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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1931
Page
2
Governor Norman NS Case backs the National Child Health Day observance and the Mas Day program. The statement stresses adults duties to raise useful citizens and healthful minds and bodies through teaching correct living, prayer, and responsibility. The endorsement supports child welfare agencies at federal state local levels and individuals involved.
A fragmentary note recalls 13 year old Bryan Untedts bravery cited by President Hoover for a White House visit. It mentions Hazel Miner the North Dakota schoolgirl who sacrificed to shield siblings during a blizzard, with neighbors and rescue efforts noted in confusing prose.
A Sunday gale brought southeast to southwest winds up to 60 mph and heavy rain, flooding Bristol streets and boosting harbor waves. Boats moored at Bristol Harbor broke free or required extra moorings, while trees and fences were toppled and power outages occurred briefly.
A garbled account describes a plane forced to land under an arrangement with operators. The text mentions the arrival of the craft and questions about who operated the plane, with confusion over the circumstances and timing of the emergency landing.
Joseph Hamel Servant Jr of RS Church Street and Helen KKotowsh of 22 Park Street Warren filed marriage intentions in town.
The report notes a fifth district court proceeding involving a 15 year old male and multiple names. It references a judge or clerk and mentions a one week confinement or contact order along with alleged actions and a custody or protective context.
A note from Patrick Bowler denies responsibility for items tied to a slate and asserts actions will be in his name, signaling a personal stance amid a contentious local matter.
The Rhode Island Department Women's Relief Corps visited the Soldiers' Home Sunday afternoon. A program of remarks vocal and instrumental selections was given. Mrs Luella Royvone led the program. Home made cake and candy were distributed to veterans. Clergy and officials spoke and a Glee Club from the Epworth League performed.
A Bristol man, Joaquin Rodriguez of 33 Second Street, was arrested in Portland, Maine by federal and state officers. Police seized his automobile and 108 pints of alleged liquor. He is charged with liquor possession and transportation and was arraigned in federal court in Portland. His companion, who was not held, accompanied him.
Musical program under Excelsior Tennis Club auspices last evening at Miss Helen Church studio featured The Quire Club and soloists in a varied selection. Performers included Mrs Betsy Kenney, Mrs Timeline Cornell, Cora Pratt, Clarice Bergeron, Frances Antonellh, Ella McManus, and Margaret Clanes with guest soloists and instrumental parts by Harnet Kinder and others.
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