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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1933
Page
2
A writer argues repeal opponents should promote moderation rather than prohibition. He cites South American life where liquor is common yet drunkenness is rare, praising temperance and urging Americans to accept limited drinking to place alcohol in a proper balance. He warns extremes hinder progress.
The closed area for shellfish harvesting in Bristol Harbor covers all waters north of an imaginary line from the south end of Pappasquash Point east to William McKee’s dock on Bristol Ferry Neck.
Feature in American Weekly highlights hidden affairs and romantic intrigues in the reign of Emperor Tiberius. The piece connects notorious behavior at Court with the palace’s vast rooms and power dynamics. It appears in the December 10 Boston Sunday Advertiser supplement.
The World Wide Guild meets Monday in the vestry of First Baptist Church. Mrs Albert H Flint of Woodlawn Ave visits Buffalo for a week. Netopian Society to hold Christmas party at the Guneral House after its monthly meeting. Miss Alice Almy will arrange Gibson Art Greeting Cards at Duffy's Confectionery. William C Johnson of Providence buys ten acres on DeWolf Farm waterfront and plans a residence. Bristol Chapter D A R to hosts with Mrs Batchelor Wardwell Lanphear DeWolf and Green. Fvel Ready Engine and Hose Co whist winners include Mary Santo and Jesse Vera. second prizes to Annie Ethier and Joseph Vera. door prize to Alec Guevr mont. Fourteen tables in play. Mary Perry pleads not guilty to violent assault on Hortense Cotte. bail set at 500 dollars. case to be heard in Fifth District Court. Warrant sworn by William Coite.
James F. Duffy's Confectionery and Card Store advertises metal model air planes with two sizes priced 50c and 1 dollars. Capt Frederick W. Brownell, Episcopal Church Army member from the town, is assigned a year of pastoral and youth work at St Pauls Parish Evansville Indiana.
Frank Remieres delivered the deciding hit in the 15th inning as Odd Fellows beat the Men's Union 3 to 2 in the first of two indoor games at Odd Fellows Hall. The Men's Union rebounded to win the second 6 to 4.
Anthony J. Nunes was elected president of the Bristol Portuguese American Men's Civic League at the annual meeting in Lincoln Hall. He succeeds Anthony da Ponte. Other officers include Vice President Manuel Sylvia, Treasurer John Andrade, Secretary Manuel Vargas Jr, Inside Guard Frank Perry, and Sergeant at Arms Joseph A. King. Board members are Manuel Vargas, Joseph Dennis, Anthony da Ponte, Charles Mello, and John Cordeiro.
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