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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1939
Page
3
The New England Regional Planning Commission report finds the region richer in potential and skilled labor than in natural resources. It urges continuous inventory of assets, modernization, and diversified high quality production while avoiding overbuilding and aligning agriculture, industry, and roads with future demand.
The United States Civil Service Commission lists competitive exams for positions in Navy Weather Bureau FDIC and Indian Field Service. Closings range July 24 to August 3 1939 with age limits and regional filing rules. Full details available from the Civil Service Board of Examiners and post offices.
The Rotary Club met at the Y M C A and inducted its new officers and board of directors. Roswell S. Bosworth became president with William Pinch as vice president Charles Otten Jr as treasurer and Howard R Newman as secretary.
The Ever Ready Firemen baseball team routed U S Rubber 21 to 3 on the Common to mark the 163rd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Alex Fish and Danny Vargas split pitching duties allowing three hits each, while Angelo Massa and Frankie Sousa spearheaded a 15 hit attack. Massa led with four hits in five trips, and Sousa added three in three. Congdon Ferrera Sousa and Desilets contributed solid defense as Ever Ready piled on runs from the second inning onward.
At Taunton, Chinko the Bristol County Kennel Club star dominates sprint races. He tied the futurity distance record at 28 4-5 seconds, winning by five lengths over his nearest rival. Racing secretary Jimmy Ho deck praises him as one of the greatest hounds to ever race in America.
Woodyard Associates announces a free hotel-arrangement service for out of town visitors to the New York World's Fair. By calling Plaza 8 0020 or Chelsea 2 4780 and listing Phoenix subscriber status, visitors may find $1.50 per day per person rooms, with slightly higher rates for larger spaces. Reservations are optional and no obligation.
Mrs Elizabeth Gifford, president, will address Kearney Unit members tonight in Hydraulion Hall Woonsocket highlights from the department convention include the Bristol unit's top membership gain and the Dr Kate Waller Barrett trophy awarded for high membership percentages in the parade news.
M Felicia Della Morte of Bristol R 1 has qualified as Administratrix of Crescenzo Della Morte late of Bristol deceased. Creditors must file claims in this office within the legal period beginning June 28 1988.
Probate notices from Bristol announce hearings and final accounts for estates of Carmelo Abate Agenor Broulihard Lewis Buxton and Clarence Osterberg with guardians, allowances, resignations, and court referrals scheduled through July in the Bristol Phoenix for fourteen days of notice. The records show guardians and administrators filing accounts and requesting consideration in the Bristol Probate Court.
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