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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1930
Page
2
Colt Memorial High School basketball led 14 to 8 at halftime but dropped a 20 to 10 decision after Ruggiio and Sylvia were fouled out in the third period. St Raphael pulled away late with points from free throws to seal the win.
The Ivy Guild held a card party in the St Michael's parish house with a committee led by Mrs Edward I Brownell and others. A large dance occurred at Grand Amy hall hosted by the Collins and Aikman Girls Athletic Association with committee chair Mrs Annie Arrone and members. The National India Rubber Co basketball team is set to face the Woonsocket Alice Mill team at YooMCA gym in a strong matchup. Bristol Council Knights of Columbus met with State Secretary Dunne, electing three new members and scheduling a first degree class for March 12.
The Bristol Boys Community Band fair continues with a third evening in Academy hall Wood street. A masquerade ball follows next Tuesday. A monthly service at Home for Aged Women on Franklin Street is set for Sunday at 4 pm officiated by Rev Mark Strickland. Whist series in Odd Fellows hall ongoing with prizes awarded to local residents and next event scheduled for Wednesday.
Rotary Club announces a March 3 and 4 Frolic event with au spices and community entertainment. Organizers invite residents to attend and enjoy local vendors and activities.
Sunday services on March 2, 1930 at Sar Street M E Church include a sermon The Divine Magnet at 10:45 AM, Holy Communion, Church School at 12:00 PM, Epworth League at 6:45 PM, and Evening Worship at 7:30 PM with the theme A Week of Practice. Public invited.
The report states Liberia has a total population of £ 000,000 consisting of all negros with about 20,000 Afro-Americans. English is the official language.
Warning issued under Rhode Island law for Bristol voters to convene March 17 1930 at 7:30 pm in the town hall. Proposes taxes for town debts schools highways and assorted town needs plus several “Resolved” appropriations including a sewage plant a veterans memorial and zoning ordinance funding.
President Anthony Alfred presided at a Sunday afternoon meeting in Lincoln Hall and announced committees for Registration Citizenship Entertainment Assistance Finance Relief Welfare and other roles to advance naturalization efforts and aid needy families.
Daniel Pacheco Almeida of 12% Transit Street Providence and Al merinda Coloura Sousa of 120 Bay View Avenue this town filed marriage intentions in the local records.
The article notes February 25 being the warmest day in the section since the Weather Bureau's 15 year establishment. The temperature rose from 45 degrees at dawn to 65 by 5 pm, with a 20 degree daytime increase before a sharp drop and snowstorm on Wednesday.
Editorial from Jackson News argues for a method to raise prices on all goods without worsening the cost of living, urging policymakers to seek inflationary channels that cushion consumers. The piece frames price increases as a national necessity and calls for practical mechanisms.
The Bristol Rhode Island sheriff publishes a notice of attachment and sale under an execution issued November 7 1929 in favor of William H McSoley against Manuel R Silvia alias John Doe. The sale of Lots 27 and 24 in Bristol Terrace is set for March 22 1930 at 11 AM at the Bristol County Court House to satisfy the judgment including costs. James F Meiggs Deputy Sheriff.
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