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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1935

Page

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Rubber Game Tonight in Twilight League Playoff Series

Tonight at 6 o'clock the Twilight League sets a decisive rubber game between Olympian Club led by Larney Bisbane and Defiance Hose Co at the common. The winner advances to a three game series with Ever Ready Fire Co starting Thursday. Mott and Gomes anchor the Olympians lineup while Herzig returns for Defiance as both clubs bring strong lineups for the crowd.

Larney” Bisbane Olympians Andy D’ambrosio Neck Rangers Cens Hes. M. C. A Ance Frankie Sousa Defiance D’ambrosio Firemen Dick Mott Tony” Gomes Oscar Herzig Defiance Veloca Desilets Mott Perry Sousa Menard Biancuzzo D’ambrosia Marshall Herzig Ist L. Manci Juartaro Oliver Cardoza Tupaj Almon Caruso Capucci Carroll EF Marsi A. Baker Bel Piano West Tourigney Pete Gutowski Skipper Wright James B. Lee

Benedicts Edge Bachelors In Rubber Plant Satuday Games

Married men triumphed in a mixed athletic program at United States Rubber Products Inc. on Saturday with wins in boccia baseball and tug of war. Joseph Wines claimed seven chowder dishes and Joseph Velleca led seconds in clam eating as Benedicts and Bachelors clashed.

Agai United States Rubber Products, Inc Joseph Wines Joseph Velleca David Horne Jerry Russo James Sisson William McCarthy Joseph Marshall Nicholas Proto Terry Pacheco Fred Fiske James Salzano William Butler John Perry Joseph William Manchester Bristol Arangements George Machado James Vierra James A Sisson

Labor Day Quietly Observed in Bristol

Labor Day passed quietly in Bristol with townspeople visiting out of town resorts. The Bristol Narrows held a masquerade ball marking the social season’s close, attended by many colonists. Prizes were awarded. Mrs John Wilmarth led the arrangements. Some residents left for homes in other cities while others stay on weeks longer, keeping cottages open through October as the Narrows improvement association reports a successful season.

Bristol Bristol Narrows Improvement Association John Wilmarth

Colonial Company C Plans Trip to Baltimore for Armory Dedication

Funds from summer bingo events support Colonial Company C of the Bristol Train of Artillery as they plan a Sept 12 trip to Baltimore to attend the dedication of the Fifth Maryland Infantry Armory. The group will depart Bristol and stay three days with transport provided for members. The Baltimore unit known as the Dandy Fifth is part of the Centennial Legion and once included some of the area's wealthiest residents.

Colonial Company C Bristol Train of Artillery Baltimore Fifth Maryland Infantry Bristol Maryland Centennial Legion United States

Bristol Schools Postpone Reopening to Sept 16

Bristol public schools will not reopen until Monday September 16 following a special school board meeting. Dr. McLaughlin advised delaying due to infantile paralysis concerns. Enrollment projections for Guiteras Memorial Junior High and Senor High remain near last year’s figures with minor staff changes announced.

Bristol Public Schools Edward McLaughlin Bristol McLaughlin Fe Pacéa Guiteras Memorial Junior High Senor High Perro Cot Memorial Mapes The Hoots Robert Tourigney Alton Molasky Wilkinson Brothers Guiteras Memorial Elmer S Mapes

Bristol Aerie Leads Eastern Eagles in Recruitment Drive

Adjudged one of New England's leading aeries by Grand Organizer Thomas B Murphy, Bristol Aerie No 953, Fraternal Order of Eagles, seeks eastern honors after a 1934 35 recruitment push. So far this year 17 new members joined, with 25 more expected September 15 as the unit, richest per capita in New England, builds on Anthony Junes secretary's decade long efforts for pensions and social welfare.

New England Thomas B. Murphy Thomas B Murphy Massachusetts Central Falls Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles Bristol

Bristol District Nursing Association Seeks 1500 in Support

The Bristol District Nursing Association launches a year long campaign for 1500 in memberships and donations to sustain and expand nursing services in Bristol. A letter from President Charles B Rockwell, signed, asks former members and new supporters to renew or donate via Treasurer Norton M Zinderstein with a brief 1934 activity summary.

Bristol District Nursing Association Charles B Rockwell Norton M Zinderstein Bristol Norton M. Zinderstein Charles B. Rockwell

Kearney Post to Elect New Officers Friday

Kearney Post No 6 American Legion and its auxiliary will elect officers for the coming year at Friday night meetings in the Grand Army hall. Col Samuel A Hall is named as a leading candidate to succeed Domenic Mascola as post commander. Miss Mary Peters is debatable for auxiliary presidency currently held by Mrs Harry Bullock.

