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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1931
Page
2
Francois Levay de Wolf was elected chairman of the new town budget commission formed to study all financial appropriations. The group aims to inform voters and boost efficiency in town affairs while acting in an advisory capacity to the taxpayers.
Public health message stresses TB danger to all, not just the sick. It warns disease harms especially in poorly heated homes and with insufficient food and clothing, urging awareness and district nurse involvement.
The R I Society of the Daughters of 1812 plans its annual Christmas Party at Mrs William A McAuslans Providence. Various church events, card offers, and community notices appear including church services at Bristol parishes and a Christmas pantomime by the First Congregational Church pupils.
The Lions Club met in a closed session at Brownell's Coffee Pot to outline future charitable activities and a Christmas party. President James Lanzire announced a $10 health bond purchase and named committees to organize a charity basketball game and other events. Clifton Munro will speak next at Hotel Belvedere.
The council meets tonight in the council chambers to decide on borrowing from the recently approved State Relief loan. A report for the loan commission will be presented by Mrs Vasta Lak Ruggeiro, director of public aid, detailing the town’s about 18000 share. Afterward, the New Industries Committee of the Chamber of Commerce will convene with the council to pursue new industries for the town.
The town plans to sponsor a basketball team after years of inactivity since 1928. Coast Artillerymen lineup includes Sal Sevigney Terry Martin River Cardoza Jackie Bisbane Speedy Correira Snowball Correira and Al Diodati. Al Diodati shone in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Golden Glove event at Infantry Hall Providence where he weighed about 141 pounds and faced Louis Caisse of Warren in welterweight class.
After three fast rounds Diodati won the judges decision to claim the championship. In the semi final Al. knocked out Charlie Donahue of Pawtucket in two rounds. Final opponent Jimmy Andrews of Pawtucket, Al. won by judges decision despite heavy blows and swollen eyes.
The Colt Alumni basketball team hosts Fall River YMCA on Monday at the YMCA gym. Fall River beat Bristol 34 to 22 in a recent meeting in Spindle City.
Coach Ian M. Walker of Colt faculty has organized a four team league of high school youths to play competitive basketball against each other, providing every aspiring player a chance to compete.
The Parent-Teacher Association outlines a new reading project creating three initial groups with aims to encourage reading for education and recreation. Members buy one book to share within groups, circulating for two weeks, with exchanges between groups possible after each term.
Mr. Walker notes winter action as a preliminary to the Varsity. Teams named include the Mites Gold bugs Skeeters and Lice still to pick captains. He says enthusiasm is high and balanced teams should develop strong material for next season.
The Varsity crew shows strong spirit and teamwork but lacks the reach and experience of last year's championship quintet and will miss the fall range.
Mrs. Glen Smith attended the monthly Rhode Island Congress of Parents and Teachers meeting at Rhode Island College of Education. Miss Emma Canfield Cumberland Superintendent spoke on the Parent Teacher Movement and a preliminary World Disarmament meeting featured Rev. E M Baker of Westminster Unitarian Church.
Marty Biancuzzo and Tony Baker Perry delivered fast, precise performances in a local racing event. Biancuzzo demonstrated speed and accuracy, while Perry showcased sharp reflexes and steady endurance throughout the competition.
Local notice reports the death of Josephine in her 69th year in town on December 8. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
Billy reports Horace slapped Robbie after Robbie slapped Horace. The mother asks why Horace hit him and Billy answers with the sequence of events. The dialogue frames a family quarrel over a schoolyard fight and the chain of actions leading to the dispute.
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