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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1937
Page
1
Miss Evelyn Carter secretary of the Bristol District Nursing Association makes a final appeal for donations to reach the $3650 needed for charity services this year. The town provides $2000. the balance must come from memberships and gifts to prevent curtailment of district nurse work.
Dr Frederick V Martin announces Hopeworth on Mt Hope Bay as the future site of Martin Hall for a school focused on correcting defective speech. The property, once a famed sanitarium, will be remodeled for the project which is expected to begin this fall with students drawn from across the United States. The hall will anchor local prestige and draw visitors to the town, enhancing its reputation as a center for speech therapy.
The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine vacation school at St Marys Parochial School ends with exercises and an exhibit of pupil work. Directed by Miss Annie M Tobin with assistants Miss Helen Condon Miss Ruth Kerr and Miss Margaret Sisson. One hundred six children across eight grades enrolled. An outing with games bathing and a frankfort roast is planned for Monday July 2 at St Columbans Home.
Tommy Van Voast and Chet Massa were among the longest serving attendees at the baseball camp held this week in Providence by the St Louis National Club. Also present were Tony Del Piano, J Borges, Andy D Ambrosia and Leo Massa.
Plans completed for the Our Body of Mt Carmel Church senior choir outing to Fort Phoenix Mass on Sunday by private cars. A basket lunch, sports and bathing are on the program with Mrs Dora I Jannuccillo as chair and committee members Mars Santa John P Marshall James Salzano and Michael W Pasquarelli.
Town Councy President Prescott B Paull announced another free Bristol Common concert on August 4 by a Providence band directed by Prof Vandraine. The first concert is Sunday by the Portuguese Independent Band of Bristol. The third event on August 29 will feature the Providence band sponsored by the State under the State Department of Education.
Bristol Y M C A workers gather for the annual financial drive with a $5000 goal and a kickoff rally planned. Campaign director F Reginald Diamond has organized volunteers across four divisions led by Charles Otten Jr and Dr Alan M Poole with 60 participants slated for fundraising and debt reduction efforts. Donald G Clark of the Providence Y M C A will address workers at the Monday evening event.
The Girl's Clubs of Collins and Aikman plants in West Harrington and Allendale plan competitive events between three plant representatives. The gathering will be held at Hopeworth, estate of Charles B Rockwell, with subcommittees led by Irene Lewis Grace Ciocola Mary McKenna Louis Barbosa and others handling transportation sports refreshments.
Robert W Nelson longtime Bristol Branch teller at Industrial Trust Company says he has submitted his resignation effective tomorrow. He cites personal reasons after starting in 1904 with a short World War service break and plans only for rest.
A smoldering fire in the back seat of Augustine B Nerone’s sedan triggered the morning fire alarm at 6 10. Four companies arrived to find the car filled with smoke and the blaze erupting when doors opened. The fire caused only rear upholstery damage through rain and smoke.
Dr Joseph Castronovo, director of the Southeastern Health unit in Bristol, announced three nurses for the district. The nurses Regina Henebry, Margaret McQuillan, and Catherine Burdge previously worked with the State Bureau of Child Hygiene and will conduct child hygiene visits and a general public health program locally.
July 30 marks the Annual Dance at the Bristol Mariner Ship Vigilant with the Bristol Yacht Club sponsoring. August 6 features an Alumni Dance by Colt High Alumni Association at Colt High Auditorium. August 15 hosts the Cup Defenders Association Second Annual Outing at Garcia's Farm in Bristol Narrows.
Bristol residents urged to donate to fund a $400 pipe installation for fresh water at the town beach and nearby boy scout camp. Highway Surveyor James Holmes said the town lacks funds and proposed WPA labor for the project, criticizing current barrel water deliveries and calling for community action.
Boston analyst Howard P. Davis links European imperialism Italian nationalism and German religious zeal to future conflict. He cites Italy's fascist symbols, Hitler as a deity, and Japan's manifest destiny with China’s unification shaping actions to seize power now or face peril.
The town council plans to fill the vacancy from the resignation of James F Pierce at its next meeting on Aug 11. Rumored candidates circulate in Democratic circles with divides noted between regular and insurgent factions. The board currently includes Ezra Dixon Jr Frank Dimond Salvatore Della Morte and John R Card, with three members to terms remain.
The Bristol Portuguese American Band led by Joseph A Sousa with 28 players and vocalist Al Silva will present a Sunday night open air concert on the Common. The program features 15 specialties and includes John A Sousa composed marches The Rhode Island Tercentenary March and Sons of the Legion.
Mariners from state sections will participate in a water carnival conducted by Mariners Ship Vigilant on July 30 at Bristol Yacht Club. The event promises to be a standout of the season with hostesses and waitresses drawn from Bristol Mariners and Girl Scouts assisting. Girl Scout Council members will run the booths.
Euclid J. Demers of the Bristol police force will return to duty Sunday after his annual vacation. William T. Cashin begins his two weeks furlough next Monday.
Bristol's Hydes plan annual clambake for August 15 at Herreshof Farm Griswold Ave with Henry S Campbell foreman announcing. A large sports program is organized by the general arrangements committee including Gardiner West Louis Gallo Charles Pendleton Raymond A Qard Arthur Bullock Frederick W Coggeshall Louis Matrone and Campbell ex officio.
A newspaper notice reports the Fall River Line suspension "on account of labor trouble" and notes hope for a lift before press time. The piece recalls summer homes along the Bay, families watching the Commonwealth and Priscilla depart for Newport and New York, with fireworks of waves, bonfires, and welcoming signals from the captain.
The text describes youngsters ending a busy day and sitting on pby and Sata Tea OLAS FANG with older folks gathering for evening card QI. Watch of a boat passing marks a daily period akin to meals and going up, with mentions of umaih Shiene sant ARP BOy and Priscilla along wealth themes.
Many travelers drive to the Ferry in summer to watch the boat pass and spot friends on board from a favored vantage point. Parting farewells are exchanged amid bonfires red lights and car horns and flashing lights along the shore.
A Rotary Club speaker recollects a 1917 Provincetown furlough and a Fall River Line return ride. He misreads prices while dining with a charming companion, revealing he has only 35 cents left after a 1.15 bill, and plans to tip modestly. The tale underscores nerves and wartime travel memories.
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