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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1938

Page

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Police Pension Ball to Back Bristol Fund

Souvenir program for the Bristol Police Beneficial Association second annual ball nearing completion. A 56 page edition with scarlet cover and royal binding aims to add to the police pension fund with donations from town officials and local businesses. The event, September 30 at the Bristol Casino, includes a grand march at 11 pm and a Casino orchestra led by Al Rosen.

Bristol Police Beneficial Association Bristol Department Euclid J. Demers Booth Sgt. Demers al Rosen Casino Sgt Demers Henry J Sylvia William T Cashin Anthony J. Ferrara Cashin Joseph Texeira William I Baker, Jr Frederick W Serbst A. Michael Bullock

Friends Honor Bristol Reporter at Farewell Party

Friends of Sidney at Louis Buffs Cafe in Bristol attend a farewell party Saturday night for the reporter transferred to Blackstone Valley. Attendees include Warren C. J. Massano and local Democratic leaders Anthony Nunes Peter Iasiello Michael Pasquarelli James Salzano Joseph Pivin Anthony Bruno. The event featured an Italian dinner and a vocal quartet.

Sidney Blackstone Valley Louis Buff Warren C. J. Massano Aimee Forand al O Begee J Ferrara Daniel W Coggeshall Anthony J. Nunes Democratic Town Committee Peter Iasiello Michael W. Pasquarelli James Salzano Joseph Pivin Anthony Bruno Orlando Bisbano John Parelli Mr Salzano Messrs. Coggeshall Nunes Pivin Jagolinzer

Burgess Retired After 49 Years With Railway Express

William N Burgess 65 of 224 Park Avenue Worcester Massachusetts retired after 49 years with Railway Express Agency Inc. Born in Bristol he began with Earle and Prew Express in Bristol December 22 1889 as an office boy. He became agent July 10 1913 and transferred to Worcester June 8 1918 as settlement clerk. He retired on pension at his request under the Railroad Retirement Board in Washington DC.

William N Burgess Park Avenue Worcester Mass Bristol Railway Express Agency Inc Washington Square James H Looney Burgess Earle and Prew Express Railroad Retirement Board Washington, D. C

Women’s Republican Club Meets at Hotel Belvedere

Twenty five members and guests attended a last night session where speakers from the General Assembly and local political figures addressed issues for women.

Ranrecanto Tila Jeb Marty Ont Mina General Assembly Women's Republican Club Hotel Belvedere

Politicians Discuss Voting Rights And Voter Education

The speakers argued that ending poll taxes would deny many the vote while urging the public to educate new voters on using voting machines and to take an active interest in government.

Pele Quarelli Magee

Dixon Petition Adopts 16 Year Old Martha Littlefield

Court grants authorization for James A and Annie M. Littlefield of Riverside to have their niece Martha S Littlefield rename as Mildred Littlefield Dixon. Judge Edward L Leahy presided at the Probate Court session yesterday. Also disposed were inventories and final accounts in three other estates.

Martha S. Littlefield William G Dixon Edward L. Leahy Miss Littlefield Mrs Dixon Mildred Littlefield Dixon James A Annie M. Littlefield Riverside Judge Leahy Mary A Francis James C Church Emilie J Rich

Paull Seeks Senatorial Post On Citizens Ticket

Town Council President Prescott B Paull plans to run for State Senator on a Citizens Ticket without district candidate support The move fuels the rumor that Democratic leaders fail to reconcile Paull with Coggeshall and Nunes A circulated list aims to secure 75 electors signatures before week end

Prescott B. Paull Citizens Paull Daniel W Coggeshall Anthony J. Nunes Democratic Town Committee Pauli

Fall River Man Misses Court Again

Roland Greenhalgh of 215 Thomas Street Fall River failed to appear in Fifth District Court to answer a charge of failing to stop at an intersection. Judge William T. O'Donnell continued the case to next Thursday at the Warren session and ordered police to notify the defendant. Three other cases were postponed or settled. one defendant’s case remained unresolved.

Roland Greenhalgh Thomas Street Fall River Fifth District Court William T. O'Donnell Warren Anthony J. Ferrara 112N Matteo Castigliego Coggeshall ‘Avenue Nicholas Castigliego Matthew Sargento Bradford Street Joseph Cruz Metacom Avenue

Continuances Granted in Two Civil Cases

In the Economy Cash Market Company versus Frank J Syvia case, continuances of three and two weeks were granted. In the Lindemuth versus Frederick Martin case, the matter was answered by Judge Edward L Leahy while Emilio Iannuccillo appeared for the plaintiffs.

Tihuca the Economy Cash Market Company Frank J Sy‘via Benjamin ‘'F Lindemuth Alexander Perry Frederick Martin Edward L. Leahy Emilio Iannuccillo

Home Demonstration Club Elects Mrs Morris as Chair

The Bristol Home Demonstration Club elected Mrs Margaret Morris chairman at a meeting last night hosted by Mrs William Burke on State Street. Other officers named include Secretary Miss Winifred C Walsh and leaders Mrs George McClure and Mrs William LeClair. Guest Mrs Vivian MacFawn, state college home demonstrator agent, attended. Refreshments followed served by the hostess with aid from Mrs Morris.

Margaret Morris Bristol

Judge Leahy to Lead 26th New England Tax Conference

Judge Edward L. Leahy chief of state taxation will speak at the 26th annual two day conference on taxation in Bangor Maine October 6 and 7 He will also preside over the closing meeting Friday afternoon October 7

Edward L. Leahy Division of State Taxation New England State Tax Officials’ Association Bangor Maine

Bristol Aerie to Honor Jones Ceremony at Eagles Hall

Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles will honor Harry Jones 83 the Bristol lodge’s oldest living member at Eagles Hall Providence. Dr Fred C Diley of Brazil Ind grand worthy president will present feli citations as Rhode Island aeries join the ceremony which includes initiation of 50 new candidates.

