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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1940
Page
2
The Bristol Town Council and Police Department implement a new traffic ordinance going into effect this Sunday. Markings along Hope Street curb parking and a blue tag penalty are highlighted to improve order. Officials promise leniency to first offenders then strict enforcement to preserve traffic safety and smooth flow.
Troop Four plans an indoor season opening with a 6 30 start if weather is pleasant and 7 00 otherwise. Corps rehearsals and preparations for the RI Association field day Labor Day at Southbridge Mass are outlined. Scoutmaster George R. Fish seeks carpool volunteers for transport. Members attended Kingston Fair Box Scout demonstrations and a parade at the race track. First Bristol Troop plans a Monday slip to Tuesday 7 15 pm meeting for September. Green Bar Scouts discuss Laplorer Patrol and next week program. Troop One and others camped at Camp King Philip on Mount Hope Bay, ending the summer camping season Labor Day. Norman Rene wins First Prize for the Bristol Boy Scout Bugle and Drum Corps in Fall River.
A clerical error by a checker led to Drum Major Rene being listed as first prize winner when he actually earned second. The error does not change the corps’ points but removes the earlier first place drum major from the prize list.
Community notices include births of Mary Dolores August 29 and Anthony Stephen August 27 with Dr. DAngelo attending. Engagements of Beatrice Ferrias to William Furtado and marriages of Wilfred Pigin to Bertha Dwyer and James Roberts to Veronica Flynn announced. Various visits, society meetings, and sailing races listed between Union Street and Newport area with multiple residents and organizations named.
Members are requested to meet at Aerie headquarters on Wood street at 8 o clock this evening. They will proceed to the home of the late John Harry Jones, the oldest member, to pay tribute to his memory.
In memory of Borts Alter who died August 14 1940 the family honors his life as captain of their ship. The poem frames his courage as a guiding flag and beacon for peace and justice. Ida Alter signs the tribute.
Employment listing seeks a driver for an established laundry route with applications taken at 680 Hope Street. A second item advertises a furnished room with private bath for rent at 1068 Hope Street, near heat and radio controls.
Centrally located apartment offers five rooms with contemporary features. Apply at Phoenix Office Box H for details and viewing arrangements.
Oak dining table and six chairs offered for sale in fine condition. Inquiries at 20 Constitution Street or by telephone 83 R.
Prospect Street east side lot 45 by 102 feet just north of Catherine Street. For inquiry contact Mr Childs or Mr Allard at Industrial Trust Co Bristol 15.
Town Clerk John W. Church announces Bristol Town Council invites sealed bids for coal totaling about 75 tons and 25 tons of White Ash Stove and Egg Coal for fire stations and Burnside Memorial Building. Bids due by 4 PM September 3 1940. Council may reject any or all bids.
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