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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1934
Page
4
Capt Halsey Chase reports Florida at peak tourist season with mild Miami temps and crowds. Miami Beach swells with beaches crowded, hotels full, and annual racing at Hialeah drawing three hundred thousand dollars daily in bets.
A host with ham at a dinner can elevate the dish by a new sauce. Spanish Ham Calls for dried or canned apricots, claret or port, and sugar to create a dish fit for royalty. The method includes parboiling ham, layering apricots, and finishing with a wine sauce and orange garnish.
Bristol town council allocates a 237729.88 budget and approves transfers and renewals while hearing reports from Health Officer Dr Dwyer and Police Chief Kavanaugh. Officials discuss tax anticipation borrowing, milk licenses, and eviction for rent arrears at Asylum Farm amid a note from NRA warnings and directory listings with New England Telephone interest.
The article discusses Rev Josiah Elenson in Dresden Ontario as the likely prototype of Uncle Tom. It notes his birth in Fort Tobacco Maryland, escape to Canada in 1828, ministry as a Methodist leader, and alleged influence on Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel. It mentions Stowe’s meetings in Boston and admiration by Queen Victoria.
The Boy Scout movement began in Britain with Sir Robert Baden-Powell, while in the United States Ernest Seton-Thompson started Woodcraft Indians in 1900 and The Sons of Daniel Boone followed. These groups merged into the Boy Scouts of America in 1912, aiming to train boys in good citizenship and stressing nonmilitary, nonpolitical, and interdenominational values.
A reflection argues that lasting global peace will come only after a prolonged phase of mutual understanding among nations. It stresses dialogue, empathy, and cooperative effort as essential steps toward a calm era.
The Greek historian Diodorus Sicilus notes that Egyptians viewed houses as temporary lodging and tombs as their lasting homes, reflecting a belief in life after death shaping domestic space.
Portuguese cork forests produce about half of the cork used globally, supporting a major industry in the region and boosting exports. The dense oak groves sustain harvest cycles and employment in rural areas while signaling Portugal’s key role in natural resource markets.
Stout Countit hosted 60 members and guests of the Mt Hope Girl Scout Leaders Association at St Michael's parish house. Ten scouts served the chicken pattie supper and helped with decorations in green and white. Dramatic sketches by Scout Council members followed the meal.
Town Clerk announces applications for Class C and Class C transfer licenses to keep and sell non intoxicating beverages under public laws. Hearing set for March 6, 1934, at 7 80 oclock in Burnside Memorial Building Council Chamber. remonstrants may be heard. W Church Town Clerk.
Bristol probate notices dated February 1934 announce first and final accounts for estates of John H. Tucker Hiram Burlingham Augustus P Duffy Edwin A Redding and Ellen F Kenney plus guardianship actions and mortgage petitions with hearings set for March 5 1934 and public notice in the Bristol Phenix. Executors include Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company Fifth Avenue Bank of New York and Domenico Mascolo among others with clerks John W Church listed.
Holidays at 5 40 P M January 1 and February 22 only Mail received at 6 20 7 10 A M 2 05 5 05 6 55 P M 6 55 P M train omitted Saturdays Sundays 8 05 A M 8 05 A M January 1 and February 22 only
Upcoming events include a Turkey Supper February 28 at the Masonic Temple hosted by Mt. Hope Chapter O E S a March 10 dance at the B T A Armory sponsored by Battery B a March 14 Chop Suey Supper at First Baptist Church run by World Wide Guild and a March 17 dance at the State Armory foot of Church Street by Battery C 243rd C A with details on venues and organizers.
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