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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1932

Page

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Insurgent Coggeshall Democrats win caucus delegates in Bristol

Insurgent Democrats led by former State Senator Daniel W. Coggeshall carried both Bristol districts by 62 to 20 and 27 to 7 at a Wednesday caucus in the Train of Artillery Armory. Coggeshall was unopposed for State Senator, with Byrnes and Usher unopposed for General Assembly seats. Judge Walsh ruled delays and ballot issues affected candidate listings.

Daniel W. Coggeshall Bristol Train of Artillery State Street Coggeshall Thomas H Byrnes Aaron Francis Usher General Assembly Edward L. Leahy George R. Fish State Central Committee Elizabeth Lynch Bernard McAllan John Nixon Democratic Town Committee Charles Walsh Superior Court Providence Joseph F. McGrath John = W Church Walsh McGrath

Rotary District Governor Visits Bristol Newport Clubs

Ernest W. Dunbar of Cambridge Mass the 31st district Rotary governor was the principal speaker at a joint Bristol and Newport Rotary Club meeting at the Hotel Belvedere He urged strong committees and community service and explained Rotary’s spendings Norman Vermette and Farl W Ingraham were welcomed as new Bristol members by James Knull and F Reginald Dimond presiding officer.

Ernest W. Dunbar Cambridge Mass Bristol Newport Rotary Belvedere Dunbar Reginald Dimond Bristol Club Newport Club James Knull Norman J Vermette Farl W Ingraham

Armistice Day Committee Set For Formal Organization

Post Commander Edmonds of Keashes Post No 6 American Legion calls a Monday meeting at the Hotel Belvedere to formally organize the Armistice Day Committee. Members include Garvin Burns Gladue Perry Simmons Sisson along with town council appointees Duffy Flynn DAngelo Hopkins and Sylvia.

Edmonds Keashes American Legion Hotel Belvedere Mr Edmonds Kearney Post Frederick FE Garvin Charles E Burns Donat Gladue Manuel Perry Rodney D Simmons James A Sisson James F Duffy John Flynn Dr . F D'Angelo Stephen W . Hopkins Frank J Sylvia

Bishop of Duluth presides at St Michael's services

The Rt Rev Granville Gray Lord Bennett bishop of Duluth delivered the sermon at St Michael's Church on Wednesday evening in honor of its patron saint. He was assisted by Rev ADR Parshley the rector. Clergy and choir led a procession before the services, and many visitors and parishioners attended.

Granville . Gray Lord Bennett Duluth St Michaels Church Adr Parshley

Admiral Sims Sounds Alarm Over National Economy Crisis

Admiral William S. Sims, retired USN, warned a Bristol audience that the nation faces a crisis more serious than war. He urged citizens to engage in public affairs, curb government spending, and support a league pledge against wasteful pensions and high taxes. The talk aired at Colt Memorial High School with 75 attendees and notable local officials present.

William S . Sims U S.N National Economy League Colt Memorial High School League Sims Admiral Sims Charles RB. Rockwell Bristol Henrys Sims Troiano John B. Troiano Hope Street Newport Wallis F. Howe W. Fred Williams, Jr George H. Baldwin Chamber of Commerce J Winthrop DeWolf A R . Parshles St Michael's Church

Olympian spaghetti supper draws over 100 attendees in Rockwell Hall

More than 100 people attended the fourth annual Olympian Club spaghetti supper in Rockwell Hall Y M T4 building. Italian chef prepared the meal and decorations featured yellow flowers and candles. Joe Bisbane’s band provided music while Jean Malafronte performed a tap dance exhibition. Waitresses included May Goulet and Emma Goulet among others.

Olympian Club Rockwell Hall Joe Bisbane Jean Malafronte Vincent Malafronte Hope Street George Boulcher John Stewart May Emma Goulet Viola Anderson Ilhan Pasquarelh Mary Pimental Mary Santo John Marshall Joseph Perry Anthony A Marino Fred W Marz Michael Wo Pasquarelli John Po Marshall Officaa George S Pailthorpe

Rotarians Open Bowling Season October 5

Bristol Rotary clubs host Taunton Rotary teams in the season opener at State Street Alleys. The 31st distant league also includes Fall River New Bedford Newport North Attleboro Norwood and Mansfield. Bristol teams feature Dr H W Church J De lauries Norman J Vermette Henry H Lawson Charles H Otten Sr A Edmonds F Reginald Dimond FE A Currier Jr Getchell Karl W Ingraham.

Bristol Rotary Club Taunton Rotary Club State Street Alless Fall River New Bedford Newport F Reginald Dimond FE A Currier, Jr Getchell Karl W Ingraham

Bates College Entry Noted for Charles L. Pendleton Jr

Charles L. Pendleton Jr member of the class of 1930 has entered Bates College to study for the ministry. He was honored at a Christian Endeavor Society meeting at First Congregational Church with a gold piece and social time followed at the Osterbergs home.

