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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1934
Page
3
Town council balks at continuing a historic athletic field project funded by an unexpended balance of 2535.52 from over a decade ago. They also question tax record handling and inquire why a storage tank at Half Way Hill remains uncovered exposing dust.
The local Boy Scout summer headquarters at Mount Hope Bay prepares for the final camping week before school. A varied program is arranged by the camp committee with activities for scouts as parents and friends will visit on Sunday and the First Troop holds its final outing Monday.
Bristol Scouters visit the camp Tuesday for an annual outing and meeting. A water carnival is set for Wednesday with King Philip Society members joining. Thursday features a campfire and marshmallow roast. Friday brings a firemen's muster and Saturday a Court of Honor and Board of Awards. Next week offers outdoor tests for merit badges toward Life and Eagle ranks.
Auditor Raymond Davis detailed Bristol's relief outlays under CWA and ERA from January through July. The town's share totals 26754.39 with 11596.45 on CWA before April 1 1934 and 10509.52 since then, plus 4648.42 for materials. The council noted a 7200 discrepancy due to bills contracted by the State Board carried to the next fiscal year.
In the last week of the 1934 Bristol Twilight League season, the Bristol Train of Artillery led by Jackie Marsden faces the Olympian Club in a likely title decider. If Olympians win, they secure the championship. if Train of Artillery triumphs, a deadlock for first in the second half arises with Ever Reads and Olympians.
General Luke H Callan is prominently touted as the Republican nominee for governor at a Crescent Park clambake attended by hundreds. Backers include veterans groups and diverse party factions plus figures like Col Theodore Roosevelt and Senators Metcalf and Hebert who attack the New Deal. About 3000 people attended.
The 1930s Bristol defense saw Weetamoe and Rainbow dominate. this year the Yankee, Rainbow, and Weetamoe face faster Boston challenger Yankee with unknowns about speed gains. The English challenger Endeavour shows strong rigging and winches, promising a tough battle while Bristol watches hopeful for a Bristol-led defense.
Portuguese All Star baseball team hosts French All Stars at 6 pm after recent win over Italian Stars. Eddie Belmore and Rebello lead in a fast Twilight League clash with Babe Ethier to pitch and Jimmie Garvin catching. Substitutes include Desilets LeClerc and Guevremont with Belmore guiding the opposing side.
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