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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1934
Page
3
A rambling travelogue mix of weather, advertising, and regional humor recalls a Midwest journey. Observations note heat waves, roadside billboards, and casual encounters with Californians, punctuated by humorous asides about dairy prices and local quirks. The piece closes with a quip about New England versus New England pride.
Washington August 14 Americans in small communities and on farms gain access to the Federal Housing Administration Modernization Credit Plan under the National Housing Act. Loans from local banks cover repairs alterations and improvements to homes barns wells and other buildings with government insurance against losses. Borrowers must meet income and cost guidelines and provide precise estimates and a property owner's statement.
Alphonese Rebello's Portuguese All-Stars defeated Philip Sansone's Italian All Stars 9 to 2 in Bristol. Marshall pitched well for the winners backed by strong fielding, while the Italians committed seven errors. Bruno led Italians with two hits, and Sousa drove two timely doubles for the Portuguese.
Promoter Manny Almeida has Dempsey as referee for a Fall River boxing card tomorrow night headlined by Jack Dempsey. The event features eight rounders with Henry Emond vs Tony Ruggerio and Frankie Reilly vs Frankie Paul plus strong supporting bouts promising fast action.
A World War I era column notes marriages rising due to conflict while a husband resists revisiting wartime horrors. The dialogue showcases differing views on how war shapes personal life and social norms. The strip reflects era attitudes toward marriage and memory.
Girl Scout Camp Hoffman in West Kingston hosts Guest Day on Gypsy day Saturday August 18 from 11 a m to 5 30 p m Visitors are invited to attend. Gypsies will cook lunch over open fires and there will be an exhibition of camp activities.
Boxing champion the old Man Mauler returns as third man in the ring at a Fall River show tomorrow night at Big Berry Stadium off Pleasant Street. Tiger Jack referees three eight round bouts featuring Young Lefty of Fall River vs Darcy White of New Bedford for a six round finale Wild Man Firpo of Providence vs Young Charbonneau of Fall River opens, with Eddie Forrest of New Bedford and Frankie Callahan of Fall River in four rounds.
Mount Hope Bridge meets Barrington Town Team in a Central Twilight League game at Bristol Common. Herzig likely to start for Mount Hope with Biancuzzo behind the plate, while Barrington will start Friswell to pitch Unkuski and Martin will catch. Manny Heuberger to umpire.
Coming events show an Ivy Guild annual supper and sale at St Michael's Parish House on Aug 16. Garden Party runs Aug 25 to 30 and Sept 1 on Our Lady of Mt Carmel grounds. Sept 1 features Helen Howe the monologist in a benefit at St Michael's Parish Hall.
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