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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1935
Page
2
The Rotarian article by Earnest Elmo Calkins outlines a method to map a town’s strength and weakness through a balance sheet. A community survey inventories assets such as schools libraries and parks alongside liabilities like ugly buildings zoning issues and traffic, guiding efforts to convert liabilities into assets.
The Bristol fleet of 122-footers sailed six mile windward and leeward course at the Coles River Yacht Club regatta in Bristol harbor. Black Maria won the race with Wall Street? first and second place boats named in order. Phantom Paul Rockwell and Remora followed, with numerous other entries including Nanos Bell J S Congdon and Gloria Frank French among the finishers.
Post office schedules show mails dispatched at 7 15 AM and 5 40 PM with omissions on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 50 PM and 5 40 PM. Mails received at 6 20 AM 7 10 AM 2 05 PM 5 05 PM and 6 55 PM. Holidays limited to January 1 and February 22.
A digest of local social news reports visitors from Brooklyn Leonia and Framingham many travels and acknowledgments include Mrs Fasano Ms Bruscato Mrs Walsh Mr Duffy Miss Osterberg Mrs Ruggerio Mrs Marz and Edgehill Temple plans. Also civic notes on Rotary Club speaker Dr Stanley and Bristol Garden Club exhibition plus Knights of Columbus meeting. Community updates cover moves to Bronxville Montreal and Brattleboro with vacations to Hampton Beach and Pruence Island and local youth birthday.
A Rhode Island Red hen at Silvia's Poultry Farm on Mount Hope Avenue laid a six ounce egg described as the largest seen by owner Mr Silvia This morning he noted the hen is active among the flock Despite a prior hatching season oddities including a three legged chick that was eventually given away the piece ends with a moral for readers to figure out on their own
Mortgagee will sell at public auction on Wednesday August 21 1935 at 1100 AM on the premises by power of sale in a deed of mortgage from Maria Iz Careina to Home Owners Loan Corporation dated March 20 1934 and recorded in Bristol Rhode Island. The Lot No 4 on The Dilvan Wall Plat measured about 60 by 100 feet with buildings, bounded by Bay View Avenue and surrounding land, subject to taxes and restrictions. Terms include a $20000 cash deposit and further terms announced at sale by order of Home Owners Loan Corporation George Tri edman state counsel 7-30-6-13 20.
In the District Court of Rhode Island George McPherson, bankrupt, Case No 4496, petitions for discharge. A hearing is set for August 17 1935 at 10 am in Providence with notice to known creditors published in the Bristol Phoenix on July 30 and August 6 and 13, 1935. GEORGE J. SHEEHAN referee in bankruptcy.
A short column piece pledges ongoing care for public welfare with emphasis on timely aid and community well being. It highlights steady attention to residents' needs and the columnist's commitment to humane service.
Police officer Jack Salvaggio recounts confronting Albert Quito for lighting a fire in the Bristol town beach grove on August 4 1935. Salvaggio describes Quito’s insult and threats and notes Quito’s prior police service and criminal record while praising his own conduct and reporting up the chain of command.
In Defiance Olympians game pitcher D Ambrosio forced a close play with Velleca scoring from third. Olympian captain Biancuzzo argues Matt at bat did not interfere. Defiance captain Baker says Matt was out for interference. Local fan R Bill Hughes urges batter awareness to avoid interference at the plate.
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