Bates College Charles L. Pendleton, Jr Colt Memorial High School Christian Endeavor Society First Congregational Church Gladys Emily Osterberg

Rally Day at First Congregational Church

Rally Day will feature a 12 o clock banner attendance in DeWolf Memorial Chapel. Five youths returning from the Rhode Island Conference will report on their experiences. Kev Herbert D Graetz will discuss The Church a Christian Fellowship Who was your great grandfather. Public invited to participate in services and worship.

DeWolf Memorial Rhode Island Conference In Christian Education Kingston Kev Herbert D Graetz Christian Fellowship Mr Graetts

Bristol Boy Wins Promotion To Apprentice Chief Petty Officer

Inacut Commander G W Clark at the US Naval Training Station Newport announces Louw Castriotta son of Mrs Lorenzo Castriotta, 410 High Street, Newport, has been appointed apprentice Chief Petty Officer. Castriotta enlisted in Providence on July 6, 1932, and has been in the Navy about three months. He is on a 12 day leave and will return to await a transfer to the US Fleet.

G W Clark Naval Training Station Newport Louw Castriotta Lorenzo Castriotta High Street Petts R Castriotta Havng Providence

Births Announcement for Alfred Oliver Robinson Jr and Everett Robinson Jr

A son Alfred Jr was born Sept 28 at BORN Oloser At Lyvng In Hospital Providence to Mr and Mrs Alfred Oliver Robinson. A son Everett Jr was born Sept 26 at Truesdale Hospital Fall River to Mr and Mrs Everett F Robinson.

Oloser Lyvng-In Hospital Providence Alfred Jr Alfred Oliver Robinson Truesdale Hospital Fall River Everett, Jr Everett F Robinson

Died Ella Cooke Lived Widow of William H Cooke

Mrs Ella Cooke widow of the late William H Cooke died Tuesday in the town in her 88th year. Helena Stuart Dudley of Boston died in Geneva Switzerland September 29, noted in the same item.

Dudley Geneva Switzerland Feath St. Michael and All Angels Helena Stuart Dudley Boston

Kitty musical comedy to be presented by Kearney Post

Kitty a two act musical comedy by Lt Col Fred M Straight and Harvey Straight will be staged next Tuesday evening at the Guiteras Memorial Junior High auditorium under Kearney Post No 6 American Legion. Eleanor Carey of Fall River will reprise the title role with a strong cast and a chorus of local performers. The production promises Broadway level entertainment with lively songs and witty dialogue aimed at Bristol audiences.

Guiteras Memorial Junior High Auditorium Eleanor Carey Fall River Heads Kitty Fred M Straight Harvey Straight Guiteras Memorial Junior High School Kearney Post American Legion Bristol Fall River Spindle City Democratic Women’s League John King Lindorf Ferreira Lester Dunbar Charles Weaver Wilson Luther Kenneth Weaver Earle Anderson George Hayes Isle of Jip Merry Waiters

Chimney Fire At Brownell Home Delays Hydraulion Engine

Four local fire companies fought a chimney fire at the home of E. I. Brownell at Walley and High streets shortly before 1 PM. Minor damage occurred to woodwork near the fireplace on the first floor. The Hydraulion truck arrived late due to starter trouble.

E. I. Brownell Walley High Streets

Breaks Reported Yesterday To Police

Two robberies were reported to the local police with a total loss of 128 dollars in cash and eight one pound boxes of chocolates valued at 10 dollars. Dr Euclid H Vermette said 118 dollars was stolen from his Highland road home between 30 o clock Wednesday evening and 10 30 o clock yesterday morning. A door to the cellar and a sun parlor door were found unlocked. At the Women s Exchange on Hope street eight candy boxes and 10 dollars were taken from a cash box between 7 and 9 am yesterday.

Euclid H. Vermette Highland Road Vermette Women’s Exchange Hope Street Nellie Reid Exchange

Plans for Statewide Civic League Discussed by Bristol Club

The Bristol Portuguese-American Citizens Club meets tonight at Lincoln Hall Usher Avenue to discuss plans for a statewide civic movement among Portuguese residents. Amendments to the charter will be considered. Speakers include Mrs. Joseph A. Almeida Miss Mary Jane Francis Joseph Pereira New Bedford John Silver Providence and Peter J. Pimental Pawtucket.

Bristol Lincoln Hall Usher Avenue Massachusetts Joseph A. Almeida Mary Jane Francis

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D. W. Coggeshall ST. Michael's Dimond Corner John Vaccaro Pastime Theatre Dickie Moore Alexander Richard Bennett Beryl Wever Laurel & Hardy M News Shadow of the Eagle Toma Carole Lombard Chester Morris Claire Blonde Loss Natalie Moorhead Sylvia Sidney Frederic March Benny Rubia W. S. Sims Colt Auditorium Political Pensions Rotarians Bristol Boy Kearney Dr. Vermette Bristol Highlands Women's Exchange Civic League Just Edward.b. Kunz Jeweler & Optometrist Fred M. Straight Straight Bros. Producing Co Guiteral School Hamill’s Dry Goods
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