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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1939
Page
4
A general statewide rabies quarantine took effect last Saturday per an order from State Veterinarian James W. Armstrong and approval by Dr. G W Breed. The measure follows multiple positive rabies cases and includes the forty day no-case rule to determine end date.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for Welder Electric Specially skilled roles with hourly pay of 1056 996 and 936. Positions are in the Navy Yard Boston Massachusetts. Closing date for applications is December 30 1939.
Robert Drake of 21 Usher Place suffered extensive lacerations after his right arm was caught in a planing machine at the Bristol Manufacturing Company plant on Wood Street. He received first aid from Dr A F D'Angelo and was transported by Colt Memorial ambulance to St Joseph's Hospital, Providence.
Twelve Herreshoffs from the Bristol Yacht Club competed in Coles River Yacht Club’s annual regatta on Saturday. Frolic by B B Freeman captured the win for Bristol boats, with results listing skippers and points for each vessel including Popoose Ann Leahy and Nancy Bell Teddy Congdon among others. next week the Bristol entries race Barrington Yacht Club’s regatta.
Scouts from Troops 1 and 3 wrap up at Rockville and Camp Yawgoog, with Old Home Week activities and the Eagle Court of Honor for Joseph Marshall. Bristol scouts plan a local Court of Honor, Drum Corps rehearses, and Work Day prepares Camp Wampanoag for September dedication. Ivy Guild hosts a Thursday food sale and tea in St Michael's Parish House with labeled tables and coordinators.
A poultry item by W. M Wilson argues hens persist through dry or wet conditions, dig around rocks, and produce eggs and profits. It frames industry optimism with relentless labor and question what pessimists predict.
Lucile Watson stars in Robert Wallsten's romantic comedy Marriage Royal at Newport with Doris Dalton and Herbert Yost in key roles. The exiled queen plots an international alliance to protect her line as her son’s love story unfolds, with witty clashes and a happy ending.
Bristol Chapter of the American Red Cross begins a two week water safety program with Donald Cramer as instructor and WPA lifesavers assisting. Certificates will be awarded at the end of the course which covers beginners to advanced swimming across four waterfront locations with a detailed schedule at Head of Harbor Burton Street Town Beach Catto Drive.
The article recalls Morris House in Philadelphia leased to George Washington for 3000 dollars a year after restoration from a 1780 fire and later owned by Andrew Morris and John Adams before the capital moved to Washington in 1800. It also notes the Rowan tree’s lost supposed powers and its many attributed uses.
The Bris tol Twilight League lists Artie Pansa of the Frost Kings with a .484 average in 31 plate appearances through August 10. He has 15 hits, nine runs, and nine games. The record shows further player averages and totals for triples doubles and RBIs across teams and players.
Deed transfers filed include tenancies in common and parcels across multiple streets and plats. Notable transfers include Katherine Connors to fund John Newbel d et ux on Fort Hill lot 8 and U S Rubber Co to Prudence Island Navigation Co with river easements. Additional transfers cover Farm land on Mt Hope, Prospect and Byfield streets, and Beach Terrace properties with quitclaims by Industrial Trust to Ralph Malafronte et ux.
The Bristol post office lists daily dispatch and reception times with holiday and Saturday exceptions. Postmaster D W Coggshall notes morning and evening mail hours including Sundays and February 22 holiday specifics and Saturday only and Sundays only slots.
A cairn of remembrance near Braemar Scotland stands as a memorial to fallen Clan Far fighters. Stones were added by each man then taken back when the clan broke apart as a lasting tribute to those who died in battle. Verbal and oral usage distinctions are explained noting that an oral answer is not a verbal one.
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