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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1932
Page
4
A breezy column from Main Street covers yachting chatter as boats and owners face wear and repairs, plus dated social notes from Bristol and Slocums. It notes Labor Day, back-to-school moods, and local character sketches, with hints of hidden couples and ongoing “initials” puzzles.
Pastime Friday and Saturday showcase Strangers In Love with March and Kay Francis. The plot centers on twin brothers both played by March. one dies of a heart attack after meeting his impersonator who had been away. The imposter reshapes the household as the real brother’s wife confronts the ruse. The Sunday lineup features The Man Brew Yesterday and The Silver Dann with Maureen Sullyveer and others in a melodrama of mistaken identities.
Paul Chase of Prudence Island died mid voyage to Memorial Hospital after a labor day injury on Prudence Island. A wagon wheel struck a stone, he suffered a severe leg laceration, infection developed into virulent blood poisoning, and despite medical help and a stormy crossing, he passed between Prudence Island and Bristol. He was 75, survived by wife Mrs Lillian Thatcher Chase, daughter Mrs Edith Hawkins, and relatives. Funeral planned at Pawtucket Riverside Cemetery.
Twenty five candidates reported to Coach Edward J Fitzgerald for the first Colt Memorial High football practice. Assistant Coach Ian Woo Walker led conditioning with players including ends Weeme Ruggiero and Namaramime, back Jost, and others vying for guard, tackle, center, and quarterback positions. Veterans Manny Borges Whites Melhy Henri Sanford Kel Jackson Mike DeLeo Abed Dimbue Andrew Vera Pasano and Paul Bruno Sousa Charles Mack Harold McGaryean and Wao Carroll are among those seeking key roles.
An article traces bread from ancient ovens and regional methods to its rise in Europe. It notes early dark breads common in many regions and a turning point when white bread entered church kitchens and monasteries before spreading to nobility as baking shifted from convents to lords.
The Probate Court of Bristol appoints Cecilia W Giglio as guardian of the person and estate of Salvatore Anthony Giglio. Bond filed. all creditors must present claims within six months from the first advertisement. Clerk Tohn W Church, 320 High Street, Bristol.
Notice of probate admission for Abel Sequiera Vicezo of Bristol with executor Armando Dos Santos filing bonds. claims to be filed in the Bristol Probate Court clerk’s office beginning September 9 1982. John W Church, Clerk.
Probate Court of Bristol on August 31 1932 hears Claudia Ridingtons petition for authority to sell Elizabeth H Wilson a ward of full age real estate on Lincoln Avenue Bristol described as a 54 by 140 foot lot with improvements to pay ward debts and fund a better investment. The case was referred for consideration September 19 1932 with fourteen days notice in the Bristol Phoenix.
The Probate Court of Bristol Town appoints Claudia W Ridington guardian of Elizabeth H Woolson's person and estate and grants bond. Notice to all claimants is given. John W Church of Bristol is named as Rhode Island agent on Pappasquash Road Bristol RI. August 24 and 26 entries.
Guardian Samuel A Hall presents first and final recount of Patrick Foley estate with a referral for consideration on September 19 1932 at 9 AM in Bristol Probate Court. Notices ordered to run fourteen days weekly in Bristol Phoenix. Also probate of John H Tucker will and final account for Sarah DeWolf Brown estate with same September 19 1932 date and publication in Bristol Phoenix.
Olympus Olympians and Ever Readys delayed their twilight game after rain and rough field prep by workmen. Managers Bisbane and Frazee agreed to play at 5 30 with Foxy Marshall and Hut Correira as starters, Le Clerc and Mansi as catchers.
Led by Chassie LeClerc three straight safe drives, the Olympians defeated the Frost Kings 10 to 2 in the last twilight league contest. D'Angelo limited the Icemen to four hits through six innings as LeClerc Bruno Cardoza and Mott fueled the offense. Oscar Herzig hit the longest ball, a triple, while Almeida and McKenna figure prominently in the field mishap and mud incident midgame.
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