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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1936
Page
2
A reflective piece marking 160 years since the Declaration of Independence. It notes America’s global share of wealth and power while questioning whether personal liberty and democratic gains match the nation’s growth, referencing homes savings and life policies in 1934 and comparing with world production.
In a twilight league clash Monday evening Defiance led by Chappie Oliver faces Ever Readyrs led by Bill Doran. Both teams sit tied for first in the first half as fans expect a hard fought regular season game rather than a playoff.
The Greer Bar Scouts of the First Troop meet at Scout hall at 7 pm to plan the next meeting and summer schedule. They announce a bake supper hike to Camp Pakaresti and a trip to Camp Yawgoog for Bristol Troops, with contact details for Scoutmaster George Robish and preparations through Monday evening.
Short items on Grace Gentile vacationing with Grace Ciociola at 48 Centre Street and numerous visits among Bristol families. Racing plans at Bristol Yacht Club and various club outings including Collins and Aikman Girls' Club. Notices of hospital recovery, lodge outings, church parlor events, and local business ads. Also a reminder that for hire cars must be licensed and insured with Bristol 678 offering 24 hour service.
A large crowd is expected at the Tercentenary Ball tonight at Bristol Casino to raise funds for the Fourth of July Committee. Mrs. Alice McHugh Coughlan chairs the event with a long list of committee members and patronesses from town and the state.
Renoved three bedroom lower tenement with living room kitchen toilet and electric lights. See Mr Childs at Industrial Trust Co Bristol for details.
Darkness halted the twilight league clash between Columbia Bill Doran's Ever Ready Fire Co and Eddie Bullock's BTA nine after two outs in the first inning with a 1 1 score. Correira and Manuel Morris pitched, Ferreira doubled and scored on a fielder's choice by Buddy Reendon as Ruddy's run. Soldiers scored on Correira error and Van Voast single to right center.
William H Sisson and Joseph A Flynn are reappointed financial secretary and lecturer of Bristol Council No 379 Knights of Columbus per Grand Knight William T Dwyer A council outing and clambake are planned for next month with site and date to be set at a future meeting The council also plans a carnival on its grounds next month
Parish Aid Society of Trinity Church hosts a food sale and whist event on July 16 with proceeds aiding church activities. Another date listed is September 29 for a follow up parish event. the notice notes 2 pm start times and invites parishioners to attend.
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