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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1936

Page

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Town council to review operation of $200000 sewage plant

Town officials hear reports on odors and industrial waste at the new sewage disposal plant. Chairman Donat J. Gladue orders a full investigation with engineers, sewer board, and other parties to determine if the plant should be revised or operated as is.

Donat J. Gladue Sewer Commission Gladue H K. Barrows L. L Langford Pacific Tank Company of New York Henry W Taylor Engineers, Sewer Board Ceriau Berne Aprmiad Charles B. Rockwell Celine Solomon Co Barrows Rockwell Taylor Tailors Wallis E Howe George L. Howe A H Flint, Jr George Howe

Funeral services tomorrow for Mrs Frank Buffinton

Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the late home of Mrs Buffinton with Rev Herbert D Graetz officiating. Burial will be in North Cemetery. A Bristol native born March 17 1867 she was active in the First Congregational church and various local charities. She leaves her husband three sisters a brother two nieces two nephews and two grand nephews.

Herbert D Graetz First Congregational Church Bristol Buffinton William H Spooner Sarah (Church) Spooner Congregational Club Women's Missionary Socety Bristol Childrens Home Bristol Female Charitable Society Bristol Home For Providence Elizabeth Waldron Henry Barton Robert McCaughes William Ross Spooner

Velleca Elected President of Italo American Club

James J Velleca was elected president at a Wednesday night meeting at the club headquarters on Hope Street. He succeeds Lucien Capone. Michael Securo was named a board member as several applications for membership were received.

James J Velleca Hope Street Lucien Capone Michael Securo

Little World Series Opens With Bristol Warren Clash

Bristol fans anticipate the opening of the Little World Series between Warren and Bristol at Burr's Hill Park Sunday afternoon. The five game series crowns Bristol County champions and features local talent with stars like Sean Lemaire and John Andrede. Managers Correia of Warren and Correia of Bristol name lineups and plan practices ahead of the first game.

Burr’s Hill Park Bristol James B. Lee Warren Rhode Island Bristol County Harry Harper New York Yankee Left Leony & Osewmle Ernest G. Brown Larney ‘Bisbane Banks Bottomley Raym Brightman Henry Correia Benny Ryan Zip Urban Howie Martin Sean Nuts) Lemaire Johnnie Andrade Leo Mansi Joe Velleca Tony Perry River Cardoza Manny Borges Frankie Sousa Buddy Congdon Honey

William Street Fire Hazard Ordered Removed by Council

The Bristol Town Council voted to instruct the building inspector to remove a fire hazard at High and Williams streets owned by Mrs Jacob Bassing, after prior delays. Action on another hazard on Third School Street was deferred until October.

Francon L. deWolf High Williams Street Jacob Bassing Counciman de Wolf Frank Bettencourt Third School Street Charles E Burns Kearney American Legion Bristol

Guest artist to appear on BTA concert program

The Bristol Train of Artillery Entertainment Association presents its second musical concert on September 17 in Gurteras Memorial Junior High auditorium. Local sopranos and contraltos join tenors and basses, with a guest artist from Providence and a string quartet. Tickets are distributed by association members. rehearsals are Sundays at 3 30 pm in B T hall on State street.

Bristol Train of Artillery Entertainment Association Gurteras James Wylie William Angevine Colbraith Perry Edmund Doyle Roswell Bosworth William H. Sisson Henry Serbst Raymond MacNamara Clinton Pendleton Robert Tourigney Providence Frank A Rounds Vincent Campagna Nicholas Pirri Anthony Rollo Lucien Capone Wiliam Dixon Minnie Gogha Harry I. Young, Jr T Hall State Street

Untitled Notice of Weekly Meeting Times

The text indicates recurring sessions each Monday at 7 30 p m and every Wednesday at 7M p m. The exact duration and location are not provided in the readable fragments. Entities: none.

Man to Appear in Court on Boulevard Stop Violation

John C Mello 31 of 9 North Lane Newport will face Judge William T Donnell in Fifth District court Monday morning on a charge of failing to observe a boulevard stop. His arrest followed a minor accident Wednesday afternoon on Constitution Street where he failed to stop and hit a machine driven by Harrys Town. Mello held a Massachusetts permit with Marv C Mello of this town. other drivers involved were Manuel R Torres of Fall River and William R Hempsted Jr of Providence. No injuries and only slight damage were reported.

John C Mello North Lane Newport William T .Donnell Fifth District Court Mello Constitution Street Harrys Town Massachusetts Marv C Mello Manuel R Torres Corey Street Fall River William R Hempsted, Jr East Manning Street Providence Metacom Avenue Bristol Narrows

Sidewalk Project Halted on Hope Street

Work on the WPA sidewalk build on Hope street may stop Monday unless an extension to the labor allotment is approved. Sixty three men are currently employed and will be reassigned to the mosquito project until Washington grants the extension.

