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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1935

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Final Bristol Train of Artillery concert features Walter Maziak solo

Walter Maziak of Fall River will perform an alto saxophone solo in the Bristol Train of Artillery final open air concert at Colt Memorial High School. Mrs. M Theresa Donovan will conduct. amplification will be used. guards will secure the grounds as the series ends with a varied program of marches overtures and popular selections reflecting a summer of music in Bristol.

Fall River Walter Maziak Bristol Train of Artillery Colt Memorial High School M. Theresa Donovan FMS R. B. Hall Connecticut Reeves Bacalossi Atlantis Sofratiek Farrargi

Twilight League climax begins three game playoff series

The twilight league title race moves to a three game playoff starting Monday night as Olympian Club and Ever Ready Fire Co clash at the muddy local diamond. Managers Bisbane and Calllery bring their strongest lineups for the 1935 title showdown, with pitchers Marshall and Correira leading the mound staffs and Marty Biancuzzo departing after the game.

Bisbane Olympians Defiance Hose Co Ever Ready's Cates Alee Teehee Colt High Sandlot Ever Readys Frankie Sousa Roxy Marshall Marshall Frankie Hut” Correira Ever Ready Nine Eddie Murphy Bristol Jimmie McGrath Marty Biancuzzo C. A Alabama University Leon “Nuts Lemaire Correira Velleca M. F. . Ferreira Duffy F. Almon S.s M. Mansi M. F. Cappucci W. Gladue Tuorgney Dr. C. Bruno E. Mansi Aguir Doran Pete” Gutowski Wright James B. Lee

Will of Hattie B Barns Filed in Bristol Probate Court

The will of Hattie B Barns who died August 29 last was filed in Bristol Probate Court. It sets up a $60,000 trust with Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company as trustee to pay six annuities totaling 4750 and a 1000 annuity to St Michael's Church Bristol. The trust may fund church needs including a curate and a free bed at Rhode Island Hospital. Further bequests include St Michael's Church Bristol Rhode Island Episcopal Convention Rhode Island Hospital and local charities. The Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company is named executor.

R. I. Hospital Trust St. Michael’s Church Hattie B. Barns Bristol Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company Saint Michael’s Church Saint Michael's Church St. Michael’s Church of Bristol Rhode Island Episcopal Convention Rhode Island Hospital St. Elizabeth Providence Bristol Children’s Home Bristol Female ‘Charitable Society Bristol Young Men’s Christian Isolation Waldo County Hospital Belfast Laine Rhode Island ‘Hospital “Trust Ompany Barn

Bristol Council Approves 17 PWA Projects for 1936

The Bristol Town Council approved 17 Works Progress Administration projects totaling about 200000 dollars aimed at road and sidewalk improvements, recreation and building work. Projects include repairs at the fire station and harbor facilities, with funds to be matched by local taxation pending federal approval.

Bristol PWA Fvel High Street Tatking Sand Work Relief Bureau Hope Street Burnside

Amusement venues barred to children under sixteen

Health Officer Manuel J Sylvia with Town Council consent bans all public place entry for children under 16. Placards placed at local amusement resorts warn patrons of the restriction. The ban stays in effect until schools reopen amid two new infantile paralysis cases in Bristol.

Bristol Manuel J Sylvia Svlvta Sand

Parochial School Delays Reopening to September 16

Rev Thomas J Gillan announced St Marys Parochial School will not reopen until September 16, aligning with local public schools to curb infantile paralysis. The delay pushes the start of classes from the previously planned Monday opening.

Thomas J Gillan St Mars‘s

Governor Green Speaks at Rhode Island Clambake

Governor Theodore Francis Green headlined the Rhode Island Soldiers Home clambake hosted by Commandant Angee J. Forand. He praised Forand, urged improvements and more recreational facilities, and argued state spending should be based on needs rather than affordability.

Theodore Francis Green Rhode Island Soldiers Home Angee J. Forand Rhode Island Commandant Forand

Town Acts to Start Community Chest in Bristol

On Council President Paull's recommendation the Bristol council set plans Tuesday night to form a community chest to curb repeated fundraising drives. A committee of agency representatives was named to study feasibility. members include Canon Parshley, Miss Herreshoff, Mr Rockwell, Mr Minderstein, Dr Merriman, Judge Leahy, Mr Ashton, Mrs Wood, and Miss Hammill among others from local Red Cross Y M C A Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Salvation Army and District Nursing.

