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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1933
Page
3
Public notice invites readers to submit comments on Timely Topless items affecting town welfare and interests. No specific dates or persons identified. Readers encouraged to participate in shaping local matters through letters or opinions.
Mrs. Wm. T. O'Donnell of Bristol Rhode Island received a letter from Harry Horowitz Superintendent of Field Work at the State Department of Agriculture advising on leaf hoppers. He recommends spraying with nicotine sulphate or Black Leaf 40 plus a small amount of soap and using high pressure for effective control.
Miss Regina M Morris daughter of Mrs Margaret Morris Bristol and Alyre A Marcotte son of Mr and Mrs Joseph F Marcotte Fall RiverMass were married at St Marys Church Bristol in a double ring ceremony celebrated by Rev Thomas J Gillan The couple will reside in Bristol After a reception at Hotel Belvedere guests from Newburgh NY Fall River Barrington and Tiverton attended The bride a graduate of Colt Memorial High School taught at Guiteras Junior High School The groom a Fall River native attended St Anns Parochial Durfee High School Providence College and works for a local finance firm
Kid Hope's Bristol Train of Artillery faces Raym Brightman's Defiance on Thursday night as both teams chase the second half title. The Firemen lead by half a game on Olympians with three recent meetings split, 7-1 6-1 6-5. Strong lineup expected to raise batting averages and vie for season prizes. James B. Lee official scorer.
Thomas A. Hickey leads a Legion committee for an outing and clam bake on August 20 with a pending site. Elmer McNamara Arthur J. Duffy Joseph Enos Joseph Edmonds John Foli William LePage Domenick Mascola B W Wall J M Bottomley Joseph F. Bruno William Bottomley and Commander William Gablinske assist. A committee meeting tonight will distribute tickets set a location and name a bake master with sub committees to follow.
Reba Rebekah Lodge No 12 held an August meeting in Odd Fellows Hall presenting Mrs Roselma Bowen with a 50 year jewel. Bowen joined July 19 1883 and the event included a program of music readings and dances followed by a cream and cake social. An outing is planned for August 24 at Mrs Etta Luther's Griswold Avenue home with basket lunches.
The narrator recalls a career starting as a safety man on wild animal thrillers with the Selig era and Texas Ranger credentials. He describes riding into Hollywood, earning a Fox contract, shaping Westerns, and adopting a personal code against drinking smoking and gambling to guide young viewers toward fitness and virtue.
Itolen Mack is famed for her vanity focused on feet and her passion for shoes. She collects pairs chosen to make her feet appear smaller and more delicate.
The essay praises Bristol’s tree lined streets and heritage while urging restraint from over modernizing. It calls for better housing laws, improved zoning, and support for local merchants to foster public spirit and a town worth passing on to future generations. It stresses restraint to keep charm amid development and natural advantages.
The Kearney Post 6 American Legion voted Sept 1 on a new slate headed by Joseph M Edmonds as Post Commander. Officers include Elmer Maxfield Senior Vice Commander Francis P Cuomo Junior Vice Commander Wm A Bottomley Adjutant Fred F Garvin Finance Officer Edward M Kavanaugh Chaplain Domenic Mascola Employment Officer Albert A Famonds Service Officer.
Community event listing for August 10 presents a supper and sale hosted by the Ivy Guild in the parish house of St Michael's Church. Proceeds support church activities and local missions.
The Douglas A C defeated Larney Bisbane's Olympian Club nine 9 to 6 at Bucklin Park before about 8000 fans. The Colored outfit improved to 21 wins and 4 losses this season as Whitey Mello started for the locals and George Holland pitched for the winners. Biancuzzo led the attack with a triple double and single in five at bats.
Nearly 1000 members of St Elizabeth's Church gathered for their annual clam bake at Leahy Farm on Mt Hope Bay west shore. The event included a three hour serve, donated food and clams dug by attendees, sports, and a concert by the Portuguese American Independent Band. William Manchester and William Francis led the bake with help from Town Councilman Joseph J Dennis and others on the arrangements committee.
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