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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
5
A reader Q and A outlines winter driving aids such as heated steering wheels and anti freezing compounds, notes highway building lags behind car growth, and cites copper license plates in Arizona. It also covers paved highway share, railroads benefiting from automotive freight, and farming vehicle ownership percentages.
Ohio State University starts with 800 acres and a new building costing 112000 dollars. The campus property is valued at 22000000 dollars, and annual enrollment has grown to 15000 students. Porto Rico school buildings described as white trimmed with green amid lush fields and hillsides.
Funeral services were held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for Paladino Di Donna a 63 year old recluse found frozen to death Wednesday by Bristol police in his three room Bradford street tenement. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery. The body was removed to his sister in law s home and survived by Rosalina his wife six children and two sons in law. Di Donna a native of Scafati Italy had lived in Bristol since 1909 and worked many years at National Indian Rubber Company retiring in 1931.
Two Vienna physicians announced a synthetic purified bee sting fluid for therapeutic use in rheumatism. They claim controlled stings can provide relief and have prepared a standardized preparation for patient treatment.
Colt Memorial High School announces honor roll for six weeks ending December 7. Principal Edward J Fitzgerald lists 90 percent achievers Esther Hazen and Robert Tourigney with others at 85 and 80 percent, including many students from 1935 to 1937 classes.
The Central Federation of Labor endorsed a bill for unemployment insurance sponsored by Minnesota Congressman Lundein, also proposing old age pensions, at Electricians Hall in Providence. The Second Roosevelt Ball received endorsement with a cooperative committee appointed. Charles F. Monahan was re elected to the Legislative Committee.
A nostalgic poem envisions a maker of dreams using radio to spread music and nature’s sounds. It promises to lift sick and sorrowful hearts and cheer the elderly with gentle, moss scented dreams.
In Marseilles a new district develops within the existing old town, creating a distinct atmosphere amid winding alleys and tight passageways. The juxtaposition highlights differences between the two urban areas as the development progresses.
The Better Housing Campaign reports of repair jobs under contemplation, as recorded by canvassers, are now at the Committee's Headquarters in the Federal Building. Contractors may call in the morning 9 to 12 or afternoon 1 to 4. the Secretary will provide data and information.
During the Five Years War 1805 1870 Paraguay battled Brazil Argentina and Uruguay in the War of the Triple Alliance. The national population fell to one fifth of prewar numbers as men and boys fought and Spartan women took up arms. Land ceded to allies totaled 56000 square miles.
Prices for vegetables and fruits have varied little with bargains in cabbage cauliflower celery onions and potatoes. Meat prices remain moderate with exceptions like spinach high. eggs are a strong value in the fifty cent class. lamb beef and pork stay reasonable. Several menus use fresh market items and include baked liver with salt pork mashed potatoes buttered turnips bread and butter tea or coffee, with options like seafood cocktail baked ham candied sweet potatoes and squash pie.
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