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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1936
Page
2
A 37 year old rising executive from Weirton Steel, who started at the bottom in 15, rose through WWI aviator service and factory work to become assistant to the president, then VP, and was recently elected president of Weirton Steel, illustrating Horatio Alger style opportunity despite demagogic claims.
More than 75 members of the Holy Name Society at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church gathered for a special meeting and a surprise farewell for Joseph J Parella who will study for the priesthood at LaSallette College in Hartford Conn He is the son of Mr and Mrs Francesco Parella and a Colt Memorial High School graduate Mr Parella has been active in local Italian American circles Speakers included Rev Joseph Soriano and James J Velleca who praised his service A check for 23 was presented by Michael Vo Pasquarelli and the Dramatic Club gave Parella a camera A social followed the brief meeting with a refreshment committee led by Louis Nastri and others assisting
The twenty ninth annual Ballou Family Association reunion will be held Saturday Sept 12 in Cumberland Rhode Island. Mentions of members traveling from Bristol and Garden City Long Island with others visiting relatives. Also notes about local events and NYA playground activity closing with prize winners.
All male members of the Synagogue on High Street are requested to attend a stated meeting. The notice emphasizes attendance and civic participation within the congregation.
The Bristol Yacht Club house committee thanks donors of flowers refreshments and services for Regatta Day entertainment at the club house on Saturday August 29. Helen L. C DeWolf serves as chairman.
A brown and white female one pointer dog named Jane is missing in Cal siristol. She answered to Jane and was last seen Wednesday evening near 351-R. Please contact authorities if found.
Small white German Spitz with brown spots missing from home. Last seen near 123 Constitution Street. Owners request help locating pet and returning it safely to residence.
A pocketbook with money and valuable papers was lost between a diner and Algers store. A reward is offered for its return to the Phoenix office. The finder should leave it at Phoenix. The owner is currently out of work and needs the item returned. A cross from Silver Rosary reads 192200.
Notice seeks women to earn up to ten dollars weekly making wood fibre flowers. Send for example flower instructions and starter materials to I Jones Dept 4917 Olney. Address provided for response.
The Garden Club will feature a floral pitcher exhibit at the home of Mrs Walker. Miss Mary Sisson, a student nurse at St Joseph's Hospital, is spending a three week furlough with her parents Mr and Mrs William Sisson of Cole street. Police scores show Sgt Euclid J Demars leading with 266 to win the Paull trophy, following a strong 280 by Chief Ferrara at pistol range.
Miss Rita Callan returned from a Maine trip where she and Misses Jearr Daly and Anita Doran of Fall River and Elizabeth Creamer of Tiverton were guests of Miss Claire Hamilton at the Old Fort Inn in Kennebunkport Maine.
Furnished and unfurnished rooms available with modern conveniences. Centrally located. Apply at 314 Hope Street.
Five rooms and bath with hard wood floors and steam heat. Includes one car garage. Property undergoing renovation. See Milds Industrial Trust Company for details.
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