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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1938

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Bristol Aims to Tie Warren Series in Second Tilt

Bristol selections from the Twilight League travel to Guiteras Field for the Sunday 2 p.m. game against Warren aiming to even the annual two town series. Last week Warren won 7 6 amid shaky Bristol defense and untimely hitting as Tommy McKale dominated on the mound.

Bristol Warren Guiteras Field Massachusetts Rhode Island Tommy McKale McKale Alec Fish Charlie Burdge Charlie McCanna Sal Se

Army unit plans winter entertainments and rifle tourney

The Train Battalion held a supper at the State street armory where Col Alfred Merriman announced plans for two plays by the B T A with an opera also in the works. He said a stage would be erected and a company room completed on the first floor. Major Henry Hambrick will organize rifle teams to compete for the Senator Butler trophy.

New Wheelery Entertainment Association Armory State Street Alfred M. Merriman Mhybyarmarte Seaoowes Battalion Merriman Arthur W. Burdon First Baptist Church Col. Merriman Henry Hambrick Senator Butler

Two Girl Scouts Chosen for Silver Anniversary Scout Council

Shirley Levy and Dorothy Antonelli were picked to represent the town’s Girl Scouts at the Silver Anniversary of the New Bedford Gun Scout Council on Sept 24 and 25. Selection followed a Tuesday evening Leaders meeting citing their long faithful attendance and interest in activities. Leaders also planned the coming year’s program aligned with the revised national program allowing specialization in preferred activities.

Shirley Levy Dorothy Antonelli New Bedford Wesley Armstrong

Mrs Merriman Entertains Club Meeting at Hope Street

Mrs Merriman hosts a 28 member gathering on Wednesday afternoon at Hope Street with the Wriste group. Mrs William H Eddy of Providence arranged care and tea was served after the business session. Plans for an exchange meeting at Mrs R F Haffenreffer camp on Oct 5 were discussed.

Wea M. Mertimian Hope Street Wriste! Ce Fl Plangs William H. Eddy Providence Gory R. F Haffenreffer Charles D. Burt Arthur H. Carr

Bristol Students Enter Bryant College of Business Administration

Bristol Young Men and Women from Bristol entered Bryant College of Business Administration Providence in the 76th fall term begun this week. Miss Fernandes and Miss Bowater enroll in the four year Commercial Teacher-Training course. Mr Correia attends the School of Business Administration. Miss Bruno Miss DiMezza and Miss Rucci enroll in the School of Secretarial Science.

Alexandrina Fernandes Dorothy Bowater James E. Correia Dorothy Bruno Antoinette Rucci Martha di Mezza Bryant College of Business Administration Providence Fernandes Miss Bowater Correia Business Administration Bruno DiMezza Miss Rucci

Civil War Veteran Louis Bouley Dies at Rhode Island Home

Louis Bouley aged 93 a Civil War veteran died at the Rhode Island Soldiers Home where he had been an inmate for over a year. A native of Burlington Vermont he served two years in the Union army during the Civil War.

Louis Bouley Rhode Island Soldiers Home Burlington

Maisano to Speak at Sons of Italy Banquet Sunday Night

Carmine J. Maisano executive secretary to Congressman Forand and a member of Princess Elena Lodge will deliver the introductory remarks at the 23rd annual State Lodge banquet concluding the convention. Secretary Domenico Proto released plans for a morning business session a street parade and an evening banquet with notable officials attending.

Carmine J. Maisano Aime | Forand Princess Elena Lodge Sons of Italy Domenico Proto Aan Eet New York Order Lawrence Corrente Rhode Island Vincent Verderosa Providence Congressman Forand Robert E. Quinn Louis V Jackvony Edward L. Leahyment Aeroo Geren Fr Joseph Sorzano Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Gotinix Bernardo Ahd Jonn A’ F. Jone

Colt Alumni Meet Tonight in Memorial Auditorium

The Colt Alumni Association holds its first post summer meeting in the Colt Memorial auditorium with guest speaker Dr Frederic V Martin of Martin Hall. Plans for fall and winter activities will be discussed and a social with refreshments by Miss Genevieve Paganino’s committee will follow.

