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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1935
Page
2
An editorial urges eligible voters to cast ballots before polls close at nine o clock daylight saving time. It appeals to civic duty and the sacrifices in history that enabled participation in government. The piece hopes readers are persuaded to vote tonight.
Gur Dairis volume in the Phoenix offers an engaging review of the new novel Slaves Cottage by George Locke Howe. The piece highlights strong ties to local topography customs and traditions and urges Bristol readers to dive into the book.
Nation eyes today’s special Congressional elamoi as it could signal the political wind. Republicans cite Rhode Island and Connecticut wins as肯 evidence of shifts while Democrats trust Roosevelt’s magic to deliver victory. Voters hope government spending shrinks and business gains momentum regardless of party.
A sunny weekend drew over 3000 visitors to the new community beach with cars from several states. Beach activities included boccia and horseshoe pitching while children used playgrounds and knitting under trees. The Bristol County Volunteer Life Saving Corps treated minor injuries as swimming classes enrolled over 530 youngsters, bringing total enrollment to 105 with daily sessions at 2 pm. William F Head and Henry LeBlanc officiated as examiners for learner to swimmer classes.
George McCarthy, after five years as clerk, has purchased Daniel Coggeshall’s High street store. Coggeshall had owned the business for eleven years before selling.
Clara McCaw widow of Dr William J McCaw dies aged 84 at Bristol Highlands Funeral services set for Thursday August XR at 2pm from Church Street residence.
Bristol residents host visitors from New York and Attleboro while planning outings for Knights of Columbus, World Wide Guild, Edgehill Temple, and Bristol Aerie. Yacht race Belisarius wins 113 miles around Block Island with 12 yachts racing. Local clubs hold clambake at John Des Laurier's Grove and plan a wall paper sale and other community events.
The first Air Express shipment ever received in Bristol arrived Saturday morning from Cleveland Ohio. Local agent N V Gay of the Railway Express Agency said the shipment departed Cleveland Friday at 4 00 PM via Newark Airport and was delivered to the Bristol consignee at 10 00 AM Saturday.
Male applicants sought in every county as direct representative of a well known oil company. Sell town and farm trade on easy credit terms. Experience not required. investment necessary. Immediate steady income. Write PT Webster General Manager were Standard Bank Building Cleveland CO.
Members of Battery A Bristol Train of Artillery hosted an annual outing at Herfshoff farm with 35 plus officers and men, wives and sisters. Capt Luke H White shifted plans from stag to mixed event. women dominated activities, including a baseball game won 8 6 over a mixed team captained by White.
Fales Field on Hope Street will host the East Warren Rod and Gun Club field day on September 8. The annual event draws thousands from across the state and neighboring Connecticut and Massachusetts. Organizers include Wilfred Monast Howard I. Martin Arthur E. Burke and Howard Eaton.
Ever Ready, coached by Dr Charles Callery, defeated Defiance 6 to 3 on the common. Hut Correia started slowly but warmed up to hold the Defiance bats. manager Andrea D Ambrosio pitched well yet suffered from bad breaks and poor defense. A misplayed ball and a wild bound cost Defiance two runs as the Ever Ready attack capitalized on miscues.
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