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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1931
Page
2
The piece argues that buying locally supports the town and should be pursued when prices and quality are comparable. It notes merchants must show they can offer similar value and urges community loyalty without sacrificing fairness or quality.
Laugh filled ad copy mocks a character named Pop Wain ter and promises home cost details and pricing for a season. The piece reads as a promotional jingle urging readers to learn costs while catching a witty tone about household tasks.
Lions Club directors convene this evening while Rotary teams challenge Norwood at Y M C A alleys. Harvey Gradge and wife of 75 Center Street celebrate birth of Harvey Jr. Various church and civic groups schedule meetings at Knights of Columbus Home State Street Holmes House and local school sites with charity events and a town council loan decision on the agenda.
A 255 gallon still exploded in the basement of Pasquale Aiello's house at 187 Mt Hope Avenue, drawing fire and police units at 11 45 this noon. Firemen found 75 barrels of beer in the cellar. contents reportedly unharmed. Aiello held for Federal Prohibition Agents.
Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company hosted a third whist event on Thames street with over 15 tables in play. Mrs W K McMillan won a lamp, Arthur Lewis a 26-piece tea set, and Mrs Bernard McHugh a five-piece kitchen set as consolation. The top scorer in the series, ending Dec 22, will receive 25 dollars.
The Middle District School pupils presented a Thanksgiving program including songs recitations and skits led by students such as Nannie Baker John Burke Grace Pardey Herman Halden Fred Coggeshall and others. Miss Mary Brechin hosted guests from Blackstone. E G Cobleigh returned from New Hampshire with a large buck. a dance in Grand Army Hall by the Herreshoff Marine Band drew attendees from Providence Barrington Warren and nearby towns.
The Bristol School Committee invites sealed bids for ash removal from school buildings with bids per load and per cathe, to be dumped at the rear of the Cruiseras School. Also notices of estate matters for Charles B. Rockwell, Beatrice Milburn, Albertus Alden, and Catherine McElevey appear with probate dates and final accounts set for December 21, 1931 in the Bristol Probate Court.
Patrols collect toys for a competition this week and top shop openings anticipate repairs and distribution. Scouts earn Tenderfoot to First Class ranks. library books are being renumbered. band rehearsal and troop meetings outline upcoming activities and merit badge instruction.
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