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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1934

Page

4

Meiggs Elected Attendance Officer By Bristol School Board

The Bristol School Committee elected Sheriff James F Meiggs attendance officer for the next calendar year starting January 2, defeating a two vote minority. The meeting discussed political pressure from the Democratic Town Committee and noted Meiggs will face likely replacement by former Sheriff John Healey, amid debates on dual office holding and new school by laws.

James F. Meiggs Democratc James F. Pierce Hugh Kelley Meiggs Bristol County Senate John Healey Warren Grand Committee Healey Bristol Vincent Saviano Kelley Charles B Rockwell George L. Howe Madwell Barros Mary J. Condon Harry W Hunro Munro General Assembly S E Fasano Henry Jasiello Hamill Elmer S. Mapes Rockwell State Commission of Education Walter E. Ranger Josephine B. Conrick Guneral Conrick Bristol Publicc Elizabeth Bernard E. S Mapes Conricks Edward J. Fitzgerald Guitéras Colt High Colt High School Schol Board

Christmas Tomatoes Add Color and Flavor to Holiday Menus

A holiday guidance piece celebrates red tomatoes as festive, offers two recipes. Scalloped Tomatoes and Pecans layers tomatoes pecans and cheese with buttered crumbs baked at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes serving six. Tomato and Cauliflower Puree blends strained tomatoes with cauliflower, consommé and onions in a creamy soup serving six.

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Local groups brighten Bristol children with Yuletide gifts

More than 400 Bristol children were delighted by festive events hosted by several local organizations. Pope Circle No 70 Daughters of Isabella, the Protel Portuguese American Civic League, and the Italian Socialites organized parties with Santa Claus, toys, candy, and refreshments. The Bristol Telephone Operators through the Shine Fund aided 33 families with food, clothing, toys, and candy, aided by an annual whist fundraiser and a donated car for deliveries.

Bristol Pope Circle No 70 Daughtersoot Isabella Protel Portuguese- American Civic League Conmbas Hathoon State Street Chilldren Santa Claus Pitts Marie Vermette Lena Ingram Edna Dubuc Marguerite DuPont Aileen D Moore Elizabeth Goulart Nora E Dwyer Abwe TI Svovia Lincoln Hall Civic League Party Mary Corte Mary George Eleanor Paiva Brito Jose Evelyn Jiny Kathleen Brito Wilhemina Sylvia Helen Dennis Rose George Helen George Gilda Costa Joseph H. Almeida Old Eagle Hall Makowsky Jeannette Panzarella Belvedere Little Mass Louise Anna Notreangelo Mass Carmella Castmottr Mary Tamaro Anthony Bruno Rose Monofo Panzarella Sunshine Fund Yuletide George Lee Mabel Lee Warren Marguerite Christensen Dorothy M. Foster Frances Byrnes Marie Celone

Mileage Tips For Car Interior Cleaning Habits

J F Winchester SA E supervisor of motor vehicle equipment at Colonial Beacon Company explains how cleanliness extends an automobile’s life. He covers leather upkeep avoiding gasoline, cloth upholstery care with vacuuming soap and warm water, brushing when dry, and prompt spot removal with service station products.

J. F. Winchester S.A.E Colonial Beacon Company

Fall River Triumphs In Close Game One Over Townles

Fall River edged Townles 23 to 22 in game one of a two game benefit series for the Kearney Post Christmas Fund.

Kearney Fall River Townles Colt Memorial High School East Greenwich Academy Guiteras Kearney Post Fall River A. A Dave Hart Bristol Town Teaa Hart Twins Mansi Lemaire Bristol Carvaturo Colt Securo Dreyer Alfano Ping Dow Nickerson East Greenwich A. A F T J Hart D Hart McKlwain C. Flannery Knott Mooney D Perry Rf Ferreira Borges Leclerc Colt Memorial F del Piano F Securo F Simmons F Carvaturo Bruno Turillo Romano

Accident Is an Absurd Name for Gun Deaths in Homes

Alice Park argues that many child gun fatalities result from household guns left accessible. She cites clips from 1934 showing children under 15 fatally affected by guns kept at home, urging criminal recklessness charges and removal of firearms from beds and drawers.

California New York City Alice Park Western Press Committee Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto

Bristol 25 Years Algo Selected Excerpts Reprinted

A retrospective feature curates selected excerpts from the Bristol 25 Years Algo project drawing on Phoenix files spanning a quarter of a century. The compilation highlights key milestones, notable figures, and influential developments shaping the era.

Phoenix Files

Christmas Night Owls Party Noted by Local Club

December 24 1909 Christmas observed by the Night Owls with St Nick James Nolan, Charles West performing We Won’t Go Home Till Morning R J Anderson lecturing on Why Women Should Vote and That Talka tive Man. Donations gifted and homebound plans noted with humor and local travel scenes.

James Nolan St. Nick Charles West R. J. Anderson Mr. Brown Alaska Brown China T. D. Pipe Mr. Anderson Kemph Jack Hazard John Flynn Cape Town

Kibitzers Hold Lead as Kibitzers Beat All Stars 3 1

Kibitzers stay atop Merchants Bowling League after a 3 1 victory over All Stars Friday evening. Lions also win 3 1 over Night Hawks to stay one game behind. Joe Paull tops scoring with a 128 high single and 345 series.

Kibitzers Merchants’ Bowling League All Stars Lions Night Hawks Joe Paull AFAR EELS Baths Merchants P. C Sevonaan Hawes Flanagan Paull Art. Guevremont McCaughey Mederios Ieee BS Joseph WI Sousak Waa Ingram Canning Ae Burke Ie Dunbar Maciel Seymour Burke Bullock Middleton Darling As

Cup Defenders League Standings and Match Highlights

In Cup Defenders League play on the Y Alleys Resolute defeated Enterprise to take top circuit position last Thursday. Columbia edged Rainbow as Sandy Matroni rolled 128 for high single and Gene Mansi posted 364 for high three strings.

Resolute Ste Columbia i Seta Jf Rainbow Enterprise Resolute Columbia Sandy Matroni Gene Mansi Proto ._ Atk Sten Arruda Corriera E. Mansi A Pasquarelli Tils L. Mansi A. Bello P Camera Connery R. Abenante Romano A I Pasquarelli Ta Alfano L. Malafronte Mansi Capollo Rich Principe Marabello Bisbano M Mansi

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James F .Meiggs RES Ste The Night Owls Carl B. Rockwell, Jr University of Princeton Councilman Willam J. Tobin Holy Cross College James Tobin John H. Morrissey, Jr Brown University John H. Morrissey Morrissey James W Salisbury New York Byfield Street John Stowell Ymca Training School Springfield A. S Stowell M Maud Morton Mary Easterbrooks Helen Stowell Art L. Williams New Hampshire Grammar School Mitchell Walles School Cavanaugh Byfield Bache George Millard Alberta Morgan Millard Ann Page Dorchester Mutual Boston BE. L. Watson Co., Inc Weybosset Street Providence R. L Bristol Wood Yard Gabbs G. E. Garvin Richmond St Thames St Bristol District Nursing Association Hope Street Martha Graham Thyra ‘Carlson
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