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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1935
Page
3
U S Hecht argues banking has evolved from private business to a semi public profession. He contends changes are gradual and necessary, with reforms guided by public welfare, and that bankers must pursue voluntary self reform and higher ideals to ensure public service and leadership.
The American Bankers Association reports that total savings in all American banks rose 35 percent to 21,867,666,000 as of June 30, 1934, the first annual gain since 1930. Depositors increased to 39,562,174 from 39,262,442 a year earlier, despite long declines since 1930.
A January 6 1935 diary notes a mild afternoon stroll along Wood Street to Ferry Road with winter scenery and Mt Hope Bridge traffic. The writer praises Bristol Post Office renovations both outside and inside, highlighting its central town attention from visitors.
A fan praises two songs Youre the Top and Hands Across the Table. The note credits Cole Porter as the writer and links his growing fame to the songcraft. It also mentions SAL Judy Pee and Noel Coward as a benchmark of perfection in the artist’s view.
After weeks of quiet withdrawal O McIntyre reclaims his throne as leading columnist. His recent pieces regain the sparkle wit and originality that inspire many readerships and affirm his status as a top voice in the paper.
The article outlines the Coburg royal connections across Europe tracing to Queen Victoria’s kin. It details Alfred’s line through Ernest and Albert, plus Marie Crown Princess of Roumania and her siblings. It notes Marie’s autobiography The Story of My Life and its serialization in the Saturday Evening Post.
Wednesday to Thursday January 9 10 Gene Raymond blonde screen star who co starred with Joan Crawford in Sadie McKee backs Sylvia Sidney at Paramount for Behold My Wife. Cast includes H B Warner Laura Hope Berg Shirette Lampron Charlotte Granville and Monroe Feller Mitch Ellery Morrison. The film features tenor Morrison singing Home on the Range with Evelyn Brent in the Zane Grey picture Home on the Range.
The Wickford Standard laments those who dismiss their home town and warns that eroding local support undermines the community. It argues that strong backing for home stores stabilizes commerce and signals progress when local pride replaces criticism.
A wartime era pledge urges drivers to temper engine power with prudence. It warns against alcohol use and reckless speeding, stresses obeying speed limits, and keeps to the right side after citing nationwide accident figures and pedestrian hazards.
A reader laments Democratic meddling in the courts and accuses the Republican leadership of complacency. The piece condemns how judges were seated without proper parliamentary procedure and predicts future enforcement of oath duties. Published in the Democrat on a January Saturday.
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