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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1937
Page
2
The editorial argues that enlarging the Supreme Court to six extra members would corrupt the court’s impartiality and criticizes the plan as a near dictator-like act. It urges readers to contact their Congressman and Senators to express their views.
Dear Mr Bosworth corrects a Phoenix item on the Community Crafts and Hobbies meeting noting it was all women and inviting men. The group covers leathercraft wood earning photography bookbinding embroidery sewing and more and aims to share craft and collecting interests with meetings likely at Franklin Street.
Seismographs across the globe log about twenty five quakes each day with roughly four felt by people. Land shaking events causing damage occur on average about once every eight days.
Community groups meet at homes and lodges as the Mite Society of First Baptist plans a Tuesday meeting with Mrs Emma Bullock on Hope Street. Local officials discuss budget figures with Fire Chief Anderson and SAR administrator Mascola. Scouts pass sewing and signaling tests while a travelogue is given at St Albans Lodge. Local leaders propose a WW memorial plan to the Town Council.
Barrington edged Colt 21 to 20 in a tight Class C contest at Barrington Tuesday night. Sousa and Turllo stifled Barrington early while Dryer and Pansa kept Colt ahead, but Barrington surged with a 10 point run to close the first period and take a one point lead.
Bristol night school attendance dropped due to employment and warm weather. Graduation will be held Feb 16, with day schools resuming after winter recess. WPA funds allow Hayman school evenings. repairs planned at Oliver Reynolds Walley schools. various community groups to use facilities.
A historical note recalls how the rowan tree and its fruit were once imbued with extraordinary powers by the uneducated and superstitious. It laments the lingering superstition while stating practical use of the fruit should now be forgotten with ancient beliefs.
Boston Sun Sunday Advertiser previews a new series by a girl reporter Ann Marsters. She writes of her experiences while working in pictures at Hollywood, starting with the February 14 installment.
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