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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1931
Page
8
A fragmented listing shows women’s coats priced at 1 piece plain with sleeves 1.75 and 2 piece dresses 2.00, with 150 1 piece plain coats and 250 to 3.00 price range scattered. Details are incomplete for full itemization or dates.
The Fleurettes bowling team claimed the Ever Ready Pire Company tournament and the silver cup donated by State Street Alleys proprietor Leonard Digati. Guevremont rolled a high three string total of 331 and James Kershaw achieved a high single of 132. The Why Nots and That's That tied for second, each with 13 wins and 14 losses.
That's That team won the Ever Ready Fire bowling tournament's first and second halves. They took three strings from the Pleurettes winners of the second half. John Pratt led with a three string total of 28, including scores of 119 and 113.
The high style was rolled by James Kershaw and Al Guesremont in a notable event noted for its craftsmanship and flair. The pairing highlighted expert technique as observers praised the design and execution.
A thrift focused note outlines economical meal planning with cheaper meat cuts and seasonal produce. It offers thrifty dishes Banana Brown Betty Black Bean Soup and Pork Chops with Dressing, plus tips to use canned vegetables evaporated milk dried beans and beans or peas to stretch dollars.
Local column recounts playful city vignettes including dances and dating frictions. Notes about two yachtsmen, Easter attire, Island Park reopening, and Attleboro summer preparations. Mentions doughnut baking, storekeepers’ rent worries, and a humorous editoral aside.
Apr 1 T1 TR 25 and May 2 Saturday evening events series at Rearnes Post American Pewton Academy Hall Wood Street State College Glee Club auspices Hoo Cile D of I Npra V4 Tuesday noon concert. May 4 Friday annual ball Bristol Faire Department OLN Npeu lo 17 Thursday and Friday operetta under Colonial Campans. May 7 8 omnibus comedies Oh Doctor Colt High School with High School students. May 22 Friday annual Prom of Class of Cot High School. May 24 Thursday and Friday three act play stop The Cat by Mr Carmel Player for Church of Our Lads of Mercarsine Apel 24 brats brofge a Bristol Colt Numissociation taott Nude. Apol 3000 Thursday concert role.
The note describes cucumbers eggplants and muskmelons as vegetables imported from the Old World now common in the United States. It highlights their origins and rising presence in American markets.
Quote attributed to Thomas Jefferson stressing leaders duty to inform public and follow popular will as chief responsibility of those in power.
The article offers lunch ideas for children focusing on balance and nutrition. It suggests soups with milk, salads, simple desserts, and varied hot dishes like macaroni with tomato sauce or rice with mushroom sauce. It includes several recipes and step by step cooking methods.
A large crowd including officers and men of the 243rd Coast Artillery attended a motion picture program at the State Armory at Church street. The films illustrated the latest developments in anti aircraft tactics and were of strong interest to spectators.
A reflection on personal progress and vanity. The essay contrasts perceived self development with enduring flaws, noting vanity as a stubborn trait amid changing self-images. The author uses ironic tone to question modern self perception.
A Boston Transcript item notes progress in brain surgery on a living politician. It says the effort has not yet reached the point to transform him into a different kind of leader, keeping focus on medical hopes and limits.
Admiral Robert B. Coontz, while commanding midshipmen on a foreign cruise, forgot which George was being crowned. At a banquet in Queensstown during King George V’s coronation, he whispered to the American wife of the British admiral beside him. She held up five fingers and said Fifth, of course, solving the moment.
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