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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1939
Page
4
Roman matrons once drew household water from jars while gossiping about fashion. Today water reaches homes with purified, modern distribution methods provided by the water company, ensuring purity and wholesomeness.
In Uganda ten infantile paralysis victims in Kampala receive life saving iron lungs after a rapid transcontinental effort. Lord Nuffield funded the device, Imperial Airways transported it, and a London installation followed within days as Governor reports recovery.
U S Rubber defeated the Olympians 3 1 at Bristol Common as pitcher Andy D Ambrosio struck out eight in a strong showing Only runs came in the third inning with Morris Desilets Turillo and D Ambrosio delivering hits For Olympians Salzano DelPiano Marshall Tourigny Almon and Duffy produced the only score with a first inning rally The Ever Ready and Frost Kings clash follows at the same field
Funeral services for Chester Dunbar were held at his home at 33 Cooke Street Saturday afternoon after a three week illness at Truesdale Hospital Fall River. Rev Anthony R Parshley officiated at the service and burial followed at the North Burial Grounds with bearers Harold Newman Herbert Newman Charles Coggeshall and Witham Threshing.
John Angers offers floor resurfacing at 3.50 dollars per room with all kinds of repair work. contact 184 Wood Street by telephone for services.
A breezy guide promotes homemade jellies and jams as stylish party favors and thoughtful gifts. It suggests decorative packaging with cellophane and small toys, and gives two bold jam recipes Ripe Sour Cherry Currant Jelly and Ripe Blackberry Jam with step by step boiling and setting directions.
A lively critique of The Camera Eye arguing photography should express personal vision rather than mere replication. Nejelski advocates self ex expression, deep involvement, and new seeing habits, blending technique with a call to personal fulfillment. The book is well illustrated by the author’s own photographs including images of his son Lee.
Bristol Town Council invites sealed bids for 75 tons plus 25 tons of White Ash Stove and Egg Coal free burning delivery to Fire Stations and Burnside Memorial Building. Bids due August 8, 1939 at 4 PM Daylight Saving Time. Council may reject bids or order more or less as needed.
Public auction on August 9, 1939 at 10 30 A M by Home Owners Loan Corporation on a Bristol Rhode Island parcel tied to a 1934 mortgage. Property described as Lot 94 on Assessors Plot 23 bounded by Usher Avenue and Wood Street with improvements and tax liens. Deposit $200 cash, additional terms announced at sale. George Triedman, State Counsel, mortgagee's agent.
An illustrated diorama in New York World’s Fair Metals Building shows primitive Cypriots extracting copper from rock by fire. The exhibit traces copper from Cyprian origin through its use in weapons and tools to modern industry.
The Bristol Post Office announces daily mail pickup and delivery times with variations for Saturdays Sundays and holidays. Mails received are listed at multiple times, including 6:15 A M 10:30 A M 2:06 P M and 5:30 P M Saturdays Only. D W COGGESHALL, Postmaster.
The article argues pedestrians unfamiliar with driving risks cause many accidents on wet nights. It urges pedestrians and drivers to show mutual understanding, noting drivers cannot always see dark-clothed walkers and that both groups share responsibility for safety to reduce wrecks.
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