03 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1933
Page
1
A garbled column fragment discusses timely topics concerning town welfare and readers are invited to send written comments. The readable text emphasizes community interest and civic engagement and signals a resident-focused public notes style.
Maurice C. Smith Jr thanks the Bristol community for its cooperation and financial help. He notes subscriptions totaling about $50,000 and acknowledges residents’ self sacrifice in achieving the goal.
A Washington Evening Star note urges studying lighting outdoors rather than indoors, noting natural objects reflect light differently by bark and position. It advises checking homes on gloomy days before purchase to gauge appearance and suggests individual adaptability affects outcomes.
The article describes mouthbrooding fish species known as Mouthbremlers. It explains breeding behavior where a female carries eggs in her mouth to hatch, with variations among species such as the Ruby Jewel and Tiktpias and timelines from weeks to over a month.
The text extols Stockholm’s surroundings Lake Malaren with wooded shores meadows and chateaus nearby ancient Strangnas with a 1201 Gothic Cathedral and bishop’s palace used as a school where Gustavus Vasa was elected king in 1528 Another nearby town Sigluna adds to the region’s appeal.
The text notes French Huguenots arrived after the Edict of Nantes, with Troy and several colonies settling along the Santee River in South Carolina, the James River near Richmond, and the Pamlico River area. It mentions leading soldiers, merchants, and literati among the settlers and references an Indian War era in 1711.
A young girl recalls Linnies eye surgery with her sister Clara describing a sleep-inducing procedure. The child asks if it hurt and learns a hole was punched in the eye, with comfort given to avoid pain.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Traveling Studio visits the Pastime Theatre for a noon screen test on Tuesday for Rhode Island girls over 18. Twelve finalists will be tested with the winner named Miss Rhode Island to compete nationally and possibly tour Culver City studios. The unit costs $150,000 to build and will be open for public inspection at Bristol with fans allowed to tour the equipped studio and sound facilities.
Local parish basketball clash features St Michael's Red Jackets against St Pauls Galahad at the parish house. Bristol’s five aim to extend a strong record amid a likely large crowd, with key playmakers and defensive battles noted in a tense league contest.
The Bristol Town Team played two full games totaling 86 minutes with one lineup change. They defeated East Providence B 45-25, then faced East Providence A after the latter failed to appear, with Brown University center Marshall and players Riley Duarte Basler and Riker contributing. In the final period East Providence pulled away to win 39-25, amid fan acclaim for the Bristol squad.
Friday and Saturday screenings present The All American a Universal football drama mixing action with a love story. The cast includes Red Cagle Frane Nevers Albie Booth Marchy Schwartz Jerri Dalrymple and others with an early star roster headed by Richard Arlen.
Fifteen students are listed on the Oliver School honor roll for the recent term. Names include Cathleen Baten, Josephine Ahate, Charlotte Suzman, Domenia DiVaura, Alzira Roderiques, Cornelius Donato, Florence Bush, Olga Texedira, Priscile Brelsford, Mary Escobar, Stephen da Costa, Domenic Grima, and Mari Paradiso.
Edwin B. Tilley as administrator presents his first and final account for Annie H. Tilley estate. The case includes credit from real estate sales and is set for February 20 1933 at 10 AM in the Bristol Probate Court Room for consideration. Notice to be published fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phenix.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reference to a copyyor at Devon in Atal on February 25, 1830. The text includes garbled phrases and possible place names, with no clear event or outcome.
The Bristol Sheriff issues a public auction notice for the property tied to Morris Plan Company of Rhode Island against Anna Alesi and Frank Pagano. The sale, originally set for August 6 1932, is continued to February 11 1933 at 11:00 A M in Bristol County Court House daylight-saving time.
A public auction in Bristol County Court House Bristol Rhode Island on February 18 1933 at 10 a m will sell the attached and levied real estate against Domenico De Cristofaro alias John Doe Angello Panzarella alias Richard Roe and Cosimo F Mainella alias Peter Roe. The sale follows a September 17 1932 levy in the Morris Plan Bank of Rhode Island case 169744 in the District Court 6th Judicial District Providence. The property includes Lot No 4 Prospect Heights Plat East Malin Road block plans and adjacent parcels in Bristol.
The notice advertises radiator upgrades and repairs promising efficient heat delivery day and night. It claims to train heating systems and offer installations at contemporary, affordable prices.
Mortgagee announces sale of personal property by order of the mortgagee and present owner. Joseph A Hammill named as attorney for transferee and present owner. Sale date set with notice to occur February 8 1933 at Bristol Rhode Island location 149 State Street Bristol Rhode Island.
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