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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1937
Page
3
A Jersey breeder warns against unsafe feed practices that ruin cattle profitability. He urges using whole natural grains, avoiding moldy silage and excessive corn, and stresses acid blood as a key risk. He cautions readers to critically evaluate external advice and rely on practical experience.
A fragmentary item notes Manuel Morris aged 29 of Center Street big town will ensure friendship before proceeding. The copy is unreadable in parts and references a pairing or page context not fully clear.
Yesterday in the city court Morris testified about a chase on Hope Street on June last between him and Inspector Egan of the State Motor Vehicle division. He said he slowed from 30 to 20 mph thinking to pass but Egan rode alongside prompting a racing illusion. The judge ruled for Inspector Egan and Morris was fined 50 dollars plus costs.
The funeral of James F Toolin former Mount Hope Diner owner was held from his home 108 Constitution Street followed by a requiem mass at St Marys Church celebrated by Rev Lawrence Deers acting pastor Burial was in St Marys cemetery Surviving him are his wife Nora and nine children including James E Toolin Jr Daniel and John Toolin two sisters and a brother from Fall River and Brooklyn NY He died Thursday at the Marine Hospital Staten Island after a two month illness
The term Taipan denotes a Chinese individual who acts as substitute manager or head for a foreign business. It highlights the role of a native Chinese figure in leading operations on behalf of overseas owners.
Thursday night’s twilight league game pits Defiance against the Olympians in what promises to be a humdinger. The second half has produced high caliber play with teams optimizing lineups as Chappie Oliver misses the rest of the season with a knee injury while teammates push for wins.
The Defance squad relies on Frankie Sousa and Andy D'Ambrosio to trouble opponents, while manager Larney Bisbane and coach Ernest Brown anchor the Olympians around veteran Foxy Marshall. Both teams aim for the championship and vow to fight to the last out as they prepare for Thursday's game lineups.
A bridge benefit at the Columban Seminary clubhouse Ferry road last night featured twelve tables. Winners included Kathleen Clemin Catherine Levere Helen Serbst Erasmo Mancini William T. Dwyer Mary Walsh James Connors Veronica Flynn William Elliott Sally Dod Ed ward Reilly and Anna Brennan fresh prize recipients were Veronica Flynn Betty Gaisford and others. Hostess Mrs Martin Dod was assisted by Miss Kitty Dod refreshments followed and more events are planned for Thursday at Hope Street hosted by Mrs James A. Sisson and Miss Annie D Sisson.
The word rabies is correctly pronounced in three syllables re bi iz e as in prey first i as in habit second i as in police.
The Bristol Portuguese-American Women's Civic League plans its annual banquet in late August with Mrs. Joseph A. Almeida as president. A general committee will pick the site and date, while Miss Juliette Cardoza is appointed to study forming a drill team and a bugle drum corps and report next meeting.
The league board members including Miss Mary C Mello vice president Miss Helen Dennis recording secretary and others met Sunday at the summer home of Miss Mary C Mello Bristol Neck After business the group enjoyed bathing and a weenie roast
Records describe the Colosseum as Rome's grand ruin with seating for about 85 000 spectators. Ivory tickets were issued to guide attendees to their places, ensuring easy entry amidst the vast crowds.
Police chief reports last month had five automobile accidents with minor injuries and damages, down from nine serious incidents a year earlier, despite heavier traffic due to Herreshoff yard visits by America's Cup contenders. Seven motor vehicle violations were filed, unchanged from the prior year, with several minor infractions giving warnings.
Over the weekend the police chief held a conference with proprietors of local liquor establishments to inform them of the rules governing Class A, B and C licenses. Twelve arrests were made last month, including seven motor laws offenders, with 1937 figures showing more incidents than 1936.
Miss Fredericka Lee Dunbar daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick L Dunbar Hope Street wed Norman Paul Sanborn son of Dr and Mrs Harvey B Sanborn Providence. The ceremony at St Marys Rectory was performed by Rev Lawrence Deery with Frances S Dunbar as bridesmaid and Dr Sanborn as best man. The bride wore white chiffon Grecian style gown with gardenia lilies of the valley bouquet. The couple are linked to the Rhodes Island School of Design and Roger Williams lineage. Sanborn is sales manager at Arthur L Johnson Providence brokerage.
The article details the wedding of a bride from Bristol with attire including a flowered crepe gown and white hat, navy blue accents, and a gardenia corsage. It notes a reception at the bride’s parents’ home, and lists other outfits and corsages worn by relatives. It then shifts to political commentary criticizing government spending and bureaucracy, urging Congress to cut lavish expenditures.
Official Washington reports a May surge in peace time Federal employees with almost 5000 new names added to the public payroll. The total rises to 840159, a crowd required to pay the bills, seen as a boost to many appointed bureaucrats.
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