Bristol Phenix Publishing Friday August 24 1934
Published Tuesdays and Fridays by the Bristol Phenix Publishing Company. Entered as second class matter at the post office Bristol R 1 under the act of March 1879. Friday August 24 1934.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1934
Page
2
Published Tuesdays and Fridays by the Bristol Phenix Publishing Company. Entered as second class matter at the post office Bristol R 1 under the act of March 1879. Friday August 24 1934.
Bristol notes propose a modern athletic complex with baseball diamond football field and running track to replace the old Common field. A three project plan totals 550000 plus road work, but the Town Council finds field costs too high and community input is sought to lower expenses.
The BTA shelled Defiance 72 to 0 in a high scoring game as Morris and Gort powered the offense. Worrie Mere sparked early momentum while Morris added key touchdowns and Head hit a late three point shot to seal the win.
The suspension of the police chief has been extended until September 10. The action follows a city meeting and relates to ongoing municipal personnel procedures.
Baltimore visitor Charles W Perry Jr visits his father on Hope Street while Miss Katherine Pepper visits Minnie Murphy. An anniversary mass for Mrs Katherine Murphy is set at St Mary’s Church. Articles note births, engagements, marriage intentions, and local club events including a clambake postponed. A court arraignment follows a hit and run by Roswell C Colt.
Miss Evelyn M Carter, secretary of the Bristol District Nursing Association, announced this morning that only $423 had been raised through memberships and tag days. She said the drive to raise $2000 would continue.
A free canning book offering recipes for preserves, jellies, jams and pickles appears with the August 26th Boston Sunday Advertiser in a tabloid style section designed for easy filing.
Bradford street visitors John Ruggiero and family join local Kearney Squadron boys for Bristol Common baseball game. Mayor Basil Perry and family visit Charles Perry. Major Perry stationed in Washington. Garden part site moves to Knights of Columbus on State street for Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church event. Julia Ferreira chairs public bingo for Daughters of Portugal on Sept 12 at Eagles hall. American Legion slee club hosts at Ella Paull home with bingo after chowder. Doris Bullock assists.
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