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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1937
Page
3
During the Prudence project WPA crews battle two mosquito types, targeting both fresh water vixen and salt water marsh breeders. Labor measures include moving water to prevent stagnation, using chlorine in wells, and collecting larvae in bottles as tests show rapid decreases in activity. Local residents anticipate high efficiency and relief from bites as work progresses.
Younteer AP IA and Camp Wampanoag the Bristol Troops summer headquarters closed yesterday as scouts left for home for school opening tomorrow. The site will host fall weekend camping and overnight hikes to prepare for winter camping and complete remaining scoutcraft tests.
Bristol history recalls the snowbound era when sleds and skates were common yet ground thawed, while cotton bales moved by oxen and teams along frozen roads. Providence ships crossing kept the port alive as winter storms reshaped the movement of goods and people.
The excerpt recalls brutal winters shaping Bristol and nearby, with northwest gales freezing rivers and landscapes. It describes icebound stages, mail coaches, and ships, noting the Phoenix newspaper’s early role in reporting storms, routes, temperatures, and ice conditions around 1840.
Warren and Bristol plan a best of five championship series in the twilight league with Henry Correia managing Warren. The Bristol side will appoint its manager and coaches via a committee. The historic rivalry features noted players and pitchers from Warren and Bristol in a fall classic once known as the Little World Series.
Youthful Tommie McKale of Warren High pitched three flawless innings in a 4 to 2 exhibition win for Warren Town Team in a benefit game for Chassie LeClerc. Bristol plays struggled with several costly infield errors while LeClerc’s accident costs drive the fundraising effort.
Four weddings were solemnized in this town over the holiday weekend with ceremonies on two Saturdays and one each yesterday and Sunday. Two nuptials occurred at St. Marys Church and one each at Our Lady of Mt Carmel and St. Elizabeth Churches.
Miss C Emily Morgo daughter of Mrs Elizabeth M Annarummo wed Guido Buglio son of Mr and Mrs Antone Buglio in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Warren Rev Joseph Sorzano officiated Attendance included Mrs Frances Holmes and Vincent Fasano The bride wore white Irish lace with a tulle cap veil and carried a gardenia bouquet The couple after a bridal trip to New York Washington and Philadelphia will reside in Warren The bride from Bristol attended local schools and works in Warren The groom native of Providence foreman at Parker Mill East Warren lives in Warren with his bride
Proto Moran wedding report from reports at 37 State Street with Rev Michael J Yan officiating. Attendants Miss Mary Louise Gregory and Vincent DeLeo, both local residents, attended. A reception followed at the bride's home. The bride wore an Oxford gray suit with matched accessories.
Ey oenes to newth brown accessories and also wore a corsage of sweet peas. After a bridal trip to New York city, the couple plan to make their home here. Mrs Proto is a native of Bristol and educated in local schools. She works for Collins and Aikman. Mr Proto, born in town, attended local schools and works at the U S Rubber Company in its Naugatuck plant.
Miss Ida May Dunbar daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert R Dunbar of 54 Charles street wed John Francis Boyle of East Providence in a Saturday morning ceremony at St Marys Church Reverend Michael L Ryan officiated. The bride wore white chiffon with orange blossoms and carried white roses. Her sister Frances Dunbar served as bridesmaid and Eugene Boyle was best man.
Black Maria won the annual long distance race of the Bristol Yacht Club for 124 footers. The 15 mile course to Prudence Island was completed in four hours and three minutes. Prizes donated by Mrs. Paul Nicholson were awarded to the winner andplace boats with finish order listing Ed Leahy’s Pappoose, Martha Nicholson’s Remora, George deWolf’s Aurora, Murray Danforth’s Doldrum, Gilman Lowe’s Whitecap, Bill Whitmarsh’s Chewink, Sam Parsons’s Rambler, Tony Zinderstein’s Bevis, Mary Howe DeWolf’s R. I. Red, Benson Rockwell’s Phantom, G Gardners Shrimpe, Frank Steele’s Alouette, Ernest Brown’s Baumara, and Hovey Freeman’s Poppy.
Twelve scouts and two scouters from Troop 83 based at Holy Rosary Church Fox Point visited Camp Wampa noa for a weekend trip. Despite clement weather, the group enjoyed the outing and plans a similar excursion in the fall. Scoutmaster John Mello led the troop with assistant Joseph Rebelio.
Mrs Dunbar and Mrs Boyle hosted a reception after a ceremony with brides in green velvet and black chiffon. The Boyle couple plan to live at 3350 Pawtucket Avenue East Providence after their wedding trip to New England and time in the area. The bride, a native of East Providence, attended local schools and works for Standard Oil. Guests traveled from Pennsylvania Connecticut Portsmouth and Providence to celebrate. In a second ceremony Miss Mary Coite wed Joseph A Walley at St Elizabeth Church with attendants Evangeline Colte and George Valley. The bride wore white satin with a tulle veil and orange blossoms. A breakfast was held at the bride’s home and a reception at Lincoln Hall Usher Avenue. The couple will reside at 102 Constitution Street. The bride, a native of Bristol, is employed by Crown Fastener Co Warren while the groom works for Collins and Aikman Corp Bristol plant.
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