Bristol Warren Little World Series Opens At Guiteras Field
The 1937 Bristol County fall series kicks off tomorrow at 2 30 PM at Guiteras Athletic Field. Warren and Bristol meet amid the new stadium’s first use with Frank Brennan umpiring and a strong Twilight League lineup powering the opener. Local dignitaries and older players are expected to attend. WM radio will broadcast the game at 6 PM.
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Bristol-Warren
Guiteras Field
Foxy
Marshall
Bristol
Burdge
Warren
Guiteras Athletic Field
Bristol County
Frank L. Doran
Frank Brennan
Upmiore
Manny Heuberger
Dom J. Langello
Brennan
Providence
Edward J. Fitzgerald
Colt Memorial High School
Burr's Hill Park
Foxy” Marshall
Larney -Bisbane
Olympian
Marty Biancuzzo
Ripper
Brochu
Biddy Fish
Abbie Abbruzzi
Norman Urban
Benny” Ryan
Beany” Ryan, Sr
Zip” Urban
Paul Bruno
Honey” Menard
Jimmie Duffy
Joe Securo
Stanley Tupaj
Babe Ethier
Andy D
George Ginan
Jack Simister
Curt Beauregard
Bounce” Blouin
Plucky Ahearn
Eber Hill
Bd Emmett
George de Maree
Jack Keegan
Guiteras
Fenway Park
Boston
James Homes
George Bernard
Bristolians
Ahjetic
WJAR
James B. Lee
Renting of Field Space to be Discussed at Meeting
The meeting of the school committee adjourned with focus on renting fields for athletic use and the future Guiteras Memorial Athletic facility. Superintendent Bl mer S. Mapes announced the board will also address transportation for children in outlying town areas.
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Guiteras Memorial Athletic
Seid
Win
Mer S. Mapes
Change in Masses at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Rev Joseph Sorzano announced new Sunday service order at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church starting this week Mass times are 7 8 30 and 10 30 a m The 10 30 mass will be a high mass followed by benediction The 8 30 mass will be for children and will be followed by Sunday School
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Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Joseph Sorzano
Fr. Sorzano
Lavey Buys First Ticket for Gusteras Field Event
Thomas B. Lavey Jr bought the first ticket ever sold for a Bristol Warren Little World Series game at the new Gusteras Memorial Athletic field. He gathered with friends at James F. Duffy’s Hope Street store as tickets went on sale. The event marks a notable milestone for the community venue.
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Lavey
Gusteras
Thomas B. Lavey, Jr
Gusteras Memorial Athletic
Tommy
James F. Duffy
Hope Street
Tom “Slapper
The Phoenix Marks 100 Years Of Bristol Service
The Phoenix celebrates its centennial and pledges continued service to Bristol. It recalls efforts to aid the District Nursing Association Red Cross and local welfare, while noting editors aim for a homey paper open to readers and advertisers.
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Phenix
Phoenix
Bristol
District Nursing Association
The
Red Cross
the Phoenix
Passenger service dispute unsettled in New England rail hearing
The ongoing controversy over passenger service on the Providence Warren and Bristol line remains unresolved as Town Solicitor Hammill notes the hearing’s deferral to Sept 24. New Haven and Hartford analyst Caley cites a $983,612 deficit making passenger business unviable while local solicitors and businessmen protest possible discontinuation. The session continued under Public Utilities with officials Connally and White present.
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Providence
Warren
Bristol
Joseph A Hammill
Charles F Caley
New Haven
New York
Lester S Walling
Barrington
William H McSoley
William C H. Bran
East Providence
Tennis tourney to start at Excelsior club
The annual interclub tennis tournament of the Excelsior Tennis Club begins tomorrow on Hope street courts. Singles and doubles are scheduled across men's, women's, and junior divisions. Organizer Robert Nelson chairs the committee with James DeW Perry, Miss Henrietta Hamill, Mrs Alan Poole, and Vernon Otten assisting.
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Excelsior Tennis Club
Hope Street
Robert Nelson
James Dew Perry
Henrietta Hamill
Alan Poole
Vernon Otten
Reception planned for Rev and Mrs Herbert D Graetz
Members of the First Congregational Church prepare a reception in De Wolf Memorial Chapel in honor of the newly married Rev and Mrs Herbert D Graetz. A Guieras House meeting elected Mrs Marion Newman chairing the affair and appointed committees with reports due at a later meeting.
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First Congregational Church
Herbert D Graetz
Guieras House
High Street
Marion Newman
de Wolf
Community events listings for September to October
Sept 18 Saturday food sale by Congregational Club. Oct 7 Harvest Supper by Reba Rebekah Lodge. Oct 22 Friday Blue and Silver Balloon Ball by The Gremial of the Daughters of Portugal at Bristol Casino.
