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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1932
Page
4
A look at how the threat of a father’s return has faded in changing family dynamics. The piece argues today’s dads are partners and mentors rather than feared disciplinarians, requiring restraint, education, and individualized child-rearing.
Captain Leo H. Dominick of Wahpeton North Dakota argues the kindergarten is essential in public education. He urges small communities to add kindergarten when feasible and invites them to contact the National Kindergarten Association in New York for guidance and free materials.
A Budget Commission head resigns citing a desire to keep members separate from administrative bodies of the Town. The Byfield School faces discontinuation of its training school for 1932 1933 due to low enrollment and curriculum expansion, with trustees and town finances under review by the School Board and Budget Commission.
RS MAEL YOUNGS of Providence learned she won the 198th automobile in a nationwide Creme contest aired on the Columbia network. The 12 year Mason Box Company bookkeeper selected her birthday as the prize day and chose from a Ford Chevrolet or Plymouth.
The League of Nations bowling standings show Ao Ethier top with a high single 141 and high three strings 39. Team high series totals 1515 led by the League of Nations squad.
Doris W. McCray explains ancient Egyptian practices of evaporative cooling. Porous trays filled with water rested on straw beds and cooled overnight, forming a thin ice film by morning. similar methods were observed among Indian natives today.
Robert Morris financier of the American War for Independence and pivotal congressman. Born January 31, 1734 in Liverpool, he built immense wealth in Philadelphia and financed key Washington campaigns including the Trenton action. He served as Continental Congress official, urged Hamilton’s treasury role, and later faced debtors prison before his death in 1806.
The clash on January 18, early in the American Revolution, is noted by writers as the war’s first conflict. British troops killed one person and wounded three after destroying a liberty pole erected by the Sons of Liberty.
The Royal Diamond Jubilee marks the sixty year reign of Queen Victoria with the ascent to the throne on June 20 1887 and a commemorative diamond jubilee service held at St Pauls Cathedral on June 20 1897 reflecting royal celebration.
The Colt Memorial High basketball team reversed a Tuesday loss to Providence Trade by dominating Friday’s game against South Kingstown. Colt held the lead throughout and prevailed by a wide margin after trailing in the Trade contest 26 to 25.
With first place in a deadlock Colt and South Kingstown face tougher paths. Colt has played five of seven away, while South Kingstown has four at home and two away, leaving Colt with a harder remainder. Warren High looms as a major test for South Kingstown in Wakefield.
Colt Alumni defeated South Kingstown Town Team 28 to 25 at the Y M C A in a rare defeat for South Kingstown this season. Colt High and its graduates then prepared for a second showdown against South Kingstown High at Guiteras Gym. Al Diodati won the State amateur boxing 147 lb title after outboxing Johnny McVeigh and scoring a KO over Jimmy Dawson in Providence. Merchants bowling league resumes with Scribes facing Night Hawks and Pill Rollers meeting Senators as rivals seek revenge.
The text argues that the correct term for the U S coin is cent, not penny. It notes penny is inherited from England and claims a penny would equal two cents, since a cent is one hundredth of a dollar and a penny would be two such fractions.
The article notes the first gladiatorial combats in Rome in 244 B C during the funeral of the father of Marcus and Decius Brutus. The event marks an early development in public spectacle and Roman ritual. The text preserves that the forum hosted these combats as part of the funeral rites.
A tone poem is an elaborate orchestral work that describes characters or scenes with descriptive music and little fixed form. It allows freedom of expression within a single extended musical piece.
Henry Battcher died Saturday at his home after a long illness and a head injury from a 1930 fall. Born September 12, 1839 in Ericshoff Germany, he sailed to New York as a youth and married Susan Cole in 1866. He worked 40 years at National India Rubber Co before retiring in 1910 and left two sons Albert and Reinhard, 11 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral was today at 3 PM from 190 Wood Street with Rev Nelson Kelogg officiating.
Frank Townsend Kinnicutt 76 of 963 Hope street died in his sleep at home. Born Barrington November 29 1856 he worked at National India Rubber Company until 1927 then as gardener for Colts estate. Survived by wife Minnie Lindsey, son George L Kinnicutt daughter Mrs Leroy D Bell and granddaughter Louise L Bell. Services 2 pm tomorrow at his residence with Rev H S Graetz, burial in North Cemetery.
A Saturday afternoon and evening program featured moving pictures illustrated songs and vaudeville with strong applause. Notable acts included 13 year old Ethel Kelly, tramp Frank Buchart, and performers Thomas B. Lavey John Dennis Amos Trudeau John Collard Thomas Hughes John Bryan and Eddie Meehan. Prizes awarded: first Thomas Hughes second John Bryan third Eddie Meehan.
Albert Mott and Miss Minnie Greene were married last Thursday evening at the parochial residence of St. Ann's Church in Fall River. The couple, with many friends, begin their life together. Mott is a three year employee at Quirk Brothers grocery store.
James Hammill, who has been in Jamaica since Christmas and was in Port Antonio during the recent earthquake, arrived home yesterday.
Charles B Rockwell and his son Charles B Rockwell Jr are visiting Pinehurst North Carolina while the younger Rockwell recovers from an illness contracted at Hilles School in Pottstown Pennsylvania. The father expects to return home early next week.
The annual ball will be held Friday evening at Grand Army Hall as the last social before Lent. Chris ties Union Orchestra will perform Irish airs before the Grand March. The ball is run by a large committee including E C Morrissey as Floor Director and P J Colton as Assistant Floor Director.
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