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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1939

Page

4

Debutante Helen Danforth Hosts Cedarcroft Reception

Debutante Miss Helen Danforth, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Murray S. Danforth, was guest of honor at a Friday reception and tea at Cedarcroft the Danforth summer home at the Ferry. A buffet supper followed at 8 PM with dancing late. numerous ladies helped serve tea and many girls assisted with the cookies and refreshments.

Helen Danforth Murray S. Danforth Cedarcroft Danforths the Ferry Theodore H. Bhiss G. Richmond Parsons Frank A Sayles Jesse H Metcalf Lucy T Aldrich G. Pierce Metcalf Charles C. Marshall Houghton P Metcalf Everitte St. J. Chaffee Edgar W.shaw Raymond E. Ostby Paul C. Nicholson Wilson G Wing Richard S. Aldrich Ashbel T. Wall, Jr Lytton W Doolittle Halsey de Wolf Thomas H. West, Jr Frances Byers Milton Mass Elizabeth Barnes Fall River Jane Knowles Mary Frances Lyon Mary Louise Sherwood Beverly Winslow Mary Bushnell Pearce Ann Leahy Bristol Constance Buffum Joan Alexandre Long Island Mary Louise Philips Marilyn Peck Helen C. F. Lucas Margaret Bowen Rehoboth Sally Ann Wing Lucy Pitts Janet Chafee Martha

Camp King Philip Opens New Bristol Scout Camp

The 50 foot flagpole rises at Camp King Philip as scouts celebrate the camp’s 20th season. WPA renovation under Farrel's Cables adds a cement Indian village with four tepees and a round house, plus a cedar gate and stone wall. The site, used since 1919, will serve Bristol County Scouts and other groups for short term camps and year round activities.

Gov Vanderbilt Williams Gev McManus McManus Haffenreffer Col. M A Cheesman John T Ashton Bristol Cyrus P Dallin Dallin West Shisitalle Massachusetts Newport WPA Farrel’ S Cavle Herreshoff George R Fish King Philip Wall Scouts Bristol County

Eagles Elect Manuel S Philips Vice President in Bristol Aerie

Manuel S Philips was unanimously elected vice-president of Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles to fill the unexpired term of Edward J Rinaldi. The group also set its annual bake sale for October 8 at Garcia's Farm and planned an induction class in honor of Past President Manuel Perry. They will attend tonight's meeting of the Woonsocket Aerie with Grand Worthy President John Abel as a guest.

Manuel S. Philips Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles Edward J. Rinaldi Aerie Garcia’s Farm Manuel Perry Woonsocket Aerue John Abel Kansas City

Plans Set for Parish Dance at St Marys Bristol Casino

Dioice F plans a dance for St Marys Church parishioners at the Bristol Casino on Friday night. The event, to raise parish funds, features general dancing and entertainment with the Casino orchestra. Attendance is expected to be a capacity gathering, according to advance-sale reports. Committee members include Mrs Louise Capone, Mrs Loretta Connell, Misses Margaret Neone Ethel Lonergan Katherine Broderick and George Marz Thomas Conroy Ambrose Flaherty Edward Le Clerc Daniel Ahearn Edward Simmons Samuel Cashman and George T Ingram.

St. Mary’s Church Bristol Casino Louise Capone Loretta Connell Margaret Ne

CYO Sets Final Softball Games for Bristol County

Bristol County CYO Softball League ends with two key matches tonight. St Elizabeth's Church of Bristol faces off on Bristol Common, while St Mary's Church of Bristol and Warren meet at Burr's Hill Park to decide early standings and potential first place.

Bristol County Burr's Hill Park Warren Bristol Common St Elizabeth's Church Bristol St Casimir's St Alexander's St Mary’s Church

Bristol Couple Applies for Bristol Marriage License

William Cockeriffey of 16 Burton Street and Miss Dorothy C Conley of 83 Burton Street Bristol have applied to City Clerk Emile F. Bergerorm at Fall River City Hall for a marriage license.

William Cockeriffey Burton Street Dorothy C. Conley Bristol Emile F Bergerorm Fall River City Hall

Proposals for repairs to Guiteras Memorial Junior High

The school committee will hear proposals Thursday night in the Colt Memorial High School library for exterior pipe work and other repairs at Guiteras Memorial Junior High. Superintendent Elmer S. Mapes postponed the session from last night to ensure sufficient bid time.

