07 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1934
Page
1
Opening night at the new Pastime Theatre draws capacity crowds as Mr Vail reports readiness for premiere. The feature film College Rd leads a lineup including Happiness Ahead and The Merry Widow with local support from merchants and families.
Rhode Island state law places Bristol Work Relief Bureau under the State Unemployment Relief Commission. The Town Council questioned staff size and costs, while directors may be designated from town offices to administer relief under state supervision.
Bristol residents support the Christmas Seal campaign with 237 dollars raised since Thanksgiving. Miss Evelyn Carter, secretary of the committee, notes this total surpasses last year’s pace and emphasizes that 80 percent stays in Bristol for local clinics nursing care and prevention while 20 percent aids state and national tuberculosis education.
Councilman John Romano denied rumors he planned to run for Bristol County Sheriff on Tuesday evening. He said he would accept the office if offered and joked about making Councilman Elisha Hibbert his deputy. Warren Democrats back Healey for sheriff. locals push for a Bristol appointee. Roosevelt Democrats seek state committee endorsement for a Bristolian.
Floral tribute in lobby of the new Pastime Theatre extends best wishes to Lon Vail. Message signed by Bristol merchants including Fred E Suzman King Philip Pharmacy Charles J Falugo Conley's Jewelry McLellan Stores Warner Radio Mello's Market William Remieres Mount Hope Diner Samuel Kinder Edward Kunz The Waldron Company Franklin St Garage.
St Michael's Parish held its annual meeting on Tuesday night to review finances for the coming year. Auxiliary Bishop Granville G Bennett urged immediate fundraising for the missionary program as Junior Warden J Winthrop De Wolf outlined parish needs. The canvass goal was set at 7400 while the budget reached about 13500 with endowment funds covering the gap. Ernest G Brown chairs the drive. Ivy Guild Council members assisted by refreshments.
Rhode Island National Guard Battery C of the 243rd Coast Artillery mourns Sergeant Murphy the second a Rhode Island Red rooster and camp mascot found dead at Hope Street. He inspired visits from Captain James Murphy and served alongside cooks and guards, symbolizing camaraderie during years of regimental life.
Hydraulon Dreadnaught Defiance and Ever Ready fire companies held a monthly meeting to set banquet dates and form organizing committees. The Hyds target January 2 with a long list of organizers. Dreadnaught plan December 10. Defiance dinner led by Arthur Manchester. Ever Ready banquet with leaders Arthur Demars and others. Donations were made to Bristol County Santa Claus funds by three companies. Auditing and nominating committees were appointed for the Dreads and Ever Ready groups.
Aniset A Burgess of 17 Caleb Earl Street Newport reported a car stolen from Long Wharf. Bristol police found the auto abandoned near the Mt Hope Bridge about 10 45 P M with lights on and no driver. Toll operator Charles McKenna reported a motorist evaded the toll. Burgess learned of the theft from police.
An advertisement touts the Boston Sunday Advertiser weekly issue offering 20 pages of comics in color The American Weekly Magazine 2 pages of radio news a full page of Hollywood fashions complete sports news and pictures and the March of Events by world leaders.
At Monday night’s meeting the Bristol School Committee will likely act to protect the Federal PWA grant for the Andrews Memorial School. Federal officials warned that the allotment could be withdrawn if action is not taken soon. The town has already received $100,000 from the Andrews estate with a further $40,000 expected, while court litigation over the estate delayed plans. Under earlier terms the town would receive about 53,000 as a PWA grant, later revised to 30 percent of construction costs from the Federal Government.
A large Bristol Alumni Association gathering is planned as a public bingo night in the school auditorium. Proceeds will fund educational and athletic activities. Committee chair F. Frederick W. Goff leads with Edward Sousa and others assisting.
Mrs. Frank Ranzarella was elected president of the Altar Society at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church during the Tuesday evening parish hall meeting on Congregational street. She succeeds Mrs. John Bernardo and plans were made for the annual Christmas party led by committee head Mrs. Anthony Bruno. Other officers named include Vice President Mrs. Lillian Arrone Secretary Mrs. Anthony Breing and Treasurer Mrs. Troiano.
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