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Congregational Club
Reba Rebekah Lodge
the Gremial of the Daughters of Portugal
Bristol Casino
D A R To Consider East Burial Ground Dispute In Bristol
Bristol Chapter D A R will delay action on Rev Dr Parshley s charges that the East Burial Ground is inadequately cared for. The matter will be reviewed by the chapter s board of directors next Monday and again at the October 11 meeting after directors recommendations. The council referred Parshley s tombstone removal request to the chapter amid concerns over vandalism and Revolutionary soldier markers. Capt Golden Dearth, linked to St Michael s Parish, once published The Mount Hope.
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D A. R
Anthony R. Parshley
East
Charles O. F Thompson
Fred M. Dixon, Jr
Bristol Historical Society
East Burial Ground
Prescott B Paull
Parshley
Historical Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Capt
Golden Dearth
St. Michael’s Church
John Bristed
Hope
Church Streets
Capt. Dearth
Rector criticizes D A R over cemetery care and vandalism
The rector of St Michael s Church accuses the D A R of failing to protect a cemetery with markers of Revolutionary War soldiers. He cites over 200 gravestones damaged in recent years and prompts Bristol authorities to seek action through town meetings if the D A R does not comply.
Judge Leahy to head Holy Name marchers in Providence parade
Judge Edward L. Leahy was named marshal of the Holy Name Society at St. Marys Church for Sundays Holy Name parade in Providence. His aides include Dr William L Serbst and others. about 100 St Elizabeths parishioners and roughly the same from Our Lady of Mt Carmel will participate with cars provided by parishioners.
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Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s Church
Holy Name
Providence
Judge Leahy
William L. Serbst
Fred Goff
Charles M. Connery
William Sisson
Edward Simmons
Joseph Flynn
Francis Connell
George H. Baldwin
Augustine B. Nerone
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Julio Fratus
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
Joseph A Pannone
Scouts Salute Bristol Phoenix on Its 100th Anniversary
The Bristol Troops of the Boy Scouts of America congratulate the Bristol Phoenix on its 100th anniversary. The Scouts thank the editor and staff for their support to Scouting in Bristol. George F. Fish Commissioner signs the tribute.
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Phoenix
Bristol
Boy Scouts of America
Bristol Phoenix
Three anniversaries fall on one Phoenix day
Friday, September 17, brings three birthdays to the Phoenix office. The newspaper marks its 100th year, the American Constitution reaches 150 years, and the Scribe celebrates his own birthday. The staff notes the coincidence amid busy work.
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Phoenix
American Constitution
Phoenix Newspaper Marks Its 100th Birthday
Staff celebrate the Phoenix on its centennial, praising its long history and role in the community. They credit continued community support and shared effort for the paper’s enduring presence and influence.
Loss or recovery tied fortunes of Phoenix in the line
The passage hints at Phoenix's prosperity being linked to another entity, with both expected to return with colors flying. The text suggests intertwined fates affecting outcomes and prospects for revival.
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Phoenix
Mount Hope Eagle first Bristol newspaper 1807
The Mount Hope Eagle began in January 1807 in Bristol with Capt. Golden Dearth as publisher and D. A. Leonard serving as editor and postmaster. It lasted about a year before folding, with the cause of its demise not known.
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Bristol
Mount Hope
Golden Dearth
D. A. Leonard
Eagle
Letters of Sylvia Griswold O Wolf to be published in Phoenix
The Phoenix begins publishing Sylvia Griswold O Wolf letters with Canon Parshley introducing. The noted period covers twenty five years without a local paper and reflects births marriages and deaths shaping community life.
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Sylvia
Griswold O’wolf
the Phoenix
Canon Parshley
Bristol Gazette Beginnings and Closure in 1833
In September 1833 the Bristol Gazette started under editor Bennett J. Munro and publisher W. H. Bayley. By January Bayley owned both roles after buying Munro out. The paper carried heavy advertising at low rates, yet revenue fell, and on September 3 it announced discontinuation after about three years.
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Bristol Gazette
Bennett J. Munro
W. H
Bayley
Munro
Gazette
Bristol Phoenix Emerges From Ashes September 1837
After securing backing, the Bristol Phoenix began September 17 1837 and has published regularly since. The earliest volume shows scarce local news beyond five probates and ads. J. & N. Chadwick advertise a Providence stage coach aligned with the 4 o'clock train for Boston. William B Spooner lists items for sale.
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Phoenix
J. & N. Chadwick
Providence
Boston
New York
William
B. Spooner
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