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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1936

Page

2

Bucking a Stone Wall in WPA Relief Debate

The Town Council presses to modify a WPA provision that keeps relief lists loaded and burdens town finances. The council president notes little outside interest, as Governor and WPA head show little enthusiasm. Senators Glass and Carter Glass are cited as examples of principled standouts against tough odds.

R. J WPA Congress David Goliath Senator Glass NRA Carter Glass Virginia

Bristol Scouts Celebrate Cub Day During Boy Scout Week

As part of Boy Scout Week the Bristol Troops held Cub Day with Pack No 14 in Scout Hall performing games and stunts. A parents night was postponed due to severe cold. Activities include upcoming movie show, pack inspection, and Scout Sunday church services with artifacts distributed to veterans at the Soldiers Home.

Boy Scouts of America Bristol Pack No 14 Scout Hall Joseph A. Arouca Recreation Hall Holywood Reynolds School State Armory Church Street Barrington Warren Awashonks Herd PAWS Herd Charles H. Reed Jeonard Abenante Anthony Wmonofo Israel Osofsky Tevis Maynard Shulman

Local church groups and clubs schedule meetings around Bristol

Ivy Guild of St Michael's Church meets tonight in Holmes House. Hope Circle 20 D of L holds a special Friday meeting at the K of C Hall. Ladies Aid Society of State Street M E Church meets at Mrs Fred Blaisdale's home. B T A Entertainment Association executive committee meets at Dr A M Merriman's home. Engagement announced for Alice Agnes Silva to John Tufarolo Jr. Various church and civic events noted including Rotary Club, Taft School Club, and Bristol Lodge activities. Government tax outreach planned with Internal Revenue Deputy visits. James Caldwell to assist at Bristol Post Office Feb 14. Final plans for Knights of Pythias meeting with Grand Chancellor visit and 43rd birthday banquet at Hotel Belvedere. Washington's Birthday observed at Hotel Belvedere with D A R spring conference announced for March 18–19 at Providence Biltmore.

Internal Revenue Joseph W. Broderick Broderick James C. Caldwell Bristol Burside Lodge Knights of Pythias Mello Building Nicholas Piccone Howard Lodge Fast Providence Tome Row Mello Belvedere Seus Washington Providence Biltmore Charles O. F. Thompson Edward D. Kunz Everett P. Church Mabel Salisbury John W. Church

Two Fast Games Slated In Bristol Basketball League

Bristol Basketball League schedules two key second half games for Thursday night. Cup Defenders face Sons of Italy in the opener while Olympian Club meets St Michael's in the second contest. Both leading the half standings with strong lineups and veteran coaches guiding the clubs.

WPA Sons of Italy St. Michael's Joseph A. Riccio Joe Murgo St. Angelo Securo Joe Bruno River Cardoza Travcers Kenneth Weaver Tubby Gorham King Manchester Rische Brown Flash Ferreira Paul Thompson Ralph Gallo Julio Borges Pete Magee Mike Delco

Pioneering mechanic Huestis dies after long career in Warren

John Huestis a Summerside Canada native and longtime Warren resident who helped found the Bristol garage and contributed to early automobile repair. Survived by son J Floyd Huestis daughter Mrs Eugene S Byone brother William Huestis eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral conducted by Rev Joseph S Pennepacker with burial in North cemetery. Bearers named from town and Warren connections.

Joseph S. ‘Pennepacker Methodist Church Warren North J. Henry Tuplin Samuel J. Smith, Jr William Rubery Harry Yeo Attleboro Mass Huestis Eugene Heibécker Hope Stret Alfred M. Merriman Mr. Huestis Summerside Prince Edwards Island Canada Thomas P Hannah Huestis Aus Lucretia Tiplin Hema National India Rubber Company Bristol Eugene S. Ryone Hertan Fart Rubber Company J. Floyd Huestis Eugene S. Byone William Huestis Prince Edward Island State Street M. E. Church

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Sabe George R. McCarthy James F. Duffy Easterbrooks Tulip F. Xavier John Malsano Wood St Perry's Spa Hope St T. J. Connery Wood and State Streets Cavenss Omar Rirdee W Ivy Guild St Michael's Church Holmes House Hope Circle No. 20 Ladies Aid Society of the State Street M. E. Church Fred Blaisdale Constitution Street B. T. A. Entertainment Association Dr. A. M. Merriman Manuel Silva Wood Street Alice Agnes John Tufarolo, Jr John Turfarolo B . MacDougall Bradford Street Jane Brown Memorial Hospital Mary Colt Gross Providence Rotary Club Hotel Belvedere Joseph C. Hagan Taft School Club S. Brightman Hagan Division of Probation, Parole and Crime Statistics Herbert J. Humphreys Congregational Woman's Missionary Society of Rhode Island Jamet DaXenbstetn Richmond Street Anna Marra Rose Quatruopalo Jans Quatruop Memoriam Ellen Smith Wright Amos Wright Grace Dorchester Mutual Firens. Co Boston BE. L. Watson Co., Inc Weylhosset Street R. L H. E. Burgess H. E. Swinson New Meadow Road High Street Tel. Conn Linden Rise H. Delen Ben Porsi’s P. Colt H. Dew. Allen James B. Tee Campanella Bros Tel Carmine C. Carvaturo Phoenix Makowsky’s Ti Vie Providence Tae New York Teac Statemoms Buffington’s Drag Store Hope Street Mailano’s Store New England OF New Insurance Dar Néuredt Life Insurance Trust Mlimber Federal Depositsinsurance Corporation the Babbitt House K. OF C Bristol, R. 1 HOTEL Marlton 8Th Street Fifth Avenue Washington Square W. Hatfield
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