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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1938
Page
3
A faceted letter warns Congress against reorganization proposals that could empower the Executive, erode legislative brakes on spending, and threaten Civil Service administration. Observers stress preserving constitutional balance to keep democracy and public control intact.
The Town Clerk of Bristol invites sealed proposals until 4 PM Wednesday April 8 for five two unit short wave one way radio receiving sets with antennas installed in police cars. Bid info available from Chief Anthony Ferarra Police Headquarters Bristol. Envelopes marked Police Radio Sets. The Town Council may reject any or all bids.
Jimmie Duffy sank a late field goal with 10 seconds left to break a 24 24 tie and lift the Olympians to a 26 24 victory over U S Rubber Products in the Bristol Basketball League final series opener. Duffy and Agatiello keyed a comeback as Crown City crowd packed the Y M C A gym. Bruno led U S Rubber with 5 of 10 from the floor.
Reader column from our town advocating welfare issues and civic interests. Editor notes inability to publish a Girls' Sorority letter due to missing signature.
Fire caused by sparks from a passing freight train damaged the home of Mrs Mary Serbst at 889 Hope Street. Four Bristol volunteer companies fought the blaze, extinguishing it with about 25 dollars in damage reported. Two earlier alarms lit 243 Franklin Street and Colt Drive grass fire, both controlled quickly.
A Christian Science Monitor piece argues stability comes from spiritual wisdom not material power. It cites Isaiah and Jesus, urges embracing divine Mind, condemns fear and materialism, and says true safety rests on God’s omnipotence and spiritual understanding.
The Bristol Rhode Island Town Clerk announces bids due April 6 at 4 p.m. for one two door Master Coach and options with or without heavy duty generator, to replace a police department vehicle. Contact Anthony J Ferarra, Police Chief, for details. Town Council reserves right to reject any bid.
Mortgagee will sell at public auction on April 13, 1938 at 10 00 am in Bristol Rhode Island by Home Owners Loan Corporation on a lot on High Street. The parcel is described as lot 6 on plat 13 and part of a mortgage dated May 29, 1934. Deposit $20000, sale subject to taxes and further terms announced at the sale.
The first major wave of hypnotists appeared in seventeenth century England. Hypnotic quacks and mummers toured the country producing hallucinations and convulsions in their subjects while claiming to cure scrofula and other ailments.
The Bristol American Legion post voiced opposition to the pending national reorganization bill granting the President power to abolish the Veterans Administration. Former Congressman Charles K Risk and Adjutant William Bottomley spoke as telegrams to Congressmen were sent and a letter to Dr John A Bernardo was dispatched. The post announced selecting a Youth to attend Boys State Conference at Rhode Island State College July 5 15 and outlined joint auxiliary and Legion session speakers including Department President Mrs Elsie Wurtz Riverside and District two president Mrs Bessie West Newport.
Industrial engineers have developed a device to test fabric color fastness so manufacturers can ensure materials won’t fade in sun. Women previously could not rely on dresses or draperies retaining their original color.
Cosmo Marabello elected chairman of the arrangements committee for the Cup Defenders Association annual banquet to be held late May. Antonio Cupolo John Principe and Cosmo Marabello head social and speakers committees. New members admitted include Stanley Friswell John Langello Gaetano Rucci Robert Sawyer Jr Louis DiLello. A special April 24 meeting will discuss a new site. Orlando Bisband chairs the site committee.
The Bristely County sub committee to assist at the State wide Democratic Dinner honoring Thomas Jefferson at the Narragansett Hotel was formed by Edward M Flanagan. Senator Thomas H Byrnes Rep Edward J Sevigny Rep Pasquale Pagnano Anthony J Nunes Postmaster Daniel Coggeshall Judge William T O Donnell Mrs Margaret B Andrade Miss Margaret Walsh Judge Edward L Leahy Lawrence A Moon ey Edward J Higgins George S Bullock Arthur Lapan William McSorrey Gen Henry D Hamilton Franklyn A Adams Mrs Edith Harper Dominic Pitassi named to assist Senator Smith. Chairman of other county committees include Providence Senator Dennis J Roberts Kent Senator Alfred Richard Newport Senator Graham Adee Washington Senator Edward Fenelon Jr
George III became king in 1760 and ruled for fifty nine years shaping colonial unrest and European wars. His era included the American Revolution and the Napoleonic conflicts, ending with his death after mental illness.
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