Monthly Meeting Notice by Colt High School Library
The School Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting in the library of Colt High School on Monday evening.
06 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1931
Page
1
The School Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting in the library of Colt High School on Monday evening.
Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a Monday afternoon meeting at 56 Franklin Street with a shower for Ellis Island station and Rev. Anthony R. Parshley speaking on autographs. Hostesses include Mrs. Easterbrooks and others, followed by Washington's Birthday observance February 23 at the Hotel Belvedere with Rhode Island Historian John W. Haley presenting Land of Roger Williams, plus instrumental and vocal selections and a social period.
A benefit basketball game is set for next Wednesday evening February 11 between the Olympians of the YMCA and St Martins of Providence. The Olympians boast a fast season and the St Martins lineup includes several of the state’s fastest semi pro players. A preliminary game will precede the main event.
At the regular monthly meeting the council asked departments to submit minimal funding due to financial strains. They considered pulmotors for emergencies, renewed several milk licenses, and authorized sewer bond renewal. The body also granted event permits and noted cemetery maintenance expenditures totaling 1,193.46.
Milk licenses for 1931 are now ready for those who applied at last Tuesday's Town Council meeting.
The Democratic Town Committee met at the Hotel Belvedere to discuss filing candidates for town offices next Monday February 9. The Republican Town Committee will convene tonight to hear its interview panel report. Democratic and Republican caucuses are slated for February 18 and 20 respectively. Richard Burke was elected president of the Democratic Club with Thomas B Lavey as secretary and Thomas M McGrath as treasurer. J Francis McGrath addressed the meeting.
Bristol Branch of the American Red Cross reports total donations for drought relief at 551.31 dollars, with prior gifts listed including Miss H. B. Barns 50 dollars and multiple anonymous contributions, credited from Providence Chapter. The drive has drawn steady gifts over recent days.
The National India Rubber Co. basketball team travels to East Providence tomorrow to face the Fast Providence Town Team in Central Junior High School gym. Providence Townies, riding a three game win streak including victories over the Olympians and Gallahads, promise strong opposition. A 8 pm tip-off precedes the senior Boys' Club game.
A letter from Maria D Norris praises the Bristol Fire Department for their "wonderful work" during the Easterbrooks Block fire last Friday night. Chef Engineer John Grabert received a check as a token of appreciation, asking the cheque be distributed among the firemen.
Rev Wm C Darby preaches at 1030 morning service on Mr Lincoln's Faith in God. Sunday School at noon. Evening service at 7 PM.
The Bristol Rotary Club sponsors Cabaret de Paris on Wednesday and Thursday at the Naval Armory to benefit the Student Loan Fund. The venue will resemble a Paris nightclub with dimmed lighting, artistic stage setup, French costumes, and tables arranged for dancing. Tickets remain available through the main committee F R Dimond C C Getchell and Rev A R Parshley.
Case 14 describes a TB widow with ten children and a partially disabled son, seeking relief as only one working member supports a family of 11. Case 13 profiles a longtime N I R employee with suspected TB, reduced duties, a sick wife, and five children, deemed deserving of aid.
The Bristol Phoenix lists The General Relief Fund donation options including care of The Bristol Phoenix or Rev. A R Parshley, relief committee chairman. Subscriptions to date are noted.
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