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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1931
Page
2
Town Council tonight may appoint five members to the new budget commission. The piece argues for non partisan, high integrity appointees who meet strict requirements and should serve long terms similar to a judge or until resignation. It emphasizes the commission’s enduring value and the council’s duty to choose wisely.
The Netopian Society of the Congregational Church will hold a bridge whist and Michigan party at Guiteras Parish House tomorrow evening. Admission is a nonperishable food item not exceeding 25¢, to be distributed to the less fortunate. The society invites all interested to attend and contribute if unable to come.
Henry T. Sampson of Providence will speak at the Bristol Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow at noon in the Hotel Belvedere. Sampson, a civic leader and writer for the Providence Journal, will discuss unemployment relief and other community problems.
Lost or destroyed Pass Book No 19910 issued by Industrial Trust Company Participation Department. Return to bank. Payment has been stopped and an application made for issue of duplicate book in the manner provided by law.
Burnside Lodge meets at GAR Hall this evening and the Town Cornel holds its monthly gathering in the Burnside Memorial Building. Bristol Colt Alumni postpones due to quorum. Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters host dances and whist parties. The Girls Friendly Society hosts a Christmas card sale at St Michael's Church and a Dum Bell Party at Hermann Wilbur's. A church Christmas sale and a marriage at St Phanbeth’s are noted along with YMCA bowling standings and Altar Society plans for a Christmas party.
The Gurl Scouts of Rhode Island announce three Burton Holmes illustrated travel talks at the Carlton Theatre Providence on Dec 6 Jan 3 and Feb 4 The first lecture is The Real Hollywood The second Seeing Northern Europe The third The Colonial Exposition Paris and the French Colonies Tickets are sold by Girl Scout Council members.
Five rooms available on the third floor of a tenement at Hope Street. All modern improvements. For further particulars call Strister 474-R.
Six room tenement with all modern improvements for rent. Apply at 63 Burton Street.
Two mature fed pigs offered for sale at ten cents per ton weight. For details contact Frank P Silva at Herreshey Farm, Poppa squash area.
Selected excerpts from Phoenix Files of a quarter century ago give a snapshot of Bristol life. The column recalls local events, personalities, and happenings that shaped the city’s history.
MCA defeated Thibodeau College of Fall River yesterday forenoon by 9 to 0 in a well played game. Bristol players showed snappy offense and superior interference while Brooks and Wardwell starred for the home side.
Former Lieutenant Governor William T C Wardwell hosted a large gathering at a Thanksgiving dinner with relatives and friends including Mrs and Mrs Wilham Babcock and Miss Weilhel mina Babcock Mass Eloy Babcock Mro and Mrs Albert Calder among others from Providence and Clarks ville Virginia. The three act comedy drama The Golden Gulch was staged at the Bristol Opera House by the Imperial Dramatic Club with Readings by Miss Flora Rapona baritone solos by James FE. Conley and musical numbers by Muscagni's Mandolin Club.
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