Halloween social followed with dancing, treats, and decorations by Mr and Mrs Stephen W Hopkins. music by Mrs Raymond Brightman and Charles J Sartini Jr.

Olyope Club St. Michael’s Church Frank A Rounds Louie H DeWolf Hallowe’ep Stephen W Hopkins Raymond Brightman Charles J Sartini, Jr

First Baptist Church Notes

Arthur F Jennings leads morning worship at 10 30 am with sermon by the pastor The church school meets at 11 45 am Joy Chapter of Christian Endeavor gathering in the vestry at 6 30 pm Evening service led by Christian Endeavor Tuesday afternoon at 2 00 pm Mite Society meets with Mrs Hoyle on Union Street at 2 00 pm

Joy Chapter Christian Endeavor Mite Society J Hoyle Union Street

Bristol Mourns W F Williams Prominent Citizen dies

Dr William Frederick Williams longtime Bristol physician and former state representative and senator died after a ten day illness. A vestryman at St Michael s for 49 years he held many civic and fraternal memberships. He was 71. He married Mildred Lewis Walliams on January 20 1891 and practiced decades in Bristol. Funeral arrangements announced.

Bristol St. Michael’s Church Mildred Lewis Walliams Fielding Lewis Abby Louisa (Miller) Willams Williams W Frederick Williams, Jr Willams Bristol Yacht Club Neptune Boat Club Naval Reserve Company Naval Reserve Torpedo Company of Naval Dr Williams Guiteras Memorial School Bristol Constabulary

Dr Williams remembered as civic leader in Bristol

Funeral services will be held at St Michael's Church at two o'clock with Rev Anthony Parshley officiating. Burial follows at Juniper Hill Cemetery. The obituary details Dr Williams born in New York City in 1859, educated at Brown and Harvard Medical School, long service on Bristol health boards, and varied civic roles including yacht club founder, Naval Reserve leader, and early Bristol politicians.

St Michael's Church Anthony , Parshley Juniper Hill Cemetery Williams Dr Williams New York City Isaac Frazee Elizabeth (Weed) Williams Naugatuck Conn Bristol National Rubber Company Ian School of Mowry, & Goff Providence Brown University Harvard Medical School Rhode Island State Board of Health

Governor Case to Speak at Lions Club Monday

Gov Norman S Case will be the principal speaker at the Warren Lions Club weekly luncheon and meeting at the Belvedere Hotel Monday evening. President James J Lanzke says Warren and visiting Warren Lions will attend, with every member invited to bring a guest. Plans also call for the local Lions to travel to Hartford on Nov 18 to greet National Lions President Juhar Hyer of Texas, in what could draw units from all Eastern States.

Gov. Case Lions Club Norman S. Case Hotel Belvedere James J. Lanzke Warren Lions Club Lanzire Hartford

New Bristol Signs Erected by Chamber of Commerce

Three large six inch high signs designed by Harry Young Jr. were installed by order of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce at Hope Street and the Warren line Meta com Avenue Bay View Avenue and at Griswold Avenue Ferry Road junction. The oblong signs read Welcome Bristol Chamber of Commerce Come Again with a blue arrow and To Business Center directing to the business district.

Bristol Bristol Chamber of Commerce Harry Young, Jr Hope Street Warren Line Metacom Avenue Bay View Avenue Griswold Avenue Ferry Road

Preachers Exchange Pulpits Sunday Evening

Rev Herbert D. Graetz of the First Congregational Church will exchange pulpits with Rev Miss Sarah Ann Dixon of Tiverton Rhode Island Sunday evening. Miss Dixon, one of Rhode Island’s three women ministers, will speak here under the Congregational Club auspices. Graetz will fill Dixon’s Tiverton parish in turn.

Herbert D. Graetz First Congregational Church Sarah Ann Dixon Tiverton, RI

Tribute to Dr Williams by Scout Troop 1

A harvest supper hosted by Col M A Cheesman preceded a memorial service for the late Dr W Fred Williams. Troop 1 honored his 18 years as a Troop committeeman with taps and a silent tribute then voted to draft resolutions. A troop delegation will attend the funeral.

W. Fred Williams Col. M. A. Cheesman Dr. Williams John Abenante

Two Poultry Deaths and Garage Break-In Reported

Francisco Cirillo reported that two hen pheasants and one cock were killed by dogs at his Metacom Avenue property around 9:45 PM Wednesday. He fired at the dogs with a shotgun but cannot confirm hits. Joseph Raposa said an open garage at the rear of his East State Street home was entered between 11:15 PM and early morning, causing considerable damage to his car. police are investigating.

Francisco Cirillo Metacom Avenue Joseph Raposa East State Street

Rotary Club Pays Tribute to Dr W F Williams

The Bristol Rotary Club cancelled its noon program to honor the memory of Dr. W. F. Williams. President Howard R. Newman reviewed his life and the board drafted resolutions for the family. The club will attend the funeral in a body.

Bristol Rotary Club W. F. Williams Howard R. Newman Dr. Williams

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