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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1934
Page
2
Local business leaders and patrons welcome Mr. Vail’s plan to fund a new motion picture theater on the former site if the town leases it. Council President William Hangevine supports a town meeting vote, noting benefits to merchants and local labor, and revival of community entertainment at “their own” theater.
Chairman Doran of the Budget Commission asserts it would harm the town’s governance for the council and committee to draft identical budget figures. He emphasizes the committee’s independence and avoidance of council influence to preserve credibility with taxpayers.
An ornate wedding in Bristol joins Vass Sarah Suk and Alfred Levy in a ceremony led by Rabbi Morton Goldberg at Tempte Park. Attendants include Rose Soh, Tess, and bridesmaids from Kawell Massachusetts to Fall River, with ushers Edward Levy and friends from Bristol and nearby cities.
The ceremony featured a white crepe gown with Italian silk veil and a bridal bouquet of calla lilies. The maid of honor wore pale orange rhinestone attire with a matching turban, and talisman roses accompanied the bride. A Temple Beth El reception followed, 8 to 12 pm. The newlyweds travel to New York and Philadelphia then plan to reside in East Greenwich where the groom works.
In St Marys Church this morning an anniversary mass honored the late Mrs Nora Cashin. Various community groups held events, dances, and social gatherings across Bristol with local officials, clubs, and schools observing Washingtons birthday and other civic activities.
The undersigned express sincere thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown during the recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes sent to the family of Lindorfe Ferreira Garcia.
Daniel E. Dwyer entertained a large group Wednesday at his Oliver Street home for Hope Circle No. 70 Daughters of Isabella. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Nellie Connors Mrs. A F DAngelo and Mrs. Eva Burke.
Herbert B Burnham Jr was elected president of the Rhode Island Christian Endeavor Union at its 48th annual convention held at Calvary Baptist Church Providence. Alpha Chapter First Congregational Bristol won best attendance for fifth year. Eleanor Rae assisted Russell J Blair in a clinic. Wayne Smith Wendell Marshman served as pages. John D Dimond III led as president and Rachel Guthrie was secretary.
Salvatore Cavallaro, 33, of 133 Bradford Street, received facial and hand abrasions and a right shoulder injury after his machine overturned on Wood Street when it skidded and hit a curb. He was treated by Dr. John Bernardo. An anniversary mass at St Marys Church for the late Mrs Sarah McCool was postponed to Monday at 8 15 AM. Nora E Dwyer sang two soprano solos at yesterday’s patriotic exercises at the State House in Providence with Mrs Frank A Rounds at the piano.
In The American Weekly issued with the Boston Sunday Advertiser on Feb 25, a feature critiques Japanese bankers as moral and professional failings. The piece frames Japan as a case study in high finance misdeeds, contrasting cultural expectations with observed conduct.
A young pygmy elephant at the London Zoo is reported to love bananas and eats about 150 daily. The creature’s fondness for the fruit is highlighted in a brief zoo note.
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