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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1933
Page
4
The fragment notes Moel Drary, a native of Concord New Hampshire, contributing under the title sealed written wy. He plans to publish a number of pieces in the Pheonix through time.
A reflection on how England prepares for four days of holiday around Good Friday. The piece notes quiet streets, packed parks, and full trains as people pause from work to rest, and argues for embracing leisure as a social good and moral necessity. It compares American attitudes toward relaxation with a call to value periodic rest.
Miss Frances P Grimo daughter of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Grimo of 147 Bradford street Bristol and Leo Tantosco son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Tantosco of 51 Lockwood street Providence were married at 9 yesterday morning at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Bristol Rex Joseph Sarzano acted pastor and officiated The attendants included Leo Turo of Worcester and bridesmaids Mary Grimo Frances Grimo Betty Ascola and Mary Bavalacqua The couple will reside at 51 Lockwood street after a Niagara Falls Ohio and Providence trip The bride born in Italy grew up in Bristol and trained as an Italian lace adorned gown with orange blossoms The groom an iron worker from Ohio has lived in Providence six years
Collier's Magazine notes that during the middle ages, millions faced witchcraft prosecutions, with countless innocents condemned and burned at the stake across Europe.
Archaeologists link recent pottery discoveries to Maya culture by inscribed date hieroglyphs on vessels. The artifacts outline migration patterns and offer clues to the long debated decline of the Maya civilization.
A noted pastime is the act of easily spotting errors in others work. The activity is described as engaging and scientifically curious, drawing hobbyists and professionals alike into careful scrutiny.
Coming to Bristol next Saturday July 15 is the World Bros western circus combined with Buzz Barton Wild West. The program features Buzz Barton in his first U.S. appearance with Hollywood riders and acts, Tarzan the ape man, Flying Jordans, and many other big acts. Prices reduced to 40 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
Eugene LeClair a long time resident died at home at 4 Constitution Street after a two year illness. Born March 4 1853 in Saint Franco Quebec he built many Bristol area structures including parts of Cranston Worsted Mill Hotel Belvedere and Masonic Building. Survived by four sons from his first marriage and a son from his second, funeral at 2 PM tomorrow at his home with Rev. Herbert Graetz officiating. Burial in Juniper Hill Cemetery.
Henry Troiano, 12, son of Mr and Mrs John Troiano, wins the Most Popular Boy title in Bristol in a vote contest run by Awashonks Herd POWS. Troiano tallies 1145 votes to William McCarthy's 954, with 4682 total votes cast for over 50 contestants. Proceeds benefit Camp Takarest, the local Boy Scout summer camp.
An army of Western Union staff laid extra wires and kept constant contact with the Amberjack II and escort ships along the New England coast. They relayed thousands of dispatches from ports like Edgartown Nantucket and Chatham and braved fog and storms to ensure press coverage reached newspapers quickly.
The phrase suggests that the name kangaroo may derive from a misunderstood word. A note links the animal to linguistic origins and a claim that its meaning resembles I don’t understand. This quirky tidbit blends language history with a playful etymology.
On JULY 10 1908 a Bristol Golf Club whist tournament began with five tables. Mrs Edwin A Barrows led in high score, while Miss Usher posted the top individual. Participants included Mrs John B Herreshoff Mrs Archer Miss Harrison Miss Bourne and others. Y M C A Boys Camp opened on Prudence Island under Edward J Robertson supervision with a two week stay and a camp crew led by chef Frederick Bradie.
William Van Voast Sr. of this town won applause in Warren on the Fourth while dressed as the Merry Widow in the Antiques and Horribles parade. His attire drew strong admiration from spectators along the route.
Mrs Prudence S Sills marked the 79th anniversary of her birth with a gathering at 725 Hope St the residence of her brother Alexander S Marchant and dozens of friends stopped by to offer congratulations.
Mrs Henry Hayes treated about 20 boys and girls to a bon ton outing. The group left about 10 o’clock, children blew horns while parading through the streets, reached Littles Narrows, enjoyed a basket lunch, and played games and athletic activities in the afternoon.
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