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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1932
Page
6
In the evening session Art Guevremont of the Hydrantmen posted a high single of 109 and a three string total of 298 to carry the honors in the match. The opposing Axe men failed to match the scoring pace as Stoperen and Sule contributed limited strings.
The YMCA junior bowling league begins its 1932 season tomorrow at 10 A M with weekly games each Saturday. Teams are listed with captains and players across four squads and a long schedule shows alleys 12 34 11v 355 185 15 and multiple matchups through March 12.
The notice lists a series of community events: January 18 Monday evening Seth Parker Sun day meeting for the Christian Endeavor Society at First Baptist Church to benefit Rotary Food Station. January 20 supper and bridge at the DAR Chapter House. January 22 Mr Fred B Smith LL D YMCA leader speaks for the Men’s Union of the Congregational Church. February 11 1932 annual chicken salad supper of the Foworth League in State Street M E Church vestry.
The Bristol Probate Court lists multiple estate matters for January 1932. Cases include Ida L Robertson late of Bristol with a will presented for probate, John A Elias estate with final account, Silvio Martinello alias Silvio Martine llo intestate administration request, and William H Brotherton will probate. Notices call for fourteen days of publication in the Bristol Phoenix.
A collage of aphorisms lampoons marriage debt honesty and pride. The selections mock engagements rings drought prayers roofs and true behavior with humor and irony.
A New York Times essay argues that alliances often determine victory, citing Yorktown with American and French troops, Germany under unified command, Napoleon’s foes, Frederick the Great, and the decisive aid of Blucher Wellington Washington and Rochambeau guiding allied success.
Ornithologists chase winged specimens with nets while scientists in airplanes study their altitude. Insects are trapped on sticky slides to measure weather and temperature effects as researchers pursue full understanding of wind wafted wanderers.
Joseph Pennell recalls Whistler as a student copying the Mona Lisa in the Louvre He tells how Whistler praised a policeman who praised his work Then Whistler mused aloud about what would be done with the original painting in the future
The passage describes how rats spread plague in Europe for centuries via fleas on the black rat. Brown rats from Asia entered through Russia around 1700 and displaced the black rat from cities and ships. Eventually brown rats retreated to sewers, reducing human plague exposure.
A speaker describes trying to calm emotions after feeling wronged. He aims to examine himself fully to ensure there is no justification for harsh words spoken about him. The reflection emphasizes restraint and fair judgement.
The writer reflects on travel and sight seeing versus understanding, describing Long Beach California as a climate blend of New England and Florida. He notes cheap produce, a bustling curb market, and growing shipping plans at San Pedro Harbor while detailing local geography, attractions, and the Rainbow Pier for scenic drives.
Rail lines were first laid across the country aligning with north south river traffic on the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio rivers. Cross-country connections emerged to link commercial centers along these waterways as settlement pushed westward, extending the network to meet progress.
The funeral for Pasquale Ferrara who died Sunday after a short illness was held Wednesday at 8:30 am from his home at 8 Bourne Street. A 9 am Mass of Requiem followed at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery Bristol with Sons of Italy rites conducted by Gabriel Accardi and pallbearers from the Principesse Elena Society Luci Nastri, etc.
Mrs William Johnston died at her late residence on Wood Street after a months long illness. Born in town to Nehemiah Cole and Sarah Ann Goff Cole, she lived most of her life here, with years in Providence. Survived by son A L Johnston and sister Annie C Duffy of Providence. Funeral at St Michael's Church conducted by Rev A R Parshley with pallbearers Charles Duffy James Johnston Benjamin Moorby Benjamin W Wright. burial in North Cemetery.
James Nickel an early Seekonk settler and mill remnants dealer died Wednesday. A native of Philadelphia he recalled Civil War days in that city. Survived by daughter Mrs. Charles Allaire and several grandchildren. Known for kindness and neighborly aid though the last years brought ill health.
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