Ing Hope Street Bristol 15 Mosquito Washington

Judge Leahy Names Bristol Industrial Rehabilitation Committee

Judge Edward J. Leahy appointed a six member committee to study using a salaried executive to attract new industry to Bristol. Members are Charles Otten Jr, G Guy Morrow, John Lawson, Raymond Makowsky, and R S Bosworth. The move follows a letter from Francis B Davis Jr denying Bristol footwear production by United States Rubber and praising local financial recovery efforts.

Bristol Edward J. Leahy Charles Otten, Jr Bristol County Narragansett Electric Company G Guy Morrow Bristol County Water Company John Lawson Bristol Highland Pawtucket Raymond Makowsky Harvard Paull Church Rubber Company

Rockwell Jr marked 25 years with Collins and Aikman Corp

Charles B Rockwell Jr longtime Bristol leader marks 25 years with Collins and Aikman Corp where he serves as vice president and treasurer. He and wife Eleanor host about 200 guests at Rockledge as he continues civic work with Bristol boards clubs and several local and national organizations.

Charles B Rockwell Jr Collins and Aikman Corporation Rockwell Rockledge Princeton University Cranston Worsted Mills Collins and Aiskman Corp Bristol Bristol Dustret Nursing Association Bristol Ymca Bristol Vacht Clan

East Warren Rod and Gun Club Field Day Draws Crowds

Thousands of spectators and contestants are expected at Fales Field in East Warren for the annual field day of the Rod and Gun Club. Events include trap skeet and rifle shooting with top shooters, plus a police and bank guard revolver shoot, team match with Fall River, dog show and field trials for hounds. The meet opens with a Rhode Island clambake and bingo and wheel of fortune for guests.

Fales’ Field East Warren Fast Michael J. Flynn James D Sulivan John A Ruggieri Salvatore Russo James Flynn Thomas DelSanto A Nicholson Warren Rhode Island Bingo Wilfred A Monast of Warren Whch James E. McDonald Arthur J. Lapan J. Floyd Huestis

Soldiers Home Veterans Hold Annual Clambake

State town and American Legion officials joined three-score guests at Rhode Island Soldiers' Home for the annual clam bake. Oliver Perron of Pawtucket prepared the meal served in the grove behind the home. Commandant Mrs. Aime J. For and Adjutant Emil Klein greeted attendees and led a tour of the home and gardens. Local attendees included Town Clerk and Mrs. John W. Church Police Chief Anthony J. Ferrara Professor George H. Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Massano Senator Thomas H. Byrnes and daughter Rep. John R. Magee Postmaster Daniel W. Coggeshall Tax Assessor Daniel G. Coggeshall Dr. A. F. D'Angelo and Frank Sylvia.

American Legion Rhode Island Oliver Perron Pawtucket Aime J. Forand Emil Klein John W. Church Anthony J. Ferrara George H. Baldwin G. J. Massano Thomas H. Byrnes John R. Magee Daniel G. Coggeshall A. F. D’angelo Frank Sylvia

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Frank Buffinton Velleca Robert Montgomery Piccadilly Jim Frank Morgan Madge Evans Eric Blore Billie Burke Robert Benchley Ralph Forbes Eptem AY Lyle Talbot Mary Astor Nat Pendleton Henry Fonda Pat Patterson George Barbier Lowell Thomas News Edward Arnold Nero Wolfe Marvelous Rex Stout Lionel Stander Joan Perry Victor Jory Donnie Moore John Qualen Johnny Down Shirley Deane Dixie Dunbar Jane Darwell Marjorie Gateson Gene Lockhart William Street National Safety Campaign Anne Seymour LL. H Callan Alfred M Merrman Wallis F. Howe Manuel Perth Willam T O'Donnell J Winthrop DeWolf John B Troiano Council Prescott B Paull Councl Judge Leahy Francois J. deWolf DeWol Leahy Davis Brown C. B. Rockwell JR C. & A. Corp Martha B S. Rockwell R S. Hospital Trust Company Crown Worsted Mills, Inc What Cheer and Hope Mutual Fire Insurance Companies Wallace and Tucker Lumber Company Millbury Mass St. Alban’s Lodge Hope Royal Arch Charles Bristed, III Henry Benson Paul Standish Eleanor Martha ROD & Gun Club Fales Edward J. Cloutier Fred Beauchaine Soldiers Home Veterans
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