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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1932
Page
2
The Bristol Tram of Artillery Band receives praise for outdoor concerts aimed at boosting morale and fellowship during hard times. Members, many unemployed, devote hours to rehearsals under their leader to provide free entertainment for the public and foster community spirit. A testimonial banquet is planned to honor their service.
Public Aid Director Walter Staples told Warren officials that five former Bristol residents living in Warren qualify for aid and must be cared for locally due to lack of legal settlement. Bristol directors argued Warren’s aging relief funds should cover them, but state guidance asserts the ten year settlement rule applies.
Sunday services at St Mary's Church were assisted by Rev Charles McKenna of Providence College. Virginia Riccio vacationing in Nova Scotia. automobile recovered by Nicholas Santulli. Multiple residents visiting relatives, vacations, and engagements noted including marriage intentions for Joseph Andrade and Angelina Torres. Local events feature bridge party plans, outings, and Rotary assembly attendance. A bicycle and water accident at Mt Hope Bay is recorded along with fire damage at 217 State Street and a plane incident involving Senator Kinder.
Francis Fitzpatrick won his upper bracket semi final 6 2 6 3 over Richard Thompson and is set to meet last year’s finalist Charles Swanson in the final. In early rounds William Wickham defeated Haliburton Fales 6 0 6 2 and Charles Swanson beat Ralph Kramer 6 1 6 0.
More than 100 attendees joined the anniversary dance at the Mt Carmel Congregational Church on Conmpregational Street. The hall was festooned in red white and blue with Verne Munro and his Red Jacket Orchestra providing the music for general dancing.
The Educational Committee of the American Dental Association stresses the importance of baby teeth for chewing, jaw development, and overall health. Decay in primary teeth can lead to infections and affect future permanent teeth, especially the critical first molars or key stones that shape the bite and facial appearance.
Readers may send questions about teeth and mouth hygiene to a panel of distinguished dentists chosen by the American Dental Association. Answers will be authoritative and anonymous, with a stamped self addressed envelope provided for replies.
Thursday evening Jack Frazee's Iver Ready Fire Co outfit and Ravi Brightman's Defiance team loom tied for first as both clubs seek a strong second-half run. Jackie Marsden returns to pitch for the Neck Rangers with Buck Guevremont catching while Hut Correia or Frankie Sousa may start for Coach Stanley Friswell. Leading batters are expected to appear in this matchup.
Jack Andrade surged to the top weekly batting with a .450 through Tuesday, widening the gap to two rivals Tony Marshall and Frankie Sousa tied at .500. Marshall and Sousa chase the leaders as Biancuzzo and Perry lift their averages with steady hits in the busy week.
Nancy Belle a Herreshoff 123 footer owned by John H Congdon leads the Wednesday series with 20 points at Bristol Yacht Club. Other boats include Flit Paul Howe 15 Little Rhody Jr Charles F Tillinghast 15 Phantom CB Rockwell 14 Black Maria Ashbel T Wall Jr 9 Pappoose Edward L Leahy Jr 9 Shrimpo GP Gardner Jr 9 Remora PC Nicholson Jr 6 Empress Steven Danforth 6 Alouette Frank Steele 5 Gloria II James B French 2 Little Rhody Jr leads the Saturday 12 ft series with 23 points and Phantom second with 17. Other boats include Black Maria 12 Gloria II 12 Remora 11 Shrimpo 10 Alouette 9 Nancy Belle 8 Moro DeCoursey and Haliburton Fales 6 Empress 6 Flit 4. Races have age and crew rules. NAVRA rules apply and prizes awarded for top finishers and grand total.
Mrs Evelyn F McGinley celebrated her 75th birthday with a Saturday gathering at her sister Mrs TL Bosworth’s home 652 Hope Street. Six sons and their wives attended including John McGinley New York City Winthrop F McGinley New London Conn Steven Fo McGinley Omaha Neb Arthur Bo McGinley Hartford Conn Thomas S McGinley and daughter Richard Lynch Glen Ridge NJ missing were Lawrence J McGinley Seattle Wash and Filene Lynch Hartford. A buffet supper and a birthday cake with candles were served.
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