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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1932
Page
2
Legislature discussed extending the state loan for unemployment for another year with interest. Extending the $18,300 loan could ease next year’s budget by reducing the amount needed in appropriations and increase state contribution to unemployment relief.
Dan F Smith of Providence visited our town for several days. Joe Bisbane and his orchestra conclude a three broadcast series from WSAR Fall River Friday evening. A Portuguese American Citizens Association officer installation is planned at Lincoln Hall Sunday. Troop 2 Bristol Girl Scouts hike Saturday morning at Miss Francis Horton’s home. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Blackman at Lying In Hospital Providence on Jan 23. The Bristol Boys Community Band dances tomorrow at Academy Hall. Mary Johnston of Westboro Mass a Colt Memorial alumna earned nurse training at Framingham Hospital. Bristol Trinity Parish aids host a court whist Wednesday afternoon. Joseph E DesLauriers resigns from H H Lawson to join Wood Motor Sales in Plymouth. John Vergeth of Warren arrested for no license and set to appear before Judge Lindemuth Monday. Bristol Fortnightly Club president and RT Ex Club members attend 25th anniversary luncheon at Hotel Narragansett Providence.
The Olympian Club of Barrington rallied from behind in the final quarter to beat River Cardoza 38 to 27. River Cardoza scored 18 for the winners while Haw Wins added nine for the losers. Half time stood 21 to 16. In the earlier game Olympians Jrs. defeated Providence Red Wings 31 to 13 led by Lemaitre with 12 points.
The United States Bureau of Fisheries calls the bluefish one of the best American game fishes in Chesapeake Bay. It notes strength speed endurance and razor sharp teeth making it a nearly perfect game fish for the true sportsman.
A historical note describes roses thriving when fed with a fertilizer made from animal bin waste, highlighting the practice as a notable American method.
Weekend advertisement offers 1 pound Orange Pekoe tea and 1 pound Creamery Butter for 77 cents. Also features iceberg lettuce and new cabbage as additional fresh produce items.
Bristol County District Scout leaders gathered at Hotel Belvedere for the annual Bristol County District meeting. Judge Edward L Leahy presided. J Harold Williams, T Dawson Brown and B H Field spoke on Camp Yawgoog progress and Scouting milestones. Officers were elected, and notes on first aid training and scribes' courses were announced.
The Pyo Christo Scents reports ongoing work to supply dresses underclothes and hosiery for needy children. Donations arrive from Mrs James Church Miss Anna Pierce Phanbeth and others while volunteers seek more sewing machines and fabrics for tote garments.
An ad promotes BU-BUCKETS bladder tonic with buchu and juniper oil as a pleasant cleansing to relieve nightly urination. It urges a 25 cent box trial, claiming relief within four days and a money-back guarantee, with BUFFINGTON'S PHARMACY as local outlet.
A Bristol analysis urges shifting focus from drawing new factories to promoting country estates and summer colonies. It argues estate development boosts tax base with less public burden, preserves waters and air, and enhances assessable value, while new plants can strain services and lower average local wages. It highlights natural advantages and plans like the East Shore Parkway to access undeveloped eastern areas.
Mrs Norton Zinderstein led Goldenrod Troop No 1 through compass work and signaling for second class tests at Reynolds School. Capt Mes Fred erick S Bartlett supervised, with plans for a bike trip, badge qualification in pathfinding, cooking, signaling, fire building, hostess, and child nurse badges at various homes.
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