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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1937
Page
2
The piece notes economists belief that the country is better prepared for recession than five years prior and expects private capital to fill the gap as government spending recedes. It stresses investor confidence and a government commitment to businesslike budgeting and noninflationary growth.
Preliminary plans to form a town basketball league were discussed by four prospective sponsors at a meeting in the Employees' Association rooms of U S Rubber Products. The Olympian Club YMCA, Cup Defenders Association, and Collins Aikman Corp Men’s Club have prior league experience, with a new participant the Collins Aikman Men’s Club. Officials indicated hopes for concrete plans to begin in the 1937 38 season.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Grace McCarthy Sullivan 56 of Salisbury Court Edgewood with burial at St Mary's cemetery The Bristol native born August 1881 daughter of the late Terrace and Minnie McCarthy she attended local schools and was parishioner of St Mary's Church She later moved to Providence survivors include husband J Morence Sullivan four children Minnie Julia Wallace and Terrance all of Providence sister Mrs James Murphy of Providence and several nephews
Local fire companies announced plans for annual banquets with Hydraulicon Fire Company setting January 8 for its event. Nominating and auditing committees were named for various companies including Ever Ready Defiance Hose and Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder. A $5 Red Cross membership was approved by Defiance.
Members of Colt Memorial High School Dramatic Club presented Thanksening on Hickory Slape in the school auditorium. Miss Sadie Callan directed the play with Amos Hunter and Ro McMahon among the cast.
A jumble of local society items notes the birth of a daughter at Providence Lying-In Hospital to Mr and Mrs Frederick Garvin of Lincoln Avenue and several church and club activities. Topics include fur promotion ads from Makowsky's and Suzman's Store, a Netopian Society meeting with moving pictures, a Portuguese American Civic League whist party, and a Christmas sale by St Michael's Girls Friendly Society. Also listed is Rev Robert H Schacht Jr slated as church unity speaker at St Michael's Church with accompanying clergy and biographical details.
The article notes that Breyer and Waidwell head the general arrangements committee for the upcoming event. Their roles focus on coordinating logistics, seating, and scheduling under the oversight of the house committee. Local officials expect smooth operations and clear communication.
A fire company denounces a town ordinance imposing compulsory insurance. Captain John Ezekovich states the measure drains the treasury, limits charitable contributions, and undermines station safety improvements. He calls on the Town Council to remove the burden.
The Ladies Aid Society of the State Street Methodist Episcopal Church held its annual Christmas sale in the church vestry. Wednesday afternoon Mrs William H. Remieres led the general arrangements committee.
Simple test for scanty irregu lar passage and nocturnal urination uses juniper oil and buchu leaves formed into green Bukets to flush kidneys like caster oil clears bowels Help nature eliminate waste and acids Ask any druggist for the test box or Bukets Locally at Wh H Buffingtons Druggist.
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