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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1932
Page
2
A local discussion urges Bristol to build a public bathing beach to utilize waterfronts, attract summer residents, and offer residents better leisure options. Advocates argue a well planned beach could be self supporting and provide employment, with praise for decisive council action.
The Bristol band plans an open air program featuring operatic selections from Rigoletto Trovatore and Lucia and a cornet solo Inflammatus Fortunato by James Ruggiero. Rehearsals are regular, the date is not set, and the concert is expected to be a delightful summer event on the Colt Memorial Haigh School wall.
The report lists residents visiting relatives in New York City and Riversid e with brief hometown travel notes. It covers car and truck collision at John and Thames streets and a hospital treatment for a local boy, plus church events and fundraisers with numerous volunteers and attendees.
Bristol branch of the US Volunteer Life Saving Corps suffers its first defeat in 11 years as state champions. Wilfred Gladue tears a ligament, Arnolds Neck and Warwick Downs win, Bristol placed third with three bronze medals. Kearney Sea Scouts win dive contest. Warren Adde an Abbott Ship take two mile Scout race.
Mrs Trank Bowen returns from West Lebanon visit as Lenton parishioners plan Thursday lodge meeting. Officers to be nominated and elected at several post and auxiliary gatherings. A fall at 12 Thames street injures Andrew Silvia with scalp laceration. Arthur Aruda aided by Dr Bernardo.
The Wise press shifts from war weary to peace time optimism with encouraging headlines and rising business confidence. Economists and leaders gather at the White House to plan recovery methods while citizens at all levels adapt and prepare their own efforts to revive prosperity.
A New Jersey manufacturer avoided closure by seeking new markets and products. An accidental quoit order sparked demand, drawing quoit throwers from across the country and keeping the plant busy. The lesson highlights proactivity and alertness to opportunities.
A Saturday morning fire at the foot of Cathermetre Street destroyed a barn and an old truck owned by Frank Cassada Teach. Fire Chief Robert Jo Anderson led four companies that fought flames after 12 30 am. By the time crews arrived, the barn was already heavily involved. Cassada Teach estimated his loss at 40 dollars, with only the barn insured.
Died Clowes Sug in his 72nd year after illness at his home 48 Limon Street Sherman on August 26 Aged in his 72nd year services at Otrist Church Garden Street Cambridge August 29 at 2 PM. Private interment at Pateides Cemetery.
A letter from Luke White's friend Edward Gladue, stationed in Honolulu, recounts a voyage from Fort Kamehameha to Schofield Barracks for West Point Prep School, visits to Oahu landmarks, a Monterey liner encounter with a Bristol native steward, and plans for further travels to Pago Pago and Sydney. The narrative blends hometown ties with naval and army life, highlighting Bristol connections and island tours.
A Bruce Barton remark praises genuine affection as the key to success in dealing with others, warning against pretended感.
The Educational Committee of the American Dental Association announces guidance and programs to advance dental education and professional development across member schools. It outlines curricula standards, accreditation steps, and continuing education opportunities for dentists nationwide.
An article urges preventive health and dentistry, comparing a clean body to a tidy house. It notes teeth reflect overall diet and health, stresses fresh fruits vegetables citrus and milk, and promotes home care to avoid dental bills. Readers can mail questions answered anonymously by ADA dentists.
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