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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1934
Page
2
Bristol residents attend meetings and social events across multiple organizations. Births marriages and plans are announced while local clubs stage fundraisers and whists at churches schools and libraries throughout Bristol and Warren.
The town faces a choice between Colt and Guiteras auditoriums for events as crowding grows at the high school. A larger auditorium within the new Andrews Memorial plan could serve students and the public, easing overflow and supporting school and civic activities.
A Sunday night blaze consumed most of the Hale shore ice house near Collins pond on Bristol Neck. The building, owned by Sebastian Bernard Sr, was uninsured, and fire crews from Ely, Ready, Dreadnaught, and Defiance responded to protect nearby Chestnut and Tope streets properties as crowds gathered to witness the flames.
Starfish depredations chiefly in Burgard's bay cost the New England scallop industry about 2.75 million dollars in a single year, according to estimates.
Dr Alfred Merriman announced that the three act comedy Out of the Night will be staged February 12 at Gutteras Memorial junior high school auditorium Bristol. Rehearsals under Frank I Doran proceed as the Bristol Train of Artillery Entertainment Association aims for a standout Bristol cast.
By Jane Rogers a torn card table top can be restored with an eight inch pressed wood replacement from a lumber dealer. It can be painted stained or left natural. Ready to eat cereals offer variation for breading chops fish and vegetables. Bran flakes replace nut meats in Waldorf Salad.
After a brief meeting Friday night the Bristol Colt Alumni Association plans a series of programs. Harry Young Jr will present a stereopticon lecture titled The life and Works of Gilbert Stuart about a Rhode Island boy who became a leading artist. The public and organizations are invited. The talk is at 8 pm with no admission charges.
Mrs Margaret Dunbar wife of George N Dunbar died Saturday at 17 Collins Street after a long illness. Born in Draperstown Ireland July 4 1866 she came to the U S in youth living in Philadelphia then Bristol where she resided for years. She married George N Dunbar November 17 1893 and is survived by six children, four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held in St Marys Church with burial in North Cemetery.
Mrs Olivia D. Hammill widow of Judge Frank H. Hammill was removed as executrix of her late husband's estate by Judge Edward L. Leahy after being found guilty of unfaithful administration. The action came on petitions by two claimants, the Seth Paull Co and the Ferrycliffe Farm, with other probate matters disposed of at the session.
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