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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1939

Page

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Natural Monday showdown in Ever-Ready Olympian battle

Fans expect a decisive Monday game as Ever-Readys lead the Twi League with Frost Kings and Olympians in close pursuit. Olympians and Frost Kings seek a playoff chance, while US Rubber hopes for a late push in a tight race. Umpire Joseph urged a 6 15 start for a full, tenacious night. Foxy Marshall faces Alex Fish on the hillock with a high-stakes, finish-long duel. Thursday week pits Frost Kings against US Rubber.

Frost Kings Olympians Doc Callery Larney Bisbane Hody Johnnie Joseph Foxy Marshall Alex Fish U S Ruber

Y M C A Sets 4000 Dollar Goal In Annual Drive

The Bristol Y M C A launches a $4000 fundraising campaign led by Fred Williams with a 6 pm Rockwell Hall luncheon for captains and workers. E S Mapes and other officials will speak as solicitors cards are issued to volunteers. The drive notes past gains and ongoing needs to cover operating costs.

Rockwell Hall E. S Mapes Bristol Rotary Club Bristol Fred Williams C. B

Milk Truck overturns after striking tree

A Bay View Dairy milk truck from Riverside owned by Frank Riola of Wood Street overturned on Hope Street while traveling south. The crash left milk and broken glass across the road but no injuries were reported. Riola blamed a component failure on the truck and Officer Michael Bullock investigated the scene.

Earl Bay View Dairy Riverside Frank Riola Wood Street Hope Street Ruiola Michael Bullock

Auxiliary Unit of Kearney Post Meets Tonight

The Auxiliary Unit of Kearney Post gathers this evening at the Hydraulion Fire Company hall to conduct routine business and address ongoing matters.

Kearney Post Hydraulion Fire Company

Caretaker Opens Burning of 1000 Tree Stumps at Town Dump

Giacomo Marasco, caretaker at the Bristol town dump, began burning nearly 1000 storm killed tree stumps. The logs were relocated after the hurricane last September and stacked with tarpaper to create an ongoing pyre, with some stumps weighing up to 15 tons.

Giacomo Marasco Bristol Flash Gordon Mr. Marasco

Bristol Girl Enrolls At Cambridge Longy Music School

Miss Mary Howe DeWolf of Bristol Rhode Island enrolled as a piano voice and solfege student at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge Massachusetts during the six weeks summer session. The school now in its 25th year is linked to Nadia Boulang er the noted French conductor and composer who has taught there. The summer faculty includes E Power Briggs Edwin Bodky and Wilh Apel with courses in college harmony counterpoint private lessons languages and more.

Mary Howe DeWolf Bristol Rhode

Summer Theatre Manager Speaks at Rotary Meeting

Miss Helen Arthur Newport Casino Theatre manager spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon describing summer plays and performers. She shared backstage work and entertaining anecdotes from her theatre career. Guests included Lester K Little from the Chinese customs service and others from Yonkers and Raleigh.

Newport Casino Theatre Helen Arthur Rotary Club YMCA Mr. Little Po. Furlaughs Cuida A A Edmonds China Carl B Meyers Yonkers N Y Frank Fighme Raleigh N C

Ever Readys Top Frost Kings in Twilight League

Ever Readys defeated Frost Kings 5 to 1 to seize first place in the Twilight Baseball League. Benvides pitched for Frost Kings while Danny Vargas earned the win for Ever Readys as Thames Street firemen pounded four runs in the third inning. An accident near the end saw 8 year old Johnnie Bastandi struck by a bat. DAngelo ordered an X-ray to assess injuries.

Benevides Boy Vargas Billy Doran Doc Callery Frost Kings Thames Street Santa Claus Artie Pansa Canto Benevides Biancuzzo Danny Vargas Manny Borges Johnnie Bastandi Dr D'Angelo

Kearney Post 6 to Hear Nominating Report This Evening

Kearney Post No 6 of the American Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Hydraulion Fire Company's Hall. The Nominating Committee led by A A Edmonds Charles E Burns and Domenic Mascolo will present a slate for officers and the executive committee. Elections are set for Sept 1 with reports due from several committees including Sea Scouts and Sons of the Legion.

