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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1931
Page
3
This piece spotlights tiny Christmas seals sold to support tuberculosis work in Bristol. Seals are used on letters and packages, with eighty percent of proceeds staying locally via the Bristol District Nursing Association. Collins & Aikman Corp buys 5000 seals. sale began Friday, November 27, and runs through Christmas.
Montreal Herald notes the first recorded white woman reached the West in 1806 aboard a Hudson's Bay ship from the Orkney Islands, disguising as a youth to join her lover. She reportedly bore what is believed to be the first child born to white parents in the region in 1807, later returning to Scotland. Marie Lagimodière, ancestor of Louis Riel, is listed as the second known woman, arriving in 1807, with broader settlement not occurring until 1812 when Selkirk settlers brought 18 women to York Factory.
Louis Tortorice posted a high single of 139 and three string 311 as Capt Johnny Walker's Hikers upset Capt George Toadvin's league leading Saints three to two at the State Street Alleys. In the other match Capt Roland Martelly's Aviators swept Capt Jim McKenna's Woodchoppers three straight strings. Robb led the Wingmen with a 106 single and 295 three string, Hawes led the Woodchoppers with 101 and 268 three string.
The Company of the Hundred Associates secured a French charter to settle 4000 colonists in America within 15 years but over 35 years sent fewer than a thousand. After its 1663 charter annulment New France had about two thousand Europeans, as the venture mainly traded furs with Indigenous peoples and failed to populate Canada.
The First Congregational Church marked the 75th anniversary of its current building with morning services led by Rev. Herbert D Graetz and a evening talk on architectural features. Miss H Augusta Coggeshall attended, having been present at the 1856 dedication.
The Bristol Town Council calls a special Town Meeting for December 7 1931 at Reynolds School auditorium to authorize borrowing up to 225 000 for Bristol sewer system and sewage disposal plant projects plus related land and rights and any other legal business. The notice is signed by Town Sergeant Thomas E Johnson and dated November 25 1931 with dates November 27 to December 14 noted.
A long awaited Fox adaptation of As the Young Husband follows a New York shop girl and her husband through romance marriage and motherhood. Sally Tolers stars as the heroine with Mimna Gambell as the friend Frank Borzage directs a drama praised for its emotional depth and maternal portrayal.
There have been nine other pastors and the present is Rev. Thomas Shepard DD installed April 3 1835. This marks the twenty second year of his pastorate.
Mr Lawson of H H Lawson Co announces Buick for 1932 has won strong approval from the American public. The new model features Wizard Control and other advances. In our community salesrooms drew 300 visitors in three days with encouraging orders, marking a high point in Buick history and signaling a brighter market mood.
Bristol Rhode Island canvassing session set by the Board of Canvassers in the Memorial Building on Tuesday December 1 1931 at 730 PM to review property voters lists. Personal property taxpayers listed must pay assessed tax before canvassing to qualify to vote at the Special Financial Town Meeting. John W Church town clerk.
A depositor challenged the new bank manager with a photograph of himself claiming it was the manager's likeness. The manager confirmed it was but the depositor demanded his money, insisting on the loan or funds he believed were due.
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