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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1937

Page

2

Calls for Constitutional Path Over Court Expansion

The piece argues against the Presidents plan to enlarge the Supreme Court. It criticizes flimsy reasoning cited in Congress and urges constitutional amendments as a safer route. It warns against a rubber stamp court and emphasizes voter scrutiny and proper amendment processes. It cites ages of justices and delays in cases as insufficient justification.

Supreme Court Congress Felix Frankfurter Stanley Reed The Genets Peple

Golden Rule as Guide to Right Conduct

The Christian Science Monitor essay explains the Golden Rule from Matthew and Matthew's law, noting Jesus’ linking of the rule to the law and prophets and the command to love God and neighbor. It cites Mary Baker Eddy, discusses common excuses, and urges daily acts of neighborly service as a path to joy and blessing.

Jesus Mary Baker Eddy God The Christian Science Monitor

Community notices and court report from Bristol area

Local groups schedule meetings and events at churches clubs and halls including Women Relief Corps Mite Society and Bristol Colt High School Alumni Association. A Bristol court roundup covers Brown and Fields with multiple shellfishing and driving offenses and a car collision near Carr Manufacturing.

Bristol Colt High School Alumni Association Abe Joseph Brown Catheane Tobe Hirth District Court Fields Providence County Warren William T. O’donnell Brown Bristol Providence Arthur E. Burke State Fish and Game Division Walker’s Cove Carr Manufacturing. Company William +Malafronte Catherine Street Shether Assanter Garafalo Mount Hope Avenue

Buketsa: a 25¢ remedy for bladder irritation dangers

An old advertisement claims Bukets tablets made from buchy leaves juniper oil and six other drugs flush excess acids and purites to reduce night urination scanty flow burning backache and leg pains. It promises a refund if not pleased after four days and urges asking a druggist for Buketa.

W H Buffington Pruggist

Buddy Taves Hospitalized After BB Rifle Incident

Young Munro Buddy Taves remains at Rhode Island Hospital in an uncomfortable condition after a back shot from a BB rifle early this week. Police say the Ferry boys were shooting at each other to feel shots in the back of the legs, and Buddy now faces possible eye injury.

Buddy Taves Young Munro Buddy) Taves Rhode Island Taves Buddy

Flood Relief Fund Acknowledgments and Totals

A list of donors including Mrs Annie M Richardson Frank M Dimond and others contributing to the flood relief fund. The page records previously acknowledged amounts totaling 1733.72 dollars, with a prior acknowledgment of 1725.72 dollars.

Annie M. Richardson Frank M Dimond

In Memoriam: Ethel Doris Moore

Ethel Doris Moore dies on February 27, 1923. Obituary notes her life and family, with brief remembrance from the community.

Ethel Doris Moore

Trinity Church Trusts Questioned Over Ruth DeWolf Will

A probate filing from 1874 in Bristol concerns Ruth B. DeWolf or Ruth Bourne DeWolf and a will that seeks to place Trinity Church property in trust for a parish organized in Bristol. The document outlines estate provisions for church buildings, a rectory, and long term maintenance while preserving trust stability and prohibiting partial conveyances. The case discusses whether the church’s sacred trust can be violated to allow sale of property.

Corporation of Trinity Church Phenix Ikave Ruth’ Bourne DeWolfiues Trinity Church Corporation Ruth Bourne DeWolf Bristol Protestant Episcopal Church Ruth B. Dewolf Edith W. Trotter Paull William R. Trotter

Sound effects drive historic radio drama says production expert

Kenneth Webb, producer of Cavalcade of America broadcasts, details how authentic noises shape historical scenes. He notes Foley work uses recordings of trains crowds and sea gulls, with custom records and period instruments from Western Union to recreate era sounds. Examples include Morse telegraph sounds and creative kitchen and farm noises to evoke early America.

Istory Kenneth Webb Webb Victor Brodie Columbia Broadcasting System Ely Morse James D. Felsenbeld Benne

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