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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1933
Page
2
The President of the Town Council, the Chief of Police, and the police department vow a friendly but business-like approach. With many Public Aid workers available, the town aims for a trim appearance and wholesome benefits for taxpayers and officers. The council leader assures policemen of support and freedom from outside interference.
Veteran patrolman Hugh F Kelley, dropped from the permanent force for economy, writes an open letter opposing a voluntary pay cut to retain him. He notes the town council alone holds retention power and recounts 25 years on the force including 8 months as lieutenant and 5 years 8 months as chief.
This notice invites readers to use the column for written comments on timely topics affecting the town. It frames the column as a forum for residents to express welfare and community interests in a concise civic voice.
Community letter extols the Bristol Train of Artillery Band and its conductress for uplifting public spirit through radio and open air concerts. Authors urge continued support, both moral and financial, to sustain performances amid difficult times.
Capt Halsey Chase returns from Miami while the Ivy Guild hosts its Holmes House meeting. The BTA ways and means committee holds an Artillery Hall session. Notices include Easter wear prices, a birthday party at the Spanish Villa, and Rotary Church Holy Week address. Local civic notes cover boatyard work on the Wammitie and Weetamoe, a 50th anniversary at St Mary’s, a DAR talk on Colonial Gardens, and beer permit delays awaiting council action.
Public notices describe a 10x20 foot garage space for $3 a month with electric lights on Constitution Street and a four room plus bath rental on Wood Street. Applications directed to John WooChaureh at Tehh 26s a 8.
Fragmentary sale notice describes private item for sale in Bristol with contact details and a box reference for more information. The legible text mentions a city and a telephone or address line, suggesting a local classified advertisement from an earlier period.
Fort Duster week ad from Hichfield Poultry Farm at 177 Mt Hope Ave Bristol lists 20¢ per dozen fresh chicks 10¢ each on the 15th and storm window services with awnings, plus manager A F Sylvia promotes affordable, prideful workmanship.
About 145 men from local families began a three week work program funded by RFC with projected spending of $6090. Projects include highway and sidewalk repairs, land clearing, dump cleanup at Wood reef, wood cutting at the lead farm, and work at the community athletic field behind Gilleras Memorial Junior High. Roads listed include Richmond Wood State Wallis Buttonwood Magnolia Mt Hope Bas View Woodlawn Garfield Thompson.
A compiled schedule shows upcoming local events including a Meat Pie Supper on April 19 at State Street Mi F Church vestry and a musical comedy on April 24 25 by Straight Brothers at various venues. Additional items include a chicken patty supper on April 26 hosted by the World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church and a Rotary April 17 Faster Monday program.
The family of the late Gennaro DeFelice thanks relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement and for the floral offerings.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to relatives and friends for empathy, floral tributes, and acts of kindness during our recent sorrow. Charles Arnold
The Bristol census shows 1931 production at 8.24 million dollars across 15 establishments in manufacturing and printing. Wages average 1,787 workers with 1.676 million dollars paid. materials, fuel and energy cost 4.606 million. total product value 8.240 million. Data notes explain average wages and part time considerations.
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