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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1935
Page
2
A reader condemns the Gamming Company for leaving the Hope Street project South of State Street in disarray with dirt piles and obstructed sidewalks. The letter urges authorities to require a responsible bidder and to restore passable sidewalks to encourage shoppers on the town’s main thoroughfare.
Edgehill Temple of the Pythian Sisters marked its 27th birthday with ceremonies in the Mello Building Hope Street. About sixty members and guests including Grand Chief Mrs Margaret Carlson of Providence attended, with charter members Mr and Mrs George Marshall and others. A chicken salad supper followed and hostesses were listed. a silver tea is planned for next Monday at Mrs Elizabeth Marz’s home.
Hope Circle No 70 staged a whist night at Colt Memorial High School auditorium to aid the Daughters of Isabella. Nine prizes were awarded for ladies and four for gentlemen with Mrs Charles Callan taking top honors and Edward Maillet among the gentlemen winners.
April weather brought intermittent showers and hail to Bristol while seamen and fishermen enjoyed a sunny spell. Report notes no property damage and a Provincetown seismograph found no earthquake, though rumbles were felt nearby. Provincetown adds a town crier in an old colonial touch.
Daylight saving begins Monday. Mothers Banquet May 8 and chop suey supper May 23 at First Baptist Church vestry. Defiance Engine and Hose Company dance to raise funds for baseball team. Bristol Garden Club hosts flower show May 8 12 at Rhode Island Auditorium. Local residents attend events and face minor injuries at workplaces.
A rich girl longs for life and a poor man’s world collide as her quest unfolds. The feature profiles desire, class divide, and ambition within a captivating magazine spread.
A large crowd is expected for a public bingo at Rockwell Hall YMCA Building on Hope Street hosted by Companys C Bristol Train of Artillery. The arrangements committee lists Sergeants Henry F Brown and Arthur T Belmore Corporal John Bullock Privates Roland Burt and Chas Colins and Lieut Fred W Coggeshall ex officio. Plans for the Altar Society dance on May 17 at the Bristol Casino are led by Carmella Castriotta with committee members Mary Tam mara Anna Squattrito Josephine Bruno Mrs M Brunel Mrs FE Formisano and Mrs Jeannette Panzarella ex officio.
The Prudence Island Whist Club held its season finale at John Wall's Emporium on Constitution Street. Fifteen or more attendees enjoyed fish chowder and apple pie prepared by Mrs. Everett Church, with Elmer Angell of Dixon Lubricating Saddle Co winning first prize in the card game.
Henry L hears of a lead from Bill Jones about a position at the S and T Company for a New England rectory with fifty dollars a week. The caller promises a talk on Saturday as he seeks a good man, suggesting patience after previous failures.
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