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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1938
Page
7
Reverent portrait of Dr Maurice E Barron as a thorough, selfless physician who balanced science with human kindness. The piece honors his 24 hour dedication, surgical skill, and lifelong devotion to patients, literature, arts, and Bristol life, ending with a call to remember his disciplined humanity.
Highway surveyor Jaimes Holmes plans Monday return from vacation. A daughter Yvonne Edna born August 23 at St. Josephs Hospital to Mr and Mrs Frank O Rene. Virginia Marshall visiting relatives in Lowell Massachusetts. Henry H Cohen and daughter Dorothy return to Wheeling after visiting Richard J Simmons in Providence. Bristol Narrows Improvement Association lawn party at The Pines with Mrs Hugh Smith arranging. Coast Guard film shown September 1 at Bristol Yacht Club chaired by Mrs J W DeWolf Jr. Gerald J Byrnes returns from two year U S Army foreign service at Fort Sherman Panama. Prudence Island clambake Sunday for Mosquito Fund proceeds aiding mosquito eradication. Rev Henry H Deck to occupy pulpit at First Congregational Church Prudence Island Sunday morning. Rev Deck lectured at Yale Theological Seminary this Spring.
The piece argues that American freedom should deliver not only material wealth but enduring internal peace. It denounces class and factional hatreds and urges all groups to unite for the common good as war clouds loom globally. America can remain a model and beacon if hatred ends.
The invitation girls singles tournament begins Sunday morning at Excelsior Tennis Club with finals expected Tuesday afternoon. Miss Clara Herreshoff chairs the committee with aides Ann Leahy Eartha Brown Mary Burris Josephine Knowlton. Molle Hamill supervises Tuesday at 4 pm. Tea will follow for players parents and friends. Seeded players include Janice Carr Gladys Brightman Clara Herreshoff and Mary Burns with detailed upper and lower half matchups listed.
List of town residents including Mrs John R Bernarda and Mrs Edward Leahy as subscribers for a card party fundraiser for Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Honoring the centennial of John Muir 1838 1938 with a Yosemite themed reflection by Helen Holmes and John Muir.
The writer recalls a highway journey past the great docks with the Queen Mary in view, the Hudson Tunnel, Pulaski Skyway, Newark airport, and display of transport planes. They marvel at engineering feats shaping modern civilization and recommend the Wick City trip for its panoramic views and sense of progress.
The Republican and Democratic town caucuses in town will set dates for selection of delegates and committee members. Sept 19 and Sept 23 will host district delegations to state and congressional conventions, with Sept 30 for town committee elections. Filing deadlines are Sept 8 for organization slates and Sept 16 for town committee slates. Voting machines return, polls open 2 to 10 p m.
The article chronicles Harry Von Tilzer rising from a Detroit youth to a Broadway legend. It highlights his first published song and early profits, his role in forming ASCAP, and his long impact on American popular music with hits like Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie and Down Where the Wurzburger Flows. It notes his collaborations, publishing ventures, and his enduring presence in the Broadway scene.
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