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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1932
Page
2
The piece argues for hiring a paid secretary for the Bristol Chamber of Commerce to focus on growth and development. A full‑time, seasoned fundraiser and salesman would pursue factory relocations, attract new industry, and benefit the town, with payroll potentially covered by the community due to broad public gains.
Two plays were presented this afternoon in the John Post Reynolds School auditorium by the pupils of Grade 6A4. The Dangerbread Boy and The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse were staged under the supervision of Miss C M Gilroy with Caroline Salzano serving as announcer.
Bertram M. Brownell, son of Philip and Minne Brownell, died in Providence on April 6. Thomas Doyle died in this town on April 7 at age 84. Lenora Smith, aged 56, died in New York City on April 5.
Attorney and Mrs Wm T O Don nell spent Easter week in New York and have returned to Union street New lot of wallpaper has arrived Beautiful patterns Walter Tre mieres 295 Hope St Adv The World Wide Guild meets 730 pm Monday in Baptist Vestry for regular program Taft School Club holds regular meeting next Thursday Mrs R Brightman chairs program committee John Usher of this town is elected vice president and executive committee member of the RI Holstein Friesen Association at Providence Women s Missionary Society of First Congregational Church meets Wednesday afternoon topic Turkey Hostesses Mrs R F Munro Mrs Iola Dunbar and Mrs Henry Buffum Four local fire companies respond to general alarm 1220 am yesterday for a fire at Albert Bat tcher home 9 Charles street Blaze quickly extinguished discovered by Orrin and Frank Battcher sons of the owner at 15 believed caused by matches in coat pocket in closet.
John Silver of Providence will be principal speaker at the Bristol Portuguese-American Citizens Club meeting Sunday at Lincoln Hall. He will discuss Portuguese-Americans and Their Importance in the Community. Silver heads Silver Engineering Corp and chairs the recent charity ball that raised funds for Holy Rosary Church and the Unemployment Relief Fund.
Judge Edward Ly Leahy presiding as Probate Court sat Monday in this town and disposed of twenty cases. Petitions involving the Tilley and Hammill estates were denied or continued to April 18, while guardianships and inventories for various wards were approved or continued. Bond requirements and appraisers' roles were noted for several estates including those of McMahon Holland Buxton and Beals.
Mire E. a Cote hosted a whist party at her home on Consteration Street where guests played for prizes and consolation cups. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Wale ter Carr and other helpers.
During the evening service Rev Herbert D Garnets will pose a question for consideration What Purpose is the Largest part of our Federal avenue expended The address will be delivered to the Most Serene of ALP Depressions A cornet performance will accompany the event
We express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for the many expressions of sympathy and kindness shown during our recent sorrow. We especially appreciate the cards visits and words of comfort from the community and family.
A damaged listing describes repairs on swords and other edged items at a London area shop. The notice mentions cleaning and restoration services and provides the address at 168 Thames Street Bristed FT.
For sale a farm stand advertises beetles at 20 cents each. First come first served. Rich Seht Boultors Farm Mt Hope Avenue. Telephone 654 W.
Five room tenement for rent on High Street in a desirable location. Rent reasonable. Apply Dimond's at the corner.
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