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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1934
Page
4
A poem dated April 16 1909 dedicates to Hon Frederick Francis, praising his Easter Sunday appearance in Bristol. It describes his beaver hat long coat gloves and stylish manners as he walks to St Michael's Church and earns admiration from spectators and local maidens.
The Peanuts clinch the Nut League championship by defeating the Beech nuts 28 to 18 in the first game of the series played Saturday afternoon at the Ya yvi. Officials listed include Referee John Marshall Scorer J. Duponte and Timer Marine Time.
National India Rubber Co. and Olympian Club bring edge to second Bristol Basketball League final at Guiteras Memorial junior high gym tonight. Olympians coach Getchell Marshall boast a stronger lineup while Nationals coach Jimmy Sullivan sticks with his regular five. A Warren Townies versus Bristol Ramblers preliminary draws heavy local attention with High School players from both towns making up the cores.
A critical overview notes Testament of Youth by Vera Brittain as a long 660 page memoir about World War I. It praises early sections detailing Oxford friends and hospital service but finds later London life and postwar activism dull and overly long.
Funeral services were held in Providence for Frank H Dunbar on Sunday afternoon. The Episcopal rites were led by the pastor of AG Saints Church, who also conducted committal at North Cemetery. Dunbar died at his Providence home on April 2 from a heart attack after a period of generally good health. He is survived by his widow Alice Soper Dunbar and daughter Frances, plus several brothers and a sister. Born December 22, 1869, he was a descendant of Roger Williams and Judge Dunbar, later Bristol County judge. He was a longtime contributor to the Roger Williams Family Association and visited his birthplace with brother Frederick L. Dunbar for holidays and celebrations.
Dover Mass spy reports a tan proving trip home while exclusive interview quotes reveal sneaking liquor duties. Barbadoes rum priced per fifth, Cointreau a pint in the West Indies. A bright eye lamped a bar bill of 100 dollars aboard ship. Dome in Havana houses a 24 carat floor diamond. Machado’s likeness plaques mark Cuba’s jittery historic life. Curacao toll bridge cheaper to walk bare feet. Arliss Oakie Coleman and Bennett pleased on a Twentieth Century program.
The Bristol post office lists outgoing mails at 7 15, 9 45, 5 40, 7 15 P M with Saturday omissions and Sunday 4 50 P M plus holiday 5 40 P M. Incoming mails at 6 20, 7 10, 2 05, 5 05, 6 55 P M with Saturday train omitted and 8 05 A M on Jan 1 and Feb 22 only.
Bristol and North Attleboro Rotary Clubs played two matches on State Street Alleys last Wednesday. In the first match Bristol visitors won 3 1 with Fisher high and Getchell leading Bristol. The second match saw Bristol defeat North Attleboro 40 with Des Laurier s and Jones outstanding.
Notice to stockholders of the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad Company states the annual meeting will be held at The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad office in Providence Rhode Island on Friday April 27 1934 at 12 oclock PM to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and handle other business. Dated April 17 1934. A E Clark Clerk.
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