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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1931
Page
2
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning ordinance drafted by a leading expert. The plan aims to promote health safety morals and welfare, lessen street congestion, ensure safe buildings and adequate light and air, prevent overcrowding, and guide land use to preserve property values.
Notice to parents states public and parochial schools resume on Monday January 26 for the second term. Parents planning to enroll children may obtain vaccination permits at the office of the superintendent of schools.
Mrs James Holmes visits sister in Portland Oregon. Knights of Pythias install officers in Newport. Doric Club elects officers at Masonic Temple. Pinafore chorus rehearsal at Holmes House. Olyope Club meets at St Michael's parish house. Mrs Ettlinger and Mr Potts return to Portland Maine. Mrs Henry B Newman recovering at home. United Brothers Lodge members attend Newport ceremonies. Miss Lathan Curley visits from Glens Falls. Rev Parshles speaks at Parent-Teacher Association meeting in Lattle Compton. Local educators, entertainers, and church events populate a busy social scene with dinners, talks, and performances across town.
About 4 o clock Sunday morning two young men were confronted by a police officer near Wood and Catherine streets. One suspect, said to be wanted, fled after the officer fired two shots in the air. The other, said to be from New Jersey, was held in Bristol County Jail until yesterday and released with orders to return to New Jersey.
Colt High School hosts Barrington High in the season opening inter class conference game at General School auditorium. An early junior game precedes the main event with both rosters including Wall Hawkins Patenaude Monroe Gazzarella Dexter Merritt Baker Perry Desters Ruggiero Li maire and Biacuzzi listed for Colt along with Captain Gagho. Barrington fields Wall Hawkins Patenaude Monroe Gazzarella Dexter and Merritt as likely starters.
Wood 52 by Kindling Wood for 500 dollars. Wood by the cord 10 dollars saved any length. Call Bristol 605 W.
Tenement to let offering seven rooms with modern improvements and good rotation. Apply at 7 Hay View avenue.
Apartment at 148 High Street described as a modern two bedroom unit with conveniences. Apply in person at Dimond's Corner for rental.
Two tenements with three and five rooms each are described as modern improvements. Each unit includes a garage with electric lights and heat. The properties are on High Street and State Street, listed under Joseph Nappi and Lo Levy with the addresses 145 High Street and 145 State Street.
Two tenements available for rent at 3 Hav View avenue two story and third floor units. Modern improvements described. Apply at 546 Wool Street or contact J Xavier for details.
Fur coats repaired relined and remodeled including collars and cuffs. All other fur work handled reasonably. Annie C Carter 736 Hope Street Bristol contact 866 W or 866 R.
A Bristol editorial urges thoughtful action on relief funding from both national and local sources. It notes proposed congressional appropriations totaling 25 million for the Red Cross and 10 million for a nationwide drive, plus a local 5 thousand dollar appeal. It emphasizes citizen sacrifice and prompt, intelligent response, naming national figures and the looming drought emergency.
A dense schedule lists multiple January events across churches and clubs, including fairs at the Ever Ready Engine Hall, a chowder sale, military whist nights, Camp Fire minstrel shows, and chicken salad suppers. The entries mention Legion and Congregational Club activities, Knights of Columbus events, school entertainments, and charitable performances at local venues with dates scattered through January and into April.
Captain Jack Mullen of East Providence aged 79 starred at a barn dance hosted by the National India Rubber Company fire department. The veteran dancer performed several specialties to enthusiastic applause from several hundred attendees amid farmer costumes and Bedard's Orchestra providing music.
The family expresses sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindness sympathy floral offerings and spiritual bouquets shown during their recent bereavement.
The monthly Par ent-Teacher Association gathering will be held in the Colt High School auditorium Thursday evening. President Mrs. Glen E. Smith will preside and an illustrated lecture by Dr. M. B. Grossman will cover dental care and outcomes of neglect. Dr Harold Rogell of Providence will discuss bone and joint diseases.
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