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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1937
Page
5
This report covers supervision from January 15 1937 to June and outlines fixes at the digestion and clarifier tanks, gas pipe repairs, and waste handling. It discusses sludge buildup, heater outages, and plans for chlorination and storm water infiltration with a proposed $3000 allotment through February 1938.
An English accented man asks how to see the United States. Driver Camaggio suggests a $5 Washington tour and, impressed by his service, he offers a $75 venture through nearby Virginia after returning to the hotel.
A narrator prides himself on entertaining passengers Mr and Mrs Francis J Smith of Watford England during a grand journey. The trio visits Mt. Vernon Arlington Yorktown Jamestown Charlottesville Skyline Drive Gettysburg Harrisburg Montreal Ottawa Lake Placid Albany Saratoga Mirror Lake West Point in three weeks en route to Manhattan.
A man leaves Gramercy Hotel after a weeklong stay and pays Mr Smith 625 dollars for a trip plus a note about perfume mischief. He arranges to meet Mr and Mrs Smith in two months with their son and daughter for a future trip.
Washington column reflects on the All-Star game as the nation's top sport while noting the Senate and House adjournment for the event. Highlights include Lefty Gomez pitching and Gehrig's homer, with local Bristol fireworks and Boy Scouts praised for their display.
A Phoenix column asks readers to reflect on the nations development during the 150th anniversary celebration and thanks contributors to the pageant. Bristol police report 12 arrests in June and town officials note Butterworth Avenue repair to begin after Bradford Street work, with license board meeting adjourned.
Miss Catherine G Levere hosted a bridge gathering at her High street home to raise funds for St Marys Church. Eleven tables competed with prize winners including Mrs John Tobin Miss Winfred Walsh Miss Margaret Peters and others from town. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and assistants Marjorie Tobin Jean Tobin and Irene Gallo.
The Bristol town council approves moving about 130000 from Industrial Trust CD to a Robert Shaw Andrews Memorial Fund checking account to align with PW A rules. Mayor Paull and Council members discuss timing and access while confirming only the council can authorize transfers.
The monthly Bristol District Nursing Association report for June lists general care cases 22 and 22 in Metropolitan, 1 John Hancock case, 142 general care visits and 81 Metropolitan visits, 8 babies under John Hancock care, 63 prenatal visits, 9 tuberculosis cases, 90 office treatments and 2 attended operations, 4 social calls, clinics including Chest Clinic with 11 patients and 2 operations, Tonsil Clinic with 6 patients.
Health reports rank Japanese hearts as the strongest in the world reflecting studies on endurance and cardiovascular fitness across populations. Researchers note robust heart health indicators among Japanese adults and ongoing public health efforts to maintain fitness levels.
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