Colt Alumni Association Colt Memorial Auditorium Frederic V. Martin Martin Hall Genevieve Pagnano

Republicans File Town Committee Slate

Twenty nine names appeared on the Republican Town Committee slate filed at 1010 this morning by Dr John R Bernardo, chairman, with Town Clerk John W Church. The list includes five women among the candidates and names such as Bernardo, Bisbane, Bullock, Cavalarrro, Church, Dixon, Flint, Fernandes, Huestis, Tasiello, Johnson, Joseph, Kerr, Kinder, LeClair, Lindemuth, Marshall, Mathewson, Millemaggi, Meiggs, Moren, Newbold, Paiva, Perron, Ruggiero, Sylvia, Victoria, Velleca, Wylie.

Republican Town Committee John R_ Bernardo John W Church Folows Carl Bisbane Harry H Bullock Raymond J Cavallaro Everett Lee Church William G Dixon Madeline P Flint Manuel Fernandes Grace V . Huestis Peter Tasiello Albert Johnson John Joseph Walter Kerr Joseph C Kinder O Reid LeClair Benjamin F Lindemuth John P Marshall Earl P. Mathewson Paul Millemaggi James F Meiggs Albert A Moren Helen H Newbold Anna Paiva Giuseppe R Perron Vasta L. Ruggiero Joseph Sylvia John A Victoria James J. Velleca James F. Wylie

Parrigon Women Form Bowling Circuit Victory Report

Two Parrigon teams, the "A" and "X" squads, tipped off at High Street Alleys on Wednesday. The "A" team defeated the "X" five by two points with Anna Catalano as captain and a lineup including Caroline Squatrito Phyllis Squillante Frances Buglio Mary Calandra and Mary Fasano. The Parrigon-X roster featured Angelina Arico captain Sadie Nastri Mary Cardéla Anna Squatrito and Emily Monti.

Quintette Anna Catalano Caroline Squatrito Phyllis Squillante Frances Buglio Mary Calandra Mary Fasano Angelina Arico Sadie Nastri Mary Cardéla Anna Squatrito Emily Monti

Three-member panel named to form town committee slate

The Democratic Town Committee approved a three member panel to name a 20 person slate for the town committee for two years. Thomas McGrath Manuel F Sylvia and Philip Sansone were named to lead the state slate. Filing deadline is today with signatures to Town Clerk by 3 PM.

Anthony J. Nunés Bristol County Thomas McGrath Manuel F Sylvia Philip Sansone Nunes James T Pierce A. Marcotte Federal Unemployment Bureau Margaret B. Andrade

Bristol Town Council Fails to Act on Fire Chief Vacancy

The Bristol town council adjourned without confirming whether the fire chief post is filled or vacant. A dispute over the inhalator’s custody pits the fire engineers against the police department, with calls to expand rescue capability and place the inhalator under police control for quicker emergencies.

Rye” Nic Bristol

Italian Vets To Have Outing In Bristol Section

Several hundred guests including officers of other veterans groups are set for the Bristol section of the Italian War Veterans Federation first annual outing at Langello's Grove Langello off Metacom Avenue. A full course Italian dinner and an elaborate sports program are planned under committee head Salvatore Ferrara. Formed less than a month ago the Bristol unit has about 35 members and is part of a dozen Rhode Island units under Capt Angelo Martella of Providence.

Ing Bristol Italian War Veterans Federation Langello’s Grove Metacom Avenue General Arrangements Committee Salvatore Ferrara Italy Angelo Martella Providence

Notice D To Notice D To Equipment Breakdown Omits News

Due to an equipment breakdown this morning many news items telephoned in today have been omitted.

Jewish Synagogue Memorial Services Planned on Sept 25 to 27

Memorial services will be held at Chevra Agudas Achim Synagogue on High Street starting Saturday at midnight. Maurice Cohey of Providente will lead prayer, with observances continuing Sunday for Memorial Sunday at Lincoln Park Cemetery and other sites. The Jewish New Year 5699 services begin Sunday at sundown and end Tuesday at sundown.

Chevra Agudas Achim High Street Maurice Cohey Providente Lincoln Park West Warwick

With Malice Toward Some A Book Review Note

A Reader's Digest excerpt on Margaret Halsey's work reviews her England visit with a Devonshire professor husband. The piece praises the book's sparkling humor and highlights select quotations including Henry's tranquil demeanor and the humorous burden of filling forms.

Margaret Halsey England Devonshire

Impressions of England From a Visitor in Devonshire

A traveler laments English manners and dress while praising the landscape and climate. He notes women’s clothing and hats, London’s parks, and the courteous yet restrained English children, contrasting life in provincial England with American sensibilities.

London

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