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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1932
Page
2
A salesman outlines a plan to promote Bristol by conducting a comprehensive town survey. The survey would map geographical, economic, industrial, educational, social and other features, producing a pamphlet to attract manufacturers and residential prospects and to compare Bristol with similar towns.
The rail line between here and Providence remains in public hands as the Chamber of Commerce reports higher tram usage justifies the current increased schedule. The railroad company pledges to operate if patronage covers costs, but warns of possible early discontinuation if demand falls, echoing a message to Bristol residents.
The Colt Memorial High School quintet trails in interscholastic basketball with South Kingstown leading the division after a 43 to 11 win over Barrington. Warren and Cumberland also sit atop a first place tie while Colt must improve to match these rivals. Caladrone earned state titles last season and represented the American team in the Battle of Nations in Boston after beating Fred Smith.
Mrs Louis Levy returns from R I Hospital after six weeks of treatment. Parish Aid Society meets Tuesday at 2 30 at Mrs Richard Cornells home. Mite Society of the Baptist at Mrs Emma Bullocks home 2. Good Will Class at Baptist Church 2 tomorrow with Miss Dora Bailey Collins street. Hydrauvhon Engine and Hose responds to brush fire on Woodlawn avenue. George A Balfour announces engagement of daughter Charlotte to Edward Kreatz of New Britain Conn. Public whist by Mrs Hattie Pardy at 41 Church for Ladies Auxiliary of Kearney Post. Philip Spinelli of Monticello NY visiting Usher avenue family. returns to Monticello. Epworth League to host annual chicken salad supper Feb 11 1932 at State Street M E Church vestry. Councilman Wylie takes bridge department post at State Board of Public Roads. Banjolans novelty banjo band to broadcast from WSA tonight at 9 first state show. Rave marked first anniversary. local radio fans urged to tune in.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the United Baptist Church of Providence presents A Sunday Evening at Seth Parker s on Monday night at 8 in the First Baptist Church auditorium. Proceeds go to the Bristol Rotary Club for the food station aiding undernourished school children. Rev Dr Beckwith portrays Seth Parker.
The second term of public schools begins Monday February 1 1932. Any child turning six by March 31 may enter. State law requires vaccination before school entry. Superintendent Mapes urges parents to vaccinate now to avoid interruption. Vaccination permits available at the Reynolds School with birth or baptismal certificate. Town of Bristol bears vaccination cost.
Local fans will see 23 amateur boxing bouts this evening at Infantry Hall Providence. Matchmaker Jim Donovan staged four heavyweight bouts and four middleweight contests with three welterweight and two flyweight bouts. Al Dirodati, a local pugilist, will compete in welterweight.
The Colt Alumni basketball quint faces the fast Providence Town Team at the Y on Monday. The visitors, 1930-31 Rhode Island champions, include Chi Goode, Davis, Provi dence College center Lefty Sullivan, and other standouts. The local squad, after a slow start, has won its last two games against Paramount Swimming Club of Fall River and Warren Alumni. Eddie Caladrone, noted local middleweight, contemplates turning pro.
Kellogg's Singing Lady debuts on NBC Blue every weekday after school and before dinner starting January 11. W. K. Kellogg of Battle Creek sponsors a byte sized segment teaching healthy habits, imagination, and character to mothers and children, with broad station coverage across the NBC blue and regional networks.
The Olympian Club of Bristol YMCA kept its winning run with a 44 to 33 victory over St Mathew from East Providence Church League. Marz scored 15 for Bristol while Marshall starred for the visitors.
Mrs J W DeWolf spoke at the Ivy Guild gathering at the Holmes House. Her talk followed the group’s regular meeting and featured a display of 100 dolls in native costumes and three reels of motion pictures from Central and Northern Europe. Earl McKenzie handled picture projection. A committee served supper.
A wry remark by Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown recalls two men arguing over who should cross first until the bridge gave way and left them stranded. The Washington Star notes the humorous outcome in a proverb-like anecdote.
The English word moose derives from Algonquin language dialects and reflects its native stock.
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