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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
2
A Bristol civic group weighs a winter relief plan using town funds borrowed on notes to support aid for the unemployed. The proposal favors work for relief, central employment registration, and targeted public improvements funded by public labor rather than broad charity.
Reprint recruitment notice offers exclusive territory and assistant manager ships with low cost life policies for men women and children. No experience required and a complete training program provided. Apply at 316 Head Building Providence RI for confidential consideration.
Maurice Heibecker vacationing in Newport and Gordon Brown family trips to Hoxsie West Virginia are among local notes. Mrs Caroline Sicignano underwent surgery at St Joseph's Providence. Police patrolman David Steinberg visits family in Bayonne. Sea Scout cutter race planned for Aug 22 near Greenwich harbor. Residents head to Block Island for month long breaks. National Daughters of Isabella convention attendees listed. Congregational Church Men’s Union plans year program.
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel feast was quietly observed by the town's Italian colony after years of elaborate celebrations. Rev Joseph Poya led a solemn high mass at the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. A street parade and band concert followed, with the Boys' Community Band directing 32 musicians.
Cactus plants are used to make drugs soaps cleaners water softeners and a boiler compound. The desert plant yields a versatile commercial product that aids cleaning and purifying heating systems.
We the undersigned thank relatives and friends for kindness during our bereavement. Special thanks go to the police department and Mr J Maisano for support and flowers. From Mr and Mrs H J Sylvia Sr and family and Mr and Mrs H J Sylvia Jr and Mr and Mrs EO F Sylvia and Mr Elves.
Car offered for sale at Phoenix office described as practically new with 2000 miles. Asking cash price, seller notes reasonable offer accepted.
For rent in Colt Apartment building. Apply Colt Farm H DeW Allen superintendent.
A Bristol notice advertises a cottage with modern improvements and an upper tenement equipped with gas and electricity. Application filed by Mrs. Katherine K. H. DeWolf of A ton Street, Bristol, R. L.
Miss Isabel Weeden 81 of 5 Milk Street died at her home after a three month illness. She was a lifelong resident, attended local schools, and belonged to St Michael's Church and its Ladies Benevolent Society and Ivy Guild. Funeral 2 PM at St Michael's with burial at Juniper Hill Cemetery. Miss Lenora Poya 21 died Friday in New York City from acute indigestion after a trolley ride home from a theater. Funeral from her parents home with a solemn high mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 9 AM, burial at St Mary's Cemetery.
Public auction scheduled for Saturday July 25 1931 at 2 PM on the Bristol Rhode Island parcel on Meta com avenue. Mortgagee Edward L Leahy acting for the lender will bid if needed. The lot covers about six acres with buildings and improvements as described in deeds recorded in Bristol town records.
Edward L. Leahy announces a public auction of a Bristol Rhode Island land parcel on Saturday July 25 1931 at 12 noon daylight saving time. The sale follows a mortgage dated May 27 1920 by Michele Turillo and John C. Bolvin recorded in Book 83 page 92 Bristol deed bounds describe a 50 by 107 by 50 by 106 foot lot on the north side of Bourn street with prior ownerships cited. The mortgage holder’s attorney will bid on the property at the sale and any adjournment.
Anthony Caruso aged 22 son of Mr and Mrs Vincenzo Caruso of 22 Richmond Street died at his home yesterday after a long illness. The obituary notes his family and local ties.
It is provided by law that the funeral expenses of members of congress shall be paid. It is considered a just and fitting tribute to men who have died while in the service of their country.
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