Guiteras Memorial Colt Memorial High School Elmer S. Mapes Guiteras Mapes Edward J. Fitzgerald Sara C. Callan Laurine W. Bradford James D. Sullivan Benjamin Hazen Geraldine H. Marino John L. Burke Joseph A. Murgo Carl T. Carlson E. Doris Bullock Commercial Rose B. McGovern Jan M. Walker Stannard Sylvia Aleta F. Bezanson James E. Sullivan Edward J Rinaldi Helen F. Horton Grace E. Shiel Emily A Leonard Miriam J. McCaughey Margaret P. Murphy Genevieve Doran Margaret F Nerone Michael Securo

Mt Hope Chapter Plans Grand Session Attendance

Mt Hope Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star discussed attending the Grand Chapter session on October 11 at the Masonic Temple in East Providence. Routine business reports were heard. refreshments were served afterward by a committee led by Mrs Isabella MacGann and including Mr John W Church Edward E Bunn and Vincent J Pettine.

Grand Chapter Masonic Temple East Providence Mount Hope Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Hope Street Isabella MacGann John W Church Edward E Bunn Vincent J. Pettine

Hope Circle Hears Report On Convention

Miss Helen Horton reports the national convention of the Daughters of Isabella held in Providence to Hope Circle Bristol D of I unit at a K of C Hall meeting. The indoor session drew a large crowd as fall and winter programs were planned including a new bowling league and several charitable donations. September social chair is Mrs De Lambandt with assistant Mrs Eloise Dunbar and a slate of officers and members listed.

the Daughters of Isabella Providence Hope Circle Bristol D of I Helen Horton K. of C Hall State Street de Lambandt Eloise Dunbar Sarah Sweeney Mildred Beauregard Ethel Marz Catherine Gibson Pauline Tangello Mary Mancini Theresa Robel Laura Sousa Rose Breen Ermine Wood Mary Callan Donalda Saucier Mabel Corea Elizabeth Sylvia

Fall Scout Meetings Plan Opening of Season and Activities

An informal meeting of the First Bristol Troop and Scouts of America discussed the upcoming Fall Round up next Monday to launch Fall and Winter minor activities. The Bugle and Drum Corps will begin practice tonight for a competition next Sunday in Southbridge Mass.

Bristol Box. Scouts of America Scout Hall Southbridge Mass Springfield Torrow

Bristol Men Named NYA Instructors At Y M C A

Two Bristol men Michael Turillo and John Rowiano Jr both Providence College students were signed as athletic instructors by the NYA for the Bristol Y M C A Turillo will lead senior gym and basketball Romano will supervise junior activities They are paid for 24 hours weekly Also John P Marshall resumes as instructor in his tenth year and Duffy Jr Cavallaro again lead the junior basketball league The gymnasium has been renovated.

Bristol Michael Turillo John Rowiano, Jr Providence College National Youth Administration Bristol Y. M. C. A H. Hobson The Turillo Romano NYA John P. Marshall Hobson Mr. Marshall James F. Duffy, Jr Peter Cavallaro

District Nurses Monthly Report for Bristol District

The August report from the Bristol District Nursing Association details general care visits by Gen. Cate and J. H., including recordings of 52 Met care visits and 17 J. H. visits with babies, prenatal and tuberculosis visits, and clinic activity. It notes 242 baby visits, 12 babies in maternal care, and 6 tonsil examinations among patients.

Bristol District Nursing Association Maine

Pastime Theater Two Features September 11 12

The Pastime Theatre presents Hell's Kitchen with the Dead End kids and stars Margaret Lindsay Ronald Reagan and Mey vids and Million Dollar Legs. Friday through Saturday feature Mystery of the White Room and The Wizard of Oz with Judy Garland and the star cast.

Margaret Lindsay Ronald Reagan L. Frank Baum Hollywood Screen Entertainment Dorothy Kansas Land of Frank Baum Judy Garland Frank Morgan Ray Bolger Bert Lahr Jack Haley Bill Burke Margaret Hamilton Charley Grapewin Pat Walshe Clara Blandick Tota

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