Bristol Aerie Order of Eagles Eagles Hall Providence Harry Jones Bristol Lodge Bristol Fred C Diley Brazil Rhode Island

Bristol Train of Artillery Plans Bridge Parties

Members of the Bristol Train of Artillery are completing plans for a series of bridge parties. The first event will be held October 5 in the armory on State Street. The arrangements committee is headed by Dr. Alfred M. Merriman, colonel commanding.

Bristol Train of Artillery Armory State Street Alfred M. Merriman

Candidacy for Senator Seen as Virtually Assured at Bristol Clambake

Bertram W. Wall the Republican nominee for Senator was hailed as our candidate at a Bristol GOP outing. Speakers included former U S Senator Jesse Metcalfe former State Senator Vanderbilt and others. Local candidates and younger voters were urged to support the party and uphold the Constitution.

Republican Bake Jesse H. Metcalf William H. Vanderbilt Bertram W. Wall Weetamoe Farm Metacom Avenue United States Jesse H. Metcalfe William H Vanderbilt GOP Charles F. Risk General Assembly Bristol Louis V Jacksony Michael W. Pasquarelli Pasquarelli Vanderbilt Rhode Island U. S

Alumni bridge group names officers and dance chairs

Miss Rose Tufarolo, winner of the Walsh Memorial Medal last June, was named chairman of the annual Alumni bridge at the Colt Alumni Association meeting in the Colt High Auditorium. Constance Campanella and E Addison Hill Jr were appointed co chairmen of the Halloween dance committee. Dr Frederick W Martin spoke on Illuminated Manuscripts and two ancient books were shown. The association donated 3 to the Bristol Police Beneficial Association. Refreshments and solos followed.

Rose Tufarolo Colt Alumni Association Colt High Ee Ehhanaagl Wan Cation Constance “Campanella E. Addison Hill, Jr Hallowe'en Frederick W Martin Martin Hall Bristol Police Beneficial Association Louise DeLuca Eleanor Carlone Olympia Proto Genevieve Pagnano

Carlson New Head of Teachers' Group

Carl T Carlson was elected president of the Bristol Teachers' Association at the annual meeting in Reynolds school. Officers named include Vice President Frances H Horton and Secretary Marguerite A Ver mette with other posts filled by Rose Fasano and committee members Mary Scanlon Spooner Canario Tobin. Retirement Fund committee members named are James F Sullivan Annie D Sisson and Jessie Molasky.

Carl T Carlson Colt Memorial High School Vincent Leahy Bristol Teachers’ Association Reynolds School Frances H. Horton Marguerite A. Vermette Rose Fasano Mary V. Scanlon Mary F T. Spooner Francis T. Canario Annie M. Tobin Teachers’ Retirement Fund James F. Sullivan Annie D Sisson Jessie Molasky

Bristol Dress Firm to Open Factory with 70 Jobs

A new silk dress company plans Bristol factory operations in the U S Rubber Co plant building. Leasing seven thousand feet on the third floor, renovation has begun and about 50 sewing machines will be installed. An estimated 70 women will be employed at start. The venture is led by Anthony J. Nunes and assisted by local officials and representatives.

New Dress Company Bristol Democratic Party Anthony J. Nunes Wy Qanica Awas Eisler Jeremiah W. Romano Thomas M. McGrath Joseph F. Pannone Anthony Ruggiero K. O. Brown U. S. Rubber Company Bristol Manufacturing Company Samuel Friedman Ruggiero C. J. Massano Aime J. Forand Pasquale Pagnano Daniel W. Coggesshall Nunes

Socialites Show Tickets Sell Fast for Charity Night

Several hundred tickets have already been reported as sold for the Italian Socialites Women's Club charity show at the Pastime Theatre Sunday afternoon. The event is organized by Mrs. Vasta LaR Ruggiere with help from Mrs. Josephine Calvino and others including Miss Mary Salzano Miss Grace Ciaciola and ex-officio member Mrs. Nancy Vitiello.

Women’s Club Vasta Lar. Ruggiero Josephine Calvino Minnie Nappi Mary Salzano Grace Ciaciola Rose Correira Bridget Nastri Florence Massa Sadie Russo Jeannette Salzano Anna Josephs Beatrice Riccio Nancy Vitiello

Heavyweights to Top Benefit Boxing Show Friday Night

Tony Ferri of Fall River and Pete Zollo of East Providence lead a benefit boxing card Friday at Italo American Hall Hope Street for Michael Ruggiero. Twenty bouts feature Margarida Gym stars from Fall River Providence and local talent with referees and medical staff named.

Tony Ferri Fall River Pete Zollo Providence New England Hope Street Michael Ruggiero Simon-Pure Margarida Gym Gene Margarida Oscar Vasconcellos

Public speech and pronunciation in politics voice concern

A reader criticizes politicians for slurred and mispronounced words in public remarks. The writer urges better public speaking training, arguing honesty matters more than perfect diction and that officials should speak their own language clearly.

Picayune Bob

Americans Abroad Miss Small Comforts of Home

Expatriates in Nairobi Cairo Calcutta Singapore Sydney and Hong Kong long for simple U S comforts like tap water ice and newspapers with world news. Marjorie Shuler notes daily life items such as ice cream soda screens and radios bring a sense of home amid distant travels.

Marjorie Shuler Christian Science Monitor U S. A Nairobi Cairo Calcutta Singapore Sydney Hong Kong Fifth Avenue

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