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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1932
Page
2
The Phoenix announces the start of consecutive Whitten Report instalments across this issue and future editions, promising content of considerable interest to readers.
The local business people unite for a cooperative project set to culminate on Bristol Day. Public endorsement is sought as merchants show they can meet customer needs and demonstrate unity after a long period of agreement on such a venture.
Weekly discussions at the YMCA attract large crowds and lively talks on world and local topics. The event demonstrates young men in the town value informal forums for current affairs.
Greenville hosts the Farmers and Home Economic Conference on February 16 and 17. Committees are formed with local dairy farmer volunteers offering to chair Crops and Nutrition sections and to assist in any way to ensure a successful event.
Community notices report Wednesday whists at Ever Ready Fire Station and weekly games at the engine company hall on Thames Street. Church groups meet Thursday, and Bristol Chapter plans a supper with bridge afterward. Births include Virginia Liscomb and Minnie Evelyn Emmons. Rhode Island State College Band to perform at Edwards Hall Friday.
Judge Edward L. Leahy of the State Board of Tax Commissioners spoke on taxation and public expenditure at the Lions Club meeting in the Hotel Belvedere. He argued that the public bears the burden of extravagance, that the federal government faces a budget crisis, and that reducing expenditures or raising taxes are the two paths forward. He outlined sales and inheritance tax proposals and praised local service clubs for town improvement work.
January calendar lists a series of dinners and fundraisers. January 20 supper at the DAR Chapter House. January 22 talk by Fred B Smith of International WCA. January 27 guitar-based charity event at Guiteras House. February 3 spaghetti supper at Guiteras House followed by Netopian Society meeting. February 11 annual chicken salad supper of Foworth League at State Street M E Church vestry.
Work wanted notice from a woman seeking a position in general housework with hopes of returning home at night. She invites applications at 564 Wood St or by calling Bris at 1.
For sale strictly fresh eggs delivered to your door. Large eggs 45 cents, medium 8 percent. Call Richfield Poultry Farm at 654-W. Stivia Sa. For rent individual stalls with steam heat and electric lights in quiet neighborhood. Apply 145 High Street or call 739-W.
The Warren squad aims to add points to its 67 total as it hosts Barrington High in a regular Class B game. Earlier, Warren split three games, beating Cumberland and falling to South Kingstown and Providence Trade teams. Al Diodati, representing Italy, wins a trophy without fighting at Infantry Hall.
Jim Donovan plans to start the Rhode Island state amateur boxing championship at Infantry Hall in Providence. Preliminary rounds are set for Friday evening January 20 with some finals scheduled for the following week Tuesday February 20.
In a weekly Tions Club bowling league match Dr Callers Saints edged the Hikers 1022 to 1012. I Angelo led the Hikers with a 111 high single and 301 in three strings. Robb of the Aviators topped the night with a 108 high single and 306 for three strings as Joe Kinder's Aviators swept Jim Mc Kenna's Woodchoppers.
Police Chief Richard Kav anaugh told the Budget Commission that $21,000 should be appropriated for the department, matching last year’s level, while promising to trim expenditures if required. The commission noted reduced revenue from the loss of the Keds division and requested alternative plans. Superintendent Everett LeB Church will discuss the highway budget at the next meeting.
Miss Catherine E. McDevitt died at her nephew William E. Conley’s home at 34 Pearse Avenue. A Valley Falls native, she had lived in Bristol for seven years and is survived by a grand-nephew in Pawtucket and a grand niece in town. A requiem high mass was held at St Mary’s Church and she was buried in St Patrick’s Cemetery Valley Falls.
In an afternoon program at Reynolds School auditorium, 08 Grade 5B pupils performed a gun drill under Miss Ethel Walmsley with Michael Rug as announcer. Ten boys and many girls participated in the gun drill and health play, with numerous recitations by students including Samuel Leviten and others listed.
Miss Josephine Cicerchia daughter of Mr and Mrs Pasquale Cicerchia Garfield avenue and Norman Farhman son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Todd Farhman Prudence Island were married at 7 o clock Saturday evening at the bride’s home by Judge Benjamin F Lindemuth Attendants Miss Margaret Cicerchia and Mr Ralph Fardman The bride wore a red crepe gown with matching hat and corsage bouquet The brides maid wore pink satin gown The reception room was decorated with palms and calla lilies The couple will reside on Prudence Island The bridea native of this town was educated in public schools here and has worked at Bristol Baking Co The bridegroom was born in Maryland and attended public schools there
The article notes that the first piano in the country was made in Philadelphia in 1775 by John Behrent, highlighting his role in American instrument history.
Jackie Cooper returns to the screen in Looky, a Skippy sequel praised for its sympathetic portrayal of boyhood. Robert Coogan supports. Harry Beresford delivers a powerful pathos scene. The film follows Skippy’s life and loyalty, with a special school children show on Wednesday at 4 PM.
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