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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1937
Page
2
The piece questions why the presiding officer speedily enacts certain bills like tax or dust bills while civil service and city charter bills are stalled. It criticizes the gaveling method as high handed and undemocratic, suggesting consistency or conscience may be at issue. It argues civil service and charter revisions deserve action.
Postmaster Daniel W Coggeshall served as toastmaster at the Odd Fellows Hall banquet honoring the league. Albert Babe Ethier won best average while Howard Ryone and Joseph Alger took high three and high single string prizes. Doric Club and several team captains were recognized with awards and a turkey supper followed the speeches and entertainment.
Local church groups schedule card parties at Parish Hall and Academy Hall on April 29 and 30. April 29 features Our Lady of Mt Carmel and Amicae Guild events. May 11 plans Prince Charming at Guiteras auditorium. May 18 presents HM S Pinafore by Ladies Benevolent Society and St Andrews Club. May 15 hosts a Penny Bazaar by Boy Scouts.
Bristol residents welcomed a new daughter to Mr and Mrs Dennis Ferreira at St Joseph's Hospital and a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Raiola. Meetings were held by the Portuguese Athletic Club and the General Field Committee at 171 Bradford street and Hotel Belvedere. Plans advanced for Our Lady of Mt Carmel Feast on July 16 17 and a May 21 dance at the Bristol Casino to benefit the Lions Club.
The Northeastern Conservatory of Music issues a public apology for an embarrassment at Odd Fellows Hall during a banquet. The statement says police were called for a situation caused by members of a group attending the banquet, and aims to protect pupils and maintain school standards.
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