Comparison of 1931 and 1932 appropriation totals
The article analyzes how the 1932 requested total from the Town Council compares to last year’s call and notes adjustments for aid and state borrowing. It details the impact of including public aid and other items and discusses anticipated changes at the financial town meeting driven by Budget Commission recommendations and taxpayer sentiment.
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Financial Town Meeting
Department of Public Aid
Chestnut Street
Budget Commission
Price controls in brocers move toward standard rates
Public agitation leads to setting standard prices among the brokers and a department backed system of careful price checks. The effort aims to serve a useful public purpose through orderly market behavior and oversight.
Social notes and arrivals from the town and region
Miss Persis M Dolloff of Somerville Mass visits Miss Slade on Hope street. Kermit R Graetz of Indiana visits his brother Rev Bert Graetz in town. Edward LeClerc starts a daily express Boston to Warren to this town. Mr and Mrs J Winthrop DeWolf stay at the Barbizon Plaza in New York. Cold weather boosts skating on local ponds. Mr and Mrs Oscar Pivin welcome daughter Jeanette Eva born at Truesdale Hospital Taunton River. Bristol Chapter I A R Whist at Chapter House on Franklin Street. Alice B Alms chairs committee. Walter Ackerman city manager of Fall River to speak on civic management. Noon at the Guiteras House, address postponed to next Sunday. Albert M Remeres returns from Washington DC after DeMolay National Conclave with 23 Lanvalty Chapter members from Riverside. Thirteen parents attend clinics at District Nursing rooms Rockwell House. Dr Dunham and Dr Astle lead chest and eye clinics with local nurses assisting.
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Persis M_ Dolloff
Somerville
Mass
Slade
Hope Street
Kermit R Graetz
Indiana
Herbert D Graetz
Edward LeClerc
Boston
Warren
J Winthrop DeWolf
Barbizon Plaza
New York City
Oscar Pivin
Jeanette Eva
Truesdale Hospital
Fa! River
Bristol
Franklin Street
Alice B Alms
Walter Ackerman
Fall River
Dunham
Wallum Lake
Astle
Rotary Club accepts Nora Fo Dwyer charity offer
At the Wednesday noon meeting President Howard Newman read a letter from Nora Fo Dwyer thanking the club for a charity check. She, the Sunday patriotic meeting soloist, said she is glad the funds will support the food station for undernourished children run by the club, with Rev AK Parshlesmove approving the offer.
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Rotary Club
Howard Newman
Nora Fo Dwyer
Miss Dwyer
AK Parshles
Funeral for Joseph To Pumental II Held at Home
Funeral services for Joseph To Pumental II were held Wednesday at the family home on Court Street. Relatives including Marco and Mrs Joseph Po Tra attended as mourners.
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Joseph
Pumental II
Marco
Joseph Po Travers
Court Street
St Mary
Cometers
Born Bey in town marks 24th birth anniversary
A local birth notice reports Bey in town celebrates a 24th birthday today. Family members gather as neighbors offer well wishes. The event highlights a community tradition of recognizing milestone dates.
Meat Prices from Hamburg Market Advertisement
Advertises beef and pork prices including liver veal roast and porterhouse steak with various cuts and weights. Highlights fresh lamb chucks shoulders and ribs with per pound prices noted for each item. Includes terms like light porterhouse corn beef spare ribs and spring lamb offerings.
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N. B. Co
Troop Committee Week Sets Scout Inspections and Plans
Local Boy Scout units prepare for a week of committee presence and troop work reviews. Troop 4’s Patrol Leaders Club meets with Scoutmaster Francis to plan a historical hike and engage guest speakers. Recruit numbers target 32 per troop by spring with inspections scheduled for Troop 1 at 7 30 pm in the Scout Building.
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Patrol Leaders Club
Wm A Francis
Narragansett
Red Cross
Scout Headquarters
Bristol
Joseph Vollaro
William Lero
Frank Cavehero
Awashonki Herd
PO WS
St Patrick's Day Dance and Henry's Wedding Planned
Regular Netoguan Society meeting March 2 at Guiteras House with a social evening to follow on March 17. St Patrick's Day Dance at State Armory foot of Church under Battery C 243rd. April 28-20 operetta Henry's Wedding to be produced by Universal Producing Co sponsored by St Michael's Parish Council.
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Netoguan Society
Henry
Ty the Universal Producing Co
St Michael’s Church
For Rent Upper South Colt Apartment
For rent upper south Colt apartment in Colt Apartment building. Apply Colt Farm DeW Allen, Bupt.
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Upper South Colt
Colt
Colt Farm
Dew. Allen
Bupt
Your Column Timely Topics comment for town welfare
This column invites readers to submit written comments on Timely Topics affecting our town. Share ideas on local welfare, growth, and interests for future discussion in the column.
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The
Phenix
Heart Big Enshrined in Clergyman’s Duty to Town
To the Editor of the Phoenix a Bristol clergyman laments unemployment relief tensions. He praises Rev George L Locke for boundless charity beyond parish lines and asserts clergy must aid the distressed regardless of race color creed or affiliation while honoring parish duties.
