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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1938
Page
2
The piece recalls the August anniversary of the Social Security Act and highlights unemployment insurance and old age pension provisions. It cites Justice Cardozo on the program’s nationwide scope and the danger of state-based schemes causing migration and tax burdens.
The article traces how feminine names like Kathleen Nellie Rosie Sally Adeline and others inspired many songs from Stephen Foster to modern composers. It notes the appeal of Adeline and Rosie, mentions Bali and Hawaii in origin jokes, and highlights John Charles Thomas as a prolific ASCAP singer with a demanding touring schedule.
The first captive ascent occurred October 15 1783 in Paris with Pilatre de Rozier testing a Mongolfier balloon. On November 21 1783 de Rozier and the Marquis d Arlandes completed the first free ascent from the Chateau de la Muette lasting about 20 minutes. Ocean carved rocks and shells appear on Oregon beaches due to sandstone formations and sea action.
Work called for and delivered by John Exzikovich at 30 Lincoln Ave. Tel. 343K. The item suggests a local repair or sharpening service for lawnmowers performed by a named individual in the community.
Agnes Morgan writes and directs a new mystery drama starring Mabel Taliaferro premiering Tuesday at the Newport Casino Theatre. The action unfolds in an Ohio farmhouse dining room with a cast led by Alan Hewitt and Leila Frost, highlighting character analyses and suspenseful plot twists.
The Rubber Products Inc baseball nine wrap up 1938 with a Sunday 2:45 pm game against Firestone Betton Kampgh New edigrdeat at Athletic Bak. Star pitchers include Leo Mans or Stanley Tupaz for the US and Marti Biancuzzo on catching. Oscar Herzie or Jamime Salzaso cover first, Sousa at short, Paulie Bruno at third, Cardoza Perry Vel leca and Lewisia Erasmo in the outfield. Quarto and Maneins set as officials. Ladies admitted to witness the contest tree of obace.
The Bristol Garden Club earned first prize in the still life class at the Newport Flower Show on Wednesday. The exhibit featured a slender palm leaf arrangement set against wallpaper with repeating X patterns and a wall background. Mrs Hatfenreffer and Mrs Perry prepared the display.
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