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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1935
Page
3
The article argues Easter surpasses other festivals as central to Christianity. It asserts Christ’s resurrection founded the Church and guaranteed life after death. It contrasts Hebrew and pagan beliefs, explains the Lord's Day origin, and emphasizes eternal hope through Jesus rising from the dead.
Bristol Town Council adopts ERA project to patch 33 streets. Thirteen workers will log 3744 hours at a total cost around 3270 dollars with the town contributing 1740 dollars and materials about 1312 dollars. Work expected to begin within two weeks and includes a new 3 1/2 ton truck bid with trade-in for a old Hydraushon fire truck.
Tribute to readers who supply tips and notices to the Record, from women club members to scouts and sports fans. The piece praises constant and occasional contributors who keep the paper informed about weddings, deaths, clubs, meetings, and local happenings, noting their essential role and blessing them.
A letter-writer defends Ex Libris reflections on a wartime Mississippi book. The piece lauds ordinary folk over heroes, highlighting the loyal butler William Veal and the dignified Hugh McGeeker as exemplary figures, while denying a fairy tale interpretation.
The Director of Agriculture and Conservation extends the deadline for plowing under corn stubble to May 6, 1935 due to heavy rains. The extension allows growers to complete clean-up of fields to prevent European corn borer harborage.
Bugle and Drum Corps hold two key meetings this week to ready for the Providence Jamboree Friday and Saturday. Tonight at 6 15 Scout Hall practice under John Zimmerly. Troop S meets at 7 30 to plan Jam boree attendance. Troop 4 shifts to Thursday for travel plans. Troop 2 hosts an ice cream eating contest tomorrow evening as transport plans finalize.
Applications are arriving for the marbles championship sponsored by Awas Hank’s Herd P. O. S. with the event set to start May 4. Entries close April 30, and entry blanks are available at the Scout Hall or Fred E Suzman’s store.
At a Saturday evening meeting May 11 plans were laid for the annual Spring Ceremonial. POWS were approved and a class of candidates will receive the degree. Israel Osofsky, Charles H Reed and Samuel Leviten named to a social committee for the coming month. The regular meeting next Saturday evening will be omitted due to the Jamboree.
Final plans for the annual Penny Bazaar will be made at a Green Bar Scouts meeting tomorrow evening at 7 oclock in Scout Hall. The raffairan event is scheduled for May 3 and 4 at the old Eagles Hall Makowsky J Block.
The Rogers Free Library announces new in circulation titles across sections. Nonfiction includes The Best Plays of 1933 1934 Burns Mantle and The Best Poems of 1934 Thomas Moult along with Fifty Years a Surgeon by Robert Morris and several travel and biography works. Fiction features Green Light by Lloyd C Douglas The Dark Island by Sackville West The Jasmine Farm Edward Veron Safari and more. Western and Mystery shelves gain titles such as Renfrew Rides The Range Six Guns of Sandoval The Murder of My Aunt The Spanish Cape Mystery and The Wooden Indian. Five books each for girls boys and small children also join.
Scouts of the First Bristol Troop, Boy Scouts of America, met for Jamboree Night at Scout Hall to rehearse staff drills and a clown act with Bristol scouts. Henry Arouca led the honor patrol. junior officers led the program. Penny Bazaar plans were discussed for May 3 and 4 in the Makowsky Block.
The Gold en Rod Troop I held a 4 pm meeting in Reynolds School auditorium. A Court of Honor met first and the Home Nurse badge will meet Wednesday at 4 pm at Rockwell House with Mrs Benson RN guiding.
A diary style reminiscence describes a Bristol day trip and Easter parade alongside regional talk of Rhode Island taking over Mount Hope Bridge from private hands. Residents warn tolls deter traffic and expect Bristol to gain benefits from state ownership and new road improvements.
Report from the secretary of the Landlubbers' Yacht Club says a light-draft wash tub ran aground at the foot of Byfield Street near the pool corner lamp post. Passengers were rescued by a man in hip boots, but the craft broke up and sank, leaving the club without a ship.
An odd urban quip mocks delayed pay with a playful twist on a familiar line. It reimagines the phrase saying the saddest words are a lack of payment until tomorrow, underscoring frustration with postponed wages.
Bristol post office observes holidays at 8 05 A M on January 1 and February 22 only.
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