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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1932
Page
2
Building and location notices listed for February 23 1932 reference properties on Easterbrooks Block Hope Street and two Wood Street sites including 646 and 467 Wood Street. Official postings indicate inspection and compliance details.
Town Council and Chamber of Commerce created a New Industries Committee in fall 1931. A sub committee to draft policy met yesterday for the first time, with members from within and outside the original group, as the policy for the larger body is awaited.
Michael J Tobin retires from the longstanding undertaking business. Mrs V J deRocha underwent acute appendicitis surgery at Truesdale Hospital. Edgehill Temple social follows a Pythian Sisters meeting. Elmer S Mapes attends National Superintendent's Association convention in Washington. Vernon A Gray and Roswell S Bosworth sang in a Memorial Hall concert. Kearney Post and Ladies Auxiliary prepare for Newport district meeting. Visitors from Brooklyn NY and Howard RI join local families. Dr Howard W Church officiates as greyhound judge at the Boston Dog Show. Emil Jamiel of Newport Rotary to speak at local club on newspaper experiences. Forth District Court session canceled for holiday. local schools and post office closed. Forum on low mood postponed to next week with Reginald Dimond talk. Dettance Engine & Hose Company aids a fire on Prime Senator Pxra Dixon property at Pappasquash. blaze contained before summer cottage. Burnside Lodge will host Washington birthday commemorations at AR Hall with Rev Anthony R Parshles speaking. New Pagland Tel & Tel Co to cut work schedules by half a day starting March 4 due to reduced workload.
Died in Peedermick Flo on February 21 aged 46 Cornell Ano of Cornell. Funeral from his late residence 13 Burton Street Wednesday February 24 at St Marys Church Wood Street at 9 am. Relatives and friends are invited.
A birthday party Saturday evening celebrated Mrs Joseph F Pannone at 143 Bradford Street. Over 50 guests from town and nearby cities attended. Music included Jazzopators and vocal selections by Anne Madeiros. Bill Caddock and Harold Mallette performed on banjo and guitar. Refreshments were served by Mrs Charles Correia and Providence guests Rachel Lepore Velma Bonneau Lucy Naso wore green and white aprons.
Doric Club news shows Capt Paul Herzig and Mat Cahoon leading the pinnacle tournament with eight wins and two losses. Walter Simmons and Earle Ho MacKenzie trail with six wins and four losses, while John Hadfield and Frank Straight struggle at two and eight. Ham Remuieres and George Moore gain momentum with outside practice as Charlie Arnold and Walter Briggs, new to the game, show strong improvement. standings follow.
Bristol Colt Alumni Association met Friday to plan a formal dance on an April evening. James C Ruggiero led the arrangements with assistants Maasano Goff De Moore Dwyer and Nerone ex officio. A $25 donation balanced the academic awards funded at Colt Memorial High School for scholastic achievement to be presented at June graduation.
February 25 Thursday evening events at Gue teras House with Oriental Supper. March 2 regular Netopian Society meeting at Gueras House followed by a social evening.
A fragmentary discussion traces the word egg through proverbs across cultures. It notes sayings about substituting eggs, breaking eggs to make omelets, and mentions references from China France Rome and other traditions highlighting eggs in language.
A Bristol reader argues against a town commissary, citing economic history and labor realities. He recalls debates with Gen Callan, notes past mills in Pawtuxet Valley, and warns that unreliable promises of new industry harm workers and taxpayers. He urges harmony with Public Aid and caution toward experiments.
A Bristol reader voices firm opposition to a proposed commissary for the tower on Bristol. He argues the town faces unemployment and urges aid to the poor and struggling taxpayers, warning against burdens on the community and stressing moral duty to help those in need.
A Providence Evening Bulletin clipping from February 20 highlights the role of a community minded clergyman in town affairs. The letter to Mr Bosworth expresses a desire to share beliefs about civic parish duties and public service.
Frederick A. Wilmot argues that clergymen must engage in relief efforts amid unemployment. He cites Canon Shatford of Montreal and notes the pulpit alone cannot bear the burden. The piece defends clergy involvement in feeding and clothing the needy as central to Christian duty.
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