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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1935
Page
2
The Bristol Fourth of July Committee seeks to raise 1000 dollars for a grand celebration. The Phoenix urges every reader to contribute before Friday, noting publicity, visitor dollars, and civic pride as benefits. Small or large gifts welcomed to move the fund forward.
Faustina Pleaded Not Guilty to two counts Possession and operation of an unregistered still and untaxed liquor and mash She was held in 2000 bail for a hearing on November 10 Police reported the seizure of a 75 gallon still and 730 gallons of mash and hash fuel at the site in the town The case names US Commissioner Fred OA Otis and Michael Wood as involved parties, with a deadly beverage incident cited in the record
Active Bristol residents back Dr William Duffy’s Soldiers Home bid while community groups plan socials and fundraisers. Tests include whists at Hope Street station, a May 6 Mt Carmel Players comedy, and a April 11 testimonial dinner for Police Chief Ferrara.
A Bristol letter to the editor proposes funding a town Fourth of July celebration through small weekly subscriptions instead of town appropriation. The writer argues many residents buy amusements and should contribute 25 to 50 cents weekly to create a broadly shared Independence Day event, noting Bristol’s history of festive observances.
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