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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1930
Page
2
The piece lauds the Regatta Davy and upcoming Celebration Week noting careful planning and active committee work. It emphasizes broad town participation, especially children in the pageant, to build lasting pride, record the events, and ensure descendants recall the town’s history.
Bristol Oaks football opens practice on the common with 15 players reporting to Coach Magee. Manager Bisbane seeks a game with Colt High School second team during the anniversary celebration week as the Bristol Counts 110-pound champions aim to defend the title.
The town weekly reports parish events at St Michael's and St Marys churches, school openings at St Marys Parochial, and social visits among residents. It notes a drowning rescue at the wharf, a car accident on Hope Street injuring Mrs Evans and Fred Costello, and caucus planning for Democratic delegates at Hotel Belvedere.
Public acknowledgment to volunteer firemen and police for handling the Bristol store fire at The Milellan Stores Hope Street Bristol. Expresses appreciation for prompt assistance and safety.
The Piazza Club of Wood Street held its second seasonal event at Mt Hope Bay after a successful first outing. John Nixon defeated Augustine B Nerone as referees named him the top horseshoe thrower and awarded the prize. Rhode Island clam chowder was served at 1 30 and baked clams menu at 5 prepared by Joseph S Northup with James H McGovern James H Head and John Nixon as arranging committee.
In loving memory of a dear mother Mary McClure who passed away September 9 1919. Our thoughts are always with you. Our hearts are sore with pain. This world would be a heaven if you were here again. Sadly missed by Mr and Mrs WM McMillan and Henry Jo McClure.
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