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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1940

Page

2

Democrats urged to defend Civil Service amid Wall charge

Senator Wall accused Democrats of promising patronage to win votes and of intent to overhaul the Civil Service Act if they return to power in Rhode Island. He argued such changes would threaten job security for qualified workers and undermine taxpayer value, urging clear voter guidance before November.

Wall

Bristol Skippers Win Open Regatta at Yacht Club

In the 40th Open Regatta of the Bristol Yacht Club, Velita, Peggy, Viking, and Indian won their respective classes as about 300 people watched under a veering southwest wind. Skippers Sid Herreshoff, John Mason, John Cutler, and Ted Dugas Jr led the wins, with Carl Tatz and Rhode Islanders providing evening entertainment after racing.

Sid Herreshoff Velita John Mason John Cutler Peggy Ted Dugas Jr Viking Bristol Yacht Club Regatta Committee National Yachting Association Arthur Jo Belmore Carl Tatz Yacht Club Paul Jones John W DeWolf, Jr Hovey Freeman A G B Steel W Gilman Low Harleigh Tingley Norton M Zindersten Arthur H. Carr Rudolf F Haffenrefter Paul C. Nicholson

Camp King Philip Closes Summer Season

Camp King Philip closes its summer camping season and will reopen as a fall and winter hike center in about two weeks. Hundreds of campers from across the state visited in July and August and more than half the local scouts spent at least one night in camp this summer. Plans are under way for a joint work day later this month when scouts from all six local troops will help prepare for winter camping.

King Philip George R. Fish

Port Independent Club Bake At Garcia Farm

Approximately 200 members of the Portuguese Independent Club attended a clambake at Garcia's Farm on Sunday afternoon. Chowder at noon and the bake at 4 pm featured three bakemasters Joseph Carreiro Vasco Castro and Domingos Camara. Tug of war won by married men led by Manuel Fernandes with a team including John Roderick Mariano Santoes Louis Pacheco Manuel Alegria Joseph Furtado Manuel Martin Joseph A Sousa Joseph Olver and Joseph Tavares. Single men captained by Anthony Roderick included Frank Cabral Joseph Borges Manuel Philips Antonio Medeiros Jerome Almeida Edward Marshall Anthony Pacheco William Furtado and Manuel Duponte. Other events named include 100 yard dash won by Manuel Duponte and a three-man relay George Lima Arthur Mello Joseph Cadeiro. Wheelbarrow race won by Arthur Mello and George Lima. three-legged race won by George Lima and Joseph Cadeiro. Bake committee chaired by Joseph Castro with Arthur Mello Frank Cabral Louis Barboza and Anthony E Williams as secretary.

Garcia Joseph Carreiro Vasco Castro Domingos Camara Manuel Fernandes John Roderick Mariano Santoes Louis Pacheco Manuel Alegria Joseph Furtado Manuel Martin Joseph A Sousa Joseph Olver Joseph Tavares Anthony Roderick Frank Cabral Joseph Borges Manuel Philips Antonio Medeiros Jerome Almeida Edward Marshall Anthony Pacheco William Furtado Manuel Duponte George Lima Arthur Mello Joseph Cadeiro Joseph Castro Louis Barboza Anthony E Williams

Democrats To Name New Town Committee

The Democratic Town Committee will meet tomorrow evening at 8 in the Italo American Club to elect a nominating committee for a new slate. Chairman Robert J Anderson will preside as Secretary James T Pierce explains the meeting’s purpose.

Democratic Town Committee James T Pierce Robert J Anderson

Community notices and social updates from Bristol town

Local residents share engagements retirements travels and club meetings. William Souza and family visit Washington while Mrs Bosworth and her mother visit Gettysburg. Rotary Club hosts State Aeronautics chief William Fletcher. various society events and Legion meetings outline upcoming activities and personal milestones.

Bowling Alley Bulletins Open Winter League Play

High Street Alleys hosts four girls teams tomorrow as the Silver Crown Club starts. Thursday Namquit Mill League begins its matches among four teams. Sept 19 Crown Fastener Club launches its winter schedule with six men’s teams.

Silver Crown Club Namquit Mill League Crown Fastener Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

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