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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1931
Page
2
Bristol gears up for a grand Fourth of July celebration showcasing a long standing town tradition. Governor and staff will attend as official guests, highlighting local pride despite industrial and environmental challenges.
In this issue the 25 Years Ago column recalls Col Samuel P Colt and his Hope Street mansion, Colt Drive, and the memorial school. Dr Samuel Drury writes on keeping friendships. Grocery ads are down due to stores closed tomorrow. The celebration program, parade lineup, and march route are printed as a handy pocket checklist.
Mrs E F Lucas visits Bristol from Corning while Mr William M Fischer stays at Hotel Belvedere for the Fourth. Many locals host guests from Canada to Providence and discuss church services, summer cottages, and holiday plans.
Mr LeClair announced that a supply of tetanus antitoxin serum had been obtained from the State Board of Health and distributed to drug stores for use after fireworks injuries, and may be obtained through local doctors.
Rental notice for a modern cottage and an upper tenement with gas and electricity. Applications requested for Mrs. Katherine K. H. DeWolf, 11 Burton Street, Bristol, R. L.
James Viafore of 42 Shaws Lane suffered a severe scalp laceration and was rendered unconscious after a large sewer hose nozzle struck him at the Oliver Street outlet. He was taken to Dr. John R. Bernardo’s office for stitching.
Sealed bids for painting and plastering work in Bristol schools are due by 5 p m on Monday July 13. Projects include Reynolds Auditorium walls and ceiling, Byfield Mortal ceilings, Oliver ceilings, and various patching and matching tasks. The School Committee may reject all bids. E S Mapes Secretary.
Frankie Sousa of East Providence Town Team leads batting with .461 in seven games while hitting safely in every league appearance. Sevigny, Lefty Greenwood, and Jackie Gallagher add strong averages and home run totals. Dick Chapman and Louis Lepine shift to Portland Maine club. Harold Shippee confirms Twilight League will continue.
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