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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1937
Page
2
Editorial advocates a single united Community Chest drive to replace multiple charity solicitations. It argues pooling effort and resources would educate the public, boost donations, and reduce donor fatigue, though readers may differ on the idea.
A discussion of road crashes and speeding argues speed is the main killer and describes Minnesota’s plan for mechanical speed control. The piece cites color coded road zones, a three-contact limiter, and front rear car lights to signal safe speeds, with federal interest and potential nationwide adoption.
A Bristol page lists residents on travel and vacation including Raymond Makowsky in Provincetown and E W Weaver in Nova Scotia. Births, retirements, and local activities span from Charlene Mary’s birth in Fall River to bridge officials on medical leave and a variety of church, club, and concert plans across Bristol and surrounding towns.
Mrs Charles B Rockwell chairing the finance committee reports encouraging replies to the first SPC appeal for funds. She notes the $600 goal is far from met but responses are promising and praises for the work have come with many supportive letters.
Four Bristol men were named to the Battery C 243rd Coast Artillery team for Camp Perry Ohio but only three will attend. Capt Albert A Moren said Leon Sevigny cannot go. Moren and Sergeants Morris and George Moren left for Ohio. Sevigny’s spot will be filled by a Providence man from the 118th Engineers.
A charity bingo event will be held on the 24th at the Italo American Hall. Tickets may be obtained from arrangements committee members Miss Mary Santo chair Miss Lillian Pasqidretti Miss Mary Salzano Miss Sadie Russo Miss Grace Ciciola Mrs Vasta LaRuggi ere and Mrs Nancy Vitiello ex officio.
Tax Collector Amos Gorham ordered an adjournment of the delinquent property tax sale set for Wednesday in the Burnside Memorial building due to no bidders. Real estate delinquent since 1935 to be rescheduled October 18. 1936 list being prepared for title searches by Town Solicitor Hammill. Immediate payment warned to avoid additional levy costs.
Reverend A. A. Hley of St Michael's Church and Reverend Albert C. Larned of St James' Church in Jamestown presided at a burial in North cemetery. Bearers included Police Sgt. William T. Cashin and local residents Gardiner West, Stephen W. Hopkins, and others.
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel completed plans for its annual outing at a meeting in Parish Hall Con gregational Street. The event will take place August 29 at Fales Field Hope Street with Stephen Mascena heading the arrangements and a list of assisting members named.
A real life mystery unfolds as a college co ed vanishes prompting detective questions. The American Weekly Magazine alongside the Boston Sunday Advertiser explores clues, possible motives, and the search efforts surrounding the missing student.
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