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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1932
Page
2
The Bristol Train of Artillery Band earned high praise at its first public indoor concert. Guest artists supported the program while conductor Mrs Donovan earned the players trust with baton awarded during intermission. The group’s regular rehearsing and morale lift are credited for its standing among state bands.
The text notes a December 1931 pamphlet citing a Herper's Weekly quote about widespread 1931 economic distress and global turmoil. It then questions the date and claims the quotation appeared in October 1652, suggesting a misattribution or historical error in the source.
The Rhode Island State Federation of Women’s 3 Club shares its 1931 annual report. Attendance averaged fourteen over 15 meetings with 43 towels donated to St Elizabeth's Home and $261 given to various charities including Hindman School and the Red Cross.
Readable notices show midweek prayer services at the First Baptist Church set for tomorrow at 7 30 in the vestry. Other church activities include Mrs J W DeWolf giving an illustrated talk on Europe and a St Marys parishioner planning a whist for January 24 to aid the church.
At the Jefferson Street Armory in Warren the Colt Alumni defeated Warren Alumni 32 to 16. The Bristol team led 21 to 8 at halftime and maintained the lead throughout the afternoon game marked by old time hostilities renewed.
Gladys Ballou Brightman presents the Bristol Community Revue final report detailing receipts from a December 22 1931 performance at Pastime Theatre. Proceeds totaled 386 50 with 13 50 in additional contributions bringing total to 400 00, a 400 00 check to the Bristol Red Cross, and thanks to donors and participants.
Mme May, a Providence clairvoyant, forecasts a prosperous year with a Democratic trend and Col Roosevelt securing presidential honors. She notes Vice President Curtis presented her a crystal and cites prior successful predictions of national and international events.
Carrington Palmer Munroe died January 12 in his 67th year. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from 698 Hope Street with burial at North Cemetery. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
The Colts travel to Pawtucket after Bristol won 20 to 16 in their last meeting. Since then Cumberland has added to its lineup and seeks revenge, while the game, moved up from Friday to Thursday by coach agreement, heightens anticipation.
The new Merchants' Bowling League starts at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at the State Street Alleys. Senator Kinder's Piedmonts face Bill Seymour's Nighthawks while Kid Hope's Phoenix All Stars meet Lombard Pozar's Pill Rollers for strikes and spares.
Jack Duke Farley, famed matchmaker for the Old Providence A C, plans a boxing revival at the Marieville Arena on Charles Street after years of inactivity. The Olympian Club recently surprised with a revamped team beating Rehoboth Congregational Church five to thirty four. Jimmy Salzano emerged as left forward scoring fourteen of thirty four while Foxy Marshall displayed veteran form with multiple field goals.
The Colt High basketeers were soundly defeated by the Rhode Island State Freshmen in Kingston on Friday afternoon. The locals trailed throughout and dropped their first game of the season 55 to 21 to the more experienced collegians.
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