Kearnes Post American Legion Grand Army Hall Sion Domenic Mascola Samuel A Hall Rhode Island Soldiers Home Charles E. Burns Mary Peters Harry Bullock Kearney Squadron Sea Scout

Dog Show Highlight At Rod And Gun Club Field Day

East Warren Rod and Gun Club hosts a dog show at Fales Farm Hope Street Bristol next Sunday. Separate breed and puppy classes judged on merit with prizes yes. entry fee applies. Alongside rifle trap skeet shooting and a police pistol contest bring New England teams and crack New York New Jersey squads. Rhode Island clambake closes the program admission free parking ample.

East Warren Flynn Flynm New England New York New Jersey Rhode Island Committee of Wilfred Monast Howard I. Martin James McDonald Arthur Burke Howard Eaton Remanie Rippel Albert Almeida Leo Sevigny Warren Michael J. Flynn This

New Red Cross Secretary Begins Duties Today

Claudia DeWolf daughter of Dr and Mrs Harold DeWolf starts as temporary executive secretary of Bristol branch American Red Cross succeeding Gertrude M Hasbrouck. A Colt Memorial High School 1931 graduate and Sweet Briar College alumna magna cum laude she earned honors in Revolution and Romanticism and was active in Classical Club Spanish Club and Student Government Association.

Claudia DeWolf Harold DeWolf High Street Bristol American Red Cross Gertrude M Hasbrouck Colt Memorial High School Sweet Briar College Sara CN Santing Claudia Advisory Council of Student Government Association

Erection of new school deemed inadvisable by board

Town school committee at a special meeting said it is inadvisable to proceed with a new school using funds left by the late Robert D. Andrews. They will notify PWA authorities. The decision follows prior land and loan negotiations and site concerns at the rear of Colt Memorial High School. The board also reserved $500 for a sidewalk and retaining wall project on Washington street and accepted two county resignations. Miss Mary Gladding was appointed to a Hayman School post. New textbooks were adopted for Colf inter?abttat High and Guiteras Memorial Junior High. Two requests to admit children under five and a half were denied.

Edward J. Fitzgerald Colt James E. Sullivan Guiteras Cora M. Hill John Post Reynolds Marguerite Brogan Byfield Mary V. Scanlon Walley Mary E. Spooner Oliver Burton Hayman Annie M Tobin Taft Grace W Barrett Mason M. Theresa Donovan Geraldine Marino Miriam J McCaughey James D. Sullivan E. S. Nelson Sadie C. Callan Josephine T. Baldwin Annie D Sisson Miriam D Magee John L. Burke Tan M. Walker Carl T. Carlson Miss McCaughey Francisco Canario Elizabeth A. Bernard Michael A Securo Miss Marino Gladys M. Beavis Mapes Robert D. Andrews PWA New York Colt Memorial High School Guiteras School Fund Washington Street Oscar F. Stetson Barrington William W. Perry Eliza M. Usher Seyer Mary Gladding Rhode Island College of Education Colf*nternbttat High Guiteras Memorial

Governor Porter to Visit Bristol Club Tomorrow

Official visit by Mr Henry P. Porter Governor of the 31st District of Rotary International set for Bristol Club. He will meet club officers and all committee chairmen at 11 15 a m at the Hotel Belvedere before the noon meeting.

Henry P. Porter Rotary International Bristol Belvedere

Caseys and Hope Circle to Open Three Day Lawn Party

State Street near the K of C Home hosts a Bristol Caseys lodge and Hope Circle No 70 D of I as they open a three day lawn festival with booths a mini horse race pari mutuel betting and other features. Joseph King chairs the arrangements with James Ruggiero Nora Dwyer and a full committee. After the event the Caseys plan further parties starting Sept 17 with annual installation on Oct 9.

State Street K of C Bristol Hope Circle Joseph King James C. Ruggiero Nora E. Dwyer John G. Des Lauriers Thomas J. Tobin J F. Connell Frank Giglio Max McDonough Alphonse Vermette Eva Goulart Henry Sweeney William T. Dwyer Alice Sylvia

Serpa pleads not guilty to reckless driving charge

Joseph P. Serpa 23 of 175 Franklin street was arrested Saturday night for reckless driving after a milk truck collision at Metacom and Bay View avenues in Bristol. His brother James Serpa 13 died when the truck overturned. He posted $1000 bail and awaits Fifth District Court proceedings.

Bristol James Serpa Joseph P. Serpa Franklin Street Justice of the Joseph A. Hammill Anthony J. Ferrara State Board of Public Roads Joseph Serpa John C. Miranda Roslindale Avenue New Bedford Metacom Bay View Avenues

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