Kearney American Legion Hydraulion Fire Company A A. Edmonds Charles E. Burns Domenic Mascolo A A Edmonds Charles FE. Burns George R Fish Samuel J Smith Domenica . Mescglo Comrate Juse W P. D. V. C. Sea Scouts Joseph M Edmonds Sons of the Legion Joseph F. Bruno

Tax Exempt Property In the Town of Bristol

The annual report of the Board of Tax Assessors lists tax exempt property in Bristol totaling 4 640 630 dollars. Exemptions are itemized under their respective classifications.

Town of Bristol The Board of Tax Assessors Town

State President Speaks at Bristol Garden Club Meeting

Mrs John A Gammons president of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs spoke at the Bristol Garden Club gathering held Wednesday at the home of Mrs Edward L Leahy. She reported her spring trip to Colorado Springs as Rhode Island’s representative at the National Federation of Garden Clubs meeting. Miss Helen Arthur of the Newport Casino Theatre discussed the season’s plays. Tea was served by Mrs Fred M Dixon Jr as Mrs William W Perry was absent. 38 members and guests attended. The group plans to meet August 15 at Fish Hawk Farm, Metacom avenue, the residence of Mr and Mrs Arthur H Carr.

John A Gammons RI Federation of Garden Clubs Bristol Garden Club Edward L. Leahy Gammons Colorado Springs Rhode Island National Federation of Garden Clubs Helen Arthur Newport Casino Theatre Newport Fred M. Dixon, Jr William W. Perry Samuel C Wardwell Fish Hawk Farm Arthur H Carr Metacom Avenue

No Water Shortage Promised for Bristol Yet

James G Carns Jr manager of the Bristol County Water Company said there is plenty of water for the rest of the summer even if rainfall stops. The statement contrasts urban and industrial certainty with farmers who would welcome two or three days of rain.

James G Carns, Jr Bristol County Water Company

Doctor G Adelbert Emard Dies in Mansfield Mass

Officers of the Bristol Rotary Club were advised by telegraph of the death of G Adelbert Emard M D yesterday in Mansfield Massachusetts. He was a past district governor of Rotary International. Funeral services are set for 2 PM tomorrow at St Johns Church Rumford Avenue Mansfield.

Bristol Rotary Club G Adelbert Emard Mansfield Mass Emard 31St Distict Rotary International St. John’s Church Rumford Avenue

Rhode Island Blue Cross Plan Promotes Hospital Bill Relief

The article describes a regional push in Rhode Island to fund future medical costs through the Blue Cross Hospital Service Corporation. It outlines monthly payments from 50 cents for individuals up to 190 dollars for family groups, with semi private two bed room options.

Nere Rhode Island Blue Cross Hospital Service Corporation

New Venture Seeks Rate Approval For Moderate Income Care

Kenneth D MacColl announced that the new corporation has received rate approval from the State department. The venture aims to provide hospital care for people of moderate means and prevent financial strain. Enrollment begins next week with agreements effective on Sept 1.

State Department Kenneth D MacColl

Rhode Island Blue Cross Announces Ward Care Plan

The Rhode Island Blue Cross introduces an outstanding voluntary community hospitalization plan with ward care provided by a small number of similar plans nationwide. The rate for individuals will be lower than rivals and family memberships also compare favorably with the lowest Blue Cross offerings.

United States Blue Cross Rhodes Island Rhode Island

Hospital Co operative Plans Offer Low Rates for Families

Ten hospitals participate with a total of 1 772 beds including ward, semi private and private options. Ward plan membership costs 50 cents monthly for individuals, $1.10 for couples, and $1.40 for family groups. 12 months registered required for maternity benefits. Semi private plan charges 75 cents individual, $1.50 couple, and $1.90 family group. Rhode Island plan provides equal service to all family members under the family group.

Rhode Island

Joining by employment group with direct options

The text explains that joining through a workplace group is recommended with the group treasurer collecting monthly payments for the whole group. Individuals may pay directly to Blue Cross if the group has four members or fewer, but this incurs an extra $1 annual charge due to increased bookkeeping.

Blue Cross

Nonprofit Hospitalization Service Contact Details

The executive director Stanley H Saunders invites inquiries. His Providence office handles communications for the nonprofit hospitalization service.

Stanley H. Saunders Providence

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