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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1935
Page
4
A party was held on the lawn of Helen Algers home on Cole street last Friday afternoon to celebrate her eighth birthday. Attendees included Evelyn Pedley Esther Luth er Catherine Dianes Barbara Slater Barbara Battcher Marshall Bailey Barbara Campbell Josephine Vitiello Saverio Vitiello Doris Bertram and Rita Pagnano. The hostess received many lovely gifts.
Instructions describe making ice cream and parfait desserts. Cream base combines cream sugar and chocolate, then freezes in trays or ice and salt for eight servings. Pear and Strawberry Parfait uses canned pears and macaroons with cream and strawberries in glasses set to harden.
John F. McMahon Spanish American War veteran received full military honors at his funeral Friday in St. Mary's church. Rhode Island Soldiers' Home comrades acted as guard of honor and pallbearers, with a volley fired at the grave from Battery C 243rd Coast Artillery. McMahon, 80 to 81, died Thursday after months of illness. a New York City native, he spent most of his life in Providence and served in Company L First Rhode Island Volunteers. He worked as a bricklayer and was admitted to the Rhode Island Soldiers' Home in 1929. he left a bachelor and a surviving nephew Patrolman John McMahon of this town.
Public auction on September 4, 1936 at 2 PM under a 1930 mortgage on two Bristol town lots, numbers 5 and 7, on First School Street. Property includes two dwellings and related buildings on leased land, with sale details filed in Bristol records and town clerk’s office.
More than 60 members guests and friends attended the Olympian Club outing and clambake at Thayer's Grove Saturday. Married men and women dominated the athletics while single men won the tug-of-war two of three. Events included boccia, horseshoes, dashes, shoe races and balloon races with multiple winners and a bake served at 1 and 5 30.
Muskrats have become a serious pest in Great Britain prompting the minister of agriculture to issue an order prohibiting importation and keeping of muskrats. Lake St. Clair covers 460 square miles with 190 miles in the U S and 230 in Canada. its widest point is 24 miles and maximum depth 28 feet.
Kearney Post American Legion unit wins a state award for outstanding statewide membership drive. Bristol unit places second boosting 17 over quota of 110. Elmwood Post wins first prize. Commander Domenic Mascola of Bristol receives a $10 check and 20 new members are credited to Bristol.
Bristol Cleaners and Dyers on Hope Street announces a new on premise dry cleaning unit under Manuel Perry. garments are cleaned on site with a fluid-equipped machine ensuring sanitary conditions and no loss of buttons or buckles. The unique tank design protects garments during cleaning and emphasizes prompt efficient service.
Anthony Weenie Ruggiero chairman of the committee invites attendees to a Bristol Collegiates Basketball Team dance at the Bristol Yacht Club Friday night to raise funds and socialize with fans and supporters.
The piece describes the deadly Black Widow spider in the United States noting its shiny black body with yellow or red hourglass markings, its habitat near crevices and wood piles, and its distinctive irregular web. It details bites causing numbness, pain, swelling, and systemic effects including drowsiness and breathing difficulties.
An investigator reports finding sunlight at 1700 feet while descending 2220 feet in a bathysphere off Beruda’s southern shore. The article notes luminous deersea fish carry their own lights, making external illumination unnecessary for studying the species.
McCaw’s Bowlers lost to Alger’s Newsstand in a three game series at High Street Alleys. The Newsies swept their rival with strong team play and three players posting high scores. Joe Alger led three string totals at 367 while Vincent Mescall topped single string with 141.
The property of William Fernandes et al is to be sold at public auction on Wednesday September 13 1935 at 10:00 A M daylight saving time (9:00 A M Eastern) on the premises by virtue of a mortgage deed dated May 31 1929 and recorded in Book 93 Page 442 Bristol Rhode Island. The lot measures about 66 by 165 feet with improvements and is bounded on High Street and neighboring parcels. sale subject to local and state taxes. By order of the mortgagee Huddy Moulton attorneys for mortgagee notice of bidding terms given.
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