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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1934
Page
2
The piece argues for due process before government cancellations of air mail contracts, urging a neutral court review of fraud claims. It defends Will Rogers and Lindbergh from critics and warns against expanding federal power eroding citizen rights.
A fire at the electric motor shop in the rear of George A Bacon’s home at 642 Wood Street damaged the building and many tools, batteries, and motors. Bacon had noted a ceiling motor sounded odd that morning but did not check it before the blaze required a general alarm and drew in Bristol’s four fire companies.
Coming events list two fundraisers. A Turkey Supper on February 28 at the Masonic Temple under Hope Chapter OES auspices. A Thursday March 15 Chicken Salad Supper at State Street M E Church hosted by Epworth League.
The Tiger Patrol of Troop 4 met Wednesday at 4 pm with color guard and flag salute. Herbert Eisenstadt and Maynard Shulman won the bacon game. plans for the next meeting were set. meeting adjourned at 6 pm led by Tevis Shusman with several patrol members present.
The league lists February and March matchups among Walnuts Peanuts Cocoa nuts Beechnuts with games scheduled February 23 March 2 March 16 March 23 and March 30 plus an April 6 date between Peanuts Walnuts Cocoanuts Beechnuts and Beechnuts Peanuts Walnuts Cocoanuts.
Local notices detail a Bristol high school alumni meeting at Colt Memorial High School, Mite Society gathering at Mrs George Marshalls Home, and a spaghetti dinner committee chaired by Philip Sansone for Princess Elena Lodge. Fire crews battled a Warren blaze leaving three on duty. Parish whist party and ice boating on Bristol Harbor mark civic life as residents engage in charity, education, and recreation.
In an exclusive Boston Sunday Advertiser serialization beginning February 18, Aimee McPherson recounts romances and two divorces. She details her troubles with Dave and how he wooed her, offering a personal, tell‑all account.
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