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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1932
Page
3
The installment analyzes past and present population stats and forecasts future trends. It notes Bristol is distant from Providence for major commuting yet highlights niches: land seekers, summer-home seekers near water, and the wealthy seeking country estates. It suggests Bristol target these groups for growth.
The article discusses designing a town plan around inhabitants, noting population growth laws apply to larger units and Bristol’s growth is shaped by artificial influences. It presents past Bristol populations at decade marks and estimates future trends to 1970, highlighting likely growth in the northern and eastern parts of the town and possible commuter settlement outside the core area.
Reynolds School pupils from Mrs S W Hopkins 6A staged Brother Hood and His Family last Friday. The program included a flag salute and Star Spangled Banner followed by a scene set in an American City with named characters and varied student roles.
Coke is the carbonaceous material left after heat drives off fluids and bituminous elements from coal. It is to coal what charcoal is to wood, with a general coal coke yield of about 55 to 75 percent by weight.
Hi Ho of Chinatown argues that a statue of a great man should depict magnificence without personal likeness to avoid blame, a view echoed in the Washington Star. The statement emphasizes art criticism concerns and the enduring value of idealized representation.
The quote argues a poet must justify love beyond charm, defining why a beloved exists and expressing love using a philosophical vocabulary, here alluding to Plotinus. It emphasizes reasoning alongside emotion as essential to poetic duty.
Cut flowers last longer when a pinch of salt or baking soda is added to the water. Split the stems and recut them daily to keep их sap flow strong and petals fresh.
A short quotation attributes to Henry Ward Beecher noting laws and institutions drift unless refreshed like clocks that need cleansing and winding to keep pace with time. The remark emphasizes reform and vigilance in legal systems.
A large ceremony will mark the dedication of a memorial tablet with attendance expected from many prominent figures. Details include speakers, a procession, and attendees from local organizations and civic groups.
The text records a dedication honoring service members with prayers and hymns led by The Hon Henry I Stevens and The Right Reverend Granville G Bennett. It lists hymns and prayers including God of our Fathers and Prayer of Thanksgiving, and references passing souls and eternal life.
Boy Scouts week opens with Scout Sunday services and cemetery honors for deceased Scouts. National Commander Henry L Stevens is dubbed Honorary Tenderfoot. district officials run the oath ceremony and a color detail assists at the Belvedere Hotel.
Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a monthly meeting at Franklin Street headquarters where members dressed in colonial costumes performed A Colonial Garden Party. The cast included Hostess Mistress Mary Martin and guests like Gen George Washington and Mistress Martha Jefferson with Miss Sarah Bosworth singing and Miss Mabel B Salisbury as accompanist. A Kettle Drum tea from Washington era was prepared and served by several hostesses and poured by Mrs Wardwell and Miss Almy.
Feb 9 chicken salad supper at St Marys Church auditorium hosted by parish ladies. Feb 11 Epworth League annual supper in State Street M E Church vestry. Feb 12 P T A meeting with moving pictures at Colt Memorial Auditorium. Feb 16 Court Whist at Guiteras House for Netopian Society charity. Feb 18 Bean Supper at Mt Hope Chapter O E S Grand Army Hall. Feb 21 patriotic program by Rotary Club at Colt Memorial auditorium. Feb 22 Washington Ball 84th annual at Bristol Casino. Feb 25 Supper at Guiteras House hosted by Congregational Club.
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