Paull Bristol Anthony R. Parshley Julia A. Herreshoff American Red Cross Charles B. Rockwell Norton Minderstein District Nursing Association Alfred M. Merriman Bristol Y. M. C. A Edward L. Leahy John T. Ashton Bristol Boy Scouts Henry Wood Mollie M. Hammill Bristol Girl Scouts J. William Wood Salvation Army

Civic League plans Hallowe'en frolic in Bristol

The Bristol Portuguese-American Women's Civic League arranges a Hallowe'en dance and frolic for October 25 at the Bristol Casino led by Mrs Joseph J Marshall who also chaired the previous ball. A floor show is planned with favors to be distributed and assistance from Mrs Rose M Sousa treasurer and several league members.

Bristol Emily Mederios Marion Coite Mary Rosa Rose Marshall Mary Sousa Wilhelmina Silvia Olivia Andrade Emma Costa

Miss Helen Sylvester Guest of Honor at Shower

Miss Helen Sylvester was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower at Miss Muriel Hodgdon's home on Noyes Avenue. The evening featured 16 guests and bridge with refreshments served by the hostess's sister Mrs Kathleen Liscomb.

Helen Sylvester Muriel Hodgdon Noyes Avenue W Sylvester Kathleen Liscomb

Police Bank Pistol Teams to Compete Sunday

Revolver teams from Boston Providence East Providence Hartford and New Bedford will enter at least one team each in the East Warren Rod and Gun Club field day pistol contest at Fales Field on Sunday. Banks represented by Savings Bank of New London Old Stone Bank Peoples Savings Bank and National Bank of Commerce Providence with prizes for winning teams individuals and medals.

New England East Warren Fales’ Field Howard Eaton Warren Police Boston Providence East Providence Hartford New Bedford Plabe Savings Bank of New London Old Stone Bank Peoples’ Savings Bank National Bank of Commerce of Providence Col Thomas Williams Harold Bates Sergt. J. Frank Kenney State Police Gov. Green Gerald Hanley, Jr Frank B Sarkin Frank Gammun Michael J Fiynn Bristol Wilfred Monast Warren General Arrangements Committee

Knights of Columbus drive seeks clothes for needy

Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus continues its campaign to collect fall and winter garments. Volunteers will repair donated clothing before distribution to the town's needy, with funds also sought to buy shoes and socks for schoolchildren. Joseph King chairs, with members Frank Giglio J Frances Connell John G Des Laur iers Judge Edward Leahy James C Ruggiero and ex officio William T Dwyer.

Bristol ‘Council Knights of Columbus Joseph King Frank Giglio J. Frances Connell John G. Des Lauriers Edward L. Leahy James C. Ruggiero William T. Dwyer

Hope Weather May Move Lawn Fete Outdoors Next Week

Weather improvements are hoped to allow a three night outdoor lawn fete next week. Bristol Council, Knights of Columbus and Hope Circle organized the event with postponement to Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Joseph King chairs the arrangements with James Ruggiero as secretary and Nora Dwyer as treasurer among a long committee.

Bristol Council Knights of Columbus Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella K. Or C. Hall 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

Hotel Belvedere Opens Saturday Dance Series

Hotel Belvedere launches a Saturday night dance series in the Rainbow room led by Billy Guevremont and his Collegians Band. The program runs each Saturday with no cover charge or minimum.

Hotel Belvedere Hotel Belveder Billy Guevremont Collegians Mnimum Charize

Hope Circle Plans Bingo For Church Benefit

Hope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella plans a monster bingo night at the K of C home to benefit St Marys church parish fund. Mrs Jenry Sweeney chairs the arrangements with a long list of helpers and is set for mid month at Mrs Sweeneys cottage.

Hope Circle Daughters of Isabella K. of C St. Mary’s Church dJenry Sweeney Marie Vermette Bessie. Crowley Elizabeth Crowley Lena Ingram Catherine Gibson Margaret. Connery Elizabeth B.: Goulart

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