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St Michael's Church
Bristol
George L Locke
Off Again On Again Parodies Bristol Politics in Verse
A clipped humorous poem lampoons local politics in Bristol reproducing a speaker’s mock dialogue. The verses reference Parsons Duty and mock clerical leaders while tracing a refrain of Finnigan and Flannigan through shifting comments about governance and public affairs.
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the Phoenix
Bristol
Brastohan
Parsons
Frederick Wilmot
Forest fires threaten wildlife amid water shield
Forest fires destroy fish and wildlife while water depth appears to offer some protection. Birds and other animals lose homes as flames advance, leaving ecosystems under stress and uncertain recovery prospects.
Lowell Baptist Church Service Schedule
Rev Arthur F Jennings pastor. Sunday schedule lists Morning Worship 10 30 A M Church School 11 45 A M J O Y Chapter Christian Endeavor at 6 30 P M vestry Union service 7 30 P M State Street M E Church.
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Baptist Church
Arthur F. Jennings
Christian Endeavor
M_ E
Congregational Church Lenten Series and Activities
Rev. Herbert D. Graetz leads morning worship at 10 30 P M as the second Lenten sermon. Church School and Men s Union meet at noon. Alpha Chapter of Christian Endeavor gathers at 6 30 P M in the parish parlor on State St E Church.
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Herbert D. Graetz
Gutteras House
Society Christian Endeavor
St . E. Church
Mass Schedule At Our Lady Of Mt Carmel Church
Rex Joseph Sarzana serves as acting pastor with weekday masses at 7 30 a m and 8 and 10 a m on Sundays During Lent weekday services include Wednesday 7 pm Rosary sermon and Benediction Fridays 3 45 pm Stations of the Cross for children and 7 pm Stations of the Cross with Benediction for adults Sunday 7 pm Rotary service and prayers for relief of the present flag conditions followed by Benediction
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Our Lady OF MT. Carmel
Rex Joseph Sarzana
St Elizabeth's Church Lent Services Schedule
Rev Francisco G Vieira pastor announces Masses on Sunday February 28 1932 at 8 and 10 AM and a 730 PM evening service. During Lent weekday services run Wednesday evenings at 730.
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ST. Elizabeth’s Church
Francisco G Vieira
Goldenrod Troop 1 Girls Meet at Reynolds School
The Bristol Girl Scouts of Goldenrod Troop No 1 held a regular meeting in the John Post Reynolds School auditorium. Mrs Anna belle Bragg taught observation work while Capt Mrs Frederick S Bartlett led discussions on signaling and scout activities.
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Goldenrod
Bristol Girl Scouts
John Post Reynolds School
Annabelle Bragg
Frederick S Bartlett
Fidora Gabinske
Fmma Bonvicia
Jurtom Street
Frances Horton
Burton Street
State of Happiness Quote Reflects Stoic Moral
A Juvalian maxim states happiness comes to those who endure life’s ills without being overcome, praising resilience learned from experience.
Physiologists Struggle To Explain Muscle Contraction
Physiologists have not yet explained to their own complete satisfaction how a muscle contracts. The puzzle remains unresolved as researchers examine the mechanisms behind muscular contraction and energy use.
Parish Plans Friday 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross
A sermon for parish members is announced with Friday evening services at 7 30 o clock for the Stations of the Cross. The program invites attendees to participate in the devotional rite.
Saint Mary's Church Mass Schedule Updated
Rev Thomas J Gillan pastor outlines Masses at 7 30 9 and 10 30 A M 6 30 P M for evening service daily masses at 7 and 8 A M Wednesdays 7 30 P M sermon and benediction Friday 345 Stations of the Cross for children and Friday evenings Stations of the Cross and Benediction for adults.
Saint Michael's Church Lent services schedule
Rev A R Parshley rector lists Third Sunday in Lent services with Holy Communion at 8 and 9 AM, Church School at 9:30, Morning Prayer and sermon at 10:45, Evensong at 4:30, and Rector's Night at 7:30 in the parish house.
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ST. Michael’s Church
A. R.parshley
State Street M E Church Sunday Services
Rev W C Barbey leads morning worship at 10 30 A M with sermon by the pastor Bible School at 12 00 M and an Intermediate Group of Young People at 6 00 P M Union Services at 7 30 P M with Rev FE Wells Providence District secretary as preacher.
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State Street M. E
W C. Barbey
Church Bible School
FE. F. Wells
Providence
Trinity Church Rev Nelson Kellogg Rector Service Schedule
The parish lists the third Sunday with Mass at 8 00 A M and 10 45 A M including sermon. General Instructions at noon and Evensong at 7 30 PM led by Rev Nelson Kellogg.
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Nelson Kellogg
Star Scout Awards at Court of Honor Session
The regular Court of Honor in the Scout Building awarded Star Scout ranks to first class scouts after five merit badges and three months service. Edward Allessandro, John Abenante, Michael Topazio, Ralph Matron, William Head Jr, Domenick Puya, and Frank Silvia received badges. a Board of Awards also granted second class to William Lero, Joseph Vollaro, and Frank Cavedero from Troop 2. Next Court session scheduled for March 30.
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Star
Court of Honor
Star Scout
A Cheesman
Edward Allessandro
John Abenante
Michael Topazio
Ralph Matron
William F Head Jr
Domenick Puya
Frank Silvia
William Lero Joseph Vollaro
Frank Cavedero
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