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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1933
Page
2
Town notes beer license revenue will exceed two thousand dollars but cannot fund a recreation program this year due to lack of taxpayer appropriations. Citizens urged to push a supervised youth program, with emphasis on preparing for March town meeting and possible Work Relief Bureau approval.
About 40 members of the Barrington Garden Club were hosted by the Bristol Garden Club at the Governor Bradford House garden. Mrs Samuel Brown spoke on proper garden care and attracting birds. The Bristol group voted to enter an exhibit in the Jamestown Garden Club Flower Show on July 27.
Dememe DeCristofaro, previously denied a license for a beer vending business at 1600 Hope Street, appeared before the Zoning Board of Review. A public hearing was granted for July 26 after failure to obtain 60 percent written consent from nearby property owners.
Town meetings plan Fourth of July observance and field development near Guidteras Memorial Junior High. Local clubs host dances and dinners, including Bristol Yacht Club and Knights of Columbus. Guests visit residents, hospital updates, traffic light repairs, and church services mark Mt Carmel devotion.
Parishioners of State Street M. E. Church welcomed Rev James E Greer and Mrs Greer in a Wednesday vestry reception hosted by the Ladies Aid Society. A large crowd attended the floral decorated event with remarks by church leaders followed by a varied program including solos duets and readings.
The league leading Mount Hope Diners meet second place Bristol Cleansers tomorrow at 4 pm on the common. A Diners win seals the first half championship. a Cleansers victory forces a playoff for the pennant.
Suzman's Specials beat Bristol Cleansers 12 to 7 as Paul Bruno led the offense with four RBIs after trailing 3-0. Lenny Romano drove in four runs to seal the victory for Suzman's in Thursday afternoon play.
This week Camp Takarest runs Donation Week as townspeople donate equipment while 15 essential items remain needed including roofing paper lumber and canvas. Next week Scoutmaster Geo F Fish will lead a Camporal training for local patrol leaders with diplomas for completers.
The article lists school budget estimates for 1933 with totals for Senior High 265-280 Junior High 550-570 Elementary 1675-1695 totaling 2490-2540. It notes the burial of Manuel Bonroe at St. Marys Cemetery officiated by Gaston. Bearers were friends and relatives. The youth, a Fall River native, resided here with